WayneXJ
grocery getter driver
- Location
- So. Jordan
Brent Orton has 35" SSR's on his with 4.5" of lift. But I wouldn't call his a Cherokee anymore.
descisions- what vehicle?
- Thread starter 1968jeepthing
- Start date
Brent Orton has 35" SSR's on his with 4.5" of lift. But I wouldn't call his a Cherokee anymore.
Economos
Slick
- Location
- Coastal NC - a LONG way from UT
Brents Chero-Manche.
Here's his newest, the HERO. BTW, those are 33" SSRs on a stock XJ, LOTS of cutting. Soon as he cleared the 33s, he added the 6" RK long arms. Its getting full width Ford HP44 front and a 9" rear, full cage, and a TON of other sh!t to boot.
More here...
Here's his newest, the HERO.
BTW, those are 33" SSRs on a stock XJ, LOTS of cutting. Soon as he cleared the 33s, he added the 6" RK long arms. Its getting full width Ford HP44 front and a 9" rear, full cage, and a TON of other sh!t to boot.
More here...
xjc
I give up :(
- Location
- Ogden Utah
Nice Mutt!!
LONG LIVE THE SAWZALL
The rock sled is not going to have any of that lift crap, just get rid of the fenders and put on some good meats.
LONG LIVE THE SAWZALL
The rock sled is not going to have any of that lift crap, just get rid of the fenders and put on some good meats.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I can, if you like. Are they on your computer currently? You can attach them, if so. My email address-
Email Greg
1968jeepthing
American All The Way
Hey guys, i was wandering about the GMC Jimmy or Chevy Blazer s-15. they have a good 4.3 power plant, nice 700r4 auto tranny, and a good t-case. i know the front axle sucks but i heard you can get a kit to put a solid axle in. does anyone know anyhting about this? does anyone know how much it'd cost?
-Brian
-Brian
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Might as well buy a Kia........ 'S' Series Chevys =
Economos
Slick
- Location
- Coastal NC - a LONG way from UT
Originally posted by Greg
Might as well buy a Kia........ 'S' Series Chevys =
LOL, couldn't agree more. Those are terrible and will take a lot of work to make trail worthy.
Go with the XJ.
1968jeepthing
American All The Way
ok, thanks.
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pokeyYJ
Guest
I drive a '95 YJ with the 2.5L four banger, and stock everything else. This thing gets 18mpg and is awsome in the summer, (removable top, oh yeah!!!) I put a 4" lift on it and some 31's. If you wanted 33's they will fit with a 4" also. Everybody talks about how weak the Dana 35C is but I have only had one fail on me and that was while bouncing at full throttle. With the 2.5 you get fuel injection and your axles live longer. Thats just my $.02
1968jeepthing
American All The Way
yeah i was thinking a lot about getting a yj. i hear some bad stuff about the axles too, but personally i dont think there really that bad. my dad has a 87 yj with a 305 tpi engine and ran stock axles with 33s both locked. he onley had trouble when he got on the throttle a lot, they actually held up pretty well. I kinda want to get a yj but people seem to think that i cant get one thats in my price range.
yellowjacket
Much more comfortable
- Location
- Eagle Mountain
Good point Spence.
Brian, sell the Kaiser and start looking for an 85 (Fuel Injected)Toy. Sounds like 4Runner would be your best bet. You know, I think Spence here actually knows where an 85 EFI toy is right now in your price range!
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Okay, I'm gonna go ahead and admit that I once converted a s10 to solid front axles.(hanging head in shame) No, wait, it was a cool one with a 2.8 carbed and a 207 t-case. Iput cherokee axles under it with xj 3inch coils.. it flexed unbeleivable!!! But it was a major pain in the butt.... don't do it. get a fullsize Blazer.
Originally posted by yellowjacket
Good point Spence.
Brian, sell the Kaiser and start looking for an 85 (Fuel Injected)Toy. Sounds like 4Runner would be your best bet. You know, I think Spence here actually knows where an 85 EFI toy is right now in your price range!
I've got a toy pickup on the block right now....
I am not sure if I want it or not but this guy wants 2500.....it is wayy too shiny for me to pay a premium for what it looks like!!
yellowjacket
Much more comfortable
- Location
- Eagle Mountain
holy cow!!!! Buy it Spence!!!! We can a build a bunch of protection for it and spray all the chrome black!!!!
Brian, where are you??
Brian, where are you??
yellowjacket
Much more comfortable
- Location
- Eagle Mountain
Brian, if you had the resources to do what Brent did to that white Cherokee... I'd say do that. THAT'S BAD ASS!
Vonski
nothing to see here...
- Location
- Payson, Utah
I was trying out a little sarcasm Tobin. After having many rigs domestic and foreign, it is my opinion that a Toyota pickup or 4runner with EFI and a solid front axle is the cheapest/most reliable/most capable rig in stock form that you could get. Start modifying them and it only gets better.
A few things to consider:
good gas mileage
doors can be made quick release
no axle, tranny, tcase swaps neccessary
wheelbase
stock and aftermarket parts are plentiful
reliable/easy to maintain
front weight bias (you'll climb stuff most Jeep type rigs can't)
even stock birfs will take alot of abuse
easy to bob, for better departure angles.
Most importantly, you're going to school to become a Toyota mechanic.
1968jeepthing
American All The Way
oops, forgot to sign off. yeah that truck does look really sweet, too sweet for my taste. i'd be affraid to beat on it. I'm sensing lots of peer pressure to get a toyota, and i guess it would make sense since im going to school for it, but i've been taught to not give into peer presure... lol. i'm just not the toyota driver type. i enjoy spending lots of money on domestic trucks Now about that XJ, i've been looking in magazines and 4.5 inch lift kits onley run about 500-600 dollars. i thought they were 1500-1800?
-Brian
Now about that XJ, i've been looking in magazines and 4.5 inch lift kits onley run about 500-600 dollars. i thought they were 1500-1800? -Brian
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
A kit for that amount probably uses blocks and or add leafs in the rear and coils/spacers in the front. Might not include the control arms either. Stock arms might work but won't give as much flex as the others. Now a RockReady 8", now your talking, flex, control, etc....but $2400 just for the parts is a little steep. I think your best bet would be a Yota, people call them budget but thats just cuz' they have most the stuff already needed to be a hard core rig...
