esteele23

Don't know if this is the right spot to post this. You can see what I wrote in my new member intro too... But I'm looking at 1992 jeep cherokee with 192000 miles. What should I look for when purchasing this vehicle?

thatXJguy

4x4? Make sure it shifts in and out nicely.

Automatic? Take it out for a drive and make sure it shifts smoothly.

Northern car? Check under the flares, look around everywhere for rust.

Look for oil leaks, exhaust leaks, manifold leaks, make sure all electrical items work. Make sure AC works. Make sure that after 15 minutes of driving that the thermometer points at about 210 degrees. Make sure it stays at 210 30 minutes later. If it goes over, check the cooling system. Make sure it idles nicely.

esteele23

Thank you.. It is a 4x4 and it is automatic..I know it needs some basic tune up such a plugs and wires and a valve cover gasket replaced... It's from around the Great Lakes. There is rust under the body. The tires alone are worth about 600 bucks. Some nice 31"s. the tires are too big for the fenders tho. Under the good seems pretty dirty...

I'm paying 1500 for it btw

thatXJguy

Got pics? $1500 doesn't sound bad if it's in good shape.

If you're going to make it a wheeling Jeep, verify that it has a Chrysler 8.25 rear axle. If it has the Dana 35, you might not want it.

esteele23

Yeah I have a few not the best tho. And is the Chrysler stock? And any way to confirm myself.

esteele23

And this

Sno_Blynd

if the rear diff cover has a rubber plug instead of a screw in then its more than likely a 8.25 and it is stock

thatXJguy

Use this to verify the rear axle:


And judging the body, I might try and lower the price some.

Sno_Blynd

rust spots on the door and dents. try offering 1200

Milehighzj

Lol!!!!!!!!!

esteele23

Thanks guys!! Also.What year jeep doors would fit mine. The rear driver side door has rust rust of body minus underbody has rust and I would like to replace.. And when I was driving it first gear felt really loud compared to 2.3.4.5 is that problem

thatXJguy

I would say most of the doors pre 97 would fit your Jeep. In fact, they might all fit. But with the slight body style change after 97, I would stick with pre-97.

Sno_Blynd

i think the only difference is the hinge but i would stick with the pre-97

esteele23

Thank you guys! I really want this jeep and I feel attached to it lol. Also would you be concerned with 1st gear being a lot louder then the rest. It doesn't slip or slam

kennzz05

read up on the rust problem these trucks have with the floor pans

http://www.google.com/search?q=jeep+...w=1241&bih=584