To build or not to build

I find myself owning yet another jeep. This one is a 1993 XJ 4.0L 5Speed np231. This thread may end up being a build thread if I decide its worth fixing. I am looking for advise on whether or not to scrap it or build it up. I have a 1995 ZJ that I am very attached to and I know that the HP30 and all of the parts would look great on it. I know you guys love pics so here we go.



It has a Rough country lift with bastard pack out back.



Looks like a HP30 in the front. (No swaybars)



Has the Wonderful Rice Burner muffler. (boooo)


The front end is trashed and 1 Fender is Trimmed.


Interior is not much better.


List of current Problems:

1. Rear End is Welded. (not Really a problem but annoying)
2. Body Work everywhere.
3. Chain on TC needs replaced.
4. Front steering setup needs some attention.
5. Floors are pretty bad. (pics coming)
6. Needs new header panel and turnsignals/Markers.
7. Exhaust.
8. Motor will need tuneup/fluids.

Well Tell me what you think.

Id take the tranny wiyh all compenents and then you can scrap it. I hope you didnt pay more than $500.00 for that thing.

Looks like its ready for the junk yard...

That thing looks beat.....i wouldnt waste my time with it.

I have about $350 invested in it. I figured the front axle, tires, transmission, and rough country lift are worth that. I would love to put the axle and lift kit parts on my ZJ and maybe even swap the ax15 in there. I guess these will be questions for another forum. I just hate to put a running and driving XJ down.

Part it out and make some money.

as long as the frame rails are good and not rotted out...i see a fun project from this...body panels are easy to come by....i think its got potential and for only 350 bucks if you choose to scrap it do what you mentioned and swap the parts to your zj it would be a sweet conversion...

depending on the condition of your zj why not turn this into a trail rig and keep the zj as a dd?

Fix the small stuff up and get it ready for wheeling so you dont have to worry about body damage and breaking stuff so much since your attached to your zj more.

I would also turn it into a trail rig. Have fun with it beat it till the unibody gives and then sell off and parts left in one peace.

Another vote for trail rig. It is so much nicer when wheeling not having to worry about body damage, makes it a lot less stressful and you will have a lot more fun. just my $.02

looks like a trail rig to me as well..

too bad you are so far away i have a complete header panel i dont really need

sprint395 said:

I know you guys love actual tech in mod tech so here we go.



Well Tell me what you think.

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yup. It's a piece of junk. Move along.