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I looked at what I could afford, what I needed and what I wanted. Bought an 04 Grand Cherokee with V8. Its more manageable in town than a fs and big enough for what I ever need. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

Anyone who is going to run an RE1600 bar or the JKS bar for that matter... it only makes sense to use a 5/8 bolt that is torqued properly, no? Spec for a grade 8 5/8 is in the vicinity of 180-212 ft-lbs, not the 100 - 150 you usually see recommended. A single shear mount needs all the help it...

I've had and enjoyed a Jeep Cherokee since 2007. It's got some nice bells and whistles on it but I've had a few gripes over the years that I don't think I can get around. I want a larger interior. I want more power going up hills / passing on the highway. I want better ride quality and less...

What I really want is a rig that will haul for family camping, wheel at least as well as my stock Cherokee, and tow at least 7500 lbs. Ideally I'd have a 3/4 ton Tahoe but that's a bit of a rare bird. 14 bolt swap is easy. 4L60E I guess can be built up if needed. The 1/2 ton IFS... how fragile...

The wife seems unwilling to drive a Suburban. I want something bigger than my Cherokee, longitudinal engine, 4wd & smaller than a Suburban. So... Tahoe vs FJ80 or FJ62 on basis of daily driving, cost of ownership and off-road prowess. Modifications must be kept reasonable (bolt on, no SAS)...

I'm looking at an FJ62, FJ80 or Chevy Tahoe in the future. The closer comparison is between the FJ80 and the Tahoe, I know, but I really like the '62s so thought I'd include. I'm looking for opinions about capability, cost of ownership & daily driving manners between the 3 models. I know the...

Ok, I'll confess: it was childish of me to snipe on your spelling. Any progress / new pictures ? Super appealing swap.

I hear that quadra drive in all its iterations is just fantastic. You don't have to think about it, it just works out the traction for you and you point it where you want it to go. Sounds ideal to me.

Yeah, I could have figured on somebody taking exception to that. I should have been more precise. And for the record, I drive an XJ - same front suspension but with a high pinion axle. A 1" lift on that suspension, you won't notice. A 2", you might. 3" depending on LP or HP dana 30, some people...

OK, no WJ. Gotcha. I wouldn't do the Disco 2. The Isuzu will probably be better built than the ZJ but with harder to find / more expensive parts. The ZJ build quality honestly is nothing to write home about. Good news, though, is that most of the benefits of the WJ (over the ZJ) can be...

The ZJ is fine. The WJ is better. More power, better trans, bigger / better brakes, more modern steering & more comfortable to drive. The 4.7 isn't quite as reliable a motor as the 5.2 but has more power. For WJ money, you probably can't touch a newer (comparable size) 4Runner. An Xterra might...

Went back over a bunch of rushed wiring and made it right. Crimped, soldered, shrink wrapped and fused. Headlights and electric fan. Also put some WJ lower control arms in my XJ. Much nicer ride owing to larger bushings. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

The dodge 1500 diesel is rated to tow 2k more than the v6 and 50 lbs less than the v8 but with 25 mpg highway. Kind of an in the middle choice. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

I replaced the lower hose and some coolant on my '98 xj. After 15 years I thought it was just due... Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

Its a shame gm killed the 8.1 liter big block. I'm sure the 6.0 is great and the 6.2 is better but you're right - in the 2500/3500 segment its diesel or die. Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

Take it to the dealer and bring one of their guys on a test drive, show them what's going on, and keep hammering the service desk or better yet the manager. Or sell it as is and get a clean xj and have it gone over. You could make an xj shine, mechanically and otherwise, for 5k. Sent from my...

I've always thought maintenance was cheaper with a diesel..? No ignition system, for one thing, and better mileage Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

Don't get your feelings hurt, dude. It looks like a sick diesel swap. At 12k, though, I'd look for something more than an xj's level of refinement. Maybe if it came with wj seats, upgraded / fatmat interior, wj brakes / control arms, upgrade headlights etc, in short making the vehicles...

Sounds good. I wonder how it will stack up against the ram 1500 diesel , 2500 ctd, etc. Love the Toyota build quality and it sounds like a great 1/2 to 3/4 compromise truck Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

From a former Volvo mechanic... just don't. First gen awd was junk. T6 head gaskets and transmissions blew. Parts and labor are expensive. Wheel bolts suck. DIY repair will be harder than other brands. T5 motors are OK but nothing special. Suspension / chassis parts wear out at an alarming...