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1998 Xj Jeep Rock Crawler Trail Rig Daily Driver Cherokee 2 Door $13k Invested on 2040-cars

US $8,750.00
Year:1998 Mileage:154000
Location:

Clarksville, Iowa, United States

Clarksville, Iowa, United States
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This is a HIGHLY modified professionally built 2 door XJ Cherokee.  This jeep has been on trails in Colorado, Minnesota, and many other advanced trail systems and will run right with the $25,000 buggys.  It only has 154,000 original miles and runs like new.  It has the bullet proof 4.0 inline six and the auto transmission and the best transfer case Jeep has, the NP231 with a SYE (slip yoke eliminator) kit.

This also comes with a brand new ON Board air system from Viair!!
  • Intended for inflation of tires 37 inches and higher, and mounting on vehicle
  • Includes all parts needed for installation in-vehicle, tire maintenance and use with pneumatic tools
  • 150 PSI maximum working pressure and 100% duty cycle at 100 PSI
  • Remote mount air filter assembly sealed compressor
  • Designed for uninterrupted use, meaning there is no need to let the unit cool down between applications

This jeep was built by a professional 4x4 shop.  It has everything you need to do whatever you want.  When someone asks, "where do you drive this thing", you simply answer, "anywhere I want".This unit is being offered for much, much less than you can even BEGIN to build one.  I have a list of original receipts from the professional 4x4 shop that did all the work, and it totals around $10,000!! (that's not even buying a good solid 2 door XJ which is a tough find in itself.

I am selling this Jeep to purchase a small cabin that my whole family can enjoy.  

I just replaced the complete ARB pump and wiring yesterday.  The old pump quit and the new one came with new wiring.  I have pix of me testing it out going up some very steep ditches.  I also just replaced the tie rod and drag link including all tie rod ends, with heavy duty replacements from the ZJ.

Here's a list of some of the mods:

Exterior
35"x12.50 17 BFGoodrich KM2 MT Mud Terrain tires x 5 (In great shape as you can see in the pix)  (one wheel has a small dent that doesn't affect performance)
Bushwacker Pocket flares
ARB Snorkel kit  
JCR Offroad Winch Bumper
JCR Offroad Tire Carrier
Rock Krawler rear bumper
JCR Offroad Gas Tank Skid Plate 
Rough Country 9500 winch with wireless remote control!!
JCR Offtroad Rock Sliders
Paint has trail wounds and scratches and a few dings and small dents.  (see pix)
It is not a show truck.  This Jeep is for the trail... and let me tell you, IT TURNS HEADS GOING DOWN THE ROAD!!!  Be ready to talk when you stop...anywhere there are people.  :)
Door pins are warn (common Jeep thing)

Mechanical
D30 front axle with a D44 rear  (Both have Ruffstuff Differential covers)
Disc brakes all the way around!
4.56 gears
ARB Air Lockers front and rear
Front and Rear CV driveshafts.  (Unit comes with replacement driveshafts for trail emergencies)
NP 231 Transfer Case with the SYE Kit (slip yoke eliminator)
It does have an exhaust leak.  Otherwise the exhaust is nice.  Flowmaster

Suspension
A FREAK!!!!
This unit has the Rough Country 6.5" Long Arm Suspension Kit with the adjustable control arms.  It also has a HD skid plate.  1.75 coil spacers and blocks in the rear bring the total lift to over 8"!  3 link front with an upgraded steering stabilizer, track bar, etc...  You won't find a more flexible XJ!  It also has quick release front stabilizer pins with storage mounts to hand them out of the way.  This makes it easy to switch from the trail to the road.  In Colorado you have to drive several miles on the road to get to the next trail system at times.  

Interior
Seats are in great shape with no flaws or stains.  No smoking in it.  Cruise even works!  Air doesn't (who needs air...windows down in a Jeep) 
Rear carpet has some staining from trail usage (carrying spare driveshafts and jack etc.
Has a fully charged fire extinguisher
Headliner is like it should be (still up and clean)
The carpet has been removed and sprayed with bedliner.
The door handle on the drivers side inside needs replaced.  ( you can still get in and out)
No foul smells.  actually smells good!

overall this Jeep is a super option for the hardcore Jeep guy or the new to Jeep guy.  It is ready to be a daily driver (20MPG on the hwy!), or it would be perfectly happy being a fully dedicated trail rig.  Whatever your plan is for it, it will be ready!  

I have copies of all the receipts that were spent at the 4x4 shop.  Over $10,000 worth in parts.  You would be crazy to build one.  It would cost you double what you can buy this one for.

Once again, this is not going to win the local show and shine award, but I will promise you that you won't find a better head turner, and even more importantly, a rig that will go where this one will!  

I have the auction ending before the 4th of July!  Buy it now and have it ready for the weekend!!

Call 319-231-8974 or text with questions.  The Jeep is located in Waverly, Ia.  I will work with shippers, but won't set up the shipping.  I collect a $750 deposit within 48 hours of the end of the auction.  The Jeep must be paid within 7 days of the auction close or it will be re listed.  No games.

I'm sure if you have read this far, you can picture yourself riding through the trails in this beauty!!!  Or the Hwy!!


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