dspilot
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Hickory Flat, MS
I just bought a 1996 XJ with 163000 miles on it for 350 dollars. I found this forum by just searching jeepforum.com, and I can't believe there is so much info out there on jeeps. This site is great!!!
Back to my ride........It is an all stock '96 XJ. Runs like a top, and tranny seems to shift great. Needed a battery and starter, and tires and shocks, and a freeze plug replaced.(It has been sitting in a driveway for who knows how long). Other than that it is road ready. I am going to pick it up on the 17th(Mon.). My father in law found it and has completely checked it out (he's a retired Mechanic) and grabbed it for me as he knew that I was looking for a ride. (Just sold my Toyota 'cause I needed something more family friendly with an auto tranny).
It needs a little body work (parking lot rash), but I will probably just leave it as is seeing that I need a hunting/work rig........ For 350 bucks , I can ride in a dented up vehicle. Besides, if I do any wheelin in it, I don't have to be concerned with scratches and dents.
I had budgeted a lot more for another vehicle, and was just wondering what ya'll might do for your rigs with a little extra cash. I would like to a little off-roading, but also have to drive about 60 miles round-trip 3 times a week.
I am leaning towards at least some new wheels, and possibly 1 to 2 inches of some type of budget lift. And maybe even a primer/camo/homegrown/redneck paintjob depending on the overall condition of the body. But don't want to sink a whole lot into it.
WHERE SHOULD A NEWBIE START?????
I know that this site is at least the place to start.
Thanks in advance
Back to my ride........It is an all stock '96 XJ. Runs like a top, and tranny seems to shift great. Needed a battery and starter, and tires and shocks, and a freeze plug replaced.(It has been sitting in a driveway for who knows how long). Other than that it is road ready. I am going to pick it up on the 17th(Mon.). My father in law found it and has completely checked it out (he's a retired Mechanic) and grabbed it for me as he knew that I was looking for a ride. (Just sold my Toyota 'cause I needed something more family friendly with an auto tranny).
It needs a little body work (parking lot rash), but I will probably just leave it as is seeing that I need a hunting/work rig........ For 350 bucks , I can ride in a dented up vehicle. Besides, if I do any wheelin in it, I don't have to be concerned with scratches and dents.
I had budgeted a lot more for another vehicle, and was just wondering what ya'll might do for your rigs with a little extra cash. I would like to a little off-roading, but also have to drive about 60 miles round-trip 3 times a week.
I am leaning towards at least some new wheels, and possibly 1 to 2 inches of some type of budget lift. And maybe even a primer/camo/homegrown/redneck paintjob depending on the overall condition of the body. But don't want to sink a whole lot into it.
WHERE SHOULD A NEWBIE START?????
I know that this site is at least the place to start.
Thanks in advance