4.0L HO Jeep Engine Build

ramcharger said

Very nice XJ!!! Thanks for the pictures too. I keep reading stories at NAXJA (North American XJ Association) about guys having driveline issues with over 2" lift but I certainly cannot vouch for their mechanical prowess not knowing them personally.

Yep, mine has the Dana 30 front and a corporate 8 1/4" rear axle. More than enough strength for what I'm doing. I'll be sure to PM you if I run in to anything and thank you so much for the offer. This build is out of my normal realm so it certainly is a learning experience as well an experiment in what works for my given driving style and intended use. :)

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Thank you for the compliment. I spent a lot of time in the XJ world for many years. I ended up at the point where the next step with my rig was to go fairly extreme, which meant that the body would probably get bashed, and I would need to start considering f/r D60's...etc. I decided to sell before I thrashed the body, or needed to go to the next level. For some reason, I cannot leave well enough alone...there is always some new project, or reason to tear it apart again.

Please do reach out with questions. If I do not know the answer, I know a bunch of folks who probably do.

Rubicon Express is a great resource for lift kits for XJ's. When you are ready, I am happy to recommend parts from various suppliers to make an ideal lift.

You are doing a great job with your engine build.

Thanks,
OldMoparsRule!