Welcome jeephater!!!

[cantab27]

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[jeephater]

Hi, I just got a 95 xj to use as a family wheeler. I have been hardcore into geo trackers for years (they will always be close to my heart), but my family is expanding and the tracker is just too small for everybody. I plan on lifting the xj about 4" and I have some 33" tires to put on it. I'm definatley gonna be needing some parts, gonna try to build this on a very low budget. Just want to be able to safely hit the main trails around Wellsville trails in Ohio.

A great thanks to everybody ahead of time cause I will definately have some questions.

[XJ Wheeler]

Great to hear, Travis. The XJ is an awesome wheeler for the whole family. It will be a part of the family before ya know it. ;)

Welcome to xjtalk! We're all friendly around here, and there's no bashing. Respect one another is a great concept, the one this place was based on when created. Feel free to ask away those questions you have, the only stupid question is the one never asked. Thanks for coming aboard! Pics are always welcome as well :D

[MrJefe]

Couldnt agree with XJ Wheeler more.... I have an XJ and its our iconic family fun rig.
Our other ride is a Honda Odyssey....lol

XJs are awesome and there is a ton of information in here. Great articles and posts within the site. A great source of tips, tricks and ideas.

Im a low budget kinda guy with a growing family so I completely understand where your coming from.

Welcome Aboard!!!!

[jeephater]

late update but here is a few pics from this past weekend. it's doing pretty well so far. it always run hot, can't sit and idle long or try a hill a few times without getting too hot. I'm gonna do the hood spacer and run aftermarket fan after doing coolant flush. also gonna weld rear gears and mount my winch on front bumper. the front grill fell out from me having to YANK my buddy out of a mud hole. he was stuck bad!

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This is why I want to weld the rear diff...

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[bluedragon436]

Looks like some fun times.. :welcome: to :xjtalk:!!

[JeepFreak]

Welcome! This site is really useful to me already and I've only been a member for a month or so. It's got a lot of great information which has already come in pretty handy to me. If there's anything you need to know, feel free to ask. Someone will assist you cause that's what we do here. Everyone helps each other out. I hope you find the site as useful as I have.

[XjJeepacorn]

late update but here is a few pics from this past weekend. it's doing pretty well so far. it always run hot, can't sit and idle long or try a hill a few times without getting too hot. I'm gonna do the hood spacer and run aftermarket fan after doing coolant flush. also gonna weld rear gears and mount my winch on front bumper. the front grill fell out from me having to YANK my buddy out of a mud hole. he was stuck bad!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1012910_1401252663426586_1877541765_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/554924_1401252796759906_986193635_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1098426_1401252743426578_1503552497_n.jpg

This is why I want to weld the rear diff...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/971181_1401252570093262_2122661062_n.jpg

Why not put a locker in it? Limited slip helps you not chew up your tires. I gues mine are lunch box ones lol but they are very easy to put together I've taken mine apart and it back together 3 times :)

[XjJeepacorn]

Nice looking jeep I like it :)

[jeephater]

Low budget and easy to do. I've welded many diffs in trackers and a few cars I use to drag race. My current tracker I welded front and rear diffs, the thing is unstoppable! I love rocks and v washes. And I try to avoid mud. Just something about hanging wheels in the air and being on the edge of rolling over I love it lol. I'mnog gonna drive the jeep on the road much just a couple small local spots. I trailer it to most places.

[XjJeepacorn]

Cool, I like everything my self mud baths are good for the skin lol ;)