Outer Limits 4x4 Board

The problem with XJ towing 3T is not the engine

you have a mid size wheel base a small D35 real axle and monoque construction so the trailer ends up steering the XJ

If you want to tow 3 T regularly and want a Jeep then a FSJ is the choice standard with a 360 V8 and plenty of weight to tow well, if ...

Anyone got results besides the top 3 teams on the masters website ?

There is some good resources found on this site http://www.mp3car.com/engine-management ... stics-etc/

Is a UK site so not so much for Falcon stuff but should get you a shopping list of better quality software you can then talk to the vendor to find out more on you application

Thanks to the organizers for a great day, looking forward to seeing the results

Thanks guys, do drivelines normally need upgrading too?


Way too broad a question

What jeep and drive line currently installed and what engine you think of ??? You can mix and match almost anything on a Jeep so better to start with what you have and your build ideas than a broad question ...

For #3 first thing I would look at is the TCM getting power ? (and earth)

The AW4 is shifted by a combination of cable and TCM solenoid setting if it only shifts where the cable shifter is set to points to TCM problem

I am considering buying the software for the Jeep, it only covers the petrol variants in the 4.0L and the current V6. They are not the cheapest things to tune as it requires a Flash box from Diablo at about $850 dollars plus tuning, estimate another $600. I believe their will be good gains as they ...

Wooders doesnt really do CJ stuff (nobody here does really :( )

It might be cheaper to actually go to the USA arrange a heap of parts and ship them myself. Can get return flights for 1k these days.


Argh I call BS on that, Wooders will do almost any part you need for a CJ he is an old jeep fan ...

You also need to think about the rear axle with 35's as the D35 is not really the best candidate

But the real question is WHY 35's just because thats what everyone runs on a pootrol or land barge ? 35's on a XJ are unbelievable when done to work right see http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum ...

Not as common here but often done in the US

couple of POR threads for your research

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=614289&highlight=400hp+pump+gas

and my fav

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=784954 ...

you dont say what this is in but assuming its a factory D300 then your talking CJ7 with a 4" lift let alone lifting the output through drive line mods you will almost certainly need a double cardin drive shaft The rear shaft in a CJ7 was short from the factory add any angle and it need help

your biggest limiting factor is the wheelbase length put any decent weight behind a short wheelbase and the trailer will steer you

its the same for Toyota FJ40's zuk's etc

BTW I doubt it is a 93 cherokee in Aus as 94 was the 1st year here

out of the box a XJ will surprise Japanese 4x4's in its sleep add a small lift some good tyres some rock sliders and lockers and you will be able to tour and play big in the same jeep

or go to town on it cut guards and 35's and look out.


Weakest parts is the D35 rear (TJ D44 is an easy swap)
Slip ...

Good on you for having a go and like anything a home made one off can be a lot cheaper than a full production quality versions but I would be worried about large sections of flat steel tank manufactures put crease bends in a cross shape on large flat sections to add strength to stop the sucking in ...

i considered the wrangler MTR kevlar, but arent they too voidy for decent grip on rock and shale???



They are primary designed for rock, they designed them for moab sandstone and granite and the orginal design was one of the first of its type providing an aggressive radial tyre for rocks with ...

lump_a_charcoal wrote:How wide are they Aussie?

2.5" wide all YJ springs are 2.5" wide front and rear. CJ springs are 2" front 2.5" rear

The World Class T5 is what we are use to seeing in Australia had much stronger internals, the T5 found in Jeeps is a standard T5 and are noisy and dont like high torque abuse

You can build a WC T5 parts inside a standard T5 case but cost is normally not worth it

Output shaft I believe changed by ...

There is a small handfull of YJ's in aus as private imports. But you can buy YJ springs through ARB (OME) and through Wooders ( Rubicon Express)

I have Rubicon Express 4.5" lift YJ springs on my CJ and love them great ride and flex

Nissan axles are drivers side drop so is a CJ

TJ and some FSJ and XJ are passenger drop

power mods stroke it

if you want more force it and stroke it over 400hp can be achieved as long as you have the $$$

Electric wheel drives on all 4 wheels

give it a few years this wont be as stupid as it sounds today

doesnt matter for a buggy but for an engineered road rig you need ADR compliance on any aftermarket seat, most f the US seats do not meet the same standards, could argue some meet higher standards but powers to be dont see it that way.

Getting the ADR certification means the importer having some ...

If he is looking for 2" lift then best bet would be OME go see Mick at ARB wentworthville he will sort him out he was the original owner of suburban 4wd before it was sold then went out of existence

krzysmac wrote:it's too good to be true I was looking for a place to buy them but in Australia not in States

Thats why I said Wooders can order them he is a 4WD.com aganet for Australia ring Wooders Garage for price and lead time

Are these to go on a CJ or YJ ??

If you dont need the 2.5" wide fronts I have a set of CJ7 springs if your interested

if not Wooders Garage will be able to order you these http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?jeep-sid=357&plID=74&partID=12294 note on this site is all the 5 and 6 Leaf packs ...

Quickest and cheapest is replace it plenty of 2nd hand ones around around the 1K to 1.5K mark depending on condition and how many parts

good option but more dollars is rebuild it as a stroker 4.5L or 4.7L

After that V8 is always a good choice but $$$ add up real fast

Grand is coils all round
XJ cheorkee is leaf rear coil front

Rear dif's are different, the alloy 44 then latter grand can be a little hard to find lockers

cheorkee is prob cheaper to mod but not by much the grand is the one with all the luxo items inside loads of info just google them you will ...

In my view

Price win to Jeep
Engine and Gear box win to Jeep
Suspension win to Jeep
Axles win to Nissan ( TJ D44 rears have got very cheap and make a very very easy swap)
After market support win to Jeep
If you have teenage kids or want adults to sit in the back win to Nissan or Toyota but if you ...

Check out Jeepspeed It is production class one design racing in the US for XJ's they can only use use bolt on mass available parts.

There is a few TJ's running very successful winch challenge and hardcore events around the country and you can get any part you want for them. V8's almost any axle ...