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Old 10-16-2009 | 09:25 PM
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bought a 1998 Sport with 181,*** miles runs like it has 60k and all it needs is rocker panels, and a hood pop latch, and the second oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)

its light blue already has rain guards. will take pics this weekend while im getting it on the road

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Old 10-16-2009 | 09:31 PM
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WELCOME, get ready to spend some cash on goodies
Old 10-16-2009 | 09:38 PM
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SWEET! Before you go buying new stuff...hit up some local You Pull It style junkyards for what you need! Superrrrr cheap
Old 10-16-2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TYphoon
SWEET! Before you go buying new stuff...hit up some local You Pull It style junkyards for what you need! Superrrrr cheap
i wanna know where you find a junkyard that is super cheap.. maybe cheaper than the parts store but not really that cheap.
Old 10-16-2009 | 09:59 PM
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welcome
Old 10-16-2009 | 10:41 PM
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Welcome! Glad to have you as Memeber! Post pictures of it and Good luck and HAVE FUN!!
Old 10-16-2009 | 11:56 PM
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Welcome! Get ready to Just Empty Every Pocket! and love every minute of it
Old 10-17-2009 | 09:49 AM
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well found rockers on quadratec for $75 a piece other than that ill do a tune-up and do all fluids then maybe wait until spriing to lift it cause its getting cold fast in new england
Old 10-17-2009 | 09:51 AM
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i know how to identify axles cause i got pictures for the different center sections but how do you know which t-case you got
Old 10-17-2009 | 01:35 PM
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There is a stamped tag fixed to the transfer case. Unless you have full time 4 wheel capibility, chances are you have a NP 231 case. The tag will tell all though.
Old 10-17-2009 | 01:40 PM
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Pics? show that rig
Old 10-17-2009 | 02:02 PM
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what did u pay for it i just one as well just not a sport
Old 10-17-2009 | 08:57 PM
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i paid $1000 and yes i got a great deal hopefully will take pics tomorrow before i go to Stafford Springs with my buddy for the huge swap meet
Old 10-17-2009 | 09:23 PM
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not to change the topic, but really quick whats the difference between the sport, classic, ect ect ect?


and Welcome to the nation!!
Old 10-17-2009 | 09:30 PM
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That is a really good deal! Just get ready to get a welder and stuff too learn to fab. Your gonna love owning a cherokee more than you'll hate it.


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