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I bought my 2002 KJ Sport in Nov. 2019 and it's served me well. tommudd doesn't joke, these KJ's are little tanks. I needed a vehicle while I replaced the motor in my truck and this KJ fit the bill at 132,000 miles and needing a brake line to the rear. I've since driven it 4,400 miles and it's been great.

Unfortunately, the rockers are now 75% gone and the suspension will need a revamp. Considering the rust and repairs, it isn't worth keeping.

Sadly due to MI rust, I doubt I will buy another KJ since most of them around here are rustier than mine.

To close out this ramble, I wanted to thank tommudd and LibertyTC for the great information and for keeping these forums in great shape.

Thank you all for making my time here phenomenal!
Spr
 

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Would you consider looking for another KJ from non rust belt areas like Arizona, California etc?
We would like you to find a non rusted one and have a solid KJ again ! We don't want you to leave us.
 
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Don't Give Up The Ship! :D
 
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Replacing the rockers and the suspension isnt worth getting a new vehicle IMHO. Heck, Im getting ready to replace the rockers and paint one of my other Jeeps thats a lot older than my kj!

Glad you enjoyed it.
 

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As much as I'd love to have a non-rusty KJ, I don't think I'd take the drive to get one. My 1996 GMC K1500 is my main vehicle and I don't really need two vehicles.
I'm not sure what would happen if I built a non-rusty KJ and something happened to it (like an accident) since insurance probably won't replace it or give me actual value of the KJ. I'm in a similar place with my truck... I absolutely love older vehicles minus the rust and really hope I don't get into any accidents (haven't had any yet, fingers crossed).

As a fresh college grad, I maintain my vehicles better than most but I'm hesitant to put too much into them and potentially lose em.
 
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Don't need two vehicles ?
Maybe I should reconsider LOL
With 3 KJs , two built and one just mildly built I'm still looking for good 02-05 KJs for my next build ;)
 

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Ha ha. Always room for more @tommudd! :p
In mountain biking (my favorite past time) There's a formula N+1. Simply put even when you have what's necessary, and you never have more than necessary, you should always add one more...N+1. I think that applies here.
 

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