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09-19-2012, 05:40 PM
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Howdy from Texas
Hey guys, I'm new to the Jeep world. I've always wanted a Wrangler or an XJ and finally picked one up yesterday. It's a '97 4x4 (not sure which trim it is, no emblems), everything works, cold a/c. It has a small lift, judging by the blocks on the rear it looks like a 2.5". I think it might be a skyjacker since it has their shocks. I bought it from a guy who washes cars at a small dealership that didn't know much about it. On the test drive, I found it had a bad fuel pump and talked him down with that. I walked outta there with the Jeep for $2000, and put a new fuel pump in it today. Runs like a champ. It's all stock, pretty good shape, no rust anywhere, transfer case is smooth as butter. 230k miles but runs and drives like new. I couldn't be happier. I'm usually over on 67-72chevytrucks.com looking at stuff for a '71 C10 I'm rebuilding at the moment. Bought this little XJ to get me from a to b and be our beach cruiser (live 5 miles from the coast). Cool forum from what I've seen and look forward to finding out some more info about this Jeep!
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Welcome to CF! Diggin' your xj, it's exactly what I've been looking for as my next project. Good looking little C10 you have as well! I had a 68 C10 LWB, but sold it about 4 years ago. Got a '64 to replace it, but just sold it a couple months ago to my buddy. Hope you enjoy your stay!
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09-22-2012, 09:46 AM
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Thanks for the welcome everyone! I've got my eye on the RC 3" kit with full leaf springs and some 31" BFG KM2's. I have the discount tire card so just waiting for a rebate or something to drop. I never really was a fan of lift blocks so they'll be coming out when I can order the RC kit.
emptypockets - that's a sweet looking '64. I had a '66 at one point, lost interest and sold it a few years back. I had the worst feeling of regret after! I came across the '71 and had to have it, love these 67-72's. It's got a semi-mild built 402 I swapped in for that old tired 350, runs like a scalded dog. I'm really lucky to have a girlfriend that loves to ride in it with me too.
emptypockets - that's a sweet looking '64. I had a '66 at one point, lost interest and sold it a few years back. I had the worst feeling of regret after! I came across the '71 and had to have it, love these 67-72's. It's got a semi-mild built 402 I swapped in for that old tired 350, runs like a scalded dog. I'm really lucky to have a girlfriend that loves to ride in it with me too.
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