MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
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I learned from my mom that any word is a real word if you say it.
She has some good ones.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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I learned from my mom that any word is a real word if you say it.
She has some good ones.
I learned from my mom that any word is a real word if you say it.
All words are made up!
An accumulation of sounds to convey what's on your mind.
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Dropped it off to get the a/c fixed. I knocked one of the lines off of it during the frame work/resealing the engine and now it’s acting like it’s got a clog in the system somewhere.
Went by and started my Jeep for the first time in two weeks. Damn work interferes with enjoying life. 
And it turns out it was worth the effort - a subtle driver's side clunk is now gone. Ball joint end musta been worn...
I built a box for gear storage behind the back seat, using leftover wood from a previous project.
Pics here.
Pics here.
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
I found one that i might buy! I made an account just for this. I've never owned a jeep so I wanted to get some opinions from you all if I could.
It's a 98 with a 5spd stick. Has 100k on it and was told it has been restored but mostly garage kept. I don't know anything about the engine but believe it has the 2.5L in it. I wont know for sure until I go back and check it out. These were just quick pics I took this morning. It looked pretty clean from first glance, just a few really cosmetic things to tinker with. I'm looking to putt around in it as is for now and maybe drive back and forth to work in the summer months (2 lane hwy @ 55mph limits). I live in the country about an hr from work so 90% is non-traffic. My main DD is a Tacoma but it's gotten heavy lately:
The guy is asking 6900 for the jeep but since I'm local and we have a work relation he said he'd lower it a bit for me. Is this a good deal? What do I need to inspect/ask about this jeep to make sure it's in good shape? Is this jeep a good pick for what I want to do with it.
Thanks for any and all information you guys can give me.
It's a 98 with a 5spd stick. Has 100k on it and was told it has been restored but mostly garage kept. I don't know anything about the engine but believe it has the 2.5L in it. I wont know for sure until I go back and check it out. These were just quick pics I took this morning. It looked pretty clean from first glance, just a few really cosmetic things to tinker with. I'm looking to putt around in it as is for now and maybe drive back and forth to work in the summer months (2 lane hwy @ 55mph limits). I live in the country about an hr from work so 90% is non-traffic. My main DD is a Tacoma but it's gotten heavy lately:
The guy is asking 6900 for the jeep but since I'm local and we have a work relation he said he'd lower it a bit for me. Is this a good deal? What do I need to inspect/ask about this jeep to make sure it's in good shape? Is this jeep a good pick for what I want to do with it.
Thanks for any and all information you guys can give me.
Look for frame rust ! , the rust starts on the inside of the frame so examine it real well.
Rust would be the biggest thing to look out for, especially on the frame. People have different ideas about what "restored" means, and in some cases it means painting over all the rust. Hopefully not in this case. The 2.5L will be slow on the highway with those larger tires, but if your commute has a 55 mph speed limit that might not matter to you.
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
Looks great on the outside, but so did my ex wife; and a woman is just like a Jeep, it's the rot you can't see that'll get you.
It looks good. But drive it. The 2.5 can be slow with big tires and your idea of slow may be different than this jeeps idea of slow.
Next I would find a 4.0 and drive that to compare. Give yourself options. These jeeps aren’t going anywhere. Take your time
Installed a Genright swingout tire carrier. This the 4th tire carrrier I have tried, so far the best. Install was less than 2 hours
Just got back from a test drive and a more thorough look. Old girl is pretty sluggish, but i know it's not a racecar. I scoped the frame. Unfortunately there is some thick delamination going on about mid frame and back. I pulled out a piece almost 1/16 thick. I think that's a no-go for me. I just don't know how much is too much. It's not eaten through, but i don't know how much longer it would have, and I don't have time for a frame restoration right now. Almost joined the club. maybe next time.
Don't give up. There are still some very nice ones out there.
I took your advice on that, but you forget to specify at what speed to hit the speed bump (hands free). Bump steer?
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That'll buff out...
Sad to see this kind of thing and I really hate to mention it, but looks like Village People have really let themselves go...
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Just changed the MT fluid. Just had the expected fuzz on the magnetic drain plug.
Initial test drive is encouraging.
Initial test drive is encouraging.
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