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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Recently found a super clean xj but it's 2wd. Besides tranny, t-case, brakes, and front diff, and driveshafts, what all would I need for the swap to 4wd?
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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Obviously your linkage and trade shifter, I did a 4WD conversion on mine last fall. You can also get your tranny rebuilt instead of buying a new one
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 03:36 AM
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Unless that 2wd one is 800 bucks or less pass on it tell you can find a 4x4 one.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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It's a pristine version of mine. Unmolested. Here's why I even considered it, a dumb a s s driver swerved into my lane at last second and hit me head on, I swerved but it was too late and the jeep rolled. RIP
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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If your going to use the wrecked one for parts make sure the front axle ain't bent.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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It's a shame about your transfer case


There was a "sort-of drivable" (just to load on a trailer) XJ for sale in Billings last fall that had been T-boned for $900 asking - don't know if he ever sold it.
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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I'm using all the rear parts. The front axle is bent and control arm mounts snapped off. And the control arms themselves snapped too. Only thing in the front worth taking is the block and wiring harness
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