Jeepm@n
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Northern, WI
I have a 96 XJ that has 150K on it. I have multiple issues with and was
wondering if I'd be better off starting over with a newer XJ and cleaner body or
fixing the junk I have?
1.There is rot on the passenger sider rocker and through the floor boards from
the rockers to just the inner portion of the frame rail on both sides. Also
above the muffler and above the gas tank. it looks like it was a shot by shot
gun. Every panel has a dent from either bears trying to get in or deer running
into the side. Rot in upper drivers side cab corners also. I left apples for the
deer in there overnight and ended up clawing the crap out of the drivers side
and biting the door handle on the passenger side. I cannot weld and the quote I
have to have it welded with the steel I have is 1600.00.
2. Motor mounts are shot.
3.There is still a front end wobble even though everything on that axle has been
changed minus the upper control arms. Think I will replace the front Dana 30.
4. Transfer case tail shaft has over a 1/2" of play. Would change it to a NP242.
5. Rear u-joint is shot in the drive shaft.
6. Clunking noise from the right rear tire. I think it is brakes.
7. Gas tank is starting to leak and the fuel pump I think is going out due to
once in a while having to give it throttle to start and stay running.
This would be used as a tow vehicle for a small boat or camper., and a bad
weather family vehicle due to where I live.
Just give me you opinions. I have access to a small amount of cash if I need
to.
wondering if I'd be better off starting over with a newer XJ and cleaner body or
fixing the junk I have?
1.There is rot on the passenger sider rocker and through the floor boards from
the rockers to just the inner portion of the frame rail on both sides. Also
above the muffler and above the gas tank. it looks like it was a shot by shot
gun. Every panel has a dent from either bears trying to get in or deer running
into the side. Rot in upper drivers side cab corners also. I left apples for the
deer in there overnight and ended up clawing the crap out of the drivers side
and biting the door handle on the passenger side. I cannot weld and the quote I
have to have it welded with the steel I have is 1600.00.
2. Motor mounts are shot.
3.There is still a front end wobble even though everything on that axle has been
changed minus the upper control arms. Think I will replace the front Dana 30.
4. Transfer case tail shaft has over a 1/2" of play. Would change it to a NP242.
5. Rear u-joint is shot in the drive shaft.
6. Clunking noise from the right rear tire. I think it is brakes.
7. Gas tank is starting to leak and the fuel pump I think is going out due to
once in a while having to give it throttle to start and stay running.
This would be used as a tow vehicle for a small boat or camper., and a bad
weather family vehicle due to where I live.
Just give me you opinions. I have access to a small amount of cash if I need
to.