new to me 2001

[kbach]

I've been following this forum for a long time and have received a lot of great help already but this is my first post.

I just bought a 2001 limited with 62000 miles that is like new, always serviced by dealer,ect. I always thought that my 98 with 176,000 miles was in good shape until I drove the 2001. Now the 98 just feels a little tired. Since I'm planning on lifting the 01, I have already swapped the coilovers and rear shocks. Now the 98 drives great but the steering just feels a little looser that the 01. I replaced the rack bushings recently and that helped a lot. Also the newer suspension helps a lot. The ball joints and tie rod ends seem to be solid. Are there other bushings or parts that I can easily replace before I sell it to restore more of a newer feel or is it even worth it?

Thanks for all the great help.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Looks like a nice find. What are your plans for the lift and everything? Are you keeping the '98 as well?

 

[Suprareal]

Nice color on the 98
They both look great, i wish i owned 2 runners at the same time.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

Nice color on the 98
They both look great, i wish i owned 2 runners at the same time.

No you don't, trust me.

 

[highcountry]

Nice looking rigs -- congrats on the '01.

 

[pabrinton]

Nice rig man! What did it set you back for something with that few of miles?

 

[BrianSD_42]

Congrats on the new purchase.

I always thought that my 98 with 176,000 miles was in good shape until I drove the 2001

I am sure if you did the right maintenance on your 98 it would have plenty of power.

My 97 is quite zippy.

 

[jirehn]

Looks great and I think you will really enjoy that one.

 

[kbach]

I can't afford to keep both and don't have garage space so the '98 will be for sale. I need to pay some other bills first but I think I would like to use OME 881/890 coils and still thinking about shocks, probably Rough Country Nitro 9000 to help keep costs down a little.

 

[kbach]

I bought it for 12,300 from a nice little Vietnemese man. He showed me his little note book with over 200 calls from all over the country. He had higher offers but wanted to keep it local. The price was probably a little high but I figured I won't have to buy another vehicle for a long time if I take good care of it.