CheapJeep95

Hey guys just wanted some advice.. i purchased a 95 xj earlier this year. 4cy 5 speed 4x4.. I more or less stole it for $650!! and drove it home. Now it did need a little work, like i changed the front axle ujoints, rotors and pads, spark plugs, air filter, added fog lights, and detailed it up nice. Now my problem is that it has decent rust issues on the rockers, the floor, and some on the roof.. Other than that everything is completely mech sound... i dilemma is that i have a close family member wanting to buy it.. And i said i would take $1000 for it.. And honestly i would like to keep it but i know the rust is gonna take some work and $$.. so should i sell it and look for a newer lower mileage less rusty jeep or just keep and fix what i got??? thanx for any input guys.. i'll try to post up pics later

Eric

thundercleese

I think this is up to you and how much time/effort you want to put into it. If it was me I would sell it and get an XJ with a 4.0 and little to no rust, just because I like the extra power and I don't like fixing rust. In the end it is up to you.

CheapJeep95

yeah a 4.0 would def be alot nicer... and no rust would def be plus too!!! thanx

Eric

wheeler

sell it, get a 4.0

91 limited owner

Sell it, use the money for next one.

wheeler

if you do sell it, look for a 4.0 obviously. little rust, but be picky, a 97+ with a chrysler 8.25 rear end has the same strength as a dana 44 with less weight and more clearance. maybe you want a 5 speed? or maybe you want an auto?

CheapJeep95

i would like to find an auto 4.0 so the wife can drive it if she needs the 4x4, but i like the 5 speed better cause its stronger and cheaper to change the clutch, clutches in an auto tranny to replace can get very expensive and i know autos can be bad for slipn when they get hot... lead me the way you guys would go using the knowledge you know now...

also tell me what options should i look for when searching ( trans, motor, tach, aftermarket mods, skid plates, etc)

Thanx guys
Eric

CheapJeep95

here are some pics i hope this works..

thundercleese

You can also look at the 1996 models too. Get familiar with the different rear end cover looks and then you will be able to shop and find what you like with a good rear axle. I say this because my 1996 XJ Sport has a Chrysler 8.25 and it works great.

Svrider

it looks nice, but sell it, get a 4.0 highout put. I got mine for $800. and changed everything you did and lifted it/new tires. i basically have everything brand new and im into it just under 2grand. cant wait to get my new mud terrains on it

Rmart30

100% sell and get a 4.0

CheapJeep95

so is the 2.5 a bad motor?? or stay clear of them?? or is the 4.0 just that much better in hp and torque?? cause my little 2.5 gets up and goes as it is... but i also think it has 4.10 gears so that may be why too...?

Eric