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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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Two options want ur opinions.
1) buy a 2wd jeep Comanche stock with minor problems- $800
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2) 3" lift my 99xj -550
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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Mj, lift xj later
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 02:27 AM
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Both. This is America.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 02:28 AM
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lift the cherokee. then chop it until it looks like an MJ
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:26 AM
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lift XJ. if the MJ was 4x4 i would say get it.

would you be happier with 2 stock jeeps or one lifted xj.
2wd??? really a no brainer imo.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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Both
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:11 AM
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I would love to own a MJ, but being 2wd kind of kills it... jeeps should be 4wd, no exceptions!


Lift the XJ, buy a 4wd MJ when you find one!
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Buy the mj.

Then go to a jy and get a 4wd tranny, d30, and a t case
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Buy the MJ. They are hard to find near me. So I would take a chance when one is available.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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How expensive is it to do a t case drop? Does the mj need an sye if lifting like xj
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest
Two options want ur opinions.
1) buy a 2wd jeep Comanche stock with minor problems- $800
Or
2) 3" lift my 99xj -550
Buy the Manche! Do it. I would. Except now that I have a bit of cash to play with they don't exist around here anymore.

Maybe talk the price down a bit and you could BB you XJ too.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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I'd lift the XJ, but remember youre probably going to want new tires once you lift. A transfer case drop is usually around 30 bucks.


I have a feeling we're confusing the **** out of you. Whatever you do, you'll probably be happy you did it, just realize you can do the other later.

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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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I would lift the Xj

It's better than doing a 4wd swap
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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I'd buy the MJ, lift the XJ and lower the MJ.

The MJ is 4.0, right?

If it's 4 cylinder DO NOT buy it.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I'd buy the MJ, lift the XJ and lower the MJ.

The MJ is 4.0, right?

If it's 4 cylinder DO NOT buy it.
Damn,that's a good idea.

A want a lowered MJ someday
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