Proud new owner

[p8nt]

I just got home from a 900 mile trip to trade in my 2002 Grand Cherokee Overland for a 97 Cruiser with 152k on it. I love it! I plan on flushing the coolant and changing the diff and t-case fluids first thing. Any other advice? Does the diff lock option require a unique fluid? Bring on the tips, I'd like to do everything right the first time. I spent 2 weeks scouring this forum prior to making the deal and I must say, you guys are a wealth of information. Thank you in advance to anyone who would help this newb get on the right track!

 

[TroutRunner]

I just got home from a 900 mile trip to trade in my 2002 Grand Cherokee Overland for a 97 Cruiser with 152k on it. I love it! I plan on flushing the coolant and changing the diff and t-case fluids first thing. Any other advice? Does the diff lock option require a unique fluid? Bring on the tips, I'd like to do everything right the first time. I spent 2 weeks scouring this forum prior to making the deal and I must say, you guys are a wealth of information. Thank you in advance to anyone who would help this newb get on the right track!

Welcome ,

The lockers do not require any special fluid. Most will recommend getting the Factory Service Manual (click on the vendors tabs in the upper right - American Toyota is the place for discount parts as well as all things Cruiser). As for the coolant and tranny changes look in the FAQ for how others complete exchanges (tranny) and flushes.

One other thing to think about are the axles and birfs. Many like to rebuild them for a baseline as well. Not tough to do but is time consuming and messy. Searching for "baseline maintenance" or individual actions will bring up a wealth of knowledge.

You will love the new rig. I know I do.

TR

 

[NorCalDoug]

welcome

 

[JerseyCruiser]

Welcome aboard

 

[Thermodyn]

Welcome! Congrats on the new "low" mileage cruiser! You won't be disappointed. I am in the process of defecting from the Jeeps as well after being a long time fan. I just sold one of my '97 Cherokee Sports w/78k and "Up-Country" suspension in fantastic condition for $3800 bucks! Bought a locked '97 LX with 108k on it for $15k, and don't regret it a bit. Now I just need to sell my other Cherokee so I can buy a second TLC. I am building a fleet!

You have just traded a throw-away vehicle for what I call an heirloom quality vehicle. Enjoy!

 

[chamalk]

Welcome & Congrads. I consider myself as a new owner after 1 year of owning my LX. So much to learn on this site. It's the best Cruiser/LX site I 've been to.

Pics Please!!!

 

[mot]

 

[psfpilot]

Welcome!

As far as suggestions, perhaps a transmission drain-and-fill would be a good thing so you can check the condition of the current fluid. The owner's manual should tell you the required fluid volume for a drain-and-fill.

 

[sseaman]

welcome and have fun, if you take your time while going through your pm intially it will answer alot of questions later for you

 

[cruiserdan]

Nothing quite like "trading-up"........


Welcome to the addiction......

 

[Josh9180]

150k just barely broken in. Good find congrats!

 

[p8nt]

Nothing quite like "trading-up"........


Welcome to the addiction......

As far as "trading up", i actually got them to trown in $1000 along with the TCL! I had it checked out at another dealership before the paper work was singed, just avoid any suprises. I really feel like I got the better end of the deal.