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This is similar to "theislandnut" thread recently/currently happening. I was going to hold back, but my scenario is a bit different. I'm getting close to having my project mj complete. It's an '89 short bed, 4.0 renix, ax15, sye,rear d44,front d30hp,5+\- inch lift, 35"bfg, upgrade steering, brakes, currently completing cruisers 27 commandments, bunch other stuff, this truck is coming together nicer than I expected. So, during this build,I have been "collecting" extra parts. I have the opportunity to pick up a rolling chassis. Bed and cab are rust free. I could, cut out the cab corners, rockers, floor pans, keep the chassis/bed for a trailer build, and salvage every part I could, like I just bagged me a deer. Or I could hold onto the roller, and with my extra parts, and incoming parts, do a slow build and very mild. Keeping it as inexpensive as possible. I do, however need to find a drive train. With patience, I should be able to come across a good find. So my big question is, buy?(300bucks), walk? Cut up for my parts inventory? Or do a slow mild/stock build? FYI: I do have an open bay in my garage (both jeeps would be in garage), the roller is 2wd, and needs a rear axle, body is solid, which is hard to find in my region. I'm a long time reader,first time writer. Thank you for all the help, and entertainment this awesome forum has given me. If I win the lottery, I will have a party and invite everyone.

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some areas allow you to re-title, others don't.  you need to check with your state. 

 

 

you didn't hear it from me that the VIN tag in the window is attached to the dash, not the metal body.  :peek:

 

I too have a rust free shell of an MJ waiting for a future resto or project. :D

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Update: first of all, thanks for the help. So the roller dose have a clean title. How would a '94 Cherokee 4.0 be for a doner? Drive train, aw4,including electrical system. Although a may go with 8.8 rear? Going to look at the Cherokee today, so I'll have more info later.

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XJ's in general are good donors, although each should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as with any used car. I'm biased towards the 91-95, but that's just me. I think I would look at ZJ's next for drivetrain components, but XJ's will be best for bolt-on body panels and interior pieces.

 

I picked up a complete running driving '93 XJ this summer for $300 this summer as a donor for my MJ, although I mostly wanted the drivetrain, as the rest of it is a bit rough, but at that price it's to be expected.

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The motor for sure, although some of the accessories might not be the same. The early ones had the same aw4 as the XJ/ MJ, (maybe '93 only?) and I think the front axle is the same. Lots of differences though, too.

The ZJ was originally intended as the next generation of the XJ, and as a result, there's quite a few similarities and parts re-use, especially in the first couple years.

I'd still look for XJ's first. More of a guarantee that everything will work.

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