Howdy guys, I'd love some help here. I sold my 98 TJ a while back and I really regret that decision. I'm trying to get back into it, and I've looked at a couple different ones so far and I've put some thought into it. I would just like some of those very experienced minds out there to give me their honest opinion. Im mechanically inclined, and I like working on engines, specially these tjs. I'm not against putting some work into it (nothing insane of course).
The 2 I've looked at seem somethwat decent. I will provide some pictures
They are both 4.0, standard stick shift.
The first one is a 2001 sport, 138k. It drove amazing. Clutch was very smooth, shifted very well. It drove very nice, I was impressed. And also, the manafolds were in good condition. But I have a few concerns, and of course it's rust. I would want to redo the hood, whatever that would take. But there are some spots on the frame that worry me.
The other one is a 98 Sahara with 166k.
The exterior on this jeep is amazing. The frame is clean. No spots that even concern me. The deal with this one is I think it needs some work. I noticed the ticking immediately. It more than likely needs new manafolds, they looked not well. The clutch was stiff, and made some noises upon pressure that I thought were strange. I also wish it had different wheels and tires. But that's besides the point. It really seemed like it just lacked power, which I feel like after a manafolds and few things would be better. This jeep also has a rebuilt title. It slid off a road and tweeked the axle. It immediately had a new Dana 35 replaced. Alignment, inspection, all the things that seem like it would just fine now. And I didn't notice any of this upon inspection or driving.
I'll provide some pictures of both.
I'd love all the opinions! Please
