Cliffnotes: Thinking about changing from XJ to K5 for DD.
I've been thinking lately. My current DD is a 98 2dr Cherokee (XJ) with a 4.0L and 5 speed on ~4" of lift and 31x10.50/R15's. It's got over 215k on the clock. I've built a custom front receiver that's hidden behind the factory front bumper and done some other things to it. The t-case has pretty much had it, the front axle needs rebuilt and the 3.55's I swapped in need to be switched for at least 3.73s if not 4.10s.
I've been considering either selling it or trying to trade it for a K5 with a 6.2L in it. I've heard they get ~20mpg (same as my Jeep) and I'm more familiar with GM parts. Also having plenty of GM parts laying around is a plus. I was wondering what you guys thought about this conundrum. Possibly thinking 5 or 6 speed manual swap. Cruise control is a must due to distance driven weekly.
Additional info: I drive ~400 miles a week to work and back. I also have a friend who wants me to keep the XJ so we can do open/open stockish DD wheeling at places like Uwharrie and other local trails. The XJ was also my first 4WD and was a gift from my Dad when I found out I was going to be a dad and needed something more dependable than a Cavalier you could sneak out the rear quarter panels of.
I've been thinking lately. My current DD is a 98 2dr Cherokee (XJ) with a 4.0L and 5 speed on ~4" of lift and 31x10.50/R15's. It's got over 215k on the clock. I've built a custom front receiver that's hidden behind the factory front bumper and done some other things to it. The t-case has pretty much had it, the front axle needs rebuilt and the 3.55's I swapped in need to be switched for at least 3.73s if not 4.10s.
I've been considering either selling it or trying to trade it for a K5 with a 6.2L in it. I've heard they get ~20mpg (same as my Jeep) and I'm more familiar with GM parts. Also having plenty of GM parts laying around is a plus. I was wondering what you guys thought about this conundrum. Possibly thinking 5 or 6 speed manual swap. Cruise control is a must due to distance driven weekly.
Additional info: I drive ~400 miles a week to work and back. I also have a friend who wants me to keep the XJ so we can do open/open stockish DD wheeling at places like Uwharrie and other local trails. The XJ was also my first 4WD and was a gift from my Dad when I found out I was going to be a dad and needed something more dependable than a Cavalier you could sneak out the rear quarter panels of.
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. I also DD my M1009. Ive gotten about 16.5mpg mixed driving and just over 15 highway. I love driving it!
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