Project $500 Cherokee

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 03:10 AM

Hello folks.

Purchasing a 1996 Cherokee 4dr Inline 6 Cyl, auto matic, 4x4. Needs either a alternator or a starter. The guy doesn't know.. So he is selling it to me for $500, it has 184.xxxx on the clock. it has some slight front passenger side damage to the bumper, fender, headlight bezel/mount.

Not sure of the T-case, or axles just yet.. Going to look at it this saturday hand over the cash, and tow it home.. i'll get more pictures then

JeepFreak91 · 07-28-2006, 03:17 AM

looks nice and a freakin good deal if it runs

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JeepFreak91

looks nice and a freakin good deal if it runs

It does, Just needs an alternator or starter, But from the highre resilution picture he sent of the engine, the battery terminals look terribly correded.

I also have a question, since the front is damaged like that, Should I look for major tweeks/cracks/damage in the frame/bodyline?

Also, what else should I look for? I know this is the transition year before the diffrent body style and what not.....

**HeavyMetal** · 07-28-2006, 03:32 AM

auto tranny with a d30 front and 8.25 27 spline rear, probably lookin at 3.55 gearing

JeepFreak91 · 07-28-2006, 03:55 AM

just check to see if the bodys straight, doors shut right, etc. Heck on carfax it said mine "turned over" and minimal damage reported and you cant tell at all.

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetal

auto tranny with a d30 front and 8.25 27 spline rear, probably lookin at 3.55 gearing

Are the 8.25 27 splines any good?

tsuji · 07-28-2006, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Archetype

Are the 8.25 27 splines any good?

they are better than the d35 thats under my jeep, but still not terribly strong.

XJChris98 · 07-28-2006, 06:49 AM

The 8.25 axle is better than the dana 35 which also came in cherokees. The newer version of the 8.25 is a 29 spline which came around in 1996? **correct me if im wrong** Ive heard good things about the 8.25 axle in general, both 27 and 29 splines, so you should be just fine. Let us know how the rest of that turns out.

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by XJChris98

The 8.25 axle is better than the dana 35 which also came in cherokees. The newer version of the 8.25 is a 29 spline which came around in 1996? **correct me if im wrong** Ive heard good things about the 8.25 axle in general, both 27 and 29 splines, so you should be just fine. Let us know how the rest of that turns out.

Awesome.. I really didn't like the D35 that was in my Comanche.. It constely went out... So i just stopped replacing things... I roared loudly between the last of 4th gear.. and most of 5th gear.

**balloo93** · 07-28-2006, 07:19 AM

If it's a later year build it could have 29spline axle shafts. Pull 'em and count 'em.

Sounds like a good deal regardless of it it runs or not.

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by balloo93

If it's a later year build it could have 29spline axle shafts. Pull 'em and count 'em.

Sounds like a good deal regardless of it it runs or not.

Yea.. FOR REAL! It's ALL I've wanted (and them some) Since I sold my MJ.. I loved that damn thing to death, even though it was 2WD... I LOVED having the inline 6.. I love that engine to death, Not only is it VERY Realible, it also sounds like deisel (well, to me...I'm geek like that) it's automatic.. and 4 WHEEL FRICKIN DRIVE. Which is a ++++++

Archetype · 07-28-2006, 06:09 PM

I have a question, depending on what Tcase it has.. I will be towing it with a tow dolley, how do I go about getting it in N if i can't move it? I know it HAS to be moving to get it past 4HFT if it's the 242.

ROKREDYXJ · 07-28-2006, 06:56 PM

8.25" are as strong as a Dana 44. just geard different.......i believe the 29 spline count came out in 98? i'm most positive the 96 has the 27 spline count on it.

Magic2979 · 07-28-2006, 07:08 PM

just get a few guys behind it and push it to get it moving. xjs dont weight to much. i have to push my cj project up onto a trailer yesterday and its sitting on 44" tires and we rolled it up.

just pull teh drive shafts if you cant get it into nuetral

artboy · 07-28-2006, 07:10 PM

if you are using a dolly on the rear wheels be sure to read the owners manual... steering column must unlock (key in off position) and a steering wheel clamping device for towing used or the steering column lock can break.

if the TC is jammed (said you can't get it in neutral) if it is on dollys seems to me it shouldn't matter whether it is neutral or not... none of the wheels will be turning.

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07-28-2006, 03:17 AM	#2
JeepFreak91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,112 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	looks nice and a freakin good deal if it runs

07-28-2006, 03:55 AM	#5
JeepFreak91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,112 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	just check to see if the bodys straight, doors shut right, etc. Heck on carfax it said mine "turned over" and minimal damage reported and you cant tell at all.

07-28-2006, 06:09 PM	#12
Archetype Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Outside somewere Posts: 111 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have a question, depending on what Tcase it has.. I will be towing it with a tow dolley, how do I go about getting it in N if i can't move it? I know it HAS to be moving to get it past 4HFT if it's the 242.

07-28-2006, 06:56 PM	#13
ROKREDYXJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Centreville Posts: 33 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	8.25" are as strong as a Dana 44. just geard different.......i believe the 29 spline count came out in 98? i'm most positive the 96 has the 27 spline count on it.