1999 XJ 2-Door Diesel from Spain
Hi!
I´ve spent the last month wondering what to do with my XJ. The goal is to have a capable rig that I can use on and offroad while retaining 25 mpg minimum. (right now sitting at about 28-29 if im careful) . Offroad use will be trail riding and a lot of sand in Morocco. I´m going to put the list of mods that I have planned.... please dont hessitate to contact me if something is wrong! Wheels: Steel Rims, 7x16", ET-20 or ET0 (pls help me decide) Tyres: 245/75R16 (30.5x9.6") Or 265/75R16 (31.6x10.5") (not sure if wider tires will kill mpg) Stock axels (on the long run, Ford 8.8 out of an explorer , is the only thing that i can get in europe) Lift: I think a 3"-3.5" should be enough. Full leaf pack and coils. ( Do i need control arms, trackbar ... at this point? lift kits are very expensive here) Shocks: I want a good sets of shocks to go with the lift Interior: Full sound deadening on all panels. (product similar to dynamat), 2DIN radio, And relocation of the rear view mirror (I find it so inconveniently placed in the middle of the windshield) Exterior: Full detail and polish. Wind deflectors/rainguards, Refurbishing all the plastic trim, refurbishing the underside. I´m all ears.pls help |
I assume this is the diesel engine that the europeans got?... I'd love to see some pictures... no advice on build as I'm just getting mine tuned up and such... I assume you'd just hop a ferry to go wheeling on Morocco? sounds like it would pretty awesome.
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Originally Posted by donalson
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I assume this is the diesel engine that the europeans got?... I'd love to see some pictures... no advice on build as I'm just getting mine tuned up and such... I assume you'd just hop a ferry to go wheeling on Morocco? sounds like it would pretty awesome.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...87be1433b7.jpg This weekend I will make some good photos, The wheels will arive soon, just triying to decide on the tyres and go from there |
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Originally Posted by Lagulagunation
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https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...2c5f974c7.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c73ffc371.jpeg Kev |
looks good... I dig the way those steelies look and look forward to seeing them on the truck... tires are about 30.5"x 9.5.
about how far of a drive is it to the ferry to morocco? |
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...71a2b4a90b.jpg
This is the current stance, i am getting some fender flares and triming a bit the front bumper. The thing is that, in Spain, if you install a lift kit and go above 4" (including added wheel height) , you have to make braking test in a laboratory... So a lot of €€€€. I will try to get away with some 1.25" spacers and some shackels, pass inspection and get the carr certified, and then change the leafs and coils to gain another 1.25'. I think 30.5"s will fit withh 2.5" of lift and some triming. Is there any point in getting ajustable control arms, or trackbar? Is steering bracing recomended? https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...490a9bc965.jpg |
Originally Posted by donalson
(Post 3547660)
looks good... I dig the way those steelies look and look forward to seeing them on the truck... tires are about 30.5"x 9.5.
about how far of a drive is it to the ferry to morocco? |
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things are starting to come along. JB welded after doing cut and fold, now a bit of bondo, sanding and painting. Looks great. Full interior gets covered with knockoff dynamat, i love that stuff.
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The build is almost finished....
Headliner redone. Full interior "refurbish" and insulation, is dead silent now. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d7131cbd7.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d33ff1b85.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...77ba22635.jpeg |
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