I bought the ZJ about two weeks ago. It's a '95, 4.0, stock height, brush bar, 221,000 miles for $1000. PA inspected and being driven 3 - 4 days a week. PO had installed a JY radiator, new water pump, front brakes/ rotors & 1 new front caliper, It has new 4 "Sensor Trac" shocks, drag link, PS pump, Belt and new PB cables.
I replaced the battery cables, battery, starter, thermostat, thermostat housing, temp sensor, PCV valve, oil change, radiator/engine/ heater flush with fresh anti-freeze. I installed a new cap, rotor, wires, copper core plugs and air filter the first week.
It has a broken drivers lower door hinge and the latch area was "creatively repaired". I picked up a very nice door at the JY for $125. The rear hatch was rusted through at the bottom, I picked up a very nice rear hatch from the same ZJ at the JY, it had new gas struts on it too!, $125. I got lucky as they are the same color as my ZJ! I also picked up a nice set of '98 ZJ wheels and put a set of Wally World Goodyear Wranglers on them. I also got the woodgrain radio bezel and RH dash woodgrain trim, $15. The overhead console will have to wait a bit.
Next up, I need to replace the RF hub, LF CV joint & hub, prothane bushing & sway bar bushing kit and then it will get an alignment. While we have it jacked up I'll change motor & trans mounts. I have a new silicone Fel-Pro valve cover gasket to install yet. I also got a new fan clutch, as the fan turns constantly, even with 195* thermostat there is very little heat. Temp gauge never goes above 110*.
The engine runs very nicely with no noises. Transmission shifts well, the VC must have been changed as the 4WD works perfectly with no noises even in a tight figure 8, other than the LH CV joint clicking. I have a steep driveway and steeper yet hill into the back yard, I had no problems going through 5"s of snow on both. I drove through 135 miles of un-plowed roads Friday with no problems.
Other than a sagging headliner, the interior is nice, a little dirty, cargo area carpet is stained but most should clean up OK. Crappy SONY radio and only one speaker works.
I discovered while flushing the cooling system that the brush bar's only mount is where it is welded to the lower radiator support. Another creative piece of work!
Other than that it drives great! My new parts purchases are split between Advance & SUMMIT. Within 20 Miles there are 15+ ZJ's in JY's! Even a ORVIS!
I'll post newer pics soon. These were from the day I brought it home.
I replaced the battery cables, battery, starter, thermostat, thermostat housing, temp sensor, PCV valve, oil change, radiator/engine/ heater flush with fresh anti-freeze. I installed a new cap, rotor, wires, copper core plugs and air filter the first week.
It has a broken drivers lower door hinge and the latch area was "creatively repaired". I picked up a very nice door at the JY for $125. The rear hatch was rusted through at the bottom, I picked up a very nice rear hatch from the same ZJ at the JY, it had new gas struts on it too!, $125. I got lucky as they are the same color as my ZJ! I also picked up a nice set of '98 ZJ wheels and put a set of Wally World Goodyear Wranglers on them. I also got the woodgrain radio bezel and RH dash woodgrain trim, $15. The overhead console will have to wait a bit.
Next up, I need to replace the RF hub, LF CV joint & hub, prothane bushing & sway bar bushing kit and then it will get an alignment. While we have it jacked up I'll change motor & trans mounts. I have a new silicone Fel-Pro valve cover gasket to install yet. I also got a new fan clutch, as the fan turns constantly, even with 195* thermostat there is very little heat. Temp gauge never goes above 110*.
The engine runs very nicely with no noises. Transmission shifts well, the VC must have been changed as the 4WD works perfectly with no noises even in a tight figure 8, other than the LH CV joint clicking. I have a steep driveway and steeper yet hill into the back yard, I had no problems going through 5"s of snow on both. I drove through 135 miles of un-plowed roads Friday with no problems.
Other than a sagging headliner, the interior is nice, a little dirty, cargo area carpet is stained but most should clean up OK. Crappy SONY radio and only one speaker works.
I discovered while flushing the cooling system that the brush bar's only mount is where it is welded to the lower radiator support. Another creative piece of work!
Other than that it drives great! My new parts purchases are split between Advance & SUMMIT. Within 20 Miles there are 15+ ZJ's in JY's! Even a ORVIS!
I'll post newer pics soon. These were from the day I brought it home.