Kutter56
New Member
I'm fairly new to KJ life. Last year I bought a 2007 Sport, with a NV242, for my wife and to tow behind our RV. We love it so when an opportunity arose, I got one for myself.
I saw an advertisement on FB Marketplace for a 2004 Sport, that stopped running, for $600. The body is in good shape so I decided to take a look at it. Long story short, I bought it for $450 and decided to see just how cheap I could get it on the rebuilt and on the road.
Both Head Gaskets had blown and we think that the Cam Sensor shorted because 4 Rocker Arms were knocked off the Cam. There was virtually no wear in the engine, even at 180k miles.
My buddy is rebuilding the engine for me, in exchange for an old worn out Cherokee. I picked up a full set of 265/70-16 Goodyear A/Ts with, 200 miles on them for $350, and I'm putting a 3" lift on it.
We're replacing several parts that might not need it but now is the time since they're accessible.
I'm looking at putting it back in service for around $2800 with a fresh motor, lift tires and the initial cost.
I saw an advertisement on FB Marketplace for a 2004 Sport, that stopped running, for $600. The body is in good shape so I decided to take a look at it. Long story short, I bought it for $450 and decided to see just how cheap I could get it on the rebuilt and on the road.
Both Head Gaskets had blown and we think that the Cam Sensor shorted because 4 Rocker Arms were knocked off the Cam. There was virtually no wear in the engine, even at 180k miles.
My buddy is rebuilding the engine for me, in exchange for an old worn out Cherokee. I picked up a full set of 265/70-16 Goodyear A/Ts with, 200 miles on them for $350, and I'm putting a 3" lift on it.
We're replacing several parts that might not need it but now is the time since they're accessible.
I'm looking at putting it back in service for around $2800 with a fresh motor, lift tires and the initial cost.