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09-18-2009, 03:48 PM
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Ello
Hi from the UK 
I'm Bart, and this is my truck
Well, its taken me over a year, but its nearly how I want it......
'96 XJ Limited 2.5 Turbo Diesel
•Drive Train:
Transfer case converted to a NP242 giving "Selec Trac" full time 4x4. Custom adapted rear propshaft.
•Performance Modifications:
Safari Snorkel (petrol one adapted to fit), Janspeed "Cat Back" Stainless Exhaust
• Front axle:
Standard, high pinion, Dana30 with a "Rocky Roads" gaurd
• Rear axle:
Standard Dana 35C with "Trac Lock" LSD and "Solid" diff cover
"Lock Right" locker, waiting to go in
• Protection:
Mopar Steering Skid
Rockznrutz Rock Rails
Mopar Tank Skid
Mopar Transfer case skid
Mopar rear lamp cluster guards
• Suspension and Steering:
"Home Brew" suspension lift, consisting of the following,
Custom +3inch rear leaves
Pro-Comp +3inch Front coils
"Fusion" +3 inch coil spacers on the front
2" "Teraflex" shackles on the back to make it 5 inches overall
Skyjacker Lower Control Arms
"Rough Country" +3" "Hydro" shocks all round
Rocky Roads Sway Bar Disconnects
Old Man Emu uprated steering damper
• Wheels/Tyres:
Chrome Wheels
31" BFG Muds
1" spacers front and rear
• Winch / Recovery:
Cheapy 8500lb winch off eBay
"In Cab" winch controls
ARB front recovery bumper
"Tack" rear recovery bumper
Hood mounted "High Lift"
• Miscellaneous:
Roof Rack (originaly from a "Pajero"
2 fire extinguisher's
Custom auxilary switch panel
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Airbag removed / disabled
Front and rear lights converted to US spec, with DRL's
Just have to install the locker into a donor D35c, with an open case, extend the brake lines, install extended bump stops.......... the list goes on
I'm Bart, and this is my truck
Well, its taken me over a year, but its nearly how I want it......
'96 XJ Limited 2.5 Turbo Diesel
•Drive Train:
Transfer case converted to a NP242 giving "Selec Trac" full time 4x4. Custom adapted rear propshaft.
•Performance Modifications:
Safari Snorkel (petrol one adapted to fit), Janspeed "Cat Back" Stainless Exhaust
• Front axle:
Standard, high pinion, Dana30 with a "Rocky Roads" gaurd
• Rear axle:
Standard Dana 35C with "Trac Lock" LSD and "Solid" diff cover
"Lock Right" locker, waiting to go in
• Protection:
Mopar Steering Skid
Rockznrutz Rock Rails
Mopar Tank Skid
Mopar Transfer case skid
Mopar rear lamp cluster guards
• Suspension and Steering:
"Home Brew" suspension lift, consisting of the following,
Custom +3inch rear leaves
Pro-Comp +3inch Front coils
"Fusion" +3 inch coil spacers on the front
2" "Teraflex" shackles on the back to make it 5 inches overall
Skyjacker Lower Control Arms
"Rough Country" +3" "Hydro" shocks all round
Rocky Roads Sway Bar Disconnects
Old Man Emu uprated steering damper
• Wheels/Tyres:
Chrome Wheels
31" BFG Muds
1" spacers front and rear
• Winch / Recovery:
Cheapy 8500lb winch off eBay
"In Cab" winch controls
ARB front recovery bumper
"Tack" rear recovery bumper
Hood mounted "High Lift"
• Miscellaneous:
Roof Rack (originaly from a "Pajero"
2 fire extinguisher's
Custom auxilary switch panel
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Airbag removed / disabled
Front and rear lights converted to US spec, with DRL's
Just have to install the locker into a donor D35c, with an open case, extend the brake lines, install extended bump stops.......... the list goes on
09-18-2009, 04:50 PM
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wow looks awesome! but you have some good time and money invested into that! wow does that diesel engine treat ya? never had any experience with a diesel XJ, oh and if you ever get the chance swap in a chrysler 8.25 rearend, its way stronger than the D35, but great lookin rig man i like it
09-18-2009, 05:26 PM
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Hey Bart, Dan here. Great looking rig you have there. Can you post some under-bonnet pics? I'd love to have a Turbo-Diesel Jeep. Have you upped the boost level at all?
Can you post some under-bonnet pics? I'd love to have a Turbo-Diesel Jeep. Have you upped the boost level at all?
09-18-2009, 07:01 PM
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Thanks guys.
Most XJ's over here came with D35's in the back. The Chrysler axles are as rare as hens teeth, hence its still got the Dana unit.
Looking to do a 4.10 re-gear with the axles from a 2.5 litre gas XJ. They somtimes came with Chrysler axles, over here, so keeping my fingers crossed. Only other option is to do a "Super 35" conversion, with Yukon (or similar) shafts.
The Diesel engine is a little under powered, really, but the manual transmission helps. It puts out about 140hp (236 ft lbs) and is very tourquey at low revs. Get it in the right gear, and itt'l drive right through your house. It does most of the muddy stuff on tickover.
Dan, I will take some under bonnet pics for ya, but its a little muddy under there
Its an Italian "VM" Diesel engine, usualy found in boats. Not done any engine mods, as they are known as a notoriously weak unit, so dont really wanna push my luck.
Just found one under bonnet pic, from my album. Its not great, so I'll do some more when I get the chance.
Cheers
Bart
Most XJ's over here came with D35's in the back. The Chrysler axles are as rare as hens teeth, hence its still got the Dana unit.
Looking to do a 4.10 re-gear with the axles from a 2.5 litre gas XJ. They somtimes came with Chrysler axles, over here, so keeping my fingers crossed. Only other option is to do a "Super 35" conversion, with Yukon (or similar) shafts.
The Diesel engine is a little under powered, really, but the manual transmission helps. It puts out about 140hp (236 ft lbs) and is very tourquey at low revs. Get it in the right gear, and itt'l drive right through your house. It does most of the muddy stuff on tickover.
Dan, I will take some under bonnet pics for ya, but its a little muddy under there
Its an Italian "VM" Diesel engine, usualy found in boats. Not done any engine mods, as they are known as a notoriously weak unit, so dont really wanna push my luck. Just found one under bonnet pic, from my album. Its not great, so I'll do some more when I get the chance.
Cheers
Bart
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First off, a greetings!
Secondly I gotta say your XJ makes me quite jealous and really want one even more. (Still trying to get one for myself but figured this might be a good place for info and all in addition to jeepforums.)
Secondly I gotta say your XJ makes me quite jealous and really want one even more. (Still trying to get one for myself but figured this might be a good place for info and all in addition to jeepforums.)