Topic: Need info and Opinion on 79 FSJ...pls help

[simon88xj]

i'm getting a 79 Jeep Wagoneer this weekend but dunno much about it.
from what i understand, it got 360 on it, what about the tran, tcase, axle?
what should i look for ?
tell me more about this beast and all help and opinions 're very helpful.
it's going to be wife toy.
thanks

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1988 Jeep Cherokee Laredo (4 Doors)
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I-6, AT, NP242
Flowmaster duel outlet muffler
31/10.50/15 BFG AT KO
Home made Nerf-Bars

CBs:
-Cobra 18 WX ST radio
-Firestick II (FS-4) 4' red Antenna

Rusty's Products:
-4.5 inch Kit
-1.5 Extended Greasable Shackle
-Front and rear SS brakelines
-Air Tube w/ K&N filter
-Engine-Trans Skid Plate(coming soon)
-Tranfer-Case Skid Plate (coming soon)

Skid Plates:
-OEM Front
-OEM Gas Tank

Stereos:
-Pioneer DEH-P6000 w/ remote control
-JBL Subwoofer
-4 5" Pioneer speakers

Bumpers:
-Olympic Winch Rock Bumper w/ Ramsey Platinum 9000 winch -Homemade rear bumper(coming soon tire carrier)

1988 Jeep Cherokee (2 Doors)
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-I-6 4.0L,Np231, AT
-30/9.50/15 Sport King Tire(set of 5)
-Everything stock

[arter]

Welcome! I'm taking a 79 wag apart these days. Had the TH400 trans, BW1339 QuadraTrac transfer case (look for the coffee can size optional low range unit on the rear drivers side of the case, otherwise there'll be a cover), and F/R Dana 44 axles.
Bought it the beginning of the year for the drive train, sorry can't tell you more.

[Mud Thrasher]

Well to start with check for rust spots. How much does it have? Check the frame as well as the body all over. Then check the fluids to see what color they are. Especially the tranny. Drive it around and see how it shifts and accelerates. Does it jerk violently when you put it in reverse. The th-400 does clunk some when you do. Check for overall looks to see if it was taken care of and ask what all was done to it.
You should have the 360/th-400/q-track with d-44's. Hope this helps you get a good one. The good thing is that these are easy to work on and not too expensive. Oh, btw, you didn't say a price.

[simon88xj]

the guy who selling it asked 400 for the whole thing, it got broke rear window.
he also said it run rough, no idea what tha condition since he dont have any pics of the jeep.

[wn]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by simon88xj:
the guy who selling it asked 400 for the whole thing, it got broke rear window.
he also said it run rough, no idea what tha condition since he dont have any pics of the jeep.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Figure at least $2000 more to fix all that is not working or ready to break. $400 isn't a bad starting point. A rear window is critical because it will rust really quick without it and do lots of body and frame damage.