Cost of rebuilding Cherokee xj front susp/steering
12-21-2016, 08:31 AM
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Cost of rebuilding Cherokee xj front susp/steering
Hey Guys, I'm new here and looking to purchase my first cherokee. I have found one locally for sale by a private owner. It is a 98 Cherokee Limited 4wd 4dr that has 160k on it. I did not see any rot on it but there is a lot of rust underneath. Again, I didnt see any rot but I'm not a car/truck guru, I am a motorcycle racer/mechanic. I have always worked on all of my own bikes including doing engines. Never done much to a car/truck except for brake pad, oil changes, minor stuff.
Soo... This Cherokee needs a bunch of little stuff but the one big flaw is that the front end is super super loose and scary to drive. I'm completing taking a shot in the dark but I would guess that it needs all new ball joints, sway bars, track bar, tie rods, and maybe a steering box. I'm just thinking worst case scenario, if I had to buy all those parts minus the steering box, what brand do I buy and how do I price this out to get an accurate figure for cost in parts. I just googled front end rebuilt kit and I got a 11 piece kit that came up for 128 bucks. Just curious what brand or what webiste I should look on to price this out. I am planning on doing the work myself if I buy the truck. I havent made an offer yet. The engine, trans, 4wd felt very strong and the interior could absolutely be cleaned up nice with minimal work.
Thanks, hope you guys can help.
Soo... This Cherokee needs a bunch of little stuff but the one big flaw is that the front end is super super loose and scary to drive. I'm completing taking a shot in the dark but I would guess that it needs all new ball joints, sway bars, track bar, tie rods, and maybe a steering box. I'm just thinking worst case scenario, if I had to buy all those parts minus the steering box, what brand do I buy and how do I price this out to get an accurate figure for cost in parts. I just googled front end rebuilt kit and I got a 11 piece kit that came up for 128 bucks. Just curious what brand or what webiste I should look on to price this out. I am planning on doing the work myself if I buy the truck. I havent made an offer yet. The engine, trans, 4wd felt very strong and the interior could absolutely be cleaned up nice with minimal work.
Thanks, hope you guys can help.
12-21-2016, 10:24 AM
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Here's a good place to start. If anything it's a good reference:
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j....0l+l6,1315943
http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j....0l+l6,1315943
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12-21-2016, 10:29 AM
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For one look at it as a chance to not just rebuild but also upgrade many of the items better than stock. Like tie rod ends for a mid 90 ZJ V-8 many times stronger, direct bolt-in and about $100 at AutoZone.
You need to check on what all parts are really needed and come back and ask again with the parts required.
You need to check on what all parts are really needed and come back and ask again with the parts required.
