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The Mud Pit => General => Topic started by: flexj on September 11, 2009, 02:02:32 AM

Title: New guy here.
Post by: flexj on September 11, 2009, 02:02:32 AM
He guys just wanted to take a minute to say hello and introduce myself.  My name is Juan.  I'm new to the 4wd world.  Right now I have a jeep cherokee.  it's only 2wd so it doesn't go off-roading very well.  I was talking to some people  and they said that I can make it 4wd pretty easily.  This is my second vehicle.  My 1st was a 1983 Ford Escort which I had for 3 years until It got hit in the rear.  I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and being able to go off-roading!
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: kirksjeep on September 11, 2009, 02:14:03 AM
First Welcome. 

Second- the conversion is not that hard, but does require a front axle, transfercase, transmission out put (easier to replace transmission from what I have read), front and rear drive shafts.  If you can find a wrecked 4wd or one with a blown motor it will make the swap easier since it would have all the parts.  If you could find a 97+ you would get the stronger U-joints in the front axle, and possibly a 8.25 rear axle.  Any year XJ would work, as long as it is a 4wd.  I looked at buying a 2wd XJ a few months back and I looked into the conversion, but I found a good deal on a 4wd so I bought it.
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: flexj on September 11, 2009, 02:16:46 AM
I also saw something on desert racers.  Jeepspeed I think it was called.  It seems like that would be a cool way to get around.
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: kirksjeep on September 11, 2009, 02:21:59 AM
I also saw something on desert racers.  Jeepspeed I think it was called.  It seems like that would be a cool way to get around.

yea, but they can't go where we go ;D. 
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: PaulW on September 11, 2009, 02:50:32 AM
they seems to do ok in the youtube videos
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: flexj on September 11, 2009, 02:51:45 AM
I was thinking the same thing.
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: calvynandhobbs on September 11, 2009, 03:27:30 AM
Welcome Juan, we're glad you made your way to the sight. The desert racing Cherokees are completely different than the stuff we do, but it does look like fun.
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: BlacXJeep on September 11, 2009, 03:29:42 AM
Juan,
Welcome aboard, one question, whats up with the leaf blower?  ???
Title: Re: New guy here.a
Post by: gearhead1985B on September 11, 2009, 06:03:33 AM
hey new guy i got a T- case for sale if you want it welcome To The group
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: WillC on September 11, 2009, 04:14:54 PM
PaulW... making up an imaginary friend has to be one of the saddest things I have seen an adult do.
 Conversations back and forth with yourself, it is just f-in pathetic.

At least when you make up a new user for the forums do not use one of your old email address.  Bustedxj

Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: kirksjeep on September 12, 2009, 03:49:31 AM
PaulW... making up an imaginary friend has to be one of the saddest things I have seen an adult do.
 Conversations back and forth with yourself, it is just f-in pathetic.

At least when you make up a new user for the forums do not use one of your old email address.  Bustedxj



I thought flexj was R.J.'s cousin, it turns out he sort of is. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: reptile610 on September 12, 2009, 05:52:25 AM
... i just read whats left of this thread and im so confused. ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: New guy here.
Post by: PaulW on September 12, 2009, 05:57:24 AM
PaulW... making up an imaginary friend has to be one of the saddest things I have seen an adult do.
 Conversations back and forth with yourself, it is just f-in pathetic.

At least when you make up a new user for the forums do not use one of your old email address.  Bustedxj



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