New - Wanting to do sick things to XJ
12-18-2015, 08:58 AM
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New - Wanting to do sick things to XJ
Hi Everyone,
For 6 years, I've gotten to help build friends' off-road toys with engine swaps, welding, fuel system conversions - I'm planning to finally get a toy of my own. I have an opportunity to get a 92 Toyota pickup with a completely dead 3.0 POS engine that I would swap with a 3.4, or I could start shopping for a 90s XJ (my preference) and start building on it.
I like the threads I've stumbled across here on Jeeps - looking forward to reading more and sharing my projects.
For 6 years, I've gotten to help build friends' off-road toys with engine swaps, welding, fuel system conversions - I'm planning to finally get a toy of my own. I have an opportunity to get a 92 Toyota pickup with a completely dead 3.0 POS engine that I would swap with a 3.4, or I could start shopping for a 90s XJ (my preference) and start building on it.
I like the threads I've stumbled across here on Jeeps - looking forward to reading more and sharing my projects.
12-18-2015, 09:19 AM
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Welcome to CF! Didn't the early 3.4 have problems as well, head gasket or tranny fluid leaking into radiator? Then there's the IFS. Overall though, the Toyotas are great, I considered getting one. But I'm very happy that I held out for my '94 XJ and I think you'd be happy with an XJ as well.
12-18-2015, 09:35 AM
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Hey Jay,
Yeah - the early 3.4s had some issues too. If I go that rout, I would probably get a 97 to 99 3.4 out of a T100 (maybe whole drivetrain if I can get it) with 60k to 80k miles. The swap isn't too horrible. The main reason I was considering the Toyota is I can get the truck free. It's in really good shape besides the engine - no rust or anything. By the time I get what I want done with it, I'm going to be in about $6k, though.
I think I can do a XJ project (decent start) for $4K or less. Wy more space in the truck, too.
Yeah - the early 3.4s had some issues too. If I go that rout, I would probably get a 97 to 99 3.4 out of a T100 (maybe whole drivetrain if I can get it) with 60k to 80k miles. The swap isn't too horrible. The main reason I was considering the Toyota is I can get the truck free. It's in really good shape besides the engine - no rust or anything. By the time I get what I want done with it, I'm going to be in about $6k, though.
I think I can do a XJ project (decent start) for $4K or less. Wy more space in the truck, too.
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12-22-2015, 06:17 AM
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My personal experience was selling my last Cherokee because I needed a more highway capable vehicle. I ended up with a Subaru Forester and hated it. I bought a Ford F250 with the FX4 package (and a V-10) and hated that. I ended up back in an XJ. I think the choice is clear. 
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