I'm at a crossroads with two xj's, what should I do?
02-02-2017, 11:36 AM
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Year: 1995
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I'm at a crossroads with two xj's, what should I do?
I have a 1995 XJ 5 speed that has been lifted and modified. It needs a new engine. I only have 2k to spend on replacing the motor. Yesterday I was given a 1996 XJ 5 speed, its all original and has never been offroad. It is way to nice to swap the engine over. My question is should I use the 2k for a suspension lift in the 96 and swap over the roof rack, bumpers, rock sliders, winch and lights from the 95 or use the 96 as a daily driver and use the 2k to replace the engine in the 95? I understand 2k might not be enough to replace the engine unless I do the work myself. I couldn't do it myself as I don't have the proper knowledge to tackle a job that big.
02-02-2017, 05:25 PM
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There is plenty of information online about removing and installing motors in jeep Cherokees. If you can swap all that stuff you can handle changing a motor.
Drive the 96 while you work on the 95.
Then you can have two jeeps
Drive the 96 while you work on the 95.
Then you can have two jeeps
02-03-2017, 04:25 PM
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Looking at some of the videos if I knew I had help and the proper tools to do it I would do the engine swap. Being that I don't have the tools or space to tackle the engine swap, I'm leaning towards parting it out.
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02-03-2017, 04:33 PM
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2k is plenty to replace a motor. You can find running 4.0 for less then 50 bucks. There's no way you woukd get charged 1500 to do the swap. At least not in my area.
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02-06-2017, 11:13 AM
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[QUOTE=Martlor13;3355452]left off a 0 haha! Meant 500..but many go for less....2k is plenty to keep her going.[/QUOTE
Thanks for clearing that up. I'd pay 500 for a nice running motor. Then would just need to find someone to help me install it.
Thanks for clearing that up. I'd pay 500 for a nice running motor. Then would just need to find someone to help me install it.
02-10-2017, 09:48 PM
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I had a feeling that getting a free xj was to good to be true. It just rewarded me with the first fix it needs and its a major one. 
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Finally as of this Monday I'll have the 95 up and running again. Pretty excited to be driving it again. Only a few small issues still need addressing: it needs a new wiper motor in front, have a electrical issue with the headlights and dash lights (replaced the dash switch and I can get one or the other to come on but not both together).