Just picked up a '99 XJ (I think) sport and it didn't have the center caps. The guy I picked it up from said I need to get them or I'll wear out the hubs. Is that true? What else should I be worried about if I don't get them, or does it not even matter?

Thanks

 

u are talking about the plastic caps on the rim around the lug nuts right? i dont see how not having that could possibly have any effect on anything except the look of the rim. u dont need that. im not running center caps on my rims

 

Wheel center caps are decoration only.

The dust cap that covers the bearings on a 2WD type hub is essential.

 

It's these:



So you guys think I'll be okay without them? Good cuz I'm having a really hard time finding them. Thanks for the heads up!

 

You will be fine without them, as they are mostly decoration to hide the hubs. Although, they also do help protect them when hidden.

 

The guy you bought the XJ from is what is commonly referrrd to as a DAPO.


He would have stayed a PO (Previous Owner) if he hadn't opened his mouth and made that statement to you. For that he becomes a DAPO (Dumb ***** Previous Owner)

Those plastic caps are merely decorative, and serve no purpose but to cover up the ugly-looking wheel hub...they are just HUBCAPS.

You may install them at your leisure when funds allow.

 

i have a few sets floating around if u really want them

 

well put and yup they are useless

 

wow is all i got to say

 

And why would this be?

 

Yeah I'll take a set if you have them. PM me how much you want and hopefully we can work something out.

 

I would have said, "Hey since you say they are a critical parts, why don't you replace them now or knock off a couple hundred dollars from the price. This Jeep has missing parts! What else is missing?"

 

Yep they are real essential parts and you need a substantial discount on the Jeep. Say 25% or so.

 

Well we took $500 off of $3500 so I figured that'd be fine.

But are they really essential or am I good for awhile without them? It's not a DD or anything but I also don't want to mess anything up.

 

Like everyone else said, they are just for cosmetics (looks)...Tj