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    Default Picked Up My First XJ

    Hello!, bought this XJ a little over a month ago its a Black 99 Sport, 4.0L, AW4, NP242, D30, C8.25 with 205k on the clock

    I was able to talk the seller down a bit cuz it was running pretty poor when I test drove it. Turned out to be a combination of a cracked exhaust manifold and a bad o2 sensor. Now it purrs like a kitten.


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    List of things ive done so far
    exhaust manifold and front o2 sensor
    oil pressure sensor
    adjust T case linkage
    195F hi flow thermostat
    thermostat housing and coolant temp sensor
    water pump and hard pipe off the water pump
    wiring to 3rd brake light was broke from bending when the hatch opens
    axle side upper control arm bushings
    rear main seal and oil pan gasket
    freeze plugs





    And due to some surface rust I ended up spraying the roof

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    And now Im in the middle of installing a RC 4.5 X-series short arm lift kit


    This is my second Jeep, I had a 2002 TJ about 10 years ago and man does it feel good to be behind the wheel of a Jeep again. Cant wait to get this xj rollin on a set of 32's.
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    Default Re: Picked Up My First XJ

    A lift kit sure makes for a long weekend haha. Tires will be here Tuesday and I'm saving up for an sye swap hope to have it asap.

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    Nice looking XJ. Nothing like riding high either
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: Picked Up My First XJ

    Thank you sir, and yes a little lift goes a long way for some off road capability.

    Tires showed up early!


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    Default Re: Picked Up My First XJ

    Even better. Getting any nose bleeds from the altitude yet?
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: Picked Up My First XJ

    clean rig. looks great with the lift and tires!
    Wheelin' East Texas in a RED XJ

    RED 98 XJ with 4.5" lift, ZJ steering, front and rear locked on 33's
    cowl intake, Cobra CB, SYE, bumpers, 10K winch, lights
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