hey everyone
picked up my new ride for the winter yesterday. a lot of you probably dont know but i worked in point pleasant beach..and recently got a full time job up in warren county and the terrain and weather is a whole different animal up there. i didnt trust my camaro in the snow on flat surfaces and i wont trust it up there in the mountains lol. so i figured i'd invest in a nice winter beater and here it is..
its a 97 jeep grand cherokee 5.2 v8 4x4 with 200,000 miles. i got it for a thousand bucks...i didnt think it was a bad deal. its got a few issues here and there, minor ones i can smooth out in time like the sunroof leaks a bit, gauge dimmer is broken, rear gate supports are worn, stuff like that..the car could definitely use a little tlc.
there are a few major ones that i would have to address soon though..sounds like a little humming sound coming from the rear end..i hear it more when i hit the gas. the woman i got it from also says its hard to start in the rain or when its damp out. i checked the terminal wires looks like some of it is exposed but it will need to be replaced soon.
i know a few members on here have jeeps and if you have any input i'd appreciate it also. after i fix it up and it runs right i plan to do a 2" lift, 30.5 inch all terrain tires and some cragar soft 8 rims. im not a hardcore off roader but wouldnt mind taking it wheeling once in a while.
let me know what you all think.
jon
