Cheap Jeep project

[TheDude]

I was trolling Craigslist for Jeep parts like usual when I came across this gem, a 1996 Cherokee 2.5 5 speed 4wd and for $350 it's now mine.

 

 

It came with a salvage certificate since this was an abandoned vehicle. but it runs strong! I can't wait to put it back together.

[Megadan]

That thing just screams off-road buggy project.  Decent score for the price though.  Have fun with that project.

[TheDude]

I think I'm going to fix it up and drive it around. All the parts it needs are very cheap and easy to install.

[64 Cheyenne]

Love the XJ platform, just picked up a parts 91 XJ 2dr 4.0 AX15, $150. Gonna junk it as we have two other 2dr XJs...AX15 and 231 goes into stock, saving all door and side glass for my other 2dr XJs,

[rmoore1031]

Nice! Can't drive stick myself with two right feet lol. 

One day I'll do the same with an XJ and MJ project vehicles. Thinking in a year or so.

I do love how cheap these Jeeps can be found if you know where to look and hopefully know what to do.

[Strokermjcomanche]

I looked at that for a front 4.10 axle , that was from a towing yard right ? If you don't fix it is buy the front axle if it's 4.10 . Let me know if you need parts ...

[Minuit]

Ahh, stop making me want to buy a cheap XJ to use as a beater   :fs1:

[TheDude]

I may daily drive it if I like it enough. At worst I sell it and buy something else like a 2.5 5 speed 2wd shortbed Comanche..

[DirtyComanche]

I can't stand driving the 2.5L...  They make my JK seem fast.

 

Is there any glass left in that thing?

[TheDude]

The 5 speed helps with drivability and I'm sure there are a few upgrades I can do too.

[500 MJ]

I'd bet it's last social event was an under age drunk party.

 

Give it some love, looks like a good Jeep under all of the glass shards!

[Incommando]

I can't stand driving the 2.5L... They make my JK seem fast.

 

Is there any glass left in that thing?

My '15 JKU runs pretty well for what it is

[TheDude]

I know the drivers window is there still but I don't know about the passenger side though..

[DirtyComanche]

 

I can't stand driving the 2.5L... They make my JK seem fast.

 

Is there any glass left in that thing?

My '15 JKU runs pretty well for what it is

 

 

Mine is a 3.8L rebadged minivan.  Actually, the 2.5L 5spd base model XJ might give it a run for the money, if it was tuned up right with factory 28"

 tires.  Let's just say I wouldn't put pinks on that race. :rotf:

[TheDude]

Towed it home today and drove it into the garage!

All I did after that was pull the drain plug to let the oil drain out all night and attempt to charge the battery up.