cleenrob

Yea theyre cheeper but rustys spring have a 150 lbs spring rate which ist far from stock

Luke95

Do you want a winch?
After market bumper?
Yep. Youll be sagging.

cleenrob

hmmm maybe a higher spring rate wouldn't be so bad with a heavier front end...

any how just filled up and i got 18.5 mpg!!!!! WHOOOOO!!!!!! thats 5mpg more than my old xj!! lol

Luke95

Honestly I'm running rancho9000s and very happy with them. I have them set on the softer side and it's a nice ride. A good option would also be a set of the rustys hd 3 inch springs 180 would be nice. But 230 will be perfect with a winch and winch bumper.
I also will be pushing a boat so I need th extra support.

cleenrob

I dont think ill run a winch but definatly an off road bumper. I want a ride pretty close to stock or better. 230 lbs would ride about the same wth an extra 100lbs on the front end?

cleenrob

On another note.. this xj has basicly all new engine. The cooling system is all brand new minus the water pump new a/c compressor / alternator/ p/s pump and lines/ vc gasket and pcv valves 2 brand new rear tires and 4 new shocks all the way around all professonaly intalled at a jeep only shop n austin. And all of this was in the last 15,000 miles!!! WIN!!!!!!!

All it needs is a trans flush, oil change(diffs and engine) plugs/wires/cap/rotor. And a new exaust manfold. (Of course)

cleenrob

On another note.. this xj has basicly all new engine. The cooling system is all brand new minus the water pump new a/c compressor / alternator/ p/s pump and lines/ vc gasket and pcv valves 2 brand new rear tires and 4 new shocks all the way around all professonaly intalled at a jeep only shop n austin. And all of this was in the last 15,000 miles!!! WIN!!!!!!!

All it needs is a trans flush, oil change(diffs and engine) plugs/wires/cap/rotor. And a new exaust manfold. (Of course)

If i dont sell oola by the beginning of march ma take the lift and the new APN header it has and put it on scarlett along with the 31s :P

Luke95

Compared to stock it's not to bad.
100 pounds of weight on the front would almost make it soft.
Riding in it now I am very happy, rides like a suburban maybe a bit harder.

cleenrob

cleenrob

Got my high lift base in today!!



Many much maintenence!!!




painted my diff covers


!

cleenrob

I think im going to do a junk yard lift for now .
v8 zj coils (1")
dakota shackles (1")
Hd off road shackle relocators (5/8")
Coil spacers (.5")
Zj tie rod(already have(needs dust boots and paint ))

Soo about 1.5" for now....just enough to fit some 31's with some trimming gonna start gathering parts after maintenence is done

Ive still got:

Next payday:
Plugs
Wires
Cap
Rotor

Little later
Trans flush
Lube the slip yolk

Later
Exaust manifold(APN)
Motor mounts(brown dog) maybe

Luke95

Nice!

cleenrob

Front skid from my old xj



Painted



Plasti dipped my grill and head light bezels



Poser flexin



Any who i got my putco h4 harness and hella e codes installed
(also scavanged from the old xj)

Man those stock lights are pitiful!!

This poor 4.0 is COVERED in sludge. The PO let the valve cover leak FOREVER before it got changed recently

Rolled over 212000 today!!!!!

NewJerseyXJ609

Looking good buddy. Plasti dip came out sweet. And X100 on the engine enamel. That's what I did my valve cover/diffs/throttle body in. It holds up great. I did my skid plate in it too. But lime green for me .

cleenrob

Yea im really diggin the plasti-dip. I love the finish it gives. Yea i wanted to use something high heat and that red is super sexy . Im going for black and red. That combo is my favorite. I know its been done before but i dont care lol . I want to do my valve cover but its got a new gasket already and its NOT LEAKING so i dont want to scare it. Lol. As soon as i get my taxes ima do my mini lift and some M/T's. Will probly do a bumper in the summer. An call it good till about october when i have free time again and a bunch of money saved up