Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6803752 I'm looking for your guys' opinions on this jeep I'm thinking about getting. Its an 87 4wd long bed with the four speed auto(I'd prefer the stick but there is always swaps) it does have 312k miles on it and isnt the most pretty color. mjs in my area are kind of rare. looking for a speedy response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 the big question is, what do you want to do with the truck once you have it? what is the plan? and does this particular truck fit into that plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 i have a whole lot of time. it has a lot of miles on it but maybe i can swap the engine. I want it to be a semi daily driver and a good offroader. whatever you have to say I'm all ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 price tag is a little high but looks clean, if it has little rust i would buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Well as Pete said, it all boils down to what you want to do as it will be your truck. Biggest thing is rust which it looks like the passenger side floor board does not have. In terms of mileage, if the engine and trans have been well maintained, 312k on the odo is nothing for the AMC 2.5L or 4.0L. Overall it looks like a good MJ to work with. But seeing the truck in person will probably help you get a better idea of its shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 53 minutes ago, omega_rugal said: price tag is a little high but looks clean, if it has little rust i would buy it I think I can bring them down on it 52 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Well as Pete said, it all boils down to what you want to do as it will be your truck. Biggest thing is rust which it looks like the passenger side floor board does not have. In terms of mileage, if the engine and trans have been well maintained, 312k on the odo is nothing for the AMC 2.5L or 4.0L. Overall it looks like a good MJ to work with. But seeing the truck in person will probably help you get a better idea of its shape. Ok that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 pop the oil filler cap and peek at the insides. at 300k I'd assume it was well maintained, but that doesn't mean it's had an oil change in the last 30k and the rockers could be caked in sludge. be prepared to start swapping out soft parts and change all the fluids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pete M said: pop the oil filler cap and peek at the insides. at 300k I'd assume it was well maintained, but that doesn't mean it's had an oil change in the last 30k and the rockers could be caked in sludge. be prepared to start swapping out soft parts and change all the fluids. sweet I'm going to look at it later today. any more things to look for to see if its good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jessemj said: any more things to look for to see if its good? below the carpets, rust cancer starts there, also if the steering components havent been replaced, expect the steering wheel to be a lil loose, and drive back slowly in case there is death wobble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 anything else i should look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 it's a utah truck. the usual things (rust) aren't as much of a concern for you guys. the basic used-car items apply. look for hacked up wiring or other PO shenanigans, make sure you bring it up to operating temp, take it for a test drive, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 kool beenz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 once you get it, you should accomplish all of cruiser's MJ tips: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 how long and painful is that process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 most is grounds related and not that bad. after 30 years of existence a bunch of... inadequacies have popped up in the wiring. I added her to the registry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Pete M said: make sure you bring it up to operating temp, take it for a test drive, etc. oh yeah the overheating issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 wel i got it build thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 55 minutes ago, Jessemj said: wel i got it build thread: Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tex06 said: Awesome! yeah I'm really stoked on it. it needs a whole hell of a lot of work though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 How does the MJ seem so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 11:00 AM, 89 MJ said: How does the MJ seem so far? it has a list of mile long of whats wrong with it. it runs and drives great no rust on the unibody only on the hood and the tail gate. it needs a new bench as well. I'm really stoked about it. and it has the dana 44 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Raybuck makes brand new seatcovers for the benches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Just now, Pete M said: Raybuck makes brand new seatcovers for the benches the springs and the foam are just destroyed and its soaked in rat piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 the foam bits can be remade by an upholstery shop. and the springs can be reinforced via any number of methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 k well Ill look at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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