Hello all, I R New here

[TSquared42]

Just bought a stock 2000 XJ and have already enjoyed fixing a few things. Looking forward to that thing called spring so I can lift her and well it is Michigan so fix some rust yeah!

Cheers all :patriot:

[4.3LXJ]

Welcome to the forum T. You got it right, working on them is fun

[bluedragon436]

:welcome: to :xjtalk: from Delaware!! Always fun working on the Jeeps, but the rust def takes away from the fun.. Hope yours isn't too badly affected by the rust though...

[XJ Wheeler]

Sounds like you got a plan! Welcome to the site, where you'll get more ideas for mods than can ever afford. :D

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[Mudderoy]

Just bought a stock 2000 XJ and have already enjoyed fixing a few things. Looking forward to that thing called spring so I can lift her and well it is Michigan so fix some rust yeah!

Cheers all :patriot:

:welcome: to :xjtalk: and :thanx: for taking the time to join and post! :bacondance:

[TSquared42]

I need to identify all my bits and pieces. After I filled out the info about my XJ I thought it would be good to get all that documented before I start. I have a lot of unknowns like the trans, axils, transfer case…

[TSquared42]

Also, I have some limited air tools, I was looking for a way to spar colored bed liner. I once saw a vendor that had this pre mixed. Not sure I'd be into the roll on. Any thoughts?

[4.3LXJ]

I need to identify all my bits and pieces. After I filled out the info about my XJ I thought it would be good to get all that documented before I start. I have a lot of unknowns like the trans, axils, transfer case…

Front diff will be a Dana 30. The tcase has a tag on the back with some numbers, the gear ratio 2.71 and the number of the case. Rear diff is a Dana 35 or a Chrysler 8.25. Post us a pic and we can tell you which

[TSquared42]

Front diff will be a Dana 30. The tcase has a tag on the back with some numbers, the gear ratio 2.71 and the number of the case. Rear diff is a Dana 35 or a Chrysler 8.25. Post us a pic and we can tell you which

So the transfer case is a 231 w/ 272 gears see pick. I've also discovered while under there that the pinion seal in the rear end seems to have gone bye bye :boohoo:

It also appears to have a Chrysler 8.25 rear end. (bummer)

[XJ Wheeler]

The 8.25 is the better axle. Bigger and stronger.

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[4.3LXJ]

Just to add, the 8.25 is the 29 spline axle, the stronger of the two

[TSquared42]

Thanks! I assumed the Dana would have been "more better" :xj-white:

[TSquared42]

So when I first bought the Jeep it never seemed to heat up. I did some poking around and determined that the thermostat was stuck open. The attached photo is what I found LOL

[4.3LXJ]

Thanks! I assumed the Dana would have been "more better" :xj-white:

If it was a D44 it would have been. But those are fairly rare in an XJ

[Brasscatz]

So when I first bought the Jeep it never seemed to heat up. I did some poking around and determined that the thermostat was stuck open. The attached photo is what I found LOL

Well there's yer problem lol. Luckily, stock replacements are pretty stinkin cheap :D

[TSquared42]

any Michigan Jeepers (XJ'ers) on this site/forum?

[Brasscatz]

There's a few Canadians.... that's pretty much Michigan :D