2001 XJ Build

[jacobfreeman]

I don't have to many plans for this heep.. It's going to be more of an overland expedition rig than a rock crawler. Hopefully soon, I will be putting on my 3" lift. She's not to fancy right now but I have a lot of plans for her.

Here is a posed shot:grin:
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy150/jfreemanphotography/IMG_1281.jpg?t=1278561294

[Scuba Jeepster]

Ahh the possibilities !

Nice looking rig :)

[X2elite]

You should pick up the 29 spline 8.25 that lil red wagon has as a pretty good upgrade. It has 4.10's LSD, and a Rockcrusher Diff cover.

[jacobfreeman]

You should pick up the 29 spline 8.25 that lil red wagon has as a pretty good upgrade. It has 4.10's LSD, and a Rockcrusher Diff cover.

note to sound like a nub question.. but are the gears the same? or would I need to regear?.. because I have been thinking about it.. I just need to get back in touch with him and get my paycheck..

[dangerousdavid]

do you know what gears are in it now?

[jacobfreeman]

do you know what gears are in it now?

pretty sure the 3.55 gears.. so I would have to regear if I am correct?

[X2elite]

Yeah, but it is pretty easy to find a D30 front that already has 4.10's as well. You would actually be better off finding a D30 front out of a Pre-99 that already has 4.10's. Your D30 is a low pinion, and a pre-99 would be a high pinion (stronger than yours). It would probably be cheaper to find a pre-99 with 4.10's than it would to regear your current d30.

[X2elite]

If you are really interested in rounding up XJ parts check out NAXJA.org, they have a local chapter, and there are always a lot of XJ specific info and parts on their forum.

[mflueras]

Just bought me a third xj to work on. I'm also in Hot Springs so if you need some help or advice hit me up.

[jacobfreeman]

k cool.. If anyone wants to help me one of these days soon put my lift on.. I might have a wrenching party. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[dangerousdavid]

as soon as i get the cash to do my D44 i'll have a D30 with 4.10's and an ox locker already installed....it needs new wheel seals but other than that its solid

[jacobfreeman]

Update:
September 19, 2010
We finally saw a break in the weather last week, so I decided that i'd get my lift on. Here it was it looks like with 31x10.5x15s.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs626.snc4/58616_1524595907938_1025820341_31447771_1797393_n. jpg

I also removed the rear swaybar and tossed it.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs324.ash2/60450_1524594987915_1025820341_31447764_1114527_n. jpg

Probably going to end up doing quick discos on the front swaybar.

[XXXJ]

Now you just need my trailer hitch on the rear. LOL

[jacobfreeman]

:grin: I think i'm going to put on an 1" drop hitch I have at the house.. wouldn't really want to pull anything/ get towed with it... How much and what size is yours?

[jacobfreeman]

Picked up this roof rack from bj a few days ago:) http://tapa.tk/mu/61c59905-b0ce-822f.jpg