Hey guys! I'm a first-time Jeep buyer (and first-time used car buyer) and I'll be looking at an '04 LJ tomorrow and I'm really nervous. The mechanic I've had look at Jeeps for me in the past is out of town and I feel like I'm going in without a safety net so I figured I would ask for advice here as everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly.
Aside from the frame rust, is there anything I should really look out for based on the after market mods that have been added to this vehicle (I'll list everything below):
Listing:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
This jeep is in good condition, and is trail ready
Automatic Transmission
Front and Rear Easton e-lockers
4.88 Gears
3.5” metal cloak lift with Old Man Emu steering stabilizer
Adjustable Lower Front Control Arms
JKS sway bar quick disconnects
Engine and transmission skid plates
Poison Spyder steering box skid plate
Rokmen front and rear bumper
Rear main seal, valve cover gasket, transmission filter, and thermostat replaced
Tires BFG KM2 (15x12.5x33) with less than 2,000 miles of wear
American Racing Wheels
Poison Spyder Hood Louver
Poison Spyder front and rear differential covers with lube locker gasket
New Bestop Softop
The Jeep has 174,XXX miles and the seller is asking $11,500 (a little above budget for me and higher than what I've seen but I suppose that's due to the after market mods and it being an LJ?)
Here's the listing (with photos): https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/682048785544781/
She did not take any of the frame, but when I check it out tomorrow I'll definitely snap some to share here and get a more thorough evaluation from you all.
Thanks so much in advance, again this forum has been of a huge help to me and my worried mind, I'm just afraid of buying something and having it wind up with something major being wrong.
Aside from the frame rust, is there anything I should really look out for based on the after market mods that have been added to this vehicle (I'll list everything below):
Listing:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
This jeep is in good condition, and is trail ready
Automatic Transmission
Front and Rear Easton e-lockers
4.88 Gears
3.5” metal cloak lift with Old Man Emu steering stabilizer
Adjustable Lower Front Control Arms
JKS sway bar quick disconnects
Engine and transmission skid plates
Poison Spyder steering box skid plate
Rokmen front and rear bumper
Rear main seal, valve cover gasket, transmission filter, and thermostat replaced
Tires BFG KM2 (15x12.5x33) with less than 2,000 miles of wear
American Racing Wheels
Poison Spyder Hood Louver
Poison Spyder front and rear differential covers with lube locker gasket
New Bestop Softop
The Jeep has 174,XXX miles and the seller is asking $11,500 (a little above budget for me and higher than what I've seen but I suppose that's due to the after market mods and it being an LJ?)
Here's the listing (with photos): https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/682048785544781/
She did not take any of the frame, but when I check it out tomorrow I'll definitely snap some to share here and get a more thorough evaluation from you all.
Thanks so much in advance, again this forum has been of a huge help to me and my worried mind, I'm just afraid of buying something and having it wind up with something major being wrong.