I just upgraded from a 2001 Saturn to a 1993 XJ! I am very excited! At first I was apprehensive because I would be losing my electric windows/locks and cruise control, but after bringing the Jeep from New York to college in Iowa, I found it not as bad as I expected (except for the MPG...).

So I am just curious... Any tips for a new Jeep owner with decent electrical experience, but no mechanical experience? I've already put in my own aftermarket radio, but the left front speaker isn't working, so I have to go in and see if it's the wiring or the speaker itself. I am hoping it's the speaker as I plan on putting in aftermarket speakers as well.

Also, does anyone know of any good areas to take this sucker to test out its offroading capabilities? I am about an hour east of Des Moines, but I'm willing to drive an hour or two..

On that note, I will be moving to Manhattan, Kansas after I get married in May. Any good spots there?

Thanks in advance, and I am very excited to start my new hobby!

 

welcome and good luck

 

welome to the forum

 

Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

hi also new from SWFL

 

welcome to the site from san fran, ca

 

Welcome from Texas.

 

Welcome!

 

Check where the wires go from the body to the door. They tend to become brittle and crack/break there.