David_Tracy
David Tracy
David_Tracy
Sr. Tech Editor, Jalopnik. Owner of far too many Jeeps (Including a Jeep Comanche). Follow my instagram (@davidntracy). Always interested in hearing from engineers—email me.

Yep. If you wrench enough, you’re gonna screw up. Read more

I seem to have misplaced my charging cable for my jump pack...

And yeah, XJs prices have risen, especially for examples in this good of shape. Granted, my salvage title hurts value a bit, which is why I’m not asking what people are getting on BaT, but man is it a nice Jeep. There’s a chance I’ll just keep it tbh. Read more

Actually, XJs came with V6s. Terrible GM-sourced 2.8-liters.

We don’t talk about them. Read more

Junkers? That XJ is borderline mint! And that J10 is solid as a rock! Read more

Niners aren’t really rare, tbh. And they’re not really reliable, either. Read more

I don’t own any less rare versions. Mine are all sticks!
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This car on BaT would bring 10 grand, let’s be real. Read more

Nope, it’s the solid NP231, which will last forever as long as you swap the chain every 20 years. Read more

I think it was a cost thing. It’s possible shift quality also factored in.

Rumor has it that the Chrysler transmissions had significant durability issues during development, which may have been why they were delayed. Read more

Strong points. It makes sense to nip it in the bud. Other modifications — like lift kits on Jeeps — GOOD LUCK. That would upset a lot more people. Read more