simond

Hi, my name is Simon...new on the forum...28 years old...4 jeep but first XJ... Wondering what to chek ? got a deal on a 98 XJ sport automatic....

Rocker are DEAD...
Engine have been change 5 000 ago cose the other owner blow the original one... Buying it from the original owner...all the receip....

The XJ have been store in a tempo since 5 year...starting and rolling ocasionnelly...

i've hear to check rear suspension mount, near the subframe...they are prompt to brake.... The rust over the windshield....


Anything else???

Which tire size fit stock ??? and which wit lift?&?

Is that a floor easy to fix...if it's rusted or some hole... is it enought thick to cut the crappy and weld new plate???

mecanical...what to check.... anything special..

GOt it for 600$ but don't want to trow money trought the window...

Thank's !!!

Nice to now there a lot of XJ fan !!

simond

nobody ?

99 Purple XJ

Post some pics so we can see what your dealing with

simond

That what i got from now... More tonight!

salad

Wow... with the rockers like that I'm concerned about the frame rails being almost rotted out. At least the doors look alright.

What are your plans for this Jeep?

simond

Remove the rocker to build up rock slider
4 inch lift
32/10.5/15

Will be a trail/hunting truck... Not to heavy trail.. Basicly some i can bring my family without concern...

Brake. Engine are new... Going to check the subframe and the rest tonight..

Anything dlae i should pay special attention?

VTJeep

Welcome, Simon. There are a lot people on here all pretty into jeeps. It's a great place for all kinds of information.

When a vehicle sits it can lead to a lot of issues. It sounds like XJ was stored in a warm, dry environment, but the rocker panel rust is pretty bad, so, like stated, make sure the frame rails are ok. Other issues might be in the breaks. Make sure to check the break lines as well as the breaks themselves. Anything rubber on XJ, things like control arm bushings and TRE's could have dry rotted.
Probably want to consider a full tune up- draining all fluids is usually common. Also, replacing some ignition parts like battery, plugs or wires may be needed.
Good luck.

BotakBeng

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Not quite understanding you....engine changed?

Assuming it is running now....
I'll start with making sure the Jeep road worthy before spending any $ on mods.
Do all the regular maintenance, drive it for a while. As long as the engine is strong........the rest is easy, tons of info on the site.

GL.

simond

Maintenance have been done, brake are new to the 4 corner.. Is running an usable right now! Battery are new to

The jeep have been stored in a tempo outside with no floor no heater...

The owner blown the original engine an made it change by the dealer

I'll check the subframe tonight and bushing ... For the fluid

Tranny + t case : atf
Differential : 80/90 ??
Engine 10w30???

Thx again!

Simon

atteburyc

DexIII/merc ATF for your tranny and t case
75/90 for your diffs
Oil is your choice

FG Jeep

How are the floors? if the floors are pretty rotted along with those rocker concerns your in for a big project if you plan to fix it. Are the rockers rotted real bad where the b pillar attaches. i have seen some here in il where the b pillar is no longer attached to the rocker.

If only the rockers are nasty i say cut them out and go the square tubing route.

As for the rest of the jeep, i would flat out replace the crank sensor, make sure the reverse lights work, if they done i would plan on cleaning and rebuilding the neutral saftety switch(although i have seen some on ebay for $50. Check the tie rod ends and ball joins over. the easiest way to do this is have a friend wiggle the wheel back and forth and check all the joints for play. For the ball joints i like to lift up the front end via the lower control arm mount and then use a pry bar under the tire and push up on it to see if there is ball joint play. I would also plan on doing plugs, wires, cap, and rotor along with changing all the fluids.

Then look it over and see if you see any other concerns and get it out on the road some and see how it drives. The tires and brakes may be pretty shot from sitting.

Good luck with it!