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Old 10-19-2009, 08:18 PM   #1
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My first jeep

Just picked up my 87 wrangler yesterday. Please if you can let me know any little things I should know to get me started.

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Old 10-19-2009, 08:46 PM   #2
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welcome to the forum brotha, first things first.......lets see some pics.
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:47 PM   #3
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:48 PM   #4
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Old 10-19-2009, 09:36 PM   #5
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looks good mac! best of luck to yaa
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:00 PM   #7
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from what people have been telling me (new also) change the fluids and such. also, watch for rust.
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:29 PM   #8
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yea, from what i see im going to have to get a new rear seal, steering gear box, im getting it painted next week. I have been touching up the rust spots that i can find. but its all worth it i really love that jeep.
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Old 10-19-2009, 11:17 PM   #9
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The smartest, best thing you can add to any Jeep is gas. Go drive it. Have fun.

You're already making plans to change things, add things, build things, make it bigger, faster stronger. That's fun too. But go drive it first.
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Old 10-20-2009, 05:43 AM   #10
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My first was an '87.... Very clean looking YJ! Get off the pavement and explore! Congratualtions.
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Old 10-20-2009, 06:51 AM   #11
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