Your so hansom

500 for a 99 with 90k is a killer deal.

@ProjectXJ

Жыл бұрын

That is an understatement. Lol

@vinniedimodica8705

4 ай бұрын

WE all need that deal tbh

@emptypocketsoffroad

4 ай бұрын

Once in a lifetime probably. I lost this jeep in a house fire and went to a tj. I didn't have the heart to try and find a replacement for such a low priced clean xj

@joshuanoble5333

2 ай бұрын

That's nuts I missed my xj so much I bought another for a mobile camp/overland vehicle. It's museum quality clean but i just paid 5800 for it 😂😂

@elev8j10

2 ай бұрын

@joshuanoble5333 Ya clean examples are not easy to find anymore for great prices. Took me a long time to find a 2 door manual that was worthy. My original jeep was an 82 j10 honcho lorado with a lot put into it to say the least. Won't be finding another one of those. Xjs can be turned into killer overlanding vehicles. The weight or 1 tons can become an issue. A 300hp all motor stroker would be perfect for all around ability in these. Stock 4.0 is a bit of a dog even with regear and bolt on mods.

Love the story behind your Jeep! Nice build!

Great vid and nice set up. You stole that XJ and gave it new life. Keep it up!

Great Jeep, and cool history!

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That’s a nice, clean Jeep and I love those flares!

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@officialWWM

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad I just followed you on Instagram. Cheers from Tasmania :)

My 95 looks was an undercover narcotics jeep for a city down the road from me. Looks like yours did

Good lookin jeep xj

White XJ looks really bad ass!

Wow, $500 these things sre going up in price. I recently bought a clean 96 XJ for $3000. Like mine its white and I love it... Yours looks mint....🇦🇺🚙

@emptypocketsoffroad

8 ай бұрын

It was a steal for sure. And it WAS mint. Check out my more recent videos... this jeep burned to the ground :/

@Wolf4wdadventures.576

8 ай бұрын

OMG 😳... Just saw what happened on that video.... I'm in Australia and yes I remember the news feeds we were getting over here about the wildfires ( bushfires for us). So sad to hear what happened to the community etc... So sad about the XJ... But luckily it can be replaced unlike us humans... All the best !👍

Nice XJ!

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Sweet" Set-Up! Thanks for Sharing! Cheers from Winchester, Id. newsub

I enjoy the peace of mind i get from the ford 8.8 and trusses. You definitely need a locker up front. I am not sure you need that many tools in the back. Lol Thats a great story for a great looking XJ.

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

I still haven't decided if I'm sticking with the d30 or building my d44, but either way front locker is coming lol Also, there isn't anything in the back hatch that I don't use regularly besides the spare tire lol

I see the cause of your rear spring sag. I have the same problem on my 95 XJ Bumble Jeep. I have no spare at present, but I do have a reasonably stocked Kobalt tool chest I carry in the back. I built my own shackle relocation brackets and also have 2" lift shackles. I'm running 33"s . I'm sitting about an inch lower in the back. I really should shift my tool chest to the center to balance the load. You have a really nice build. God bless, stay well.

@officialWWM

Жыл бұрын

Mine sagged when I put the spare on the back. I’m thinking I now need to replace the springs :/

@mcguireskaratetheartofsurv1942

4 ай бұрын

I use tool roll bags

I’ve been following you on Instagram. I have a ‘98 XJ that is a former gov vehicle too (Pitkin County, CO). I’ve been on 31s with a 4.5 inch short arm for years and I’m trying to plan a “phase 2” of the build. I’m leaning towards cav fab with 33s and 4.56s. 35s look sick but I do a fair bit of rock crawling here in CO and i want to stay as reliable in the rocks as possible.

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Tire size has to be one of the hardest decisions us xj guys make. Ultimately I'm glad I went with 35s. The more I read and ask people who actually use 35s the more confident I am with the idea of abusing the d30. I even see a lot of guys running 37s on hard trails now with built d30s. Fingers crossed mine works for me lol

I would keep the 8.25 and hp30 and go enjoy the jeep i think too many ppl over build there jeeps then dont even get out and offroad them much. And like you said parts are easy to find if you break something on the stock axles. I have beat some xjs pretty hard on 35s ive broken front carriers axle shafts yokes you name it and i still would keep the stock axles. They take a pretty good beating on 35s esp the 8.25 29 spline rear axle. The front can be built to be pretty dang tough too

@emptypocketsoffroad

5 ай бұрын

I lost this jeep in a fire. I have since moved on to a tj. It is going to get the hpd44/9in I had set aside for the xj and it will get 39s. But yes I agree that xj got wheeled hard on d30 and locked 8.8 I had in there. Never broke the axles, but 35s were the max for me on that setup

Cavfab! Heck yah! I can’t decide if I want my Manche to have a full front & rear (coil spring) suspension kit from Ironman4x4fab or go with cavfab & keep the rear as leaf springs.

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Here's a few pros of sticking with front 3 link and rear leafs: 1) simplicity 2) rear stability 3)cost. I really looked into doing a rear 4 link but decided against it. The biggest reason was seeing others online have issues with stability after making the flex so much. A lot of guys have to add sway bars, like the antirock, front and rear to help control the flex. I imagine that if a guy used coilovers front and rear that would be the best

@myronjansen2165

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad thanks for the input. Hmm yah I can see how that could lead to even more cash or issues down the line. Ya have any experience with the Comanche leaf spring over axle? That’s been another thing I’ve been looking into.

Looks great to me! Are u planning on a dual battery setup?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And sort of. My plan is to have a rv battery in a box with outlets and such. It will have an Anderson plug for charging and will be able to move from rig to rig or be used in my offroad trailer that I haven't built yet.

Would love to know your roof rack assembly parts and manufacturers. Thank You

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

I built that. It is 1" square tube. I'd recommend some pre made gutter mounts. I made mine and each one is a little different lol

What an awesome rig!! How do you like the CavFab 3 link?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I definitely recommend the cavfab stuff. Very good quality and the install wasn't too bad.

Nice build. What material did you use for the roof rack?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The rack is 1x1x .083 steel.

Nice looking Jeep! What’s up with your hood? It looks like it doesn’t close tight in the rear?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

I had spacers installed in this video. They allow engine bag heat to escape. I have another video of it on the channel

@zweasel

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad thanks for the reply, I’m glad it wasn’t to clear the aftermarket air intake! I may look into one for mine.

I’m just wondering why you didn’t cut the lower control arm mounts off as well as the passenger upper mount on the axle?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Just haven't gotten to it yet. I have frame stiffeners on the work bench. I'll clean all that up when I install those. I took off the pass. Uca mount the other day when I did ota track bar.

@Rusticonoutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad Gotcha! I just came across your channel this morning. Your XJ is awesome and the story behind it is really cool as well!

$500?????? God damn steal!!!!!!

Rumor has it you were offered a blank check for it and passed it up? 😉

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Hahah there wasn't enough space for the number

@tikkashane513

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad Truth be known, I'm glad you didn't fill it out lol

how did you switch from dummy lights to gauges looking to do that on my jeep

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

It's actually a very easy swap. It's completely plug n play. The hardest part was finding a good deal on real gauges lol there are also guys on ebay that you can send the new gauges to and have them correct the mileage to match your rig

@isaacdugger6387

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad thanks bro I just finished swapping it got everything working except the coolant temp sensor. I just ordered a sensor for it too. I had another cluster laying around it took forever though changing the mileage to match mine.

How much would you pay for a rear set, not used, no hardware, notch customs fender flares for a Cherokee. Minor scratches from being in a shed; nothing that can’t be sanded.

Nice jeep, what kind of cage is that?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is the rockhard 4x4 bolt in cage

@viteliohernandez

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad thank you, I'll look into them. I want a cage but don't want to loose my head liner

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

@@viteliohernandez check out my install video and my review video. If I did it again I'd go with a hybrid cage

I get alot of bumpsteer after installing the cav fab 1 ton steering

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Did you do the full kit with ota track bar.

@albertort1

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad nope, do you think i should do the full kit?

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

@albertort1 adding the track bar solved my bump steer issues. It still wanders a bit but I think I have other issues and the big tires. I think its the ultimate setup for an offroad rig. For a mostly street vehicle I think I'd go 1 ton tre steering if I did it again.

@albertort1

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad i'll probably do the ota track bar soon , im also planning to do long arms i have cav fab or iro in mind but cant make up my mind yet

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

@@albertort1 I love my cavfab long arms! Quality Johnny joints and easy install

I'm surprised it doesn't have the Police package.

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Ordering this must have been easier to get or cheaper. Wish I had the actual rubber floors

@harrydavis4431

Жыл бұрын

I have a 01 with up country group and the Police package.

The ol' tribe police dont know how to crawl. Need to do a get together and a wheeling trip one of these with you. Btw owner of the red chili pepper jeep .

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

For sure man! Let's plan something

My name is Sky from SUNPIE Technology company, we have 5x7 led headlight with rgb halo, I was wondering if you are interested in testing it.

No Spacers

Nobody believes this

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

Better believe it lol

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup

Жыл бұрын

Badass xj. by the way. Looks like my old 99. Xj. But Drunk driver. Crossed over line. And hit me head on. 2 years ago

@emptypocketsoffroad

Жыл бұрын

@Todd that's the worst way to lose a rig. Atleast it wasn't a life. I hope you filled that jeep void

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup

Жыл бұрын

@@emptypocketsoffroad yea. Fought and got fair settlement with insurance. Looking at redoing another one.