Shawn350

Hello,

I am new to the forums. I am a Father of 4 and have made a new years resolution to get outside more with my 2 boys.

I have done some research and landed on a Cherokee XJ as what I want to build.

I am going out to look at a 1992 2 Door black XJ and wanted to get some Sage advice.

Is 1992 too old?
Am I better off with a OBD2 car?
What would you say a truck like this is worth?

Here is some of the specs.

2 Door XJ 1992
Inline 6 4.0 engine high output
Automatic
180k
bored out throttle body
upgraded fuel injectors
aftermarket transmission cooler
K&N performance intake
Mobil one oil ( engine has been well maintained since i bought it 4 years ago )


4.5 Rough Country X-Flex suspension lift
adjustable track bar
upper and lower adjustable control arms front
quick sway bar disconnects
Replaced entire rear leaf Springs and shackles with lift.

Heavy Duty Steering upgrade.
solid steel tie rod and draglink.

Armor.
heavy duty rock sliders
Gas Tank skid plate
transfer case Skid plate
front skid plate
front heavy duty tow hooks
rear class 3 tow hitch

NP231 Transfer case 4X4
Chrysler 8.25 rear axle (STONGER THAT DANA 35)
Dana 30 front

33X12.5 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 tires (80% tread left on tires almost new)
Pro Comp 15X8 black D-window rims with 3.75" offset

Clean Interior
aftermarket stereo and speakers

unidentifiedbomb

Where are these specs coming from? Are you looking at buying this, currently own this setup, or giving us your game-plan? Love the resolution anyway!

kal1fornia

I would say OBDII all the way. I bought my first cherokee which was a 2001 with 65K miles for $4500 back in 2008. I bought my second cherokee which was a 1996 with 60K for $2600. I believe 1996 was the first year of OBDII for the cherokees. Personally I would say to forget engine mods as the 4.0 has enough power as it is to break axles and get you to the trail easily.

Lastly, as far as lifts go. I too bought a 3 inch rough country lift and after about 4 months of owning it the rear leaf springs started to sag. They did send me a replacement set for free however changing my leaf springs every 4 months wasn't good for me so I decided to buy rubicon express and be done with worrying about my lift. Good luck with the build.

Shawn350

It is one I am look at buying for 5250 oBo.

Shawn350

I am also in California if that makes a difference on OBDI vs OBDII

kal1fornia

oh so it already has all that stuff for 5K? got a craigslist ad or something?

Shawn350

wasnt sure if it was ok to post links here.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...833274876.html

was also looking at this one.

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/4805428652.html

kal1fornia

I think it looks and seems nice for the price...could probably talk him down a little bit too

Ritchierich

Im going purely on personal preference here, but I would go with the 92. IMO you get a better looking jeep ( 2 door, old style hatch, etc.) with the good interior. It swings either way, but I personally like the feel of the old style cabin over the new ones.

Both clean rigs though, I bought a similar setup with 190xxx km on it, 33" BFG's, 2 door, manual, 5" lift, yadda yadda for 3200. Just to compare a little. Either way though you cant go wrong and you and the boys should love it!

unidentifiedbomb

Yes the '92 us a better deal if you ask me. I would be comfortable with paying 5k if it's passed its inspection and all ready to go.

xgerryx

The '92 looks a sweet deal to me, good luck! And that's a quality fun resolution..

Shawn350

So I did it. I am now a XJ owner!!

1995
2 Door
Automatic (I live in LA its a must

4" Long Arm Lift
33" Tires
180k Miles (100k on Rebuilt Motor)

Paid 3800



Now the Part Shopping Begins

Ritchierich

Wicked 2 door man, stance looks awesome. Welcome to the xj life lol.