RE: JPOR: XJ Questions
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RE: JPOR: XJ Questions
I've owned a '96 XJ for about six months now. The main things I was looking
for:
1) 4.0 Six HO - This change was to the intake and heads, bumping up the hp
to 190 from the original 175hp,
2) Up Country package - this includes skiplates for the front, t-case, and
gas tank as well as towhooks, and a limited slip rear diff.
3) Tow package - This also includes a trans cooler.
I've added 5 inches of lift, an ARB locker in front, 32x11.50 M/Ts, rock
sliders, and a catback exhaust. Parts are easy to find, although the
alternator I had to replace was $150 with the core. There are lots of
aftermarket accessories for XJs. Some drawbacks:
1) Unibody - If I roll it, it is probably trashed. Bdy work is expensive.
The sheetmetal is very thin, and the rockers dent if they get within an inch
of a rock! Also, you can't do a body lift.
2) Dana 35 c-clip rear axle. The Dana 44 was offered in some models of the
MJ Comanche pickup.
3) The absolute largest tire diameter you can put on an XJ is 33's without
major fender hacking. The largest aftermarket lift kit is the Rock Ready 6
inch.
4) The spare tire is on the inside. If you increase the tire size, you
have to find another place for the spare. Either a tire carrier/bumper, or
a roof rack. Caution on that: a friend of mine had a Conn-Ferr rack that
mounted to the gutters. With just his spare on top, it had broken the
gutters and punched holes through the roof.
But, overall it is a very capable 4x4, it has a perfect wheelbase (101 in.),
it articulates very well because of long rear leaf springs and front coils
(especially if you disconnect the sway bar), and the motor is strong.
Of course, I could be wrong.
Mike Borum
Ok,, I am kind of sorry for the question, but I know there are some XJ
people out there..
I am in the market for a new vehicle, I have a 85 CJ currently, but
need something else for long commutes and for hulling computer
equipment. I was considering the XJ, thinking further down the line I
could wheel the ole girl.
Question, any options I should look for? Is Chrysler still using
the Dana35c in the rear, of is there an option for a 44? Are the manual
trans better than a auto? Any sort of package I should look for?
Anything I should stay away from?
Thanks in advance for any comments positive or negative.
