what should i look at when going to look at this xj guys it has 150000 miles on it i dont think it has a lift on it and ive talk the guy down to 2400 so any thing you guys could help me with would greatly be alsome thanks

 

well, check everything! lol. 99 is about the most desired year btw.

 

Look for rock damage i always say if its been lifted its been mashed on a few times look for low oil my experience if the engine oil is low everything else is too.

 

well i dont think its lifted any and i know check everything i had a 98xj but what is the most important things on a 4x4 to look for and off hand does any one know the rear end type

 

I dont think there is any one to look for. Its pretty standard. Just give it a good once over. There are lots of things to look at but you said you're going to check everything over so that doesnt leave much room for any help from us.

 

Should be a Chrysler 8.25

 

i ment i know what to check on a 2wheel drive this is my first 4x4 xj and just want to make sure its not a bad buy

 

only things extra would be transfer case and front axle.

 

I guess I would make sure it will shift in and out of 4wd.

 

Make sure all the suspension and steering is tight up front, should have much play at all. Make sure the 4x4 actually works!! If you dont have dirt just throw it on in the street with room to turn. You should feel the wheels slipping in a tight turn. dont do it long cuz its not good for the 4x4 but just to check it out you'll be good.

 

Depends on the type of tcase.

 

you never, ever want to drive in part time 4 wheel on dry pavement. and full time won't bind up like that.

 

I know its not good but if you dont have any off road access its better than not testing it and getting home to find its busted. All you need is 5-10 feet and you'll know if its engaged or not.

 

Exactly. I had to do it a couple weeks ago when I bought my 98. Dash light didnt come on so I was left with no choice. Its not that big a deal.

 

My dash light doesn't come on either. There is a switch that goes out I think you can buy, but I tested mine on a dirt road, don't care about the light, my 4wd works, all that counts. If you throw it in 4 on pavement as said before(and not a good thing to do) it will bind big time in a tight turn and you will know it is in 4, trust me.