Need Some XJ guidance
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Phx Az
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I am currently struggling at continuing on with my XJ after spending thousands with replacing and upgrading parts. I feel that it might be time to let the ole girl go off to another home. But at the same time I drive other vehicles and do not get the joy that I get while driving my XJ.
At what point do you guys say sell it and move on? Am I just wasting money trying to build something that will never reach my expectations.
What I have on my mind non stop is a 5.3 swap with coil overs on all 4 corners something that is the ultimate outdoors rig.
What do you guys suggest build it or just buy a Silverado?
At what point do you guys say sell it and move on? Am I just wasting money trying to build something that will never reach my expectations.
What I have on my mind non stop is a 5.3 swap with coil overs on all 4 corners something that is the ultimate outdoors rig.
What do you guys suggest build it or just buy a Silverado?
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Tucson az
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I am way too far into my jeep to let it go for anything anyone would pay me for it. Mine isn't anything special, but the time and money i have put into it... I think someone would have to pay me for my sentimental attachment. Ask yourself this... Do you need a truck? Would it be more beneficial to you than the jeep would? If yes to both of those, it may be time to let go
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Phx Az
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I am way too far into my jeep to let it go for anything anyone would pay me for it. Mine isn't anything special, but the time and money i have put into it... I think someone would have to pay me for my sentimental attachment. Ask yourself this... Do you need a truck? Would it be more beneficial to you than the jeep would? If yes to both of those, it may be time to let go
That's how I feel I am attached to this vehicle for some reason. Do I need a truck no it definitely would come in handy. But most the time im just strapping the stuff to the roof of the XJ or using it like a truck.
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Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Northern New Mexico
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Why on earth would anyone want to swap an xj for something as atrocious as a silverado?
lol haha.
honestly, I have my xj and a 2010 half ton and love my xj more. It does everything for me that my truck does except pull my 32 foot camper haha... building it and replacing the occasional part is half the love for me.
lol haha.honestly, I have my xj and a 2010 half ton and love my xj more. It does everything for me that my truck does except pull my 32 foot camper haha... building it and replacing the occasional part is half the love for me.
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Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 34
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From: Phx Az
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Why on earth would anyone want to swap an xj for something as atrocious as a silverado?
lol haha.
honestly, I have my xj and a 2010 half ton and love my xj more. It does everything for me that my truck does except pull my 32 foot camper haha... building it and replacing the occasional part is half the love for me.
lol haha.honestly, I have my xj and a 2010 half ton and love my xj more. It does everything for me that my truck does except pull my 32 foot camper haha... building it and replacing the occasional part is half the love for me.


