Got bored, so I played with the GoPro HD:
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Got bored, so I played with the GoPro HD:
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Was VERY VERY close to pulling the trigger on this bad-boy... This is what I really want:
Few good pics from when I was stock:
(Not trying to flex... I promise).
Looking into downtown Salem.
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Okay so I ended up selling the JCR Gas Tank Skid plate to a member on CherokeeForum. Nice guy, who will actually put it to use. I ended up receiving a partial trade as well on a Mopar Factory Front Skid Plate that i'll end up using. Kept the JCR Nut Strips so i'll be using those when I go to install the GTS.
A few days before that I picked up a Mopar Factory Front Skid Plate.
*Took a trip down to Nor-Cal. XJ performed flawlessly on the highway... Temperature always stayed the same while cutting through the mountains. I would've have liked to do some exploring were I was, but it was a family trip so I still had a blast!
Keizer, OR to Auburn, CA:
Total miles traveled: 1049.7 Miles.
Total amount of money spent on gas: $216
A few pics:
Mileage: 104,512
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Thanks Bill. It was a bummer at the time because I was so close to installing it, but as you can see... things have worked out even better!Originally Posted by Hill, Bill E.
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Okay so that brought all yall up to speed till this day. Now I am certainly heading towards the direction of a capable expedition/overlanding rig. Here are a few things that I want to pick up for the Jeep:
Realistically:
AJs Super RockRails
T-Case Skid Plate (Skid-Row or JCR)
IPF Driving Lights
CB Radio
ARB Bull Bar for a 97-01 XJ.
Warn Winch to get into the Bull Bar.
Future:
Bump up the suspension an 1" or 1.5" once the tires wear out (ACOS Spacer, HD OME Leaf Springs, JKS Shackle, OME Long Travel Shocks, etc.)
Upgrade Steering components.
AA/SYE
ARB Roof Top Tent
ARB Front & Rear Lockers
ARB Compressor
Currently with full tank of gas, this is my suspension height from Hub to Flare:
Front height: 19.75'
Rear height: 20.75'
It's still a learning process for me and I usually do all my work with my friends or Grandpa. I enjoy the hardships & rewards that my Jeep brings and cannot wait to tackle some more terrain whenever I can!
I'll make sure to keep yall posted.
Last edited by MCObray; 10-15-2011 at 05:02 PM.
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Beautiful XJ.
I drive an orange.
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Nice xj. Ive been looking for a clean 98-99 to replace my zr2 pickup. I found a nice one in slc utah. What do you think about the part time/full time 4x4 option on these?
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 V8 Grabber AT2
2013 Dodge Durango Hemi AWD
1936 Chevy Pickup Hotrod
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Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
I would definitely shoot for a 99' XJ if I were you. They usually have a HP Dana 30 and Chrysler 8.25, which IMO is the best factory axle combo you can get.
I believe the part time/full time option is the NP242 T-Case. I heard it's a good T-Case if you live in snowy terrain, but honestly the aftermarket support is not there. I believe it would a good $100-$200 dollars additionally for a AA/SYE, as compared to the NP-231 T-Case. It's still a good T-Case and probably wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but just expect that if you lift it and plan on doing an AA/SYE that you'll have to shed out a little more $ for the AA/SYE combo.
Last edited by MCObray; 10-15-2011 at 05:02 PM.
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Jeep is looking good, even if you turned around and sold my roof rack for profit :-P
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very nice XJ, how is it with rust?
1999 XJ Cherokee Chili Pepper Red Daily Driven 325k miles to date.
1975 C10 Suburban 454/th400 (thinking about parting it out)
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