Hey guys, I started my LC obsession with a 62 a couple of years. I sold it this past summer, oil spill, 80 mile commute (to school!!) and the harsh OME heavy ride was killing me.
So, I've always loved the 80s and found one by chance locally on Craigslist. I'm a grad student so not having a lot of money is an understatement. I need some advice.
'92 LC Tan, 229k, exterior is dented on each corner, the front bumper is pushed in to the point of the lower part of the grill being smashed slightly. One tail light is smashed the other cracked. Running boards rusted. Sunroof works though. Mismatched rims
Interior: front seats are pretty bad off, jump seats are missing, pass rear window doesn't work. Seller said the AC causes it to overheat (possible cause?)
Engine seemed to be running fine, possibly better than my previous 3FE, trans shifted fine.
A couple things I wasn't sure of. The CDL. The 62 of course was different and that was my first/only 4wd. I tested it out in Low and it seemed to engaged (light came on) within a couple seconds of driving, slow. I put it back in High and hit the CDL switch to turn it off, but the light stayed on. Drove less than a mile and the light stayed on. Parked, shut it down, started it, moved. Stayed on.
I have to admit I have no clue how they operate. I did search and find that it's ok to engage the CDL at slow speeds, but I was stopped in neutral when engage/disengaging.
Also, there was major clicking/chatter in the front end when turning. I assume, after a search it's the Birfields. But, a couple of questions.
How much are the parts for a rebuild? I saw someone asking about their pricing and looked like $800?
At what point must they be replaced and what's that cost? Could they be so worn to need a replacement?
The seller has owned it since ~160k and said no major work so the top end probably hasn't been rebuilt.
And finally he's got it listed for $1200. I'd feel much better paying a bit less. I won't be hardcore wheeling, more expedition type. Ultimately bumpers, locked and dieseled would be the idea.
Thanks and sorry for being so long winded!
So, I've always loved the 80s and found one by chance locally on Craigslist. I'm a grad student so not having a lot of money is an understatement. I need some advice.
'92 LC Tan, 229k, exterior is dented on each corner, the front bumper is pushed in to the point of the lower part of the grill being smashed slightly. One tail light is smashed the other cracked. Running boards rusted. Sunroof works though. Mismatched rims
Interior: front seats are pretty bad off, jump seats are missing, pass rear window doesn't work. Seller said the AC causes it to overheat (possible cause?)
Engine seemed to be running fine, possibly better than my previous 3FE, trans shifted fine.
A couple things I wasn't sure of. The CDL. The 62 of course was different and that was my first/only 4wd. I tested it out in Low and it seemed to engaged (light came on) within a couple seconds of driving, slow. I put it back in High and hit the CDL switch to turn it off, but the light stayed on. Drove less than a mile and the light stayed on. Parked, shut it down, started it, moved. Stayed on.
I have to admit I have no clue how they operate. I did search and find that it's ok to engage the CDL at slow speeds, but I was stopped in neutral when engage/disengaging.
Also, there was major clicking/chatter in the front end when turning. I assume, after a search it's the Birfields. But, a couple of questions.
How much are the parts for a rebuild? I saw someone asking about their pricing and looked like $800?
At what point must they be replaced and what's that cost? Could they be so worn to need a replacement?
The seller has owned it since ~160k and said no major work so the top end probably hasn't been rebuilt.
And finally he's got it listed for $1200. I'd feel much better paying a bit less. I won't be hardcore wheeling, more expedition type. Ultimately bumpers, locked and dieseled would be the idea.
Thanks and sorry for being so long winded!
