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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Your jeep sucks
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by greenxj21
Your jeep sucks
Hey no it doesn't
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by speedballin

Hey no it doesn't
Lol no thats what you don't say to an xj owner lol.

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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita

Isn't the IH 258 extremely similar to the AMC 258?
down to the block casting numbers.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by snopro700

down to the block casting numbers.
Yup. Right again. The main differences was the accessories. Some used Chevy parts, some used Ford. The 4.0L is nothing more than a destoked 4.2 (258) with EFI and better flowing cylinder head. Just mine came out of a tractor and instead of a vehicle. Lol.

On topic: "What?, you couldn't afford a mini van?" :angry:
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Yup. Right again. The main differences was the accessories. Some used Chevy parts, some used Ford. The 4.0L is nothing more than a destoked 4.2 (258) with EFI and better flowing cylinder head. Just mine came out of a tractor and instead of a vehicle. Lol.

On topic: "What?, you couldn't afford a mini van?" :angry:
So install a ported EFI 4.0 head on the 258, be a hell of an engine.

"Hurr lets go muddin!" I'm like NO ***** LETS GO CRAWLIN!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita
So install a ported EFI 4.0 head on the 258, be a hell of an engine.
Look up 4.0 stroker with 4.2 crank, rods, & pistons.

Internets searching only shows the AMC engines in Scouts and other 70s trucks. What did you pull yours from?
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Got in an accident a few weeks back and had a conversation w the cop.

Me: what does it take to get my rig back?
Cop: excuse me?
Me: I want my jeep back. What does it take?
Cop: your nuts. Your axle is disconnected. Scrap in man.

Ughhh... this is one of those times I use the " its a jeep thing... you wouldn't understand" moto lol
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita
So install a ported EFI 4.0 head on the 258, be a hell of an engine.

"Hurr lets go muddin!" I'm like NO ***** LETS GO CRAWLIN!
I hate this! I always have to tell people, there is more to wheeling, then just mudding. They don't have to clean up afterwards either.

On topic: "That *insert mod here*, makes it look trashy."
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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The "*insert mod here* makes it look trashy"
Comment I can see, my jeep has no doors cut and fold fenders with mudflap flares. My reply is always since when is a jeep supposed to be classy?
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeroCherokee

I hate this! I always have to tell people, there is more to wheeling, then just mudding. They don't have to clean up afterwards either.

On topic: "That *insert mod here*, makes it look trashy."
You referring to me? Cause my doors don't leave.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfajita

So install a ported EFI 4.0 head on the 258, be a hell of an engine.

"Hurr lets go muddin!" I'm like NO ***** LETS GO CRAWLIN!
all mud is good for is destroying u-joints, ball joints, bushings, and causing rust and rot...don't get me wrong I like to play in it, but it's a sure fire way to kill your jeep, especially if you have non-greasable joints to push the mud and water out. id rather wheel on rock and washout climbs.

anyway, "oh, you mean a little Cherokee? My grandma had one."

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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Had a guy tell me this yesterday as I asked a question inside autozone the guys said(this isnt even the autozone guy just some random joe)

Him: what year cherokee is it?
me: 93
him: Ohh thats your problem then
me: really whys that!
him: Cause anything from 95 down in garbage cause thats when they changed the body style and a bunch more stuff.
me: Actually they changed the body style and "all that stuff" in 97 if im not mistaken...
him: looks at me nodes his head and walks off
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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i had a co-worker say this to me today after hearing about my rig catching fire twice now

"can i light my cig off that yet? or should i wait for another month for the barbeque?"
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

You referring to me? Cause my doors don't leave.
I'm sure mod means modification.
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