Picking the collective brain.

[Waytec]

thanks for the help everyone

[Toyman]

id say look for a later year with the front hi-pinion dana 30,  8.25 chrysler rear end, 4.0L with 5 speed manual of the nv3550 type and a good ol np231. can someone calaberate that this exists. the older XJ's had a dana 44 but you were stuc kwith a renix fuel injection and possibly a CAD front axle.

I completely agree.  The best year to find this combination is in the 97-99 years.  The late models have a low pinion front axle, same as the TJ.  My 99 XJ with a 4.0L, 5 speed, NP231, HP D30, locked Chysler 8.25" & 4.56's was fun on 35's, the biggest tire I'd recommend running with this combo if you upgrade the shafts.

[Waytec]

I have found a friend or a friend with a 94, automatic. Anyone know of issues with thes when it comes to off roading and modifying. I also saw a 97 manual on in a parking lot this weekend the guy has to get back to me on it still. Anything with these.