hey guys, been creeping around on this site for a while now and have been obssesed with cherokees for way to long. recently got my permit and have been saving/looking for 1998-2001 2dr xjs to start my own build from bone stock.
(parents gave me a 2001 toyota sequoia, and are probably gonna let me trade it and help me out to pay for my jeep a little bit once i find one)

basically what im asking is what are some key things i should take note in looking around for cherokees? mileage, rust areas,... etc. are 2 d00rs gonna be to hard to find? just fill me in on everythin i need to know, and i am 15 so dont be afraid to just tell me how things are.

 

Not to be a jerk, but try searching. There are a lot of threads on this topic.

 

forgot to add, i was so stoked to find out that my sister is dating a new guy more importantly because he rolled up to our house today in a red 1999 2 door xj sport, 31'' ats, and looks like a 2'' spacer lift, with a for sale sign on it, but soon to find out after i asked the price, it is 2wd.... so my heart dropped. looks like ill be looking more!

 

haha alright then. will do.

 

... Glad I didn't waste my time helping you.

 

Just to prove my point. 2 seconds of searching.

http://www.google.ca/search?q=what+t...ient=firefox-a

 

You don't have to call the man a *****, he was just telling you like it is. Take the advice and show some respect to others. Thank you and good luck with your searching.

 

gosh, so sensative.
didnt mean to offend anyone, jus stated that i probably should of searched it in the first place because i will get *****ed at for asking an over asked question. which i did.
just wanted quick up to date answers, without sifting through tons of forum pages. but thanks for the help anyway. guess ill just figure **** out for myself.

 

You should always do your checks!
My first check was drive the jeep a little. Test steering, brakes, lights etc.
Get back to the place pop the hood check the oil !! Look for a whitish milky like oil if so Then you need a new motor. Or a rebuild. If you have a welder and plan on redoing the inside of your jeep with bedliner then rust holes wont matter to you. It depends if you want to go for a full build or a 4x4 build.
Full build for me would be replacing literally everything!! axles, engine, modifying your jeep body IE making it a pick-up type jeep.
4x4 build is what i am doing. Just lift kit wheels tires roof rack etc etc.
All of of guys on here can you help some are a little more dense then other but you will get help.
Good luck on your jeep search!!

 

Craigslist buddy
4 door all the way

 

thanks for the help!
really want a 2 door, but most likely the 4 doors are more abundant.
and not gonna be doing to heavily offroading, because its going to be my dd and school transportation. so thinking about saving up for a 4.5 lift kit, soft 8s, and 33'' tires. down on the road.... but i can dream!!

 

Going the same route! 4.5in Rough country lift and 33's not sure about wheel size.

 

seems like the most used/[erfect looking size.
and i dont know much, but i say the wider the better!

 

Whats with the language man
you wont get much help like that
I mean, searching really is quite easy.

 

wasnt trying to AT all. as stated above,
gosh, so sensative.
didnt mean to offend anyone, jus stated that i probably should of searched it in the first place because i will get *****ed at for asking an over asked question. which i did.
just wanted quick up to date answers, without sifting through tons of forum pages. but thanks for the help anyway. guess ill just figure **** out for myself.