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08-02-2012, 01:28 PM
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Location: Sheboygan, WI
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Im about to buy a 1993 YJ with the 4.0 and an automatic unfortunately.
It has 188,000 ( doesnt worry me too much my ZJ has 238,000 and runs great)
But what are some things I should be looking out for before I buy it? The body has some rust (wisconsin vehicle) but the frame is solid. I believe its a sahara (repainted so the stickers aren't on). Im getting it for under $1,500 and it runs and drives well as far as I can tell. Power steering isn't working too well. Worth it? Whats should I look for before buying? Thank you! 
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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08-02-2012, 01:32 PM
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double check the frame...especially around the spring eyes and where the power steering pump mounts to the frame. If it has carpeting, make sure that you lift that up and look at the floorboards. For that price if it runs and the frame isn't rotted out, you've got a good start.
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2001 WJ stock DD, 4.0l, Select-Trac
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08-02-2012, 01:35 PM
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Thanks! I plan on taking the carpeting out if I buy it to do a bad liner, Ill check the floorboards when I go look at it next!
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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08-02-2012, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Carbondale, IL, Murphysboro, IL
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$1,500 is a steal where I am from with the 4.0 as even if it is a rust bucket.
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08-02-2012, 02:42 PM
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X2 on the frame!
I got mine for $2K two years ago and thought that was a steal.
Nice find.
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08-02-2012, 03:50 PM
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Since you've got a Jeep, you know a lot of the basics to look for in the powertrain department. They're surprisingly similar. I can go from my son's ZJ to my YJ and back again with little effort, mechanically.
Obviously the frame and body are crucial things to look at. Once the cancer starts, it's a nightmare to stop. Wranglers are notoriously more abused than Grand Cherokees. I'd be looking for evidence of neglectful off roading, under carriage damage and original seals on differential covers, transmission, etc. If you do pick it up, personally I'd go through all the fluids within the first month. I'm on my second YJ and neither had a lick of drivetrain work done to them - no fluid changes, nothing.
$1,500 is a great price, if she runs clean. Good luck!
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1996 White ZJ i-6 auto bone stock
1987 Maroon YJ i-6 Auto (1.5" body lift. OME 2 1/2" lift. Rancho RS5000 shocks. Rancho steering stabilizer. A-Z Fabrication rock slides. More upgrades coming soon - LOL)
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08-02-2012, 05:03 PM
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Im going to get it within the next week, I know drivetrain what to look for because same TC same 4.0 and all that good stuff. I test drove it and it drove great. Very excited to pick it up! Ill post pics!
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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08-02-2012, 05:16 PM
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Sounds like a deal to me. My only advice is to get a picture of the Previous Owner for your dart board later once you own it.
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08-02-2012, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Luuca
Sounds like a deal to me. My only advice is to get a picture of the Previous Owner for your dart board later once you own it.
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hahaha perfect!
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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08-02-2012, 07:11 PM
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What are the biggest tires I can put on with a stock suspension?
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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08-02-2012, 07:22 PM
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What are the biggest tires I can put on with a stock suspension?
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Fresh stock suspension is 31s. Old stock is 30s without rubbing. Remove the track bars and most old leafs will allow 31s.
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Then try posting in the street jeep section. They've got a whole bunch of useless garbage stuck on their jeeps.
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This thread is not tech and is too much of a train wreck to move anywhere else.
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08-02-2012, 07:29 PM
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thank you!
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1993 ZJ 4.0 AX-15. Sold
1993 YJ 4.0 32RH auto. NP-231. Zone Offroad 2" lift. Skids. Cragar D Windows. 31s. Rugged Ridge 8500lb winch. Bushwacker Cut Outs. Rebuilt the frame... Build thread --> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/p...egins-1444655/
1998 TJ Sahara 4.0 AX-15. NP-231. Limited Slip. Skids. 31s.
1992 XJ 4.0. Sold
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