SAS VS. Jeep
06-03-2010, 07:21 PM
#21
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Up until about 2 years ago I had three Jeeps (96 XJ, 95 YJ 99 TJ) that were off roaded. The YJ was our weekend toy and the other two did double duty as commuters.
For $1000, about the only one you will get is an old (early 90s) XJ, possibly an older (88ish) YJ. You definately wont find a decent 96-99 anything for the price, maybe a wrecked one. I just sold my 96 XJ for $2500 and that was a total steal for the buyer, it was really worth arounf $3500. If your plan is to put a total of $4500, you are pretty much limiting yourself to a decent XJ with a mild lift of 3"-4". The 4.0 inline 6 is a great engine, lots of torque and very reliable.
My person input is to spend more money and get a late 96-99 XJ with the 8.25 rearend. It will also have the high pinion D30 up front. That axle combo is plenty strong for 33" tires and lockers with no other mods. If you go with an earlier XJ or an XJ or YJ with the Dana 35 rear, 33" tires and a locker would be pushing your luck. The XJ is an outstanding platform for mild to moderate off roading. Parts are easy and cheap to come by, they are easy to work on, there is a ton of aftermarket support as well as a wealth of technical information on the web and in Jeep clubs.
This was my XJ (3.5" lift and 31s). I miss it dearly.
For $1000, about the only one you will get is an old (early 90s) XJ, possibly an older (88ish) YJ. You definately wont find a decent 96-99 anything for the price, maybe a wrecked one. I just sold my 96 XJ for $2500 and that was a total steal for the buyer, it was really worth arounf $3500. If your plan is to put a total of $4500, you are pretty much limiting yourself to a decent XJ with a mild lift of 3"-4". The 4.0 inline 6 is a great engine, lots of torque and very reliable.
My person input is to spend more money and get a late 96-99 XJ with the 8.25 rearend. It will also have the high pinion D30 up front. That axle combo is plenty strong for 33" tires and lockers with no other mods. If you go with an earlier XJ or an XJ or YJ with the Dana 35 rear, 33" tires and a locker would be pushing your luck. The XJ is an outstanding platform for mild to moderate off roading. Parts are easy and cheap to come by, they are easy to work on, there is a ton of aftermarket support as well as a wealth of technical information on the web and in Jeep clubs.
This was my XJ (3.5" lift and 31s). I miss it dearly.
06-03-2010, 07:44 PM
#22
what you need is a 78 or 79 bronco......
or get you a Bronco II and put some solid axles in it , like a d44 and a 9" .... that would be badass , ive wanted to do that for awhile , but i aint got the $$$$
or get you a Bronco II and put some solid axles in it , like a d44 and a 9" .... that would be badass , ive wanted to do that for awhile , but i aint got the $$$$
06-03-2010, 10:11 PM
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06-03-2010, 10:17 PM
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stick with ford and get a bronco 2 or ranger. older the better. cut your fenders, and you can fit 33's with little or no lift.
06-03-2010, 10:19 PM
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06-03-2010, 11:44 PM
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