Big Willy
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Post by Big Willy on Jul 20, 2012 8:43:04 GMT -4
I am going to look at an 03 Rubi this weekend and was wondering about the problem areas in TJs. All my experience has been with XJs and ZJs. Any insite from anyone here would be much appreciated.
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Enos
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Post by Enos on Jul 20, 2012 9:45:48 GMT -4
Drivetrain is about the same (except for the lockers and 44s), rust on the tops of the fenders, coil buckets rusting. Check the oil pan too, seems those TJs don't leak enough oil and the pans rust out  |
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Post by itsakeeper on Jul 20, 2012 10:02:59 GMT -4
Frame in front of and behind the coils where it dips down - body just infront of rear fender cutouts underneath rockers, short section maybe 3-4" long rusts out - crossmember that holds up gastank - front driver side windshield frame in lower corner - always check the floor
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Big Willy
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Post by Big Willy on Jul 20, 2012 10:09:05 GMT -4
Thanks guys I will check those spots. I am hoping that its relatively rust free as it came from Alberta recently. ;D
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eastcoastcam
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Post by eastcoastcam on Jul 20, 2012 10:23:00 GMT -4
Make sure you hear the pump for the lockers working as well.
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jamesc
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Post by jamesc on Jul 20, 2012 15:50:48 GMT -4
Make sure you hear the pump for the lockers working as well. x2 - if you turn the key on you can cycle the locker pumps (might need to be in low range IIRC) and you should be able to hear the pumps come on for a couple seconds. James |
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The Garagemahal
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Post by The Garagemahal on Jul 20, 2012 20:01:58 GMT -4
in the back , just before the frame swoops up for the coils , those holes seem to be the start of a rotten frame
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