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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Hey everyone!

Just picked up a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Chief from craigslist for $1200. I wanted a 2 door. They just look a little cooler to me. It has 191k on the engine. Still runs like a champ. No noises, no rattles. Needs a tune up, but what 20 year old vehicle doesn't?

I'm sure you want pics, I'll get them posted in a second.

I've never owned a Jeep before. Just driving it around last night made me realize they are quite fun.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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hey welcome to the club, I got a 88 chief also. just remember jeep stands for Just Empty Every Pocket. But your right they are fun. And Definitely pics. The people here will always help you and/or steer you in the correct direction to help whenever they can
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Welcome to the forum


It also could mean

Just
Everybody
Else's
Parts

Lol
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Thanks for the welcome!

Only problem it has so far is revving to 3k on start up and staying there until key off. I'm voting for dirty Throttle Body and idle valve.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Welcome! You should post a photo of it, would love to see it.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Cell phone pics!


Custom front bumper. Thick heavy steel.
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Needs more tire
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Custom heavy duty rear bumper with hitch.
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Also has correct rear sticker already.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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looks good, your paint is most definately better than mine, but they are twins. I'm gonna paint mine this summer after I fix a few things
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Dude nice! That rear bumper is savage. Don't want to rear end you! haha
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Old Jul 3, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Hey what's going on, just traded my bike for a 92 lerado. It's in good running condition. Just the body is totaled with rust and dents, I don't mean the little ones. I'm eventually going to have to replace the body piece by piece. Lookin forward I it though.
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