depends on what you want in a vehicle. An xj and a truck are in 2 differrent categories and serve differrent purposes

 

 

 

 

Your XJ has low miles on it, that's good. I would just fix what's broken first, you don't need to have big tires and a lift ! You'll be surprised at what it will do in stock form. Don't waste your money, just to make it look cool, they're cool as they are ! The driver is more than 1/2 of the Jeep. Keep the Jeep, easy to work on, find used parts at JYs. In the meantime, save your money for a truck, then you'll have both !!! Good things come to those who wait!

 

you have to spend quite a bit to make an xj look "mean af" AND be able to drive daily. Things need to be done right. If you dont have the knowledge or actually want to do the work yourself, it gets expensive. Plus older vehicles need constant maintenance no matter what miles are on them..i would say go with the jeep if you are willing to save money and do the work yourself.

 

Do not forget about insurance. Older vehicles should be cheaper. I would say keep the jeep and try to save some money for a truck down the line. But i am a tight azz any way. If you have the inline 6 you cannot beat that motor. Good luck.

 

Do not forget about insurance. Older vehicles should be cheaper. I would say keep the jeep and try to save some money for a truck down the line. But i am a tight azz any way. If you have the inline 6 you cannot beat that motor. Good luck.

 

If you sell the jeep let me know... lol

 

This is a Jeep forum so most replies will be to keep the Jeep. Go to a Tacoma prerunner site and most will say to get a truck. We have no idea what kind of desert fun you're into or what you're definition of mean AF is. I dont see how an XJ with 60k miles could be a total failure unless you focus on show and not go.

 

to each his own

 

Jeep, YouTube + Haynes book, basic tools & elbow grease. Sounds like you’ve already got a great foundation in an XJ with low mileage and presumably little rust. Be smart & methodical about it, begin researching and educating yourself about your vehicle. Start with basic maintenance and visual inspections. Repair issues mechanically FIRST then move onto your goal of making it look “mean”.
- One Humble Man’s Opinion

 

I think a f150 with a 5.0 is a badass platform. Look for one with 200k on it. Buy from a private seller i think most have a locking rear axle. And are very capable offroad with stock suspensiin

I have both a trail jeep and a f150. I rarely drive the jeep.