I start this tread with the intention to log all the work done on the Jeep plus have a Journal of my new adventure. Try to do this with the 99 Sport project but never start.
On March 19, 2017 I do spot this Red 2004 TJ/LJ on Car guru.com I wasn't looking for another TJ but the fact that was an LJ call my attention.
On March 21, 2017 I place a call to Berea Auto mall, Shaun answer the phone and give me full details on this Jeep.
Red
2004 TJ/LJ
85,0000
Soft top
Clean in and out
Chassis with surface rust.
He encourage me to come as see it but As I was on Alabama probably will be sold by the time I will return Home.
Ask to my Fiancee to go and see it. Well she love it. She went below and look on the usual rust spots, lift all the mats and look on the motor compartment. As she are my partner in crime on the 99 Sport project she have very good knowledge of the TJ and why I want the LJ specifically, so I trust her advice and a small deposit was drop to hold the Jeep until I can flight back to CLE.
Of course I barely sleep, I have to really put this act together as the summer time is around the corner.
After inspect the Jeep myself this was what I determine.
Body is on good shape, minimum rust.
Frame it's on good shape, 5% surface rust, nothing compared to my 99 Sport.
To be an Northeast Ohio jeep is not bad at all.
Dana 44 rear and front, can saw the gear box label.
Shocks looks like the OEM and the Soft Top looks like has never been removed.
Was lot's of thinking and to decide, sure we can found another on better conditions, when? How Much? In life you have to take chances, here we go...
Friday, March 24, 2017 We become proud TJ/LJ owners.
The Master Plan it's
KO2's 33/10.5r15 tires
SRC front bumper
SRC rear bumper with tire carrier
Winch
Trektop
DPG Old Man Emu Ultimate lift kit
CB
Side mounted Hi-Lift
On board air system.
On March 19, 2017 I do spot this Red 2004 TJ/LJ on Car guru.com I wasn't looking for another TJ but the fact that was an LJ call my attention.
On March 21, 2017 I place a call to Berea Auto mall, Shaun answer the phone and give me full details on this Jeep.
Red
2004 TJ/LJ
85,0000
Soft top
Clean in and out
Chassis with surface rust.
He encourage me to come as see it but As I was on Alabama probably will be sold by the time I will return Home.
Ask to my Fiancee to go and see it. Well she love it. She went below and look on the usual rust spots, lift all the mats and look on the motor compartment. As she are my partner in crime on the 99 Sport project she have very good knowledge of the TJ and why I want the LJ specifically, so I trust her advice and a small deposit was drop to hold the Jeep until I can flight back to CLE.
Of course I barely sleep, I have to really put this act together as the summer time is around the corner.
After inspect the Jeep myself this was what I determine.
Body is on good shape, minimum rust.
Frame it's on good shape, 5% surface rust, nothing compared to my 99 Sport.
To be an Northeast Ohio jeep is not bad at all.
Dana 44 rear and front, can saw the gear box label.
Shocks looks like the OEM and the Soft Top looks like has never been removed.
Was lot's of thinking and to decide, sure we can found another on better conditions, when? How Much? In life you have to take chances, here we go...
Friday, March 24, 2017 We become proud TJ/LJ owners.
The Master Plan it's
KO2's 33/10.5r15 tires
SRC front bumper
SRC rear bumper with tire carrier
Winch
Trektop
DPG Old Man Emu Ultimate lift kit
CB
Side mounted Hi-Lift
On board air system.
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