Hey,

So, I am a student on a fixed budget, and my Cherokee was just diagnosed with having a cracked transfer case and a broken u joint on the driveshaft. It is a 1996 Cherokee with plenty of mods like 7 in lift, light bar, 35 tires, etc. It is going to be around a $3k fix and I don't know if its worth it. I bought the car for 4k last year, and I think I could get more for it now, but I don't know if its worth a 3k fix. I don't know cars as well as I would like to, so I don't know if I should fix it or not. Can anyone give me any pointers?

 

Fix it. But dont pay anybody 3k to do it.

assuming the driveshaft ear is broken and not the u joint(which is replacable) get a used driveshaft for probably $100 or less. The u joints are way cheaper to replace if the driveshaft is okay.

Get a used transfer case for probably under $500 bucks( depending on demand in your area - just a rough price)

Install the parts in an afternoon with a few buddies or at least one person to help you lift and help with staying safe

 

Thanks for your advice. I will not be getting it done by the shop, but will instead tow it away and look for used parts online.

 

If a shop has quoted you $3k for that, find a new shop.

That's not a tough job at all.

 

It sucks because I thought this shop was really well rated and had recommendations from a friend but I agree it’s priced wrong

 

Both are easy fixes.

 

So OP where are you located?

 

Good shops are hard to find! Good luck.