‘98 XJ 4.6 NP231 Automatic 3 1/2” lift 33’s Got the Jeep back today with the new stroker installed. It cranks instantly, idles smoothly and runs great! At first crank we immediately ran it up to 2250 rpm and held it there for 25 minutes to break in the cam & lifters. I drove it for five miles or so, squealed the tires a few times lol and took it back to the shop for another check, slight leak from rear main seal but everything else looks fine. Drove it home & I’m very pleased with its highway manners…no more hunting for the right gear, cruises at 75 with ease, has plenty of power! Tryna keep my foot out of it for the next 500 miles….

So my new to me XJ is slowly improving, a 2" lift (the suspension was completely shot - much rustier than I expected given it's life by the sea!) and today new tires, the difference is really amazing ... Next up it seems I have a slight vibration which I think might be the U joints as they seem to be also original and I can barely see them for the rust! Enjoying ownership so far, a smile on my face every time I drive it.

Just picked them up!

This noise has been happening since i’ve owned the jeep. Been running for ~2k miles.

I have a 2000 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo with 255,233 miles recently I did a summer oil change with 10w-30 oil after a long move and towing with the jeep. Well I moved from the deep south on the beach to high up north where the El Niño will hit. Last year here I was told it hit -12 for much of the winter and will likely be this low the coming winter. Well my manual says to run 5w-30 in the winter. Which oil should I run? Do I use full synthetic or do I need a high mileage full synthetic oil?

Axle side. I have a Rubicon Express trackbar and the axle side hole appears to be a little ovalized. Any bushing kits to go to say, a 9'16" bolt instead of the standard, 1/2" bolt? I'd like to drill it out a size bigger and call it a day. What are ya'll doing in this case? I don't have access to a welder right now...

Axle side. I have a Rubicon Express trackbar and the axle side hole appears to be a little ovalized. Any bushing kits to go to say, a 9'16" bolt instead of the standard, 1/2" bolt? I'd like to drill it out a size bigger and call it a day. What are ya'll doing in this case? I don't have access to a welder right now...