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Based on previous advice I'm now working a deal for a 98 Wrangler sport 5spd 4.0 6cyl with 38k miles for $9000 tmrw. As this is my first foray into jeeps is there anything in particular I should look for/need to know going into this? It has a soft top, body armour kit, ARB front and rear lockers, an onboard air compressor, Dana 44 in rear, aftermarket tires/wheels, 3in suspension lift, and new shocks. The price sound about right for this? Obviously I'm going to look for rust under and all around, but is there anything in particular I should know about these? Thanks in advance.
That was somebody's toy that often sat broken, undriveable, or disassembled for upgrade. Much like guns, there is a skill to improving stock vehicles, especially suspensions. You've got it, or you don't, and most don't. If you don't, you've introduced a whole lot of potential problems to the mix.
Sounds like someone just wants out... Even a stock '98 (13 year old Jeep) is dubious in terms of reliability, but this one will give you a world of hurt. Run away if you want a reliable vehicle. If you want a toy, have at it...