Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 7:58 am, nrs <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Jun 18, 9:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > '98 TJ
> > 4cyl 2.5L
> > 78,000km
> > 5spd
> > Hardtop
> > Completely stock
>
> > $9000 CDN
>
> > As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> > for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> > to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> > the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> > since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> > mods.
>
> > What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> > One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> > activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> > them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> > Thanks guys!
>
> Seems to be about $2000 overpriced for a stock '98.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Agreed, despite the mileage.

Hard TJ tops go for 1000 USD min. every day in desired markets, like
beach communities. I've seen them from 600 to 1500 depending on
condition, options, and location.

"Budget" 2" lifts go for 100 US (spacers & bump stop extensions) to
200 (spacers and longer shocks), parts only. 2" spring lifts start at
300. 2" lifts are advertised for 32's, maybe someone has experience
with 33's on one....

So at 2" or 3" of lift, you will find frustration with short U-joint
life and driveline vibration if you aim to stop your expenditures at
lift & tires...

It is common practice to leave the airbags in place on any streetable
Jeep....the factory calibrated the airbag deployment sensors to
accommodate light off-road encounters with solid objects.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 7:58 am, nrs <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Jun 18, 9:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > '98 TJ
> > 4cyl 2.5L
> > 78,000km
> > 5spd
> > Hardtop
> > Completely stock
>
> > $9000 CDN
>
> > As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> > for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> > to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> > the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> > since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> > mods.
>
> > What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> > One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> > activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> > them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> > Thanks guys!
>
> Seems to be about $2000 overpriced for a stock '98.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Agreed, despite the mileage.

Hard TJ tops go for 1000 USD min. every day in desired markets, like
beach communities. I've seen them from 600 to 1500 depending on
condition, options, and location.

"Budget" 2" lifts go for 100 US (spacers & bump stop extensions) to
200 (spacers and longer shocks), parts only. 2" spring lifts start at
300. 2" lifts are advertised for 32's, maybe someone has experience
with 33's on one....

So at 2" or 3" of lift, you will find frustration with short U-joint
life and driveline vibration if you aim to stop your expenditures at
lift & tires...

It is common practice to leave the airbags in place on any streetable
Jeep....the factory calibrated the airbag deployment sensors to
accommodate light off-road encounters with solid objects.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 7:58 am, nrs <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Jun 18, 9:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > '98 TJ
> > 4cyl 2.5L
> > 78,000km
> > 5spd
> > Hardtop
> > Completely stock
>
> > $9000 CDN
>
> > As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> > for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> > to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> > the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> > since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> > mods.
>
> > What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> > One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> > activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> > them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> > Thanks guys!
>
> Seems to be about $2000 overpriced for a stock '98.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Agreed, despite the mileage.

Hard TJ tops go for 1000 USD min. every day in desired markets, like
beach communities. I've seen them from 600 to 1500 depending on
condition, options, and location.

"Budget" 2" lifts go for 100 US (spacers & bump stop extensions) to
200 (spacers and longer shocks), parts only. 2" spring lifts start at
300. 2" lifts are advertised for 32's, maybe someone has experience
with 33's on one....

So at 2" or 3" of lift, you will find frustration with short U-joint
life and driveline vibration if you aim to stop your expenditures at
lift & tires...

It is common practice to leave the airbags in place on any streetable
Jeep....the factory calibrated the airbag deployment sensors to
accommodate light off-road encounters with solid objects.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 10:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
> '98 TJ
> 4cyl 2.5L
> 78,000km
> 5spd
> Hardtop
> Completely stock
>
> $9000 CDN
>
> As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> mods.
>
> What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> Thanks guys!

Here is a useful link to the Canadian Black Book db.
http://www.toyota.ca/NWS/english/con...n_vehicle.html
It is offered thru the Toyota Canada site. Give it a try it works for
"all " vehicles up to 10 years old and tells you
what dealers are paying for the vehicle at auction that week.

The 98 with 78,000 Km was low: 6500.00 and high: 8100.00.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 10:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
> '98 TJ
> 4cyl 2.5L
> 78,000km
> 5spd
> Hardtop
> Completely stock
>
> $9000 CDN
>
> As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> mods.
>
> What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> Thanks guys!

Here is a useful link to the Canadian Black Book db.
http://www.toyota.ca/NWS/english/con...n_vehicle.html
It is offered thru the Toyota Canada site. Give it a try it works for
"all " vehicles up to 10 years old and tells you
what dealers are paying for the vehicle at auction that week.

The 98 with 78,000 Km was low: 6500.00 and high: 8100.00.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 10:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
> '98 TJ
> 4cyl 2.5L
> 78,000km
> 5spd
> Hardtop
> Completely stock
>
> $9000 CDN
>
> As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> mods.
>
> What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> Thanks guys!

Here is a useful link to the Canadian Black Book db.
http://www.toyota.ca/NWS/english/con...n_vehicle.html
It is offered thru the Toyota Canada site. Give it a try it works for
"all " vehicles up to 10 years old and tells you
what dealers are paying for the vehicle at auction that week.

The 98 with 78,000 Km was low: 6500.00 and high: 8100.00.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

On Jun 18, 10:54 am, "griffin" <gry...@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote:
> '98 TJ
> 4cyl 2.5L
> 78,000km
> 5spd
> Hardtop
> Completely stock
>
> $9000 CDN
>
> As a follow-up to my last thread General Jeep Questions, I'm just looking
> for a fun summer vehicle to stick a small lift kit on (maybe 2-3") - enough
> to throw on some 33" BFG MT's and go play around in the mud. I'd likely sell
> the hard top (what do those go for on the used market?) and buy a soft top
> since it will be parked in the winter and I can use the extra funds for
> mods.
>
> What would it cost to add a small lift to this? Any complications?
>
> One other thing about it, it comes with airbags which I don't think I'd want
> activated when I'm offroading. But if I'm cruising in the city, I'd like
> them on. Is there an easy way to activate/deactivate them?
>
> Thanks guys!

Here is a useful link to the Canadian Black Book db.
http://www.toyota.ca/NWS/english/con...n_vehicle.html
It is offered thru the Toyota Canada site. Give it a try it works for
"all " vehicles up to 10 years old and tells you
what dealers are paying for the vehicle at auction that week.

The 98 with 78,000 Km was low: 6500.00 and high: 8100.00.

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

OK, thanks again for the heads up guys. Time to keep shopping ...

"griffin" <gryffy@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:x0xdi.37319$1i1.13059@pd7urf3no...
> '98 TJ

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

OK, thanks again for the heads up guys. Time to keep shopping ...

"griffin" <gryffy@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:x0xdi.37319$1i1.13059@pd7urf3no...
> '98 TJ

Re: Is this a good deal?
 

OK, thanks again for the heads up guys. Time to keep shopping ...

"griffin" <gryffy@WEEEEshaw.ca> wrote in message
news:x0xdi.37319$1i1.13059@pd7urf3no...
> '98 TJ