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1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Cummins 4BT Diesel Swap This is a solid Jeep built in the garage. It has been driven daily without any issues for over 10k miles and about 15 months. I've taken it on a 4-hour road trip and it did well. I need the money and I'm ready for a new project. It's not perfect. It truly drives like an old truck. Rough, stiff clutch, manual brakes, and 4-speed. 25mpg average. The project is 99% complete with a few non-essential items left to do. The tachometer is not wired. There's no intercooler setup. The jeep would ride better if it had a long-arm suspension. The jeep gets on average about 22/25mpg (city/highway). In the summer it does better. A standard jeep gets about 14/16mpg. With an intercooler setup and some tuning, it could probably be up to around 30mpg. I recommend this be purchased by someone with some mechanical skills. Obviously, jeep TJs don't come with diesel engines so maintaining this isn't as simple as taking it to your dealer. You'll need to be familiar with working on your own vehicles. Everything works on the jeep except for the tach. Feel free to ask questions. I have nothing to hide, I'll be straightforward with any answers, etc.

Details:

  • 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ

  • 4 Cylinder Turbo Charged Cummins 4BT Diesel Swap (stock setup)

  • 4BT is equipped with a VE pump.

  • Muncie SM465 4 speed trans

  • NP-231 Transfer case with advance adapters slip yoke eliminator

  • Novak Cable transfer case shifter

  • Front and rear double cardon Carolina driveline driveshafts

  • Dana 44 Front Axle - Aussie Locker, Manual Hubs

  • Ford 8.8 Rear Axle - LSD

  • 3.73 gears

  • Aussie Locker in the front

  • Mile Marker Manual locking hubs

  • New clutch - New battery

  • New steering box

  • Hydro-boost brake setup

  • 4 wheel disc brakes

  • 3” exhaust professional custom

  • Manual and temp controlled electric cooling fan

  • Recent alignment

Tires:

  • 35x12.50 Dick Cepek Mud Country - 95% tread left

Interior:

  • JVC Detachable face head unit

  • Rhino lined interior

Suspension:

  • 4” rancho lift

  • 1.5” body lift (to clear the trans tunnel)

  • All new Prothane bushings

  • JKS adjustable track bars front and rear

Body:

  • Brand new Smitty Built soft top

  • Custom bumpers front and rear

Otherwise, buyer will be responsible for shipping or pickup. I would recommend having it shipped or trailered if the drive to pick up is over 4-5 hours. May consider trades locally.

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