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johnte:
After having Land Rovers for many , many years - I'm thinking of having a change, and buying a Wrangler.
Mainly because I would like a soft top, and "safe" seats in the back for the kids.

Problem is, I know nothing about them am I doing the right thing??

Are they full time 4wd? do they have hi/low box? do they have locking diffs?

Are parts easy to find at a decent price?

Any particular model to look for / or avoid?

What should I be looking for when viewing? :-k

I'm probably looking to spend 5 - 6k - what should I get for this price?

I've seen a 'Rubicon' advertised, what is this?

Sorry for all the questions, thanks in advance for any help ...   :lol:

PS - anyone got one for sale, or swap for a modded 90.

mytj:
As with any 4x4 if you're going to do offroad sites it will be cheaper to buy one already kitted up. Parts are good - ebay - club sites - etc.
TJ's have coil springs (f&r)-round headlights. Go for the 4.0 ltr not 2.5ltr as the 4.0ltr does a couple of mpg less but you won't be changing gear as much - and the 4.0 sounds great!!
If i were you i would try and find a 'mud-club' member near you who would take you out in one before you buy one.
Get one with a hard top & soft top and as many bits as poss (if you get tj half doors i'll ave um!! [-o<)

www.mytj.co.uk
john

Bishops Finger:
4 litre..unmodded so you can get tod use it and work ou what mods you want

Basics are front/rear recovery points transfer case skip plate and 31 x 10.5 R 15 Muds will fit maybe with the steering stops adjusted which is easys

A fuel tank skid plate should come early in the wish list which is pretty endless.. :afro: :dance:

The Smiths:
Get a ready modded one - £5/6K will get you a good one :D

Dave69:

--- Quote from: johnte on June 20, 2008, 14:52:28 ---After having Land Rovers for many , many years - I'm thinking of having a change, and buying a Wrangler.
Mainly because I would like a soft top, and "safe" seats in the back for the kids.

Problem is, I know nothing about them am I doing the right thing??

Are they full time 4wd? do they have hi/low box? do they have locking diffs?

**part-time 4wd and full time 2wd, no locking diffs

Are parts easy to find at a decent price?

** ebay is always a good source or lighthouse jeep for good prices and next day delivery

Any particular model to look for / or avoid?

**the are all good but maybe loo at the yj or tj

What should I be looking for when viewing? :-k

**the main thing is wear and tear. yes they do rust so look in the general normal places like on a landy. look for offroad damage etc

I'm probably looking to spend 5 - 6k - what should I get for this price?

** a very good std jeep or a modded slightly older one

I've seen a 'Rubicon' advertised, what is this?

** this is just a slightly modded jeep sold as new from the dealer

Sorry for all the questions, thanks in advance for any help ...   :lol:

PS - anyone got one for sale, or swap for a modded 90.

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