FEELER: NJ: TRADE my 2001 TJ for your newer XJ

Hi there,

This is a FEELER for a trade for a Jeep Cherokee XJ, preferably 98 or newer, I6, 4wd, in similar condition/modification level of my TJ (i.e. mild lift/larger tires)

NOT looking for a beater, but something that has been well taken care of, can be driven daily, has a clean title, does not have a D35, and is in equal mechanical shape to what I have to offer.

ALSO, is in within reasonable distance to southern New Jersey (approx. 15 min. from Philadelphia).

History:
Original owner, purchased new off the lot, paid off. Extended powertrain warranty has run out. Has been used mildly offroad in sand/muddy trails typical of NJ/PA. Has not been off pavement in the last year. Has never broken down & currently does not have any major problems. Has been well taken care of & pretty much babied for most of its life. Never been in a traffic accident…have hit a dear once & all repairs were made professionally (only minor body damage, nothing structural).

Kelley Blue Book:
Excellent: $11,950
Good: $11,185
Fair: $10,175

I would classify the truck between good/excellent condition & would want a straight trade (or cash involved) for an XJ of similar value.

Stock options:
2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport
4.0L / 5spd -NV3550 / NP231
Currently: 67k+ Miles (mix of city/hwy w/ recent work commute being only 10 min. each way for the last year)
Fog Lamps and Tow Hooks
Silverstone Metallic Paint
Air Bags-Air Bag On/Off Switch - Passenger
Full Carpet & Mats (Carpet worn & a few tears in spots, Mats show wear)
Front, Dana 30 - 3.73’s
Rear, Dana 44 – 3.73’s w/ Trak-loc
Air Conditioning
Black Hard Top
15x8 "Canyon" Aluminum rims

Aftermarket modifications:
Suspension/Tires:

• 2.5” OME HD Springs
• Rancho 9000 (9-way) adjustable shocks – Lengths:

(F) RS99239 Ext: 23.125” Comp: 14.5”
(R) RS99241 Ext: 20.875” Comp: 13.625”

• Rancho In-Cab Remote System (compressor is in engine compartment) Note: system leaks & does not hold air for long…definitely fixable (might just have to seal up a couple connections). Also have the manual knobs for adjusting the shocks
• Teraflex Quick Disconnects
• RE Adjustable Front Trackbar
• OME rear trackbar relocation bracket
• 1” Performance Accessories body lift
• 1” JKS motor mount spacer lift
• 33x10.5 BFT AT KO’s approx 7k on them
• (also have (4) 1” pucks if you want them)

Protection/Recovery:

• Warn Rocker Guards w/ Tough Stuff rocker gaskets
• Warn Steering Box Skid
• SkidRow Engine Skid w/ Fumoto oil drain valve
• Olympic gloss black rear bumper w/ 2” receiver
• ToysByTroy Sport Cage w/ dashbar (& 2 spreaders, not installed) painted w/ Rustoleum Hammered grey, sport cage padding
• Rear frame mount tow hook

Misc:

• Raingler grab handles
• Rubicon flares
• Hand throttle
• Pioneer HU, Infinity Reference 6.5’s in soundbar, 4 channel amp in console, no dash speakers
• Bestop Sunrider Softtop – in ‘ok’ shape (purchased used, only used during warm months)
• Neoprene (Outland brand) front & rear black seat covers

Maintenance:

• Oil changed every 3~5k
• Diffs, tranny, xfer case fluids all changed within the last 15k
• Plugs changed not long ago
• New brakes within the last 10k

Pics (kind of a progression):
From stock:
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31’s w/ 1” body lift:
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OME w/ 1” BL & 31’s:
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Current:






Please do not PM me

Send me an email w/ interest/offers w/ pics to: [email protected]

I may or may not respond at this time, really just trying to decide if I want to let her go.

Thanks,

Mark

Hey Man, I'm not very close to you, but my jeep sounds like what you are looking for. Here are some pics:

http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p13/krimax1976/

Info:

2001 Cherokee Sport, 4.0L, Auto, 4X4, approx 62K miles.
2" Heavy Duty Old Man Emu Lift w shocks and steering stabilizer
Tomken Carnage front bumper
Tomken rear bumper with tire carrier and rear quarter gaurds
Tomken rocker rails
(5) 31" X 10.50 Goodyear MT/Rs on stock five spokes
Have a set of Performance Metal Works door gaurds, but not installed yet
Interior is stock with the exception of Husky floor liners

I still owe on it, so we would have to work something out with that, but shouldn't be too difficult. Let me know what ya think.

I forgot...I have a JKS adjustable tracbar and Tomken swaybar disconnects as well. Let mw know what you think.

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Update!

Just wanted to thank everyone for their time...recieved a bunch of inquiries/offers & some were rather tempting.

I really like XJ's, but for now, the best thing for me is to keep the TJ.

Thx all,

Mark