It's interesting that the base curb weight was relevant when you were promoting the XJ but the TJ was exempt. You are right though, the TJ
can be much heavier. The max TJ curb weight is 3800lbs, this is a automatic, air conditioned, hard top(150lbs), full doors, with largest factory wheels/tires, and stereo with factory subwoofer ect. Weight aside, the real reason anyone should consider going from a TJ to an XJ is because you'll be able to buy a XJ with only half the money you sold your TJ for.
comptiger, you wouldn't happen to be the guy on youtube with the crazy videos of a black 5.9 zj?
Also, I personally would not fear running in FWD in a TJ for a long period of time. If you're someone who is on ecomodder trying to get the max MPG possible you're likely not going to be putting real stress on the drivetrain while trying to drive lightly to save gas. Yes you're putting miles on the chain, but these chains usually take a solid 50,000 miles of use. And that's going by miles in conditions requiring 4wd, which often times won't be as pleasant as going from mailbox to mailbox. As would be the case here.
My girlfriend has a 97 TJ, I'll have to see if she will let me test on her Jeep. I'd like to see what it really picks up.
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Originally Posted by comptiger5000
^ BAD idea. With the exception of the Rubicon, the front diff and axle shafts are noticeably weaker than the rear. If you want the same benefit, pull the front shaft and leave it in 2wd. It'll still drop the rotating weight a bit. It really can't do much, as both diffs and such are still spinning. Lockout hubs for the front would help a bit more.
As far as weight, you're right that an early base model TJ with a soft top, 4 cylinder and a 5 speed is just under 3100 pounds. However, that's with the smallest stock tires available, and no options. Most are a decent bit heavier, considering that weight doesn't even include having a stereo. Pretty much any 4 cylinder TJ you find out there (most had at least some options) will be 3300 - 3500 lbs, with the 6 cylinders around 3400 - 3700 lbs. Hard tops add weight too.
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