JEEP XJ vs ZJ | What is better?

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2 жыл бұрын

Two Jeeps, same year, same size tires, both jeeps on short arm lifts. We ran the same trail and played on some rocks to see which vehicle performed better off-road. Let us know BELOW IN THE COMMENTS which you prefer and why. I think its crazy how these 1998 jeeps can still get out and have a ton of fun while keeping up to some of the 100k plus rigs we see out here!
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@rickylawson7343 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned both i love the zj more, coils front and rear v8 option more roomy longer wheel base,but really you cant lose having either one both can be built to be awesome rigs.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

id agree with that. do wish I had a v8 that would be a nice edition.

@angrychilimango630 Жыл бұрын

ZJ for me all day, I have one with the 5.2 318 mopar motor and I freaking love it ! 4.5 inch lift on 33’s and she spins those tires ! 💪🏼

@sawyerptak9390 2 жыл бұрын

Less money on light bars and paint. More money on locker and suspension

@GoatOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

Fun video! I literally just thought I lost my 242 as well but it was the front driveshaft. Quick call to Tom Woods and he sent me out a front to match the woody I have in my rear! 🤣

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

right on, definitely glad it wasnt my t case that would have been brutal.

@ChainsawFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Drones and Jeeps are my 2 favorite things! But I am a WJ owner . 4.7 6in lift on 35's.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

gah im jealous, long arm lift then? love a good wj

@steveg8102 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a 98 zj fully loaded with the tow package...got it for a song. Replaced the throttle body and an 02 sensor and shes running great. 164k miles on it, rusty rockers but I think it's in great shape to be beat on.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase! Id say time to take that beast to the sticks

@bryson1754 2 жыл бұрын

@@countryslickerofficial it looks like the zj in the video doesn’t have rockers. Is that true, and is it safe to remove them with no replacement? I have a 98 limited that I just bought and I’m new to all of this, but I want to remove the rocker panels and or install low profile ones

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@bryson1754 your correct the zj has them cut right out, they had rusted out pretty badly so I removed them with a die cutter and have folded them in and just rust painted it, no issues so far at 2 years in.

@bryson1754 Жыл бұрын

@@countryslickerofficial thanks for the response. Mine are rusted out too. I’m gonna go ahead and do the same thing

@maxnovakovics2568 Жыл бұрын

@@countryslickerofficial does that pass safety for road worthy? I thought you needed them intact.

@OutnBacker 2 жыл бұрын

Both rigs are great, but the lighter weight of the XJ will go a long way in not breaking stuff. I had one for eight years. Now I have a cream puff ZJ that'lremain street sweet with just a 2" puck lift and 30x9.50 KO2's.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Im still super happy with my zj too and it is nice to have some options

@taylorfoster3408 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Taking nothing away from the xj driver but my man could have covered those obstacles with better driving without a spotter. Zj driver was a better driver, but over all great vid.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the line just sticks i guess. Thanks for watching!

@justinanderson2620 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job boys

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

thank you sir.

@ZoneTelevision 9 ай бұрын

A jeep, a dog and some woods. His life is complete.

@BurbujaPsicopata 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so good, I own a 1997 Zj, I’m currently trying to get it back running, it kinda does but the two oxygen sensors are not working and the gas comes out of the exhaust as white smoke, im really excited about it but it’ll take time, cause economy in mexico ain’t good at the moment 🇲🇽

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

congrats on the zj, once they are running they make a good bush truck

@Thundarr995 Жыл бұрын

Mine did that too 96 5.2L. The ECM was bad. After I replaced it, it ran perfectly. From what I've heard & read,sometimes the soldered connections break loose inside over time. Inside the ECM right where the wires connect to the circuit board.It's also pretty common for the soldered connections inside the headlight switch and the 4x4 information center to come loose. If you haven't already got your ZJ repaired and running? I'd jiggle the wires that plug into the ECM and then try to start it. Or remove the ECM open it up,find the bad connection(s) and resolder them. It wouldn't hurt to check the fuel pressure and make sure that the fuel pressure regulator is working properly. Hope this helps you out. 👍 And make sure you disconnect the battery before messing around with the electrical system.....

@AM-cl8ti 3 ай бұрын

@@Thundarr995 hey man, asking for advice what’s more dependable xj or zj? I’m looking for a budget friendly dependable 4x4

@davemeyer505 2 жыл бұрын

Lockers? Great video btw!

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

sigh hopefully soon, that would be night and day on trails like these.

@Ihscout1069 9 ай бұрын

My dads zj factory would go were tj 's would get stuck , maybe it was special and came with factory limited slips

@breaker3269 2 жыл бұрын

Jeep xj is the greatest Jeep ever made🤙

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

they are pretty awesome

@V8AmericanMuscleCar 2 жыл бұрын

ZJ and XJ are my favorite but I agree about XJ at least from my experience.

@jeepingoutwest5134 2 жыл бұрын

The rock ledge was bad spotter. Sucks about the 242. Go with a 231. More aftermarket support and Tera Flex makes a 2 low kit for the 231. Have it in my ZJ

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

im with ya I think spot could have been better. lucky enough my transfer case is ok! turns out I lost a cap on one of the u joints that caused the front double cordon to fail. already slapped a new driveshaft and new steering linkage into it so should be back on the trails in no time! currently in the states exploring the desert but when we are back def some new vids to come asap

@MrSeanswan 2 жыл бұрын

Always blame the spotter 😉

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSeanswan ;) you know it

@BackCountryWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

That sucks about the breakdown, Hopefully Pick N Pull or Bucks has that Jeep so you can salvage some parts cheap

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

sure hope so man, having a heck of a time finding the centering ball yolk.

@BackCountryWrenching 2 жыл бұрын

@@countryslickerofficial You talk to Corey at Driveline Specialities ?

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackCountryWrenching he will be my phone call for a custom one if the stocker is toasted.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackCountryWrenching he will be my phone call for a custom one if the stocker is toasted.

@Aldo-zb3wp 2 жыл бұрын

Amigo, onde consigo esses faróis da zj? Obrigado! Abraço.

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

yo! yo constructor para los farois originales

@truthlord956 2 жыл бұрын

Last jeep standing XJ wins

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

sigh knew someone would call that haha

@mirorados7208 2 жыл бұрын

Planing on buying a jeep got few options XJ with either 2.5TD or 4.0i and ZJ 5.2, wich one should i get, im planing on putting 33inch tires, planing on using it for trail, bit mudding, going with my friends, doing pulling with my friends pajero 3.5 v6 and terrano II 2.7TD. So wich on should i get, shoul i go for XJ cuse its lighter and more relaible, or go with ZJ for comfort and power?

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day probably whichever is in better condition overall. Zj is nicer to have springs in the rear over leafs etc

@mirorados7208 2 жыл бұрын

@@countryslickerofficialMost are in good condition, everything is original, no rust, whit about 200-250k kilometers. I heard that Zj has some problems with transmision, that it breaks quick, is it true or? And is 5.2 relaible as 4.0i

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@mirorados7208 def not true on the transmission the 42re is a great one as long as its properly cared for. I believe it is the same transmission between the xj and zj. Now that said if you could find an ax15 5 speed one those are sick. as far as reliability the 5.2 is definitely solid. 4.0 probably a bit more reliable but not by much again if you take care of it it will take care of you.

@4-WHEEL-DRIVE Жыл бұрын

I like the jeep xj , maybe a long arm with be better lower it a bit

@countryslickerofficial Жыл бұрын

Definitely would take a lower center of gravity.

@wakeboard1985 2 жыл бұрын

Whipsaw?

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

no sir dragons back

@MrsCountrySlicker 2 жыл бұрын

I think you need to change the name of your channel to Dogs Who Jeep 😅

@countryslickerofficial 2 жыл бұрын

if you say so my so my dear

@wranglercody8422 8 ай бұрын

I’ve owned both. Like the zj more. More comfortable, easier to find in good shape, v8 option is nice too. Xjs are great too but a good one is usually $4k vs a zj could be bought for $1500 all day.