Little taller springs
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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!
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!