Strokermjcomanche Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Just grabbed this for $800 , wasn't really looking but couldn't pass it up . 158k miles auto ,2wd ,4.0 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 There's only a couple things I wanna do to it at the moment. It basically needs springs all the way around, the rears are sagging pretty good.Probably put some new shocks on it, The previous owner must've put brakes all the way around on it recently because they look like brand new .Being that it's 2wd i'd also like to convert it to 4wd , and that's basically it.The paint isn't great in a couple areas, maybe touch it up a bit or just leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 That looks really clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Just now, jdog said: That looks really clean Thanks. It is ,only been up north for a couple years and the salt hasn't taken its toll yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 800 bucks! daaaaaaaang man that's a good score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Nice score!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Ordered some rear springs, planning on installing them tomorrow. Also noticed the valve cover leaking , probably because the steel sleeves are missing . While I was looking around I happened to notice an American flag decal and a heat tab on one of the freezeplugs , it's a Jasper engine!! It's definitely clean inside and explains why everything is in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Keeping or flipping 🤔 Good deal. 2wd xj are great for converting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 The local pullapart had a wheelbarrow special so I got a transmission/ tcase/shifter /linkage for $80 . I have a front axle but still need to locate both driveshafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: Keeping or flipping 🤔 Good deal. 2wd xj are great for converting. I'm gonna wait till I'm done with it and make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 😆 ok ill just assume you'll keep it a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 800 bucks and a reman engine inside?! I spent my whole life until just a few months ago never ever experiencing a junkyard having a sale. now I get texts from the U-wrench north of Atlanta and occasionally leave with half-off entire drivetrains. it's a glorious feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Ordered some rear springs, planning on installing them tomorrow. Also noticed the valve cover leaking , probably because the steel sleeves are missing . While I was looking around I happened to notice an American flag decal and a heat tab on one of the freezeplugs , it's a Jasper engine!! It's definitely clean inside and explains why everything is in good shape. Well that makes it an even better find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 👍 hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Pete M said: 800 bucks and a reman engine inside?! I spent my whole life until just a few months ago never ever experiencing a junkyard having a sale. now I get texts from the U-wrench north of Atlanta and occasionally leave with half-off entire drivetrains. it's a glorious feeling! It was perfect timing , I was looking elsewhere for parts to convert to 4wd until this happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I would have scooped that up in a heartbeat as well. 8 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Ordered some rear springs, planning on installing them tomorrow. Also noticed the valve cover leaking , probably because the steel sleeves are missing . While I was looking around I happened to notice an American flag decal and a heat tab on one of the freezeplugs , it's a Jasper engine!! It's definitely clean inside and explains why everything is in good shape. How on earth did you get your springs so fast? I ordered my leaf springs 3 weeks ago and Ive been told at least another 3 weeks before they get shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 4 hours ago, saveevryjp1998 said: I would have scooped that up in a heartbeat as well. How on earth did you get your springs so fast? I ordered my leaf springs 3 weeks ago and Ive been told at least another 3 weeks before they get shipped. O'Reillys had them in stock, just had to store transfer them. They were the dorman ones 929-301 . Summit racing is about 40 minutes away from me, they had a Mopar replacement spring for $147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Valve cover gasket installed last night . New springs , shocks , sway bar bushings installed today . Easiest leaf spring replacement I've done on an XJ yet , bolts came out with no persuasion. I did have to put new bolts in the upper shock mounts though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I like them 2wds. One night eh..like you did this before or you just watch a video before hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: I like them 2wds. One night eh..like you did this before or you just watch a video before hand? This is my fifth or sixth time changing leaf springs on an XJ . No videos for me , just getting it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Transmission and tcase are in , 4wd shifter /linkage installed as well . Still need to install front axle and locate driveshafts . All the yards around me bend the driveshafts when picking them up with the loader ... aggravating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Transmission and tcase are in , 4wd shifter /linkage installed as well . Still need to install front axle and locate driveshafts . All the yards around me bend the driveshafts when picking them up with the loader ... aggravating!! Dang that's some progress 4 sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, JMO413 said: Dang that's some progress 4 sure! yea thats 2wd progress. nice clean rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebigmj Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Any plans for the 2wd front axle?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, onebigmj said: Any plans for the 2wd front axle?? i called dibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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