how does this TJ sound?

97 Sport, 4.0, 3-speed Auto, 110k miles, 31" new tires, 2" BB, stock otherwise. asking $7500, I offered $6500. It's got ome surface rust on bumpers and little on the frame. Body seems straight. Softtop will need replacing. it's got d35 rear, but i will swap a 44 anyways.

[TObject]

Originally posted by dennisuello
I offered $6500.

And the idiot didn't grab your money and run? Don't pay more than $5000.

Aren't those engines not supposed to last over 150k miles?

[TObject]

Dude,

How about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...513779428&rd=1

It's got the $455 Las Vegas Engine computer programming!!!

[mrblaine]

http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...hreadid=567632

Originally posted by mrblaine
http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...hreadid=567632

it's a 4cyl though. i really wanted I6 with auto

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by dennisuello
it's a 4cyl though. i really wanted I6 with auto

I know, but it's a pretty smoking deal for what's there.

Keep looking, they are out there.

so, is it an ok deal at 6500? not many early TJs for sale around here, and all are in the 10k range.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by dennisuello
so, is it an ok deal at 6500? not many early TJs for sale around here, and all are in the 10k range.

I wouldn't pay that with it needing a 44 and a new softtop.

Needing those puts the value to me at around 5500.

i guess i'm prety set on getting this one.

it's not a daily driver, so i doesn't care about the top. i can always get a replacement top skin down the road if i feel the need. Replay top from Pavement Ends is only $300

as far as d44 goes, i might end up getting an XJ d44, setting up the brakets myself, do it at the time of regear and locker install. shouldn't be more then $1500 total.

That's about $2000, which will put me around $8500, which is still a good price around here.

here's what else is for sale around here:

1989 4.2 YJ for $4500
1992 2.5 YJ for $5500
1994 2.5 YJ for $7000
1994 2.5 YJ for $8700

these are private party too, dealers start at $9000 for 97 Sport.

[Paradiddle]

Just a note - an XJ d44 is not a bolt on affair for a TJ.

Just stating that - I'm sure you already know.

Jeff

[John]

Originally posted by Paradiddle
Just a not - an XJ d44 is not a bolt on affair for a TJ.

Just stating that - I'm sure you already know.

Jeff

What do you mean? Bolt on some spring hangers and some leafs and it's a done deal

[Paradiddle]

Originally posted by John
What do you mean? Bolt on some spring hangers and some leafs and it's a done deal

Oh - that's right - then you get the oats bag to hang from your horses neck

Originally posted by Paradiddle
Just a note - an XJ d44 is not a bolt on affair for a TJ.

Just stating that - I'm sure you already know.

Jeff

i've had an XJ before, I know. the tubes are larger diameter though, right? 2.635" vs. 2.75" outer diameter?

[Paradiddle]

Originally posted by dennisuello
i've had an XJ before, I know. the tubes are larger diameter though, right? 2.635" vs. 2.75" outer diameter?

You got that right.

now, i don't care what you say. i bought it.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by dennisuello
now, i don't care what you say. i bought it.

Congratulations and good luck. Post up a list of parts you are looking for.

[Joe Dillard]

Cool Denis! Have fun with it!

[TObject]

Who whoo! Congratulations! Forget what I was saying, I was just trying to put you in a skeptical mood. It's good to be skeptical while shopping.

Good luck with your new jeep! And make sure you have lot's of fun with it.

[Paradiddle]

Excellent! Have a great time - they are VERY fun.

it's good to be back in a SWB, framed rig

Originally posted by mrblaine
Congratulations and good luck. Post up a list of parts you are looking for.

funny you should say that, cause i have a list

Already have a Warn 9000 winch, Odyssey 1200 battery, rear Currie bumper, NVG241OR 4:1 t-case.

Stage 1 (starting pretty much immideatly):
Currie hoop bumper
Currie fairlead mount
Currie Anti-Rock
Currie Steering Box skid
Currie 1" Motor Mounts
Poison Spyder Rockers
Rear Driveshaft
Nth Degree Oil Pan skid
1" Body Lift
Kilby York Bracket Kit

Stage 2:
Currie Steering System
Currie Front Trackbar
RE Rear Trackbar w/ bracket
Poison Spyder Crusher Corners
Poison Spyder Tube Fenders
Nth Degree TummyTucker
Nth Degree ShockShifter
Nth Degree Short-Arm 4" lift kit
35" MT/Rs
4.56 Gears
Dana 44 (TJ or XJ)
ARB for Dana 44
Super30 kit with ARB
XJ Dana 30
Roll Cage

[Joel77]

I recommend you move thr "rear driveshaft" from stage 1 to stage 2 once the lift is in.

Congratulations, have fun with it.

Joel

oh, yeah, i need a pair of stock front seats. it has vinyl stock seats and the driver one is ripped.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by dennisuello
oh, yeah, i need a pair of stock front seats. it has vinyl stock seats and the driver one is ripped.

What color?

it's got tan interior, but i don't really care on color

[DanB98TJ]

Originally posted by dennisuello
Currie 1" Motor Mounts
Poison Spyder Tube Fenders

Unless Currie has changed their mounts, you may want to go with the MORE torsion rubber ones. I've personally never been a fan of poly engine/trans mounts - rubber normally does a better job of insulating vibes.

Check out the tube fenders from http://www.tntcustoms.com before you make a decision. He hasn't posted a price yet, but if the workmanship on the TJ fenders is anything like the CJ ones they'll be outstanding.

[TObject]

Poison Spider tube fenders are hard to install, they don't fit, and they compromise integrity of the tub. After I had those installed, a not very hard hit in a strategic place caused the tub crumpling. The door doesn't close, as the result.

[mrblaine]

Originally posted by dennisuello
it's got tan interior, but i don't really care on color

I have some tan seats, great shape.

Originally posted by TObject
Poison Spider tube fenders are hard to install, they don't fit, and they compromise integrity of the tub. After I had those installed, a not very hard hit in a strategic place caused the tub crumpling. The door doesn't close, as the result.

i hear ya, i just put them on the list as tube fenders is something i want to get eventually, i will look for the best ones available once i'm ready to buy.

for now, i will do minimal stuff, like body lift, motor mount lift, York and rocker panels cause it's cold outside. i will save the bigger stuff like lift and axles for spring/summer.