Getting an extra XJ for $200. What should I take out of it before destroying it?
11-30-2017, 10:41 PM
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Getting an extra XJ for $200. What should I take out of it before destroying it?
When I offered $200 for the seats in a guy's XJ he told me I could have the entire car. It's a 97 (2WD, auto) and I have a 96 (4WD, manual), which is my daily. I unfortunately don't have the space to keep it as a parts car so I figured I'd take it out on a trail and beat it up until it won't start anymore then scrap it.
Before taking it out I'm taking the front fender off to do a swap on my XJ along with the seats. Is there anything else I should take from this thing before giving it away that may be hard to find or prone to needing a replacement?
Before taking it out I'm taking the front fender off to do a swap on my XJ along with the seats. Is there anything else I should take from this thing before giving it away that may be hard to find or prone to needing a replacement?
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12-01-2017, 06:37 AM
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When I offered $200 for the seats in a guy's XJ he told me I could have the entire car. It's a 97 (2WD, auto) and I have a 96 (4WD, manual), which is my daily. I unfortunately don't have the space to keep it as a parts car so I figured I'd take it out on a trail and beat it up until it won't start anymore then scrap it.
Before taking it out I'm taking the front fender off to do a swap on my XJ along with the seats. Is there anything else I should take from this thing before giving it away that may be hard to find or prone to needing a replacement?
Before taking it out I'm taking the front fender off to do a swap on my XJ along with the seats. Is there anything else I should take from this thing before giving it away that may be hard to find or prone to needing a replacement?
12-01-2017, 07:00 AM
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I would take all the bolt-on stuff off that you may need later (or could sell to others):
-Radiator
-Power steering pump
-Alternator
-A/C compressor
-ECU
-Trailer Hitch
-Wheels/Tires but makes it a pain if you take them off and need to tow it away.
-emblems, bumper, grille
-headlights/taillights
-interior items (mirror, cluster, center console)
-radio, A/C control cluster
-smaller stuff like sensors TPS, IAC, CPS, fuel injectors, plug wires, distributor
It's really nice to keep a parts Jeep around for the unexpected things plus you can see how things are connected if you get in trouble removing something on your good Jeep.
Next time, get a 4x4 parts Jeep though. Much more compatible.
-Radiator
-Power steering pump
-Alternator
-A/C compressor
-ECU
-Trailer Hitch
-Wheels/Tires but makes it a pain if you take them off and need to tow it away.
-emblems, bumper, grille
-headlights/taillights
-interior items (mirror, cluster, center console)
-radio, A/C control cluster
-smaller stuff like sensors TPS, IAC, CPS, fuel injectors, plug wires, distributor
It's really nice to keep a parts Jeep around for the unexpected things plus you can see how things are connected if you get in trouble removing something on your good Jeep.
Next time, get a 4x4 parts Jeep though. Much more compatible.
12-01-2017, 09:48 PM
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many parts are not made any more. People will pay top dollar to get something that is still in shape to use.
12-02-2017, 02:45 PM
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It does have a title. The only thing that needs to be fixed is the front fender so it can pass safety. I just simply have no where to keep it while I fix it and get it sold. I'm in Utah for those curious and would be interested in selling it to someone else after I get what I need out of it. (Which would just be the chairs and the front right fender)
12-02-2017, 04:38 PM
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It does have a title. The only thing that needs to be fixed is the front fender so it can pass safety. I just simply have no where to keep it while I fix it and get it sold. I'm in Utah for those curious and would be interested in selling it to someone else after I get what I need out of it. (Which would just be the chairs and the front right fender)
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12-02-2017, 04:56 PM
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i just can't fathom destroying a perfectly good jeep when you can probably get some pretty nice coin from it as is..... but that's just me
12-02-2017, 05:31 PM
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