Newb seeking advice

[Jore Knight]

Hi guys, i currently own a 91 pontiac firebird, has been with me for about 4 years now, any ways the streets in my city are worse than those in a construction sites, there filled with bumps and pot holes, check them out
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1808/callesk.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/callesk.jpg/)


ive been thinking about swaping my firebird for an XJ, actually before the firebird i was looking for a Jeep or a Toyota, because i wanted a 4wheeler, any ways can you guys give some info on these trucks so i can make up my mind.

thanks for your time


o by the way, i have a whole bunch of cool wheelin sites near my home in fact the nearest one is like 10 minutes from here.

[BlueXJ]

The Cherokee is divided into 4 main groups. Renix 87-90 and they are old school without an OBD computer. You have to figure out what is the problem on your own. The second & third set is H.O. which is divided further into OBDI (91-96) and OBDII (97-99) and the final section which is the coilpack years (2000-2001)

There are two engines available for most of those years. the 2.5L 4 cylinder and the 4.0L straight six. They are available in 2WD and 4WD versions. They have either an automatic (AW-4) or a 5 speed manual (2 possible transmissions BA10-5 or AX-15).

If you have specific questions then ask as we probably have the answer somewhere among our group of members.

[Jore Knight]

i want a 4wd inline 6, which is better the auto or the manual?

i dont drive that much, around 100 miles a week, but i lean more to a manual tranny

[Mudderoy]

I was going to ask you about gas mileage but I think you just answered that question. I personally like the 97+ XJs and the 1999 seems to be the best year model produced. I would rather have a manual than an auto.

[Jore Knight]

i would like to have a lift nothing that extreme around 3" and put some 30 or 31 inch tires on the thing

[BlueXJ]

You can do that without buying a lift kit if you can get the parts there. Front coils from a mid 70s Ford F150 and rear springs from a Chevy S10. The coils are direct replacement and the rear leafs are added to the Jeep rear master leaf to add the needed height. Just cut the eyes from the ends of the S10 springs.The F150 coils ride a little rough but they raise the Jeep enough to easily put 31s on it. Monroe makes a set of shocks to replace the stock ones and are about 3" longer. You also need to relocate the front brake hose lower or replace the flex line with those from a mid 90s Wrangler YJ.
Let me know if you have further questions about this method of lift.

[TXstiGUY]

Hopefully these links will help. Pretty much all you need to know.:driving:

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastissues/0207-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0307-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0407-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0507-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

[DETOURS]

The Jeep will be less exspensive to mantain and toy with than the Yota,
after years of standard transmissions......I'm very much an automatic
kinda guy......their very reliable.

[BlueXJ]

Hopefully these links will help. Pretty much all you need to know.:driving:

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastissues/0207-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0307-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0407-issue/index.asp?article=finesse

http://www.oramagazine.com/pastIssues/0507-issue/index.asp?article=finesse


Great source thanks TXstiGuy.

[Jore Knight]

so i got an offer for my bird, the guy said its a 2 door with 4.10's, new tires (don't know how big), winch, lockers, a/c and pampered, i just don't know the model, nor have i seen it

[Mudderoy]

so i got an offer for my bird, the guy said its a 2 door with 4.10's, new tires (don't know how big), winch, lockers, a/c and pampered, i just don't know the model, nor have i seen it

A 2 door would be nice. If you can post up some pictures.

[BlueXJ]

That sounds like a very nice Cherokee. Once you actually see it then if it is as you were told we can better help you decide. Snap some pics if you can and post them here for us to see.

[Jore Knight]

That sounds like a very nice Cherokee. Once you actually see it then if it is as you were told we can better help you decide. Snap some pics if you can and post them here for us to see.

so the guy that made the offer didn't call back, today i went car scouting and found a 91 5 speed, black with tan interiors, look mostly stock, the engine wasn't to dirty, it started right up and look like mostly a city car, im going to call the guy during the week, is there any thing to know about 91's? like something bad?

[DETOURS]

Nothing bad about a 91, except is probably has a Dana 35 rear end.

[Jore Knight]

thanks, btw is it normal to that you can see part of the flywheel if you look at the front of the engine?

[DETOURS]

Oh ya.......they're all like that!

NOT!!!!!:shocker:

Keep looking!!!

[Primo]

:smiley-laughing021:Drive up to utah and get one we have lots here. Its not to far!