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4xMedic 11-23-2002, 04:34 PM Considering buying an XJ project truck. If you were going to start with any year XJ what year would it be, what componets would you want it to have from the factory and why? Thanks guys.:D JAY Weasel 11-23-2002, 04:48 PM I would get a 84 Hey I just happen to have a 84 For Sale!!!!! :flipoff2: :flipoff2: GonPostal 11-23-2002, 05:34 PM Try here for a start... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60188 NCxj 11-23-2002, 05:46 PM Probably a 95 or 96..... Scott Mac. 11-23-2002, 06:59 PM I didn't see this mentioned on the previous thread. '94 is the last year before airbags 4xMedic 11-23-2002, 07:13 PM I know I want an "87 or later because I want the 4.0, thanks for the link and keep adding anything else that you guys feel is important.:D magoo117 11-23-2002, 08:23 PM I think they started the HO 4.0 in 1991,so I would say any 4.0 after 91 and before they started low pinions on the 30. Weasel 11-23-2002, 09:07 PM No you want a 84 for you can swap in a 350!! :D:D:D SeanP 11-23-2002, 09:10 PM 97s got a stronger chassis/unibody. Steel hatch. 29 spline rear ends. You can pick em up for as low as $4K. SeanP xjpart2 11-24-2002, 05:22 AM 93-94. no air bag, more of these are in junkyards if you need parts. has the HO motor, and the vac. disco had been done away with in previous years. Hunter Kensoffroad 11-24-2002, 12:55 PM Originally posted by SeanP 97s got a stronger chassis/unibody. Steel hatch. 29 spline rear ends. You can pick em up for as low as $4K. SeanP And 297x joints also my 99 has a HP front. the newer ones have better trannys also big4294x4 11-24-2002, 07:15 PM you want an 87 with a 4.0, a 5 speed, 5" of lift, 32s, a custom rear bumper, and all sorts of other good shite. Plus you can get it all for $2, 300 obo. I am selling mine. coiledcj7 11-24-2002, 08:07 PM For get the Xj buya TJ instead! 86XJ 11-24-2002, 09:58 PM Was just looking on JU and saw that for the 84-86 jeeps with the 2.8 V-6 there is a possible new swap for a northstar v-8 which would be pretty trick. wish i knew about that before i rebuilt and stroked my motor. if your leavign the stock motor i would get a 91 or newer b/c you get the 4.0 HO. just my $.02. joe 4xMedic 11-25-2002, 05:31 AM Thanks for the help boys:D :beer: | |