Actually some states before 93 (when the SUV fad started) classify the XJ as a Station Wagon. Plus side of this, insurance is a little cheaper because it doesn't say truck or SUV on the title. Just look at the bright side, atleast it's not a mini van. Lol

 

I really like that they were able to get away with Light Truck emission requirements on these. There are several things missing that were required for a passenger car of the same years like an EGR valve system. And you are right about different states, here in Az they are considered a Station Wagon but in the few places emission standards are required they go by the light truck sticker.

 

Yup, funny how some things vary from state to state like that. I remember there only used to be truck, car, van or station wagon on the titles. Fl used to classify my old CJ5 as LT (Light Truck).

 

My 53 ****** M38A1 is classified the same. Maybe they based these on the original Military Light Utility Vehicle designation?

 

It would be interesting to see the parameters some of the government entities use to classify something as a "truck" or "car" or any other designation.

I've always had a hard time classifying the XJ in my mind, though I do tend to call it a "truck" mostly to support my ego. It's a unit-body station wagon with front and rear solid/live axles and a transfer case. Does any other vehicle fit that description?

Is it a truck because of the transfer case and F/R live axles?

Is it a car because it has a unit body?

What about the MJ? Is it a truck because it has a bed? If so, is a Ford Ranchero a truck, or car?

 

Very very good question. I was always curious about this myself. I often wonder if Jeep was just legally able to maintain a perpetual historical holdover designation for all these years?

 

Got the springs in today, it was pretty easy. Got 1-1/4"of lift out of it!

It drives great. I was having an issue when off-road it bottoming out, it would actually also slightly bump the oil pan. It bottomed out way too easy, my springs were worn out. I think it'll be fine now.

My measurements before:
31-1/4" from ground to bottom of the fender flare
17-1/2"from center of hub to bottom of fender flare

After:
32-1/2" from ground to bottom of the fender flare
18-3/4" from center of hub to bottom of fender flare

Thanks for the help guys!