Yes I know a general question. So let me put forth my requirements and you can comment.
Requirements: Used (older-cheaper)
I hope that helps.
After I gather the opinions I can then start looking for one.
Thanks!
The YJ will have more stuff available, but the common wisdom is that the CJ is more sturdy. They both have all of the rest of your requirements.
My preference is the CJ7. I like the classic looks and the ease of fixing or modifying.
The 258 engine is a powerhouse of torque and can be tuned to run sweet if you aren't afraid of carburetors. If you are, then a 91 or newer YJ or even the TJ have the fuel injected 4.0 engine. It compromises some gas mileage and modification potential for easy tune ups.
I have had my CJ7 since 1997 and it has only had normal wear and tare repairs needed except for the 'you play you pay' factor for a few broken things. ;-) Had fun breaking them too....
Good luck in your quest.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'ssnipped-for-privacy@justnrg.com wrote:
I agree with both of these guys. If you are a "fix it" kind of person then get a CJ, about any will do, I like the CJ7 for the extra room over the CJ5. If you can get a 86 CJ7 with the Dana 44 axle that would be a good find. If you are not the type who likes to work on your own car I would go for newest that your budget can afford, nothing older than a 91 ( for the fuel injection), and I would not pick the 4cyl engine, take the 6 or the 8. One more thought on the CJ7, look for rust under the drivers and passengers feet, also look for rust around where the roll bar mounts to the floor just behind the front seats. Try to get the lest rust possible.
Speaking of rust, the YJ has a galvanized frame and body panels.
Earle
What about the WJ?
Different era, the CJ's were steel and rot out extremely bad up here in the salt belt. Mine is all fiberglass bodied now because of that.
The YJ's were the first 'galvanized' bodies.
Your beast is made by DC so who knows?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sBilly Ray wrote:
Man you are just sooo full of total s*it it is painful to ignore it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's"Robb S via CarKB.com" wrote:
YEAH my 96 wrangler is a carb too lmao
God made idiots to keep smarter folks in better paid jobs :-)
Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
Harvard University is going to decide the origin of the universe and mankind.
Yeah. I went a little closer and found out that the pickup is only a D100. Screw it. Nice looking truck though, for a mid-seventies Dodge. I'd like to get a 3/4 ton or a 4WD, preferably both. I thought about making them some lemonade and cookies for when they were out working in the hot sun, but screw that too. I don't want to go to jail for poisoning varmints.
Guess who's running for Sheriff, when he gets back from Spain?
Earle
Rotf, lmao!
Earle
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