codybutz Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 this might be a little off topic but its kinda quick question move it if you like. there is an early body style xj in the junk yard by me and it has the stock front and rear skid plates. it looks like it was a government truck with all the antennas and no interior. I was wondering how rare are these skid plates and are they worth going back to get? would they fit on my 01 xj. and or my 87 mj? it also has the front tow hooks with tie in brackets. are these things worth the trip back? thanx guys - cody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The front skid plate and the tow hooks will fit your XJ or your MJ. The gas tank skid for the early XJs with the steel tanks is very different from the skid for your 01 with the plastic tank. No fit. If it has those skids, does it also have the transfer case skid? It's probably worth going back for. You can always sell the gas tank skid on NAXJA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codybutz Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 ok thanx. is there anything else i should look for on this model? somebody already mangled the rear end and i can't even tell what it was or is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 is the gauge cluster a high speed model? :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codybutz Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 what does that look like and i'll tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It looks just like the standard cluster -- except the speedometer goes to 120 MPH (or is it 140?) instead of 85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 120MPH. Image Not Found BTW, the Euro XJs all got a similar speedo. This is the one I'm looking for: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 120MPH. Image Not Found BTW, the Euro XJs all got a similar speedo. This is the one I'm looking for: If the truck barely hits 80mph without shaking itself to death, why do you need a 120MPH speedo? :rotfl2: I think mine would blow up at anywhere north of 65mph... :headpop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Good point Wade. :D The way mine is geared I figure I'd have to turn at least 10,000 RPM in O/D to reach 120MPH. Looks cool though. The police XJs were usually geared pretty tall though for pursuit. Why the Euro XJs got these speedos though is anyone's guess. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotblake Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Damn yet another thing that I didn't know existed but feel compelled to find and buy. I guess I never really paid attention to the MPH since 45 is my new 60 give or take with my tires, trans/t-case, axle combo. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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