Another xj noob

gyger222 · 06-07-2011, 04:02 PM

Im Greg, I got a 88 XJ off a guy from work for $400 back in the fall. Its a little ugly (clearcoat is about half gone) but the motor was rebuilt about 5 years ago so it runs pretty good. Last weekend I was able to fix the loose bolts on the tilt steering wheel and get some front tow hooks mounted. Just need a few more things and I'll be ready to hit some trails. I'll try to get some pics up in a few days.

tjjeepjeep · 06-07-2011, 04:19 PM

Hi Greg!

Coppertop · 06-07-2011, 04:38 PM

Welcome Greg

A 88 XJ is a great choice...Hope to see you on the trail.

Nick

gothodgie · 06-07-2011, 05:04 PM

93 Krawler · 06-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Welcome.

gyger222 · 06-08-2011, 09:29 AM

Thanks everyone. Coppertop, I was hoping to head to big rock with you guys this weekend if you went but I don't think I'll be ready to go by then. Still need a few more things done.

jfiscus · 06-08-2011, 10:09 AM

Where ya at?
How did you mount front tow hooks on it? (safety is key on these unibodies)

I have a rear hitch receiver (1" - free) if you need a rear tow point.

Post up pics.

gyger222 · 06-08-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfiscus

Where ya at?
How did you mount front tow hooks on it? (safety is key on these unibodies)

I have a rear hitch receiver (1" - free) if you need a rear tow point.

Post up pics.

I live in Fairfield but I keep the jeep at my parents house in West Chester, I live in a condo and the old ladies complain about everything so I leave it up there. I bought the Rugged Ridge towhook kit and put it on Saturday. Not too bad of an install except my bumper and mount was a little bit bent so I had to straighten that stuff up to get them mounted right. I definatly need a rear tow point. Its got the class 1 hitch mount on the back of it (I think its the 1" ?) but I didn't think that was good enough. I thought I needed the 2"? I know I can't pull from receiver but I didn't know about looping to maint bar of the hitch its self that's behind the bumper. There were a few 2" hitches down at pull and pay the other day but I couldn't break the bolts loose with just my ratchet and I didn't have a breaker bar or pipe with me. I'll try to get some pics up after tonight.

jfiscus · 06-08-2011, 03:39 PM

The 2" receiver is better than the 1", I am just cleaning stuff up in the old yard.
If you want to come see the tire on the rim & maybe some more parts I dont want anymore I'll be in Middletown tonight about 6:00. 513-200-3004.

Coppertop · 06-08-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyger222

Coppertop, I was hoping to head to big rock with you guys this weekend if you went but I don't think I'll be ready to go by then. Still need a few more things done.

I can't go this weekend..Have a few more things to finish on the rig.I'm heading down to Big Rock on Friday (6-17) to wheel on saturday (6-18).Getting ready to start a thread.Hope your able to join us.

Nick

gyger222 · 06-09-2011, 11:53 AM

Pics as promised.

06-07-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
gyger222 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Chester Posts: 26	Another xj noob Im Greg, I got a 88 XJ off a guy from work for $400 back in the fall. Its a little ugly (clearcoat is about half gone) but the motor was rebuilt about 5 years ago so it runs pretty good. Last weekend I was able to fix the loose bolts on the tilt steering wheel and get some front tow hooks mounted. Just need a few more things and I'll be ready to hit some trails. I'll try to get some pics up in a few days.

06-07-2011, 04:19 PM	#2
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Hi Greg! __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

06-07-2011, 04:38 PM	#3
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Welcome Greg A 88 XJ is a great choice...Hope to see you on the trail. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

06-07-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
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06-09-2011, 11:53 AM	#11
gyger222 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Chester Posts: 26	Pics as promised. Attached Images

06-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#5
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06-08-2011, 09:29 AM	#6
gyger222 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Chester Posts: 26	Thanks everyone. Coppertop, I was hoping to head to big rock with you guys this weekend if you went but I don't think I'll be ready to go by then. Still need a few more things done.

06-08-2011, 10:09 AM	#7
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Where ya at? How did you mount front tow hooks on it? (safety is key on these unibodies) I have a rear hitch receiver (1" - free) if you need a rear tow point. Post up pics.

06-08-2011, 03:39 PM	#9
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	The 2" receiver is better than the 1", I am just cleaning stuff up in the old yard. If you want to come see the tire on the rim & maybe some more parts I dont want anymore I'll be in Middletown tonight about 6:00. 513-200-3004.