Good luck my friend!

 

Did you get any insurance money when the jeep was broken into? Been down that road before.

 

No dice! The JY didn't have anything for me. There was one trim piece that matched, but it looked like it had also befallen the same fate as mine. It was gouged up pretty bad.

No insurance money. Unfortunately I don't have comprehensive coverage for my Jeep. I have 3 vehicles and full coverage on all of them gets kind of pricey so the Jeep only has liability coverage.

It's a tough road, but nothing the XJ can't handle

 

Just spent 3+ (!) hours reading this thread from page 1...it. is. epic! Had to register and let you know that I appreciate the great info/details/pics and the great build!

My 2nd XJ, but first time doing mods/wrenching...my uncertainty has been replaced with excitement and I can't wait to get started. Thanks!

 

Thank you for the kind words sir.

And welcome to the forum! Most everything I know, I've learned here. The forum is a valuable resource.

 

BTW, anybody have for sale the lower steering column trim panel pictured above?

The JY's near me either won't sell it without the entire steering column or also have busted up ones.

Guess I could start a thread in the "wanted" section....

 

Well guys, have some news. I recently purchased my first home and decided to sell the XJ.

I won't have any time to enjoy the Jeep as I will be busy with projects around the new house. Rather than let it sit, taking up space and continuing to pay insurance for it, I posted it up on Craigslist. Plus, a little extra cash will help offset all the money that is hemorrhaging out of my checking/savings account right now.

It was posted on 10/4 and the interest level appeared to be very high from the amount of emails in my inbox that came through. I was able to come to an agreement with the FIRST person who came to take a look at it. It was sold the next day, 10/5. He was a fellow car/Jeep enthusiast and knew the platform well so I am sure it is in good hands.

I have since deleted the Craigslist posting, but in typical fashion, wanted to post some last pictures so you guys could see how she looked when it left my possession.

 

NVM
you sold it.

 

Congrats on your house purchase! Sad to see the XJ go though...

 

As if you sold the jeep! You mind me asking how much you sold it for?

 

boo!!!! mind me asking how much?

 

never thought i'd watch this till the end...

 

Bummer dude, I'm going to miss reading your build. Glad you sold it quick, it makes sense, that was prolly the nicest jeep on this site in my opinion. Congrats on the house, and good luck with the projects. Hope you own another jeep soon!

 

I just finished installing a rough country lift on my 97 XJ. I saw the rear sway bar there and you say to get rid of it? Should I do that too? Why do you take it off?

 

Rear sway bars don't really do much. The leaf springs do the work of the rear sway bar so its not really needed. Especially when you install an upgraded kit like that. If it makes any difference, the instructions for my Rubicon Express lift say to throw out the rear sway bar.