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Haven't had a chance to head to the shop yet, but I did order that FSM. Should be here Wednesday, I can't wait. I will read that thing cover to cover before I do any more to my old jeep. Although the wife and my brother have me considering selling the j truck and buying a wrangler, maybe mid 80's early 90's.

I have seen trucks in worse shape, asking 3500-7000. So I would think fix the brakes and replace the windshield and ask 5k or straight trade, take anything over 3500. I just have no clue what (if anything) these trucks Have actually sold for.

Any thought on the best bang for buck on older wranglers?

This article has some good info.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/154 ... jeep-ever/

A lot depends on what your final plan is for it. Do you plan on daily driving it? Trail only? Dirt roads? Slick rock and rubicon? Do you mind fiddling with a carb? What size tires are you planning? The 95 has larger axle joints than earlier models. All of them came with a 35 rear which is fine up until 33s and a waste to install a locker. The 4 cylinders came with 4:10 gears but the 6 cylinders came with horrible 3:07s. Probably why I have no problem keeping pace with (and occasionally passing ) buddies with 6s that haven't regeared. Stay away from heavily home brewed modified ones, most people are hacks and can cause major headaches for you down the line.

Great info. Thanks for the link bobthetj03.

As for plans, I don't intend to be a dd, but would like to be able to drive to trails and around town. No freeways near me, so no worries there. I live very close to sick rock, so that would be my main trail, but there are lots and lots of forest roads I like to just drive down around here. I would love 35s, but 32s will probably work for me for now. I don't mind working with a carb. I have been a spotter and passenger on many a trail, but just getting into getting my own rig, so not really sure what the gearing does. I know they need to be the same front and back. That is the reason I got rid of my 85 wagoneer. Kinda wish I kept it. Would have been nice to cut up and learn with. I am a bit apprehensive about cutting up this classic 67 j3000.

Obviously I'm bias toward what I have, 94 FI 4 banger 5 speed with a 4 inch lift (and Sye kit) on 33x12.50s. It's very capable but upgrades are in the future when money isn't such an issue. The lower gearing ( higher number) helps crawl over rocks at a lower speed and compensates for taller heavier tires.

Got my fsm in the mail today. That was very quick, ordered Friday and here on Tuesday, with a Monday holiday. I feel you on the money thing. I have been on work comp since September. Just released today and don't know if I still have my job. They are dicking me around.

Personally I would love to keep this truck, I think it looks bad ass and the engine is very strong. But I can't find much for an after market, so I will either have to learn how to fabricate real quick or win the lotto, because it is going to take a lot of work to get it slick rock ready. Or I can just get it fixed up to be a good old fashioned pickup truck, trade in my Silverado (once it's paid off) and buy a brand new wrangler. I only have like 16 or 18 payments left. I need at least one pickup where I live, for dump runs, and firewood trips and what not. Choices, choices.

Well I am off to finish my chores, then sit and read my FSM.

Well this is no fun. Got the wrong FSM. This one is for the j100 200 & 300. Not the j3000. I need to call them in the morning and get the ball rolling to send it back and get the correct FSM.

I called and talked to them instead of just hitting the order button. I am hoping they sent the wrong one on accident. Otherwise I an out another 2 round of 6 dollar shipping. But the image you show is what I need.

this is the one the sent me.