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Recent shots of my Mercedes Turbo-Diesel Powered XJ. :cool: And a link to it's feature on FourWheeler/MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.com/events/four-wheeler-overland-adventure-2022-schalow-jeep/?fbclid=IwAR31KFeJY6lkAkBSLt0wMYqtAY7-TKaX8RqMSIDiAWxpRS1KKi2JDEGXyO4

A quick reminder to myself that I need to update this thread soon. ?

Thank you!

My 1994 Mercedes Turbo-Diesel powered XJ. ;)

The XJ is currently under the knife! I ordered custom suspension(custom spec'd coils and leaf springs from Alcan) for the XJ for a better ride on and offroad. I'll be adding King Shocks to all 4 corners to complete the setup soon! Back in November, I picked up an XJ Dana 44 rear axle as well...

Hey Dan, miss you buddy! Let me know next time you're in Prescott, we'll grab lunch or dinner!

Thanks so much everyone! It's been a little over 5 years since I started this thread on 10/16/15, wow! Here's a couple pics of the XJ from a couple of days ago! I recently sold my Roofnest Hardshell RTT and went with a new JCR Offroad Roof Rack. My new focus is making the Jeep as light and...

Hey everyone! Just thought I’d stop by the thread really quick for an update! I moved out to Prescott, Arizona back in early February for a new job within the Overland Community. I drove the XJ 2,100miles from VA to AZ over 3 days, and the Mercedes Turbo-Diesel ran flawless, and continues to...

I've got a stock AX-15 5spd Jeep Trans attached to the OM617 via an adapter from Doomsday Diesel. There is another Adapter kit on the market that I ran before the Doomsday Diesel kit, and it was absolute junk. The Doomsday Kit is the only one worth buying that won't cause issues! Check out...

A quick video of the OM617 Mercedes Turbo-Diesel powered XJ running some light trails last week, between Overland Expo East 2019 and the Roof Top Tent Rally. ???

The Jeep has been up and running for the past couple of months, and I've really been enjoying it! Updates coming this evening! ;)

This is where I currently am. I'm starting to get all of the accessories installed on the OM617 Mercedes Turbo-Diesel. Aside from the power steering pump, every single accessory is brand new. The alternator is a John Deere 150amp upgrade from the stock 75amp alternator. Every seal in the...

Final install on the motor. I had to fully droop the front axle to fit it back in there!

This is the 3rd Modification on this Oil Pan, and it now clears the front axle perfectly during articulation. With all of the labor and shipping, I'm now the proud owner of a $1200 oil pan. :)

A few more pictures of how the Rear Sump Pickup Tube and Rear Sump Oil Pan turned out on the OM617 Mercedes Turbo-Diesel. This is completely custom work and to my knowledge, hasn't been done before. :) I built a small bracket to support the pickup tube that bolts down on the 3rd Crank Cap.

Blue Ridge Overland Gear: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TInbINexaZME_0mhW_bnw

Hey Ben, I'm Adam with Blue Ridge Overland Gear. I would love to share the pic of your Dodge Tiger RV and Jeep on our Instagram and FB Page with your permission. Do you by chance have an Instagram account? Thank you!

Who is gonna be there? It's located only an hour from us here at Blue Ridge Overland Gear in Bedford, VA. www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com I'll have my Jeep either in our Booth or on display at the event with the completed Mercedes Turbo-Diesel swap. ;) https://www.overlandexpo.com/east

Once my buddy Jamie in Alabama got a hold of the pan to build me a rear sump pan and extended oil pump pickup, this is what we ended up with. He does some amazing work! ? The notch cut out of the front of the pan is to help clear my trackbar. I should have the pan back early next week for an...