Hi,
Really not sure where to post this, so will put in here.
I have been looking into a TJ or LJ as my first vehicle, and thus this would be my first purchase as well. There's a lot to take in but I have been researching for the past few months into the Jeeps and used vehicles in general. ChrisFix has been a very fun channel to learn from.
No wrenching experience...yet! Need to get a lot of tools too, basing initial kit from a few posts on this forum including this one; https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/the-tool-kit.2696/page-2#post-45998
Looked into LJ, thoughts on the condition? Anything that stands out as a flag?
It looks good to me, fender rust a little but no big deal on that. Can sand down and repair, does not seem that bad.
PO of last 120 km out of 180k
Last 30k replaced:
Steering stabilizer (what stabilizer?)
Brakes (find out about the replacement specifically, pads/rotors/brake lines/ebrake? fluid replace?)
Notes from owner:
No leaks on seals
Fluids flushed regular, tcase very recent.
No holes on tub
Brought from west coast, wax undercoating every season
Serp belt should be replaced soon before winter
Soft top never unfolded nor back seat, always been stored.
2yr old battery
Radiator good shape, coolant flush every other year
Notes for myself:
* Need to find out what fluids he uses, and when diffs/trans/ps were flushed and replaced.
* Check for any rust on floor pans, tub
* Check for any leaks on driver floor pan from cooling assembly I believe (heater core/water pump?)
* Fill up gas during test drive to test fuel pump? What should I look out for aside from just fuel overspilling?
* Check lo & hibeam/turn signs/washer, cold/heat, blower etc., all interior functions
* Anything else to note for when inspecting? Specific to TJ/LJ's and vehicles in general.
* OPDA/Air Filter/Valve Cover Gasket/Cap/Rotor/Wire/Plugs as preventive maint. (I think RMS has been done but will check when I'm in there anyways).
* Throttle Body, IAC, Thermostat clean/possible replace as preventive maint
Quick sidequestion: LJ's come with Dana 44 Rear 3.73 and LSD in spec right?
From the history it looks well maintained with an appealing price as well, ~$12000 in snow money.
I'm going to take a look at this hopefully later this week and no issues on, can aim to enjoy the last moments of summer with it!
Thanks so much for reading, and hope for continued great advice from this forum
Really not sure where to post this, so will put in here.
I have been looking into a TJ or LJ as my first vehicle, and thus this would be my first purchase as well. There's a lot to take in but I have been researching for the past few months into the Jeeps and used vehicles in general. ChrisFix has been a very fun channel to learn from.
No wrenching experience...yet! Need to get a lot of tools too, basing initial kit from a few posts on this forum including this one; https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/the-tool-kit.2696/page-2#post-45998
Looked into LJ, thoughts on the condition? Anything that stands out as a flag?
It looks good to me, fender rust a little but no big deal on that. Can sand down and repair, does not seem that bad.
PO of last 120 km out of 180k
Last 30k replaced:
Steering stabilizer (what stabilizer?)
Brakes (find out about the replacement specifically, pads/rotors/brake lines/ebrake? fluid replace?)
Notes from owner:
No leaks on seals
Fluids flushed regular, tcase very recent.
No holes on tub
Brought from west coast, wax undercoating every season
Serp belt should be replaced soon before winter
Soft top never unfolded nor back seat, always been stored.
2yr old battery
Radiator good shape, coolant flush every other year
Notes for myself:
* Need to find out what fluids he uses, and when diffs/trans/ps were flushed and replaced.
* Check for any rust on floor pans, tub
* Check for any leaks on driver floor pan from cooling assembly I believe (heater core/water pump?)
* Fill up gas during test drive to test fuel pump? What should I look out for aside from just fuel overspilling?
* Check lo & hibeam/turn signs/washer, cold/heat, blower etc., all interior functions
* Anything else to note for when inspecting? Specific to TJ/LJ's and vehicles in general.
* OPDA/Air Filter/Valve Cover Gasket/Cap/Rotor/Wire/Plugs as preventive maint. (I think RMS has been done but will check when I'm in there anyways).
* Throttle Body, IAC, Thermostat clean/possible replace as preventive maint
Quick sidequestion: LJ's come with Dana 44 Rear 3.73 and LSD in spec right?
From the history it looks well maintained with an appealing price as well, ~$12000 in snow money.
I'm going to take a look at this hopefully later this week and no issues on, can aim to enjoy the last moments of summer with it!
Thanks so much for reading, and hope for continued great advice from this forum