Cheap Trail Rig and Daily Driver Combo Ideas

[offroadwonder]

Clickpopboom previously posted:

[Chris]

http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scri...?idproduct=562

[xaza]

These are the ones I am ordering for my Cherokee
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/XJRAIL.html

[carpenle]

[QUOTE=scout man;226110]This is a common misconception. 75 and older you still have to pass emissions

I believe they changed the law. I had a 66 Mustang and a 68 CJ 5, both times no emissions needed, just put classic plates on them. I was surprised, but the lady said they changed and anything that is 75 and older does not need emissions if you put the classic plates on. It use to be, that the veh. had to pass once, then if you renewed your plates, you did not have to do it again.

[Fordguy77]

TnT Customs makes some awesome frame stiffeners, and get my vote
http://www.tntcustoms.com/uni-bodystiffeners.aspx
Made just north of the border up in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

[Clickpopboom]

Got a lead on a 91 XJ that a coworker is getting ready to sell. He should have some more firm details for me tomorrow.

[xaza]

Does that mean you are actively seeking new vehicle now? Have you chosen Cherokee or are there other potential candidates?

[Clickpopboom]

I have decided on an XJ Cherokee for sure. I'm still about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks away from the date that I will be buying one. The upside to this one is that I know it has been well-maintained. The engine was replaced 30k miles ago, and it recently had all the u-joints and brakes replaced. He's also willing to take $1000 up front and let me pay the remainder over the next few months.

[mattzj98]

the perfect solution actually is :
One trail rig
one Tow Rig
one trailer
one commuter
one wekeend go-fast car...

that's if you're into cars


( I keed I keed...)

[gm4x4lover]

If you change your mind on the k5 I am going to put my k5 up for sale, 87, 350 efi, 4" of lift, 37's, 4.88 gears, 14 bolt rear, hybrid dana 44 and 31 spline 10 bolt front. Runs and drives great. I hate to sell it but I have some personal problems that have come up that forces me to sell it.

[ColoJeeper]

Matt....you forgot the motorcycle!

mattzj98 previously posted:

[mattzj98]

DOH! what was I thinking

[Patrolman]

Sounds like my house.

4Runner for the trails
Toyota Custom cab to tow the dolly...
Pair of Prius (aka Prii) for 50mpg commuting
99 Miata and 72 Datsun 240Z for weekends!

And the list goes on and on.

mattzj98 previously posted:

[Clickpopboom]

Patrolman previously posted:

[Clickpopboom]

He's bringing the XJ to work tomorrow for me to check it out. He told me there's a stack of receipts that come with it. They just had a shop replace the MAP and IAC, U-joints, pinion yoke, and rear brakes. He put brakes and rotors on the front last year. I guess his son was using it as a daily driver but took a job further from home and bought a new Subaru to save on gas.

[Adaa60]

Clickpopboom previously posted:

[Clickpopboom]

Adaa60 previously posted:

[zukrider]

can you walk me through the reason for sodium filled valves?! im always down to learn something new. headed to google now.

[Clickpopboom]

zukrider previously posted:

[Clickpopboom]

Well I ended up getting the 91 XJ.