new guy from illinois

[squeaky3]

well guys i forgot about shaggy making this site so i finally got around to joining up over here

i dont have a jeep but i keep looking for a cherokee that i can turn into my wheeling rig so i dont tear up my truck

hope this place is as nice as the other forums im on

 

[daspes]

Welcome! Advise on the XJ. Try to find a 4 door model. Since the XJ is unibody, the 4 doors are a lot more rigid than the 2 doors. Stay away from 84-86's. 87-90 were slightly better (horrible Renix injection, weak Peugeot manual trannies),. 91-95's are good except for the Low Pinion front Diff, they also changed over to a Chrysler 8.25 rear end which is stronger than the previous Dana 35's. In 96 they went to a high pinion dana 30 which is stronger, in 96 they upgraded to a stronger u Joint also. 97's saw an increase to 29 spline shafts in the 8.25. 99 was the last year for the HP front end before they went back to LP's. and the the ended the XJ in 01 replaced by the KJ in 02.

So if you can... 97-99 4 door XJ is the best, followed by a 96, or 00-01's.

 

[The General]

Welcome bro!!

 

[Shaggy]

Welcome! Advise on the XJ. Try to find a 4 door model. Since the XJ is unibody, the 4 doors are a lot more rigid than the 2 doors. Stay away from 84-86's. 87-90 were slightly better (horrible Renix injection, weak Peugeot manual trannies),. 91-95's are good except for the Low Pinion front Diff, they also changed over to a Chrysler 8.25 rear end which is stronger than the previous Dana 35's. In 96 they went to a high pinion dana 30 which is stronger, in 96 they upgraded to a stronger u Joint also. 97's saw an increase to 29 spline shafts in the 8.25. 99 was the last year for the HP front end before they went back to LP's. and the the ended the XJ in 01 replaced by the KJ in 02.

So if you can... 97-99 4 door XJ is the best, followed by a 96, or 00-01's.

Holy crap, your a plethora of cherokee info aren't ya

Welcome Squeaky!!

 

[daspes]

Holy crap, your a plethora of cherokee info aren't ya

Welcome Squaky!!

I try to stay 'well informed' on all Jeep models. I'm still a bit shakey on anything before a CJ-5 though...

 

[squeaky3]

thanks guys

ya your email shaggy reminded me of this place

i would like a newer xj but i did find an already used 89 xj trail rig...just needs the 4x4 linkage adjusted...and its only $500

 

[Underpowered]

get out of here.:flipthebird:


j/k. welcome adam. an XJ is an excellent choice for a trail rig.

jsut so you know, not all 91+ have the 8.25 rear. it was only available on non ABS equipped models, and even then not all had them, some still had the weaker D35.

and i am relatively sure only 00-01 XJ's have a Low pinion front diff, all others from 84-99 all had High Pinion front diffs.


but the 4.0 HO (91+) is much better than the renix 4.0 in my 1990. and one with an np231 (part time) t- case is better than the 242 (full time) t-case.

 

[daspes]

get out of here.:flipthebird:


j/k. welcome adam. an XJ is an excellent choice for a trail rig.

jsut so you know, not all 91+ have the 8.25 rear. it was only available on non ABS equipped models, and even then not all had them, some still had the weaker D35.

and i am relatively sure only 00-01 XJ's have a Low pinion front diff, all others from 84-99 all had High Pinion front diffs.


but the 4.0 HO (91+) is much better than the renix 4.0 in my 1990. and one with an np231 (part time) t- case is better than the 242 (full time) t-case.

Your right, I was thinking Vacuum disconnects on the older models, typed Low pinion. Sorry, mind works faster than the fingers. I also forgot about the ABS option which meant you did get the turdy five.

 

[squeaky3]

o come'on tyler why so harsh...just because im not as cool as you with pinky doesnt mean i cant be around here:crazy:

i might see if i offer the guy hard cash how low he will go on it...if i can get it as cheap as possible that leaves more money to fix stuff and upgrades things