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msmoorenburg

01-09-2014, 08:21 AM

So this will be my 5th XJ rebuild, and it will be a slow one. Due to I have no idea what direction it will go. For starters it will be 3 to 4.5in lift but power plant and tranny still undecided. It will be a 4.0 or diesel (1.9TDI) and auto or stick (i have both). So enjoy the pics

The trip home

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/IMG_102271855141308_zpse8ad1f29.jpeg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/IMG_102271855141308_zpse8ad1f29.jpeg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/20131224_084135_zps6aiq1136.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/20131224_084135_zps6aiq1136.jpg.html)

As it sits at the shop

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/sidedr_zps4ea5cbdd.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/sidedr_zps4ea5cbdd.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/interior_zpsf3200d70.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/interior_zpsf3200d70.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/int5_zpsdb053a0b.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/int5_zpsdb053a0b.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/interior1_zps921ad3e5.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/interior1_zps921ad3e5.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/jeep1_zpsa8f19ce1.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/jeep1_zpsa8f19ce1.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/jeep2_zps75362cb5.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/jeep2_zps75362cb5.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/int3_zps0f4a0f6c.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/int3_zps0f4a0f6c.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/int4_zps4112d317.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/int4_zps4112d317.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/hatch_zpsedce0c93.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/hatch_zpsedce0c93.jpg.html)

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/sellitx/2000%20XJ/door_zpsae457a88.jpg (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/sellitx/media/2000%20XJ/door_zpsae457a88.jpg.html)

ArmyGuy45

01-09-2014, 08:30 AM

:nothingtoadd:

Brasscatz

01-09-2014, 08:47 AM

Liking the name ;)

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Firemanray

01-09-2014, 08:48 AM

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd11/firemanray21/Deer-popcorn_zpsebafab2e.gif 'scribed

NW99XJ

01-09-2014, 08:51 AM

Looks like its all there!
LOL,
I would LOVE to see this go diesel....
<"tuning in">

gary63

01-09-2014, 10:05 AM

Will good luck and have fun can't wait to see what you do.

cantab27

01-09-2014, 10:58 AM

v8 it.....you know you want to....

NW99XJ

01-09-2014, 11:00 AM

LS1's drop right in..... I think there's a couple of manufacturers that are making kits now for that swap.

Firemanray

01-09-2014, 11:21 AM

Go all out this time, "tons", V-8, full cage.....etc, etc!!!

XJ Wheeler

01-09-2014, 03:11 PM

I only know two of your xj builds but one word to ponder Matt... Jeepspeed!

Its already kind of blown apart to install a cage and can put good parts back in when you rebuild it.

Think on it.

Hope i can help out on this on, be fun to work on.

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Mudderoy

01-09-2014, 05:44 PM

I'm thinking XJ + Imperial Walker....

Carves

01-09-2014, 05:54 PM

Will be interesting to see where this goes .. :popcorn:

ohhh, and heres a little vid .... that might be useful ??

:smiley-laughing021:

http://youtu.be/P3LgsmyHvQM

bluedragon436

01-10-2014, 07:46 PM

I'm thinking 1.9TDI w/ 5spd for the win!!! Even more so if you can build up a jig while you're doing the mounts and such to be able to make more later!! LOL

bigjim350

01-10-2014, 08:32 PM

Fix it back up stock, sell it, make some good money, and then buy something else.

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msmoorenburg

01-13-2014, 08:11 AM

Ok since I layed around in bed sick yesterday, and fed up with the TV I decided to find the end of the internet. So I started looking for a Diesel swaps in a XJ

And I found this company

http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/

The funny part is I have a OM617 short block and 2 turbos at the shop also known as the 3.0 5cly diesel from a mid 80 300SD Kit price about $400 for the adapter

I am still fond of the VW 1.9 TDI swap but the price tag is uber hard to swallow 5k without motor

The tdi jeep website
http://www.cotybuilt.com/

So what are your opinions???

msmoorenburg

01-13-2014, 09:35 AM

http://youtu.be/7P6Dg7vflKg

4.3LXJ

01-13-2014, 10:38 AM

I haven't been a fan of diesels such as the 4BT because of the weight. However since looking at the stuff on the VW diesels I may change my mind. Cotyworks has the stuff for the 1.9. But after driving the 2014 Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 turbodiesel and knowing it out performs a 5.7L Hemi, I may change my mind on this. VW also has a 3.0L that puts out 235 hp and a 4.0 that puts out 285 hp. That could be real interesting

cantab27

01-13-2014, 10:54 AM

NO........

XJ Wheeler

01-13-2014, 04:47 PM

Just as long as its done right, i think it would be a unique and capable build. Don't know much about those engines but future repairs and other costs may help make that decision.

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Brasscatz

01-13-2014, 09:50 PM

I think it could be fun. Those engines are fairly reliable and not too difficult to work on.... plus you could tell everybody that you drive a Benz :D Only this one will be better than the G-Wagons :P

msmoorenburg

01-20-2014, 06:55 AM

So this Friday was productive!!! The title was transferred into my name. I crawled the pallet rack to have a peak at the 5cly benz motor. And to my surprise i'm only missing a head. So the next step will be to make the jeep a roller and sort out the tranny aka Stick or Auto.

Mudderoy

01-20-2014, 07:04 AM

msmoorenburg

01-20-2014, 07:09 AM

Why would anyone choose the $5k+ option?

Cause some folks are nutz :)

OneArmArrowSlinger

01-20-2014, 09:56 AM

Sub'd!

msmoorenburg

01-30-2014, 06:58 AM

So a small update i've started collecting parts to get this guy rolling again. The direction i'm currently going to go with be a 5cly diesel on a 5speed AX15. So stay tuned

NW99XJ

01-30-2014, 03:11 PM

Wooot!!!!!

msmoorenburg

02-06-2014, 08:31 AM

So just a minor update the Title showed up :smiley-taunt002: and I found the Benz head so now I have a long block for the jeep

jimmixj

02-07-2014, 07:51 AM

Otto would be proud! This should be veeeeedddy interesting!

cantab27

02-08-2014, 01:43 AM

finished yet........................

Mudderoy

02-08-2014, 02:58 AM

Suggested sticker to replace the 4x4 on the rear quarter panel.

5x5x4

bluedragon436

02-08-2014, 03:32 AM

Glad to hear that things are coming together for this build!!