98CherokeeLimit4x4

I found a cherokee I'm thinking about getting its a classic model i'd say early 90s it has 3 inch Rough country lift front and 4 inch on back I guess rough country idk.But he wants 1500 it has 32 11.50 15 bfgoodrich At good tread.But the problem is he said it wont go in to 1st gear if you have it in drive and sittin there you have to put it in first to get it to go it first so Idk any answers??Thanks

Oath

Some info I learned through here when purchasing a lifted vehicle.

Make sure the lift is decent...I guess.
Found out who built it.
Find out how they built it.

Maybe an inexperienced person installed the lift?

If I was you, I'd stay away from pre-lifted/owned jeeps. Not only are you able to not know the problems with it, but you know it's not your own work.

98CherokeeLimit4x4

What about the trans?

Oath

Honestly, I drive an automatic, and if I tried a standard, let's say it would take me a few hours to get to my destination.

And 1500, isn't a bad price. If the trans is the only problem... You'd be better off getting help from someone else. I don't know cars too well. Sorry.

jd4x426

probably gonna have to be rebuilt or changed id keep looking IMHO dont buy lifted trucks because chances are something is gonna be wrong buy a stock one and lift it yourself that way you know its done right and safe also you will have alot more to choose from when lookin

Oath

You could probably find a cheap running cherokee for 1000 or less. Get a 3 inch lift and install it for cheaper or the same price. Either way, you know it's your own work and if the rig has any problems.

sean882

To clarify, you said 'put it in drive', which makes me assume its an automatic. It sounds like you have to move the shifter to the 1-2 position to get it to start in first? If this is correct, it sounds like some sort of electrical problem. Either way, stay away from the pre-lifted ones.