295k and counting on my 01 Cherokee, Dana 35 rear on 33s, and the dreaded 0331 head. From what I've researched, 2000 was right in the middle of that particular manufacturer defect. Regardless, it seems as though some of us get lucky~

The previous owner ran it out of coolant... If it had been properly maintained I more then likely wouldn't be driving this thing! As for the lift advice, I really appreciate the effort but money is not really the issue here. I have one vehicle and I work 50 hours or so a week so when i do the lift i want to do it correctly being it will be a daily driver/weekend warrior. I have a shopping list made already and just need the time. I may result to buying a second jeep/car to be honest and then lift this one and fix on the other one and resell it. Options are still open at this moment but TAX season is upon us and more then likely will get the parts. Stay tuned and hopefully the new pictures in 2016 will be of a lifted XJ on 32/33's