So I'm thinking about checking out a 98 jeep today, only bad thing is its not a sport and it has abs,.. We all know what axel that is lol icky,.. But how big of a deal is that anyway ? Somewhere along the line ill have be running a long arm and 33's

 

Not a big deal at all really, small work to swap the rear axle out.... As long as you get it for the right price!

 

Nothing to it. 8.25 is a direct swap.

I'd be much more concerned with it's physical and mechanical condition than it's options.

 

Hmm,.. Good point ,.. well there is 5 or 6 in the same lot ranging from 4999-6999 and 98-2000,.hm I believe they are all more is less 150k,.. I think I can do better tho,.. I want a xj so bad I'm tryin to be picky lol

 

I have only ever thought about swapping a 8.8.. How come I never thought about doing a direct 8.25 lol... I feel sooo dumb lol

 

Yeah, that's way over priced.

Whew, looking at your area's craigslist they're all overpriced.

 

I know been looking for 3 weeks and I haven't found anything yet

 

Just as soon as you over pay or buy a pile of crap, there will be all kinds of clean XJs everywhere for cheap.

 

Don't see why not being a Sport is a problem.

I have a Limited and really like it.

As long as it's mechanically working well, it might be worth it. You can always swap axles later on.

 

Physically looking at Cherokees or surfing the web? It's kind of like searching for a new job, just e-mailing resumes doesn't get you very far. If you don't know what to look for in a used vehicle pop $100 to have it inspected, could save a lot of heartache down the road.

 

Fly here, buy this one, drive back.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f70/19...2/#post2607470

Spend the same amount of money and get the free experience of drive across the country.

 

Put 300 miles on my car look at 12 and test drove 3,.. Most are super overpriced and trashed

 

Put 300 miles on my car test drove 3 and looked several different ones. Just haven't found one that meets my fancy. I more or less know what I am keeping a eye out for

 

That's a nice jeep low range

 

The longer you look and the harder you look the better one you will find.