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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: The_Dealer on October 31, 2012, 09:38:54 PM
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Hey guys. It's been a while since I've been on. Been busy with the family and work. I sold my bronco, and now I'm looking at a tj. It has the 32rh trans. I was wondering if there was anyone in te Macon area that is willing to go with me and check it out. I don't really know much about tj's, and I want to make sure this is goin to be a good buy. It's gonna be my dd, and I'm selling my 2011 silverado for a tj. I have another little spotter on the way, and need something with a back seat. Also if anyone from the area knows of a good tj (close to stock if possible) that would help too. Ive had bad luck in the past on used rigs, I tend to jump into a bad deal. So I'd like to find a knowledgable person to help me out. Thanks guys!
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Welcome back. Sorry I can't be in Macon and don't know who can down there.
Best deal is to spend a little money and have a mechanic of your choice look over it.
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My buddy is the manager in the service dept, he's te one that told me about it. He said It needed nothing. They changed the oil, filters, trans drain and filter(no flush), an a belt. It's 100% stock and definitely no signs of offroading . I just wanted to get a second opinion
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110% agree. Preferably get someone who knows the I6 and TJ's but a trusted mechanic is invaluable.
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My buddy is the manager in the service dept, he's te one that told me about it. He said It needed nothing. They changed the oil, filters, trans drain and filter(no flush), an a belt. It's 100% stock and definitely no signs of offroading . I just wanted to get a second opinion
There ya go...now if you could talk him into selling it to you what they really paid for it you would be golden!!!
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He's workin on it with his sales manager. Trying to get it cheap as I can. But the 32rh 3spd kinda sketches me out. I've read good things, but alot of bad things. Just wanna make sure it's not gonna crap out. It also has the wierd 4.0 without disty or coil, which I heard was prone to head cracking
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Are you going to build it or just dd? If your guy is a trusted friend and knows about Jeeps then I would just trust him. Make sure you drive it at all speeds to ensure it doesn't drive bad or death wooble!!
You can have him jack up the front axle and put a big pry bar under the tire and pry up several times - pay close attention to the upper & lower ball joints - if they do not move your probably in good shape.
Also have him shake the steering wheel left to right very hard while you look at the track bar. Neither ens should have play.
Other than that just drive it and make sure everything works and shifts properly {cheers2}
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If you're still looking, there's a really nice, close to stock w a few mods for sale on HW27 in Hamilton going N just before you get to Roosevelt st park and Callaway garden. It's pretty close, and mite just be worth the trip. Since I live out that way, I'd be happy to come check it out w ya.
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If your buying from a dealer. Try to work an extended warranty in negotiation, especially if they are not coming off the price much.
Look for the obvious signs of leaks, frayed wires, replaced parts. Look at bolt heads and see if they have ever been removed on body panels. Easy to see the ring of where the bolt was on from the factory. Put your hand on top of the belly pan, if its been in mud it will still be on the top of the belly pan. Drive it for more than 5 minutes (get it up to temperature), put it on the highway, etc. Test the 4wd. Make sure all the bells and whistles still work. Negotiate price, then offer them less. Drive it home.
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Thanks guys. I'm going back today after work and check it out again. It's gonna be modded but still a dd. I'm looking at an ome lift and 31's. just want it to be somewhat capable offroad, nothing crazy. Just want to be able to go out in the woods and explore
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Just an update, I bought it today for 6827.xx otd. Didn't plan on waiting this long, but I got lucky. By the time I got the money up, they discounted it even more. I love it! See you guys on the trails
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Post up some pics and lets see that bad boy!
Congratulations!
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(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachments/superbikes/110516d1336925504-tricolore-better-than-i-thought-thread_is_worthless.jpg)
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Working on uploading pics now...trying to figure out this new phone. Did have a chance to do some light wheeling last night
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(http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy293/RyanSpivey/20121116114456.jpg)
finally
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Man that is a pretty Jeep.
What are your plans for it?
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not sure. Its a jeep but I still wanna keep it cheap as possible. I've been thinking of an rc 2.5", bl, mml, and some front spacers to level it out. 33" km2's most likely. Just gotta waot til after xmas. I did run to summit tonight and scoop up an electric cooling pan. I pulled 21.6 mpg's with the 3spd somehow? My little boy loves it. We took it exploring and he loved it.
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Obviously you mean electric cooling fan. What brand did you get (a direct bolt in?) and what was the price
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I meant fan. This new phone sucks lol. I bought the summit fan with the mounting brackets, they should work without a problem, if not, I'll make new brackets. I.bought the x brand relay and wiring with a 195 on threaded sensor. Otd I spent just over 100 bux. I used the same setup in my bronco without a problem, so I opted to go that route again
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Wow on the mpg's. Computer or confirmed?
Kids love Jeeps!
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You going to put a kill switch on it or leave it full auto? Sorry for hijacking the thread;)
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Wow on the mpg's. Computer or confirmed?
Kids love Jeeps!
Confirmed. I always calculate myself using the same gas pump. It amazbyed me. My 2011 si g?erado? 4.3 with.5" lift and 35's got a best of 18.94, and it has o/d
What is a kill switch?
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Where you can kill the power to the fan so if your doing a water crossing or happen to get in mud it won't sling all over the motor with mentioned product.
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Not right now. Don't really have a need for one right now. The 32rh hates water, so if I get into water where I need a kill switch I'm screwed either way. I don't wheel mud or water, I prefer rocks , so I'm gonna wait on it