Another Jeep

[Lyman]

After selling my Grand Cherokee a few years back I had been missing getting out into the hills and exploring. Also where I go shooting is pretty rugged terrain. So I had been on the hunt for another Jeep. After months of looking at clapped-out junkers, this popped up. The seller was a middle-aged general contractor who was doing alright for himself. He had just bought a 392 Hemi Wrangler and was looking to get rid of his XJ. I had to do some small things to it but he had given me the parts with the sale.
It has 184k on the clock and it runs great. 3.5" Rubicon Express Lift, Advanced Adapters SYE kit. 4.0 and automatic with a 231 Transfer case. I have been driving it to work all week testing reliability and it hasn't had any issues.

 

[anderson]

nice nice nice

 

[demarpaint]

Clean!!

 

[2009Caraman]

Sweet. That is still my favorite suv body ever made.

 

[Lyman]

@ 2009Caraman Mine too. It was the only model I was looking at.

 

[burbguy82]

Mile for mile, dollar for dollar I would take a XJ over a Landcruiser anyday. This is one of the best SUVs ever made IMO. I miss mine. Lost in a wreck.

Looks clean.

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

Nice rig. I wish you could still buy a manual 4.0 i6 Jeep.

 

[GMBoy]

BEAUTIFUL JEEP! I hate I ever sold my 2000 Cherokee XJ Limited. It was loaded even had the select -trac transfer case that was 4Auto/4HI/4LO/2Hi, leather and all. It was black with black interior. Loved that truck. Yours reminded of it!

 

[Kira]

What year is it?
Sis' '99 was a Sport w black/cloth. It had the NP242 as well.
Stainless-steel screws, replacing the rusted OE screws in all 4 sill plates and the CHMSL, is a great touch.
If you remove the trannie drain plug, exactly 1 gallon of ATF drains.
Is your valve cover covered with oil ooze?

 

[Lyman]

What year is it?
Sis' '99 was a Sport w black/cloth. It had the NP242 as well.
If you remove the trannie drain plug, exactly 1 gallon of ATF drains.
Is your valve cover covered with oil ooze?

Nope clean with zero oil leaks. Previous owner had the engine resealed. This one has the 231 transfer case. You can run it 2wd.

 

[Kira]

What year? Matching alloy / spare?

 

[Lyman]

What year? Matching alloy / spare?

2001 and yes matching spare too. It will need some rubber within the year.

 

[AZjeff]

Very nice XJ. I'd probably have to replace the late model JK Wrangler wheels and adapters at some point but not a priority. Great that it's dialed in with no drivetrain vibes from the lift.

 

[Lyman]

Very nice XJ. I'd probably have to replace the late model JK Wrangler wheels and adapters at some point but not a priority. Great that it's dialed in with no drivetrain vibes from the lift.

I happen to agree with you on the wheels. Not a fan myself. When I put new rubber on it I will go 15".

 

[burbguy82]

so how much? i'll sit down.

 

[KCJeep]

I had several Jeeps and my XJ was easily my favorite.

 

[Lyman]

so how much? i'll sit down.

$8k

 

[Lyman]

 

[burbguy82]

$8k

Not bad at all, I was expecting more.

 

[Lyman]

Not bad at all, I was expecting more.

In this financial climate and it being here in San Diego I didn't feel too bad about the deal. Most in this condition were $10k. Others in this price range were in terrible shape.