purchase advice

  1. G

    2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pre-Purchase Questions

    Guru(s), I am new to the Jeep culture but this will be my first purchase on this brand. My purpose in buying this particular make/model is to experience the good old style(along with a budget not to exceed $12K) plus stick shift, 2dr as my preference and ultimately enjoy the open-top experience...
  2. CooperZooper

    What is the best coil spring for my usage?

    My Tj's rear passenger coil spring is sagging pretty badly so I figure it's time I get new coil springs and just get all of them replaced since they all are probably worn and ready to retire. I use it on road as my daily driver and when needed I tow trailers of wood. so it's mostly used on road...
  3. ThomasFletch

    Front driveshaft contacting skid plate

    Hello everyone! So, after visiting my mechanic for a transmission fluid change, he mentioned that the front drive shaft was connecting with the skid plate. He recommended that I get a t-case drop kit, so I found this one by OME. Looking through the forums, I did see a few mentions of motor...
  4. Bert McMuppet

    Opinion on rust on prospective purchase

    I'm looking at a '99 Sport with ~80K miles. I tapped on the frame and it was solid, but there is a fair amount of surface rust, and in a couple of places on the frame where there is some flaking. Is this something I can remediate, or is the frame too rusty at this point? The Jeep itself seems...
  5. R

    1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ (Buying Advice)

    Hello, I’m looking for some help, I am looking into buying a 1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ, I have already test drove, it drives great, it is manual, a lot of fun, very smooth ride and very well kept vehicle, I really like it, but I have done a lot of research and from what I have gathered, you need to...
  6. B

    Advice on purchasing a 2000-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Would love to have any advice that you are willing to share on the purchase of a Jeep Wrangler TJ. We are considering the purchase of a 2000-2006, with an automatic transmission. Although we are prepared to do the maintenance and repairs, if there is a certain year with more problems, certain...