Cost to work on a Jeep

[GearheadTool]

If I see a Jeep (1998) and the ad says: 1. Has a small exhaust leak, and front end needs something done... not shocks, but like bushing or bearings? I'm not a mechanic, but it drives fine... just needs some TLC, or a handy person to make it a long term driver then what could I maybe be looking at to fix what it needs on the front end?

A particular Jeep has a rebuilt trans, so I may go with it.

 

[eljefino]

Sounds like "death wobble".

He probably got it checked out and a $1500 estimate for a whole new front end and alignment.

 

[Boomer]

+1 on the death wobble. If you buy it, get it fixed

 

[GearheadTool]

Thanks. Not interested in some kid's death wobble Jeep. I appreciate that it was major $$$$. Avoided.

THE UPDATE: Calling about this one RIGHT NOW http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/3281030924.html
Because.. I am skeptical. Of this one. Listed secondly as http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ctd/3263759666.html, yet firstly as http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ctd/3263724418.html .......

 

[Zaedock]

Actually, front end work on coil sprung Jeeps isn't too bad, if you do it yourself. You'd be looking at a few hundred bucks.

 

[Chris142]

common cracked exhaust manifold too

 

[JHZR2]

Not really sure what you expect with heavily used $1500 vehicles.

You should expect to throw $1500+ into it to make it roadworthy.

 

[GearheadTool]

Well, this thing is coming along. More phantoms and Censored.

 

[GearheadTool]

^^ Ok. This one seems to be able to be bought. Busy seller... (yes, my thoughts exactly. "Busy Seller" Customer not first?) .. Leaving it alone. I think it will be this one.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ctd/3263759666.html

 

[cptbarkey]

when it comes to jeeps, the question isnt how much will it take to fix it, its how much money do you have?

 

[bullwinkle]

I actually just bought my son a '98 4.0 Cherokee-KEEP LOOKING until you find a decent one, and be prepared to pay a little more up front. Or you will end up with a pain in the neck vehicle that costs WAY more to fix than you paid for it, & what it's worth. I seriously looked at FIFTEEN XJs, ranging from $800-$4500, before I found one worth buying!

 

[browning300wsm]

i drive a 2004 rubicon jeep ..i had it undercoated when i got it they RUST the frame is its weak point [check for rust] if you want tech. information check out this link ...

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/

 

[Zaedock]

Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
when it comes to jeeps, the question isnt how much will it take to fix it, its how much money do you have?


If you don't start beating on them, Wranglers and Cherokees are some of the most reliable vehicles I've ever driven.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

*and if you can keep them rusting.

I beat on my cherokee and it's still dead reliable.