I found someone selling a '90 XJ with a 3" Rough Country coils in front and 3" Rough Country add-a-leaf in rear. It has 15x12.5 spaced wheels with old rubber on them. The body is shot, motor is strong, tranny has nomore 4WD or reverse. I really want to lift the '88 I just picked up and I am on a tight budget... should I pick this up for $450, install suspension in my '88 pull motor, tranny and anything else worth saving and send to the scrap yard for a rebate.... any advice would help. Thanks.

I would, try to part it out before you bring it to a scrapyard though. I was offered $350 at a scrap yard 2 months ago for my rolled xj, decided to part it out, made over $350 in parts, brought it back to the scrapyard after parting it and got $200 for the scrap.

Some kid payed $60 for the pcm, $40 for the alt, $35 for the tailpipe/muffler, $30 for a seat. Couple others came and grapped a bunch of interior and few exterior parts. It adds up quickly.

That's what I was thinking.... it would be nice to break even or close to it.

Purchased yesterday...

Lift:
3" Rusty's AAL and coils
Rough Country Shocks front and rear
2 1/2 Exhaust with 2 chamber Flowmaster (BONUS)
4.0 175k
Select-trac with blown 4WD and no reverse
15" Aluminum rims - Brand unknown
has 33" x12.5 rubber in back and mixed spares in the front just for transport

I'm taking pics this weekend of this and my '88 before I start and going to post a build thread

I have someone coming to pick up my 87 cherokee shell for $300 with axles and tires. I just dont feel right taking an xj to the shredder when there is a wheeler out there who might just be lookin for a cheap shell to beat.

The thing is a death trap, the front end has big problems there are better deals out there... once I take the suspension and the exhaust, other than the engine it's worthless.... IMO

Well if it is a death trap I wouldn't sell it to anyone either.