I've had a few jeeps prior to this one, an 07 2dr JK, 05 Rubicon and 00 WJ 4.7 QD. Absolutely loved the Rubicon, anyways. I'm now a full time student and I sold my 05 2500hd gasser(285 BFGs, H2 rims, leveled, A arms) to get rid of the payment by picking up this XJ for $400 with a warped head and 143k.
My build is based on keeping the Jeep reliable to take camping, hunting and use as a daily driver so far I have completed:
3.5RE full packs
31" Duratracs on TJ 15x8s no spacers
RE bilstein shocks
Rock Krawler track bar
JB SYE
Driveshaft direct rear DS
New U/L Ball joints
YJ brake lines
MSD coil/ taylor wires
Brown dog MM
Light porting on head
HO intake manifold
Lots of maintenance items
Stock, moments after buying and pushing back to my house.
Mock up
After lift
Block prep/MM/new steering box
Head assembly
All together
Next big project is to weld in Ruffstuff frame stiffeners. I need to set up my new welder and wire up my garage first!
My build is based on keeping the Jeep reliable to take camping, hunting and use as a daily driver so far I have completed:
3.5RE full packs
31" Duratracs on TJ 15x8s no spacers
RE bilstein shocks
Rock Krawler track bar
JB SYE
Driveshaft direct rear DS
New U/L Ball joints
YJ brake lines
MSD coil/ taylor wires
Brown dog MM
Light porting on head
HO intake manifold
Lots of maintenance items
Stock, moments after buying and pushing back to my house.
Mock up
After lift
Block prep/MM/new steering box
Head assembly
All together
Next big project is to weld in Ruffstuff frame stiffeners. I need to set up my new welder and wire up my garage first!
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