birdlegs 614

first time posting long time looker! just recently got hooked like the looks, like the availibilty, have been looking for around 2 months now an not sure exactly what year i want! lookin for opinions an thoughts i live in OH an the prices seem a lil steep for me 3000-7600. slightly mech inclined have been working on volvos for 5 years now, so not afraid to put in work, i no about the rust an a lil scared off all the oil leakers so ur opinions matter will be my dd an weekend warrior occasionaly thanks for the help an will be see in ya soon!

ol"blue

BuckB91XJ

Welcome to CF from Buck in western Washington state. Definitely beware of a rusty undercarriage. Oil leaks in the 4.0 are common but can be fixed correctly so they don't come back.

birdlegs 614

thanks, any input to as what is the bst years to look for? like the hi pinion angle on front axle is something to stay away from!

Chex_Mex

well now if your going to lift it, a Dana 30 HP is what you want in the front, plus it adds clearance. The later model cherokees are what I would recommend, reasons being:

- you get the later model np242 transfer case (no leaks if you have to take off the rear shaft)
- 29 spline chrysler 8.25 rear (instead of the Dana 35)
- HP Dana 30 front
- SelecTrac transfercase (fulltime/part time/part time low options)
- less rust to worry about

good choice on wanting a cherokee though......in reality they are all good, had an 89 before, and it was stout (even with the Dana 35 rear) and now have a 99, just as stout....if not more

have fun!