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Old 10-07-2010, 08:54 AM
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should i convert my XJ to 4wd or should i not bother? is it worth it or not?
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should i convert my XJ to 4wd or should i not bother? is it worth it or not?
Do you want to wheel it, or not?
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lot of work to get it done
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yeah i love my jeep after all it is my first vehicle and i do some trails and mudding with it. i doesn't do bad with the 2wd in the mud but i havent gone into intense mud yet.
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Not worth the money or the time. Sell the 2wd and buy a 4x4 - cheaper, easier, spend more money on upgrades.
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agreed^ if you really want 4x4. but if you dont NEED it at this time. Just use the 2 wheel drive. save up for 4x4
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if you can find the right person for the job (if your not doing the job yourself, which would definately make it worth it) and some good cheap parts your only looking at $1000-1500 total, i had a guy quote me 500-600 for the 2 day conversion job. But if your not really stuck on the jeep i'd say sell it i myself love mine too much to sell lol
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Sell it and get a 4x4. No need to waste all that time and money on a conversion.
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yeah but i cant sell my jeep i love it way to much ill just have to use 2wdi guess
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If your doing it yourself just take your time and i mean alot of time and just search for parts. and get the RIGHT parts to. You can find some awesome deals out there. for example found a freshly rebuilt 231 t-case for $100 bucks a while ago. If your up to the challenge it would be fun, i think personally.
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If you can find a 4x4 with a blown engine for under 400 bucks its worthwhile normally.
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If you can find a 4x4 with a blown engine for under 400 bucks its worthwhile normally.
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cool thanks
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