So For the last month i've been looking for jeeps on craigslist. I had made the decision not to get my dads 96 Xj Due to it not being 4wd. But now i've come to the dillema of whether to keep looking for a 4wd jeep or just buy my dads jeep.

I've been thinking about this, I can buy the jeep from my dad for $750, that leaves me about 4-500 leftover to dump into it right away. I can do a budget lift with shackles and spacers, Lock the rear ( detroit probably ), trim the fenders and fit 31" bfg ats or treadwrights, put some bumpers from XJpro, a roof rack etc. My question is, should i do this or just wait till i find a 4wd jeep? i'm running out of time, i get my license on the 6th or so.

 

if you plan to do serious offroad then get a 4wd if not just get a locker, mine is 2wd with no locker, mostly stock and I go offroading!!!

 

I don't really plan on doing to much serious off roading with her, but i will be doing some. how does yours perform? what have you done to it

 

I just did the sound system (lol like that's gonna help performance) and all terrain tires. I do plan to do a 2 inch lift soon. Tires make a big difference, along with skills and just knowing the road you're going and she performs pretty good!

 

im leaning towards just getting my dads. yay, i get to get bashed by all the huge lifted trucks at my sschool now.

 

Any XJ will go off roading in 2wd. It depends what kinda trails you get into. I wouldnt bother getting a jeep if it was not 4wd. just my .02

 

Even if it was a hell of a lot cheaper than any other ones?

 

I would wait for a 4wd. From the sound of it I'd say your just impatient.

 

That may be but i'm also looking at it from a money perspective.

 

You will probably live another 60 years or so, don't think you are running out of time. Get the 4wd you want and need. If you get your dad's jeep you will want the 4x4 down the road. To Hll with the other trucks at school, remember the sticks and stones rhyme, your no *****, your a jeep man. Now if you do your dad's truck, the parts you apply to it can be transferred to another XJ in the future so investments are not lost. The 2wd will be a more fuel economical truck to operate. A rear locker will go a long way, I suggest a Powertrax, best bang for buck. Don't rush your life.

 

Bout the best answer yet. I just did the math. I've got 12oo cash riight now of I get it for 700 i will have enough to do my cosmetic things to it rather than purpose ( speakers, head unit, windows tinted, some other random stuff like a muffler ) than after that I'll do the lift tires and etc.

 

I have to agree about gettin tghe 4x4. You will regret it later. One thing I learned is do right the first time. You could end up stuck with it when u realize that all u had to do was be patient.

I know its hard,esp when ur pops jeep is starin atcha, but wait. Get the one uwant.good luck.