1997 Jeep Wrangler Custom Rock Crawler 4.0 6 CYL, 40" MTR/K's, $51K Invested!

1997 Jeep Wrangler Description

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Re-List due to non-paying bidder. Vehicle is listed for sale outside of eBay so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. If you are interested, feel free to make me an offer and message me!! The only trade I would consider is for an early to mid 90's Toyota Land Cruiser FJZ804x4 in the $4K to $10K range, plus cash on your end.

1997 Chassis/Tub OriginalMileage: 159,750
Current Engine Mileage Since Rebuild in 2012: 4,299Current Transmission & Transfer Case Mileage Since Rebuild in 2015: 1,100Current Suspension Lift, Axles & All TheirComponents Mileage Since Rebuild in 2012 -2014: 1,000 to 4,299
This rig was built by the prior two owners a few years ago. They were meticulous with everything they did and built it correctly with AMERICAN MADE parts (BlueTorchFabworks, Poison Spyder, GenRight, SuperLift) and not that cheap Chinese Made Smittybilt Mall Krawlercrap.Even though this JEEPhas been used primarily as a trail rig,it is stillstreet legal and passed inspection in MO and TX and has current TX plates and registration. Never been hassled by any cop in a multi state area due to size of tires,fenders not fully covering tires, or lift effecting headlight height. I have a Clean TX Title and CarFaxin hand.

. This BEAST of a rigis not for the mechanically challenged (unless you have a great trustworthy mechanic to do your duties) orfor a teen or a woman (if she has no on or off road experience with a lifted rig with wide axles,wide 40" + tires, and a Full Spool rear end) as it is not a toy and does not drive like a Lexus or a stock dinky Jeep Wrangler of any era. Whether at low speed or high, it requires RESPECT,attention, alertness, and knowledge of how it handles in relation to a normal car. Act like a dumba$$ in this rig and you will definitely pay for it, quitepossibly with your life.

This is a 1997 JEEP Wrangler SE (converted to a 4.0L 6 CYL SPORT) stretched to an LJ 103" Magical Wheelbase sitting on 40x17" tires/wheels with 20" of ground clearance at the center skid plate. Stretching a Jeep (CJ, YJ, TJ, JK) to this wheelbase greatly improves the handling and ride characteristicsboth on road and off road. It also greatly improves towing capacity and handling if you want to hook up an expedition off roadcamping trailer enabling you to go into the most remote spots of the wilderness.

Comes with 2 usedBlack Factory Soft Tops & Frames with Clear & Tinted rear& side windows, metal half doors, soft door uppers w/ windows,two sets of plasticupper door surrounds w/ knobs and a partial top.

For being 20 yearsold now, but pretty much completely rebuilt,it runs/drivesperfectly w/no issues. No death wobble, shimmy, shake, or pullingdue to the heavy duty front end steering and suspension componentsbeing built to match the 40" tires. You can steer it with one finger on the highway, and you can let go of the wheel on the interstate at 65mph. I steer it with my knee during times where both hands are busy.It tracks true and straight and the ride is smooth due to the axles being stretched. For its size and riding on 40's, it has impeccable on & off roadmanners. It has a ton of torque due to the motor & transmission/transfer caserebuild. You can easily chirp the tires if you get on it.
The farthest I've driven it (Interstate) isfive hours. I drove on I-10andeasily made it over the huge bridge in Lake Charles as well as the Miss River Bridge in Baton Rouge.I do about 55-60mph on the highway and interstatearound town. I have multiple cars, so I don't daily drive it, but I do drive it to and from work a few days a week and on the weekends.
With that being said,its more than capable of being a daily driver. Top end speedwith the 5:13 gears, 40" tires, and 3-Speed Transis about 70mph or so. At that speed you're pushing 3,000 RPM's. The inline 4.0L is more than capable of revving to much higher RPM's for a prolonged period on the highway. But at 3,000+ RPM's on the highway/interstateit guzzles the gas. With an alternate set of smaller tires it would easily achieve higher speeds on the interstate and better MPG. But that's what a Prius is for! The speedo isoff by about 6mphusing GPS on my phone.
Turning radius is tight due to the 40's and the rear locker. Backing up can be tricky with the massivetires, spare tire carrier blocking your view,and rear locker. Once you get the hang of it, she's a breeze to park though. I back in to my parking spots wherever I go.Add a rear view camera and monitor and it wouldbe easier.
Heater cranksand so does theA/C. Every once in awhile the fan blower motor can be intermittent on the 4th (highest)setting. It's common in TJ's. I run it topless 24/7 so not much need for either.ABS Brakes andAirbags have been disconnected! Driver Airbag is intact but stock steering wheel has been removed and replaced with an aftermarket wheel. Passenger Airbag is just disconnected.You do get the Airbag warning light on the dash. All lights and accessories work. With the 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, it stops quickly. You can lock up the 40's no problem if needed.
Since the rear axle was stretched backwards, an XJ leaf spring added, and riding on 40's, the gas tank was relocated backwards and upwards into the frame. In addition, the fuel nozzle has been relocated to therear endby thetailgate.This is allcommon on a stretched wheelbase TJ build. It's a 15 gallon tank if I recall, and it has a fully enclosedsteel Rock Crawler skid plate around the entire tank. In the future I was thinking of adding a customDrake Offroad Performance Billet Aluminum Filler Neck Hose & Capsystem. Its a trick set-up.
Due to the above mentioned, and the Corbeau BAJA rear seat,the rear storage area is cut in half as far as volume goes. You still have decent storage room, enough for 3 duffle bags back there. At times, I keep a medium tool bag, large winch recovery bag, and large backpack in the storage area no problem.
This Jeep is a true Rock Crawler and not a typicalBarbie Mall Crawler. So the body, interior,and rollcage paint has some small nicks, scratches, andgouges. Mainlyby the door hinge pins, hood hinge pins,and where the soft top frame rubs on the siderail because of the addition of the full Rock Crawler roll cage bars. The color is Ford Grabber Blue, it still looks great in most areas and holds a nice shine. Original color was White. Since this rig has actuallybeen used offroad to do serious off roading androck crawling (never been in mud pits), it does have some dents in the windshield pillar. If you want perfect paint, go buy a new Wrangler. You'd have to spend $33K on top of the cost of a new or used Wrangler, to get to where this rig is.
The top, doors, and surroundsall install fine, but on the right side by the upper windshield pillar its atightfit with the soft top door and pillar. The door opens and shuts fine. Other than that, the body and frame are straight and in great shape. No rot or rust.It has steel half doors and soft upper doors.
It was originally an SE4 CYL model, and when the original motor and transmission died in early 2012they were scrapped and the factory stock Jeep wasthen converted into a fully built 4.0L 6 CYL SPORTRock Crawler. It's still Titled as an SE w/ a 4 CYL though. Up to you how you want to insure it.
I have a bunch of spare parts that will be included in asale.Parts like aspare axle hub,rubber tubing and fittings for a future Locker or Air hose fittingonfront bumper, Lavaexhaust wrap, OEMsteering wheel & airbag, Tuffy steel shifter console (I just converted a factory plastic center console to fit with the Tuffy lock boxes),varioussoft top hardware & parts, generic SUV dust cover, and other small things I may beforgetting.
One of the cool things is its actually able to fit into a standard home garage without airing down the 40"tires or having to temporarily compress the suspension. The CB antenna will hit but it bends easily and is also removable. As you know, jacking up a Jeep to obscene heights doesn't really do much, especially off road. This rig was optimally built to run with the 40's or smaller. From the ground to the bottom of the belly skid plate is 20" ground clearance. I don't know the actual lift height. I'm guessing around 6" over stock.With the custom SuperLift Long Arm kit, its all neatly tucked up into the frame and skidplate. So there is not a lot of 'crap' hanging below the frame like on most Long Arm kits, which only serves in gettingyou hung up or stuck altogether. That's why this rig has such a bad a$$ stance and look to it.
There are some receipts included (including part #'s for brakes, transfer case, etc), but not much. The pics tell the story, and I have many more. The rig runs & drives as good as it looks. You always hear people say their nice car/truck/bike that's for sale alwaysgets looks & complimentswherever they go and not to buy it if you like attention. Ha, this rig is a whole 'nother level. I get guys driving their $70K JeepWrangler JK Mall Crawlers with 4" lift andall the decals, LEDlightbars, Chinese Smittybilt apocalypse weaponry, 24" wheels, and 37" lo-pro mudtires do all kinds of NASCAR evasive maneuvers to avoid being anywhere around me at a red light. Its like seeing the Titanic next to the S.S. Minnow.
This rig will routinely beat Wranglers costing three times as much in Car Shows.Its got the proper bada$$ look for a JEEP, and it commands respect on the road, even to the boys driving their $70K Diesel pick ups w/ 8" lift. This thing sits high, I'm 6' 3" andcan see into the cabs of 18 wheelers. I have the seats as low as they will go right now. You can raise them a good bit though. They are adjustable with nuts on the bolt style legs.The prior owner was 5'3" and he had them raised almost to the top and could see just fine.
The seatsalso slide forward and rearward.I have plenty of leg room to comfortably drive it for hours. It's a JEEP that sits more than it moves, so of course it has smallfluid leaks, none of which require refills on no more than a semi annual basis. If needs to be driven more.
SPECS:
1997 Chassis/Tub OriginalMileage: 159,750
Current Engine Mileage Since Rebuild in 2012: 4,299Current Transmission & Transfer Case Mileage Since Rebuild in 2015: 1,100Current Suspension Lift, Axles & All TheirComponents Mileage Since Rebuild in 2012 -2014: 1,000 to 4,299
Front Suspension:
$3,600 -Rock Runner Sway-A-Way Coilover FrontNitrogen Shocks w/ Reservoirs$2,400 - SuperLift Rock Krawler Doglegged Long ArmSuspension tied intoTummy Tucked Skid Plate$350 -Front Coil-Over Shock MountingKit w/ Arches for Shock ReservoirsWelded into Frame$2,000 - 1978 Ford F-150 Hi-Pinion Dana44 Front Axle w/ 5:13 Gears,76' Camaro Disc Brakes, Shot Peened CroMoly Axle Shafts w/Spicer U-Joints, ARB Air Locker (switch in cab), WARN Premium Manual Hubs, New Hub Bearings & Seals, High Strength Wheel Studs, Hardened Wheel Lugs,and SuperLift Axle Truss & DifferentialArmor
Rear Suspension:
$400 - Bilstein 5160 Off Road Series Rear Shocks w/ Reservoir $1,000 - Blue Torch Fabworks Rear Axle Stretch Kit w/ JEEP XJ Leaf Springs, Shackles,and acustom Long Arm Ladder Bar tied into a Tummy Tucked Skid Plate$1,800 - 1978 Ford F-1509" Axle w/ 5:13 Gears, 76' Camaro Disc Brakes,Full Spool, 31-Spline CroMoly Axle Shafts (shot peened before installation to remove stress risers),Timken Axle Bearings,U-Joint Armor,& Breather relocatedto Engine Bay
Steering:
$2,200 - AGR RockRam Steering System with Cylinder, Power Steering Pump,GenRight Steel Steering BoxSkid Plate,Industrial Grade Hoses & Fittings, and Heavy DutyDrag Link, Tie Rod, & Track Bar. Looks like it belongs on an 18-wheeler and made to go with the 40" tires.
Engine:
$2,050 - 4.0L rebuilt in 2012 with 4,299 CurrentMiles. Items replaced within the last 2 years,
~ Rear Main Seal
~Valve Cover Gasket
~ Oil Pan Gasket
~ Oil Cooler on Custom Mount
~ New Spark Plugs
~ 8.2mm Taylor Thundervolt Plug Wires
~ Mopar Distributor
~ Mopar Coil
~ Custom Volvo Electric Cooling Fan Assembly & DCControl.com Fan Controller
~ Fuel Sending Unit & Filter
Drivetrain:
Transmission and Transfer Case were been completely rebuilt in early 2015with performance components. They have 1,100 miles on them.They are as stout as you can make them.
$675 - NP231 Transfer Case:
~Slip Yoke Eliminator
~Upgraded with New 1¼” Chain, Sprockets, and 6 Pinion Planetary
~ All New Bearings & Seals
~ Z-Linkage replaced with McMaster Cable Shifter
$1,000 - Auto 999 TorqueFlight 32RH 3-Speed Transmission:
~ Rebuilt with all new Red Eagle Frictions, Kolene Steels, Double Wrap Bands, Bushings, Seals & Bearings
~ TransGo TF-2 Shift Kit
~ Trans Cooler on Custom Made Mount
~ Breather relocated to Engine Bay using a custom Breather Manifold
Electrical:
$580 -Everything electrical was made as bulletproof and waterproof as possible within the last 2 years. Every wire harness within the engine compartment was removed and stripped of all the old loom and tape. Then each and every wire was inspectedfor exposed or broken sections. Any repairs were done correctly, with the wires spliced/twisted, soldered, and then adhesive heat shrink used.All were re-loomed with trick woven loom, not the cheapo AutoZone stuff.
Accessory items such as Rock Lights, Back-Up Lights, Winch Control, Hood Lights, Air Compressor and 2x12v Charger Ports were installed with a 12 Volt Unlimited Custom Multi-Switch Panel w/ OTRATTW (The Switch Guys) Switches as well as a Radio Delete panel (all factory radio wiring is still in place, I use a portableBluetooth Speaker for music).
A Cooper Bussman Fused Relay Panel was installed in the engine bay to have all accessory wiring located in one nice neat package.The York Air Compressor is operated from inside the cab with Autometer Pressure Gauge, and Pressure Switch installed inline (100psi on/120psi off). Under thehood, there are 2x3 Way Air Switches w/ Premium Filters installed as well. One operating the ARB Air Locker up front, with the other open for a future Air Locker in the rear. Optima Red Top Battery w/ Optima Stainless Steel Off RoadBattery Bracket,Mil-Spec Battery Terminals, & Cable Lugs
Interior:
$1,000 - Black & Grey/Cloth & VinylCorbeau SS Baja Front Seats andCorbeau 4” Baja Bench Rear Seat with Corbeau Sliding Brackets$500 - Tuffy Large Steel LockingCenter Consolew/ smallerRadio Steel Box and Rare Tuffy Steel Center Shifter Console (spare, the stock Jeep plasticconsole is in place). A newer CB Radio is installed in the console with all custom wiring and Fiberglass WhipStick Antenna mounted in the factory radio antenna location$175 - Cobra 19 DX IV CB Radio with Custom Brackets & Mounts inside the Tuffy CB Steel Console, FireStik Firefly Tuneable Antenna w/ Steel Ball Mount, Retractable Mike & Power Cord, and Noise Filter$40 - LED Light Swap in Instrument Cluster andGear Shifter
$800 - RhinoLiner Interior Tub$200 - Entire Dash is covered in Black Plasti-Dip
Exterior:
$1,600 - Complete York On Board Air Kit w/ 3 Gallon Tank mounted on Frame. Fully Plumbed,Switches & Gauges in Cab, & Filters under the Hood. Lines and Fittings for Rear Locker are in place
$3,000 - Five Goodyear 40x12.5x17" MTR Wrangler KevlarTires (still have great tread life, showing some rock nicks and cuts, but ride SMOOTH)$500 - Five Pro Comp 1069 17x10"Aluminum Wheels w/ Chrome Lug Nuts (few small rock rash spots, because that's what its madefor)$800 - Entire Undercarriage Stripped & Zinc Primered w/ 2-Part Epoxy and Painted w/ Rig Spec Black Gloss Paint. Makes it super easy and fast to rinsethe dirt/salt/snow/mud offandgo on your way!No home for rust on this thing!
$335 - Blue Torch Fabworks Front Steel Bumper &Winch Plate$850 - SuperWinch X9 Winch w/ custom Control Box Mount, Cut to Length Wiring, Remote,In-Cab Controls, and Neoprene Winch Cover (rarely used & looks new, bought in 2015)
$350 - GenRight 3/16" thick Solid SteelCrusher Comp Cut Corner Armor in Rear (Fuel Nozzle relocated to rear) painted to match
$400 - GenRight 3/16" thick Solid Steel Rocker Skid Plates in gloss black$600 - Poison Spyder3/16" Solid SteelFront Fenders painted to match$1,000 - GenRight Steel Drop Down RearTire Carrier w/ Spare, Third Brake Light, and License Plate Bracket & Light(holds up to a 40" tire, need to under inflate tire some in order to fit)$800 -Custom Gas Tank & Steel Skid Plate relocated for Rear Axle Stretch and Maximum Departure Angle Off Road
$250 -Hella 500 Windshield Lights Modified w/130W Bulbs (they are bright!),Steel Windshield Mounting Brackets,In-Cab Control Switch, and Upsized Wiring $400 -LED Rock Lightsand sealed ProComp Spot Light mounted throughout the Undercarriagew/ In-Cab Control Switches$600 - OEM Roll Cage w/ GenRight Reinforcement Bars welded throughout for fullRockCrawling Protection

$45 -SmittyBiltXRC Foot Pegs (RhinoLiner type coating)$10 -SmittyBilt Adjustable Door Straps$120 - Two Sets of RuggedRidge Quick Release CJ Style Round & Square Black Street/Trail Adjustable Mirrors for use without the Doors$260 - NRG Innovations Black Leather Sport Grip Quick Release NASCAR style (great anti-theft feature)Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitching andBillet Aluminum hub and adaptor $80 - BestTop Heavy Duty Rubber Front Floor Liners$40 - Drake Offroad Billet Aluminum & Rubber Shift Knob$75- Drake Offroad Billet Aluminum Passenger Grab Bar (notinstalled)$20 - Crown Auto Dash Tray$600 - Comes with 2.5 usedBlack Factory Soft Tops (Clear & Tinted Rear& Side Windows)as well as a 2nd Frame for parts, and two sets ofDoor Surrounds w/ Knobs $80 - SpiderWebShade Black UV Cab Cover $120 - Fire Extinguisher w/ Quick Release Mount

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Parts Only:$33,705
This does not include cost/book valueof a used 97' JEEP Wrangler in any condition, not all parts arelisted, and does not include shipping, sales tax, or labor/installation/modifications.
KBBV: $9,000
Stock 97' Wrangler Sportin this condition and with this mileage (between 1-5K mileson powertrain/drivetrain and allmods).
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Parts+ Blue Book Value =$42,705
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Labor/Installation/Modification, Sales Tax, &Shipping on the Partsis another 20%easy: $8,541
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Parts+ Jeep Book Value + Installation/Tax/Shipping = $51,246
Look at some of the crazy prices ($45K to $100K +)the other built rigs on eBay are trying to get.
If you tried to build a newJK to this level, you know you'd be looking at $60-70K easy. Building aused JK to this level could still run into the $50K range.
Get this one for afair and realistic price in time for the Easter Jeep Safari in MOAB, UT. You will either be the top dog, or one of the top dogs, in your local city, county, or even state.
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Unless otherwise stated in the advertisement, all vehicles are sold AS-IS WHERE-IS WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SELLER.
The mileage on the vehicle, upon delivery, will not exactly match the mileage shown in the advertisement due to use, test drives, inspections, etc.I welcome a pre-purchase onsite inspection by acompetent party or authorized service center. The vehicle is available for inspection by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Buyer is responsible for ALL fees and charges for inspections made at buyer's discretion.
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(1) Winning Bidder to contact Seller within 24 hours of the auction closing to confirm the intent to purchase, and to pay $500 non-refundable deposit. (2) All bidders should have all questions answered prior to placing a bid. (3) Louisiana residents are responsible for ALLTax, Tag, Title,License, Registration, Insurance,and State InspectionFees. (4) Out of state buyers are responsible for ALLTax, Tag,Title,License, Registration, Insurance,and State InspectionFeesin their home state. (5) If I cannot confirm your intention to buy or the deposit is not received within 24 hours, I reserve the right to re-list this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer/bidder. (6) You must be 18 years of age to bid/buy.(7) Buyer is responsible for ALL shipping costs. Seller is not an auto shipping company.I will not be responsible for auto shipping damages or delays. I will however assist in delivering the vehicle to the Buyer'sShipper for loading and transfer of keys/documents only. I will only send the spare parts that will safely fit inside the cab of the JEEP unless you make arrangementswith Shipper to put the soft top frame (large size)somewhere on or inhis truck!

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Unless otherwise stated, I primarily sell either used,orvintage items. My prices, photos, and descriptions reflect that fact and therefore items will show signs of wear and are not brand new, nor do they function as brand new unless otherwise specified. For those of you unfamiliar with what that means here are the definitions,
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