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This one is a bit over priced.
In the plus column, it will have 4.10s, no CAD in the D30, and will have the large D44 sized 297x/760X u-joints in the front axleshafts while still having a high pinion. I ran the same basic axle in my TJ with a lunchbox locker and 36" tall tires and no axle breakage.
The 2 door 4x4's with manuals aren't very common.
Takes a lot of effort to kill a 2.5 iron duke.
In reply to markwemple:
It's AMC 2.5L, not a slouch w/ a 5-speed and decent gears but no aftermarket.
3.8 or 4.3 be a good conservative swap, V8 would be overkill. 3" lift and 33's for a decent DD/ mild trail rig. 4-cylinder has Model 35 rear axle w/ 3.55's, 3.73's or 4.10's if yur lucky.
If it's truly rust free as the owner says I could see $800 max... but I'm from up north.
markwemple wrote: Takes a lot of effort to kill a 2.5 iron duke.
Indestructible, balanced with no power over 3k rpm
In reply to fasted58:
It has 4.10s, as I stated above.
4cyl/5 speed = 4.10s.
That's at least double what it's worth, IMO, 2 door 5 speed or not.
Cooter wrote: In reply to fasted58: It has 4.10s, as I stated above. 4cyl/5 speed = 4.10s.
Funny then, my '85 2.5L, 5-speed w/ Model 35 had 3.73s factory although they aren't listed in any factory data we could find. Several others brought this up on Jeep forums as well.
In reply to fasted58:
The AMC era XJs had odd axle gearing. You could also have 4.10s with the V6.
My statement holds true for the Chrysler era XJs
Out here that is 1/2 the price it would sell. Market fluctuations and all that jazz.
bentwrench wrote:markwemple wrote: Takes a lot of effort to kill a 2.5 iron duke.Indestructible, balanced with no power over 3k rpm
Well apparently not indestructible.
wearymicrobe wrote: Out here that is 1/2 the price it would sell. Market fluctuations and all that jazz.
No kidding? Maybe I need to plan a road trip to California if/when I eventually sell mine. Kind of an anti fly n drive 
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