Any jeep or 4x4 guys here?

[JFurst]

Looking to pick up my first off road rig, or jeep, anyone else here 4x4? Any decent places around the metroplex? Budget is only 5k so won't be much.

[kingjason]

There a many of us in here. What ya looking for, full size, hard core, mid level, what? I have been building 4x4's for a while. Since we are in the picture forum I will save you with a pic.

[motoman]

Your best bet is to make the short trip out to Gilmer IMO.

[JFurst]

There a many of us in here. What ya looking for, full size, hard core, mid level, what? I have been building 4x4's for a while. Since we are in the picture forum I will save you with a pic.

Entry newb level lol

[SMKR]

While we are on this subject, what are the differences between a yj and tj jeep?

[Mike]

While we are on this subject, what are the differences between a yj and tj jeep?

The biggest is the coil spring suspension on the TJ. YJ's had leaf springs like the CJ's.

[stevo]

Your best bet is to make the short trip out to Gilmer IMO.

The one thing about Barnswell is that the trails are changing dramatically, what was not so challenging last year in some places is downright hardcore this year.

Stevo

[SMKR]

This Gilmer place sounds pretty good, if anyone will let me ride shotgun one day out there I'll pay for all your gas and beer

[Sean88gt]

I'm looking to get back into it. A nice Cherokee is what I'm thinking, nothing crazy.

This would be perfect:

[Mike]

I'm looking to get back into it. A nice Cherokee is what I'm thinking, nothing crazy.

This would be perfect:

I bought a XJ 2 years ago with for a project rig. I quickly found I didn't have time to mess with it. Wish I could've done something with that damn thing. They can be found cheap as hell and super easy to work on.

[SMKR]

The biggest is the coil spring suspension on the TJ. YJ's had leaf springs like the CJ's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-YJ-/200606390463?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eb51298bf

here is another one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-0L-6CYL-5-SPD-WINCH-4x4-SUPER-NICE-A-C-CD-/150601504687?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item23108c97af

wow i really like this one: (just more than I want/would spend)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-CJ7-Jeep-CJ7-/220781237899?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item336796568b

Lets use this one as an example. Are there any major call-outs or 'red flags' on this rig? Price seems reasonable but any warning signs?

(sorry for the thread hijack jfurst)

[4EyedTurd]

I'm looking to get back into it. A nice Cherokee is what I'm thinking, nothing crazy.

This would be perfect:

That would be badass, I've always liked those and would like to own one someday

[Pokulski-Blatz]

I'm looking to get back into it. A nice Cherokee is what I'm thinking, nothing crazy.

This would be perfect:

That makes me miss mine.

[Sean88gt]

What year was your's? Obv pre 97. I really dig the 97+ but they are spendy.

[LS1Goat]

Nothing beats earlier generation Cherokee with the 4.0L I6. Those things are cheap, reliable, and will take lots of abuse. Pretty decent crawlers in stock form.