Buy my Jeep or fix it for me$$$- 98 XJ almost done

[nitrogt101]

I'm sad to say it, but I have run out of time and energy to finish my jeep. I will briefly describe: I was in an accident in July 07, hit front passanger corner. Unfortunatly, insurance totalled it due to the control arm mounts folding under on the axle.

Since then, I have placed a used D30 under the front, freshly painted, and straight. I replaced all the bent body panels(front clip, right fender, radiator support). I replaced the steering with stock used parts. Everything appears straight and correct now.

Here is what I have into the rebuild and some of what it has from before. I did everything on the rebuild the right way, anything I replaced, I replaced with high quality, and if there was even a question of it being damaged in the accident, I replaced it.

-Rubicon Express Upper Control Arms, Lower Control Arms, and Trac Bar
-Bilstein 5150 shocks in the front
-Old Man Emu steering stablizer
-JKS upper shock conversions and lower bar pin eliminaters
-C.A.P.A. certified front clip
-ACOS adjustable coil spacers and stock coils

Existing:
-Rubicon Express leaf springs- give about 4-4.5" of lift
-Rancho 5000 shocks in rear(adjustable, used, planned to go 5150's back there too)
-Custom Rock sliders, bolted to pinch seam and welded to "frame"
-K&N intake w/ cone filter
-JET Stage I computer chip
-Gibson Exhaust piping, welded, with Flowmaster 40 muffler
-Custom bent downpipe to eliminate factory kink
-lookalike Banks header, has worked perfect for about 15k miles
-31" BFG AT's on black steelies, 31" procomp MT on matching rim for spare


What needs done:
-I have a new(refurbished from Kragen) steering box waiting to be bolted in, the old one sprung a leak from the impact to I replaced.
-Headlights, blinkers, marker lights need installed. I have new E-Code housings with an HID kit that will be included, along with all the other lights new in boxes.
-the D30 might be geared different than the 8.25, for now the driveshaft is removed up front. I was planning on doing gears/lockers after the rebuild.
-It needs a front bumper, I do not have one for it. I was going to go JCR.

I have Rubicon Express 4.5"(I think, might be 5.5") coils waiting to go in, I was waiting until after the jeep was driving. They come with the Jeep.

Here are some pictures of it before and during the build.

I will take some current pictures tomorrow.

If someone is looking for a good deal on a jeep that just needs a little bit more work this is it. The hard work is done!

I am starting with $3,000 asking, considering only what is cost me to buy back and money into fixing it. But please make an offer, everything will be considered. Also can be a partial trade for Infinti G35 or the like.

If you are in Ventura County and want a little extra cash, PM me and we can talk about you finishing this for me, I can pay if it is reasonable.

 

[willy51]

howdy, i know jeeps and i work cheep. Sounds like 3 days of good hard work and you should be done. Hate to see one go away so close to being done.

 

[slowjeep]

what did you use to get those wheels to fit, I have a set of 08 sahara wheels I want to use on my 90 xj

 

[IslanderOffRoad]

what did you use to get those wheels to fit, I have a set of 08 sahara wheels I want to use on my 90 xj

Those wheels are from a TJ Rubicon, same bolt pattern.

 

[Skullver]

Ah man, you already did the hard part(collecting parts), wouldn't take much at all to get it going. Take a little breather and get back at it, sometimes a break will do wonders for your motivation.
Chris

 

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

PM sent

 

[jeeperjohn]

I hope you find your motivation to continue on. Just think, when it's done you will be able to do runs and meet and greets and just have a great time with it. Please stick with it, I think you will be glad you did.

 

[nitrogt101]

Ah man, you already did the hard part(collecting parts), wouldn't take much at all to get it going. Take a little breather and get back at it, sometimes a break will do wonders for your motivation.
Chris

I've been on a break from it for 6 months. :dunno: I would love to get it going, my dad is also giving me a hard time for it sitting in the driveway still.

Anyone in Ventura County have a shop/yard I can store this for a month while other members fix it for extra cash??

 

[JeepCherokeeGuy99]

so you dont want to sell??? i got dibbs if you do

 

[nitrogt101]

Here are a few pictures of how it sits.

Sorry for the boxes in it, it has become a storage container for spare parts and left-overs.

 

[Jays siik xj]

I dont see whats wrong with it.
Throw the lights back on and call it a day. arty:

 

[scottmcneal]

Didn't you want to sell before too? So what price you looking for this time?

 

[squirrel80]

howdy, i know jeeps and i work cheep. Sounds like 3 days of good hard work and you should be done. Hate to see one go away so close to being done.

3 days! That thing is a one day work party away from wheeling. If I was closer I would be able to help. There has to be some guys up there ready to help.

 

[XbajajeepX]

I'd seriously consider this if I wasn't looking for another 2 door.

 

[89cherokeexj]

Here are a few pictures of how it sits.

Sorry for the boxes in it, it has become a storage container for spare parts and left-overs.

I'll trade yah for my 2-door....

 

[scottmcneal]

Talk to my wife, you have seen hers at the meet and greet i think..