Been lookin' for a truck, but.....

[THREEJAYS]

That’s a really good looking ride

 

[dr9]

A utility trailer is always cheaper than a pickup truck.

 

[yodizan]

Looking good brother. Glad to see her progress. You are most assuredly the right new owner.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

That’s a really good looking ride

Thank you! I try and keep whatever I'm driving/riding looking and running good.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Looking good brother. Glad to see her progress. You are most assuredly the right new owner.

Appreciate it and still am very thankful for the good deal. I will hopefully still have this in 4 years when my son starts driving. I think it will make a capable daily driver for him.

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

A utility trailer is always cheaper than a pickup truck.

It sure is. I get the need for a truck with some professions but I'm not there and don't have that need at this time. The trailer is the perfect size for what we need it for.

 

[dr9]

Even cheaper than a utility trailer is letting a jonboat double as a utility trailer.

 

[patches]

A few months back I picked up a 1999 Grand Cherokee Laredo (WJ) from yodizan with 116k miles. I don't plan on hauling heavy loads; primarily trips to Home Depot, motorcycles, 4 wheeler, small camper, etc. so I just gave up on the search for a truck since everyone wants top dollar for their garbage wagons anyways. Figure why pay for an extra vehicle, insurance and maintenance when I already have one plenty capable for our use, and it's 4wd. Since I picked it up, I added a few things just to bring it up to date a bit, but thanks to yodizan , the interior is a time capsule.

Added/replaced the following:

• Tailgate lift struts
• Tailgate glass lift struts
• Hood lift struts
• Passenger mirror
• Android plug and play stereo
• Tweeters
• Drilled rotors
• Brakes
• Emergency brake shoes
• Front passenger lock actuator
• Rear driver lock actuator
• Water Pump
• Serpentine belt
• Idler pulley
• Thermostat
• Transfer case switch
• Rough Country 2" lift
• Tow hitch receiver
• Trailer wiring harness
• Rain guards
• Headlights
• Tail lights
• Restored exterior trim
• Added cargo basket
• Fresh oil
• Fresh coolant

That being said, none of this needed to be done other than the transfer case switch and brakes, I've just been tinkering with it the last few months and addressed little things that come with an aging vehicle. Personally, I don't think this thing looks like a 23 year old vehicle.

Here's the ol' rig in all her glory
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Here's the before...
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GM, sweet ride and good looking, too. Happy trails and may God bless America.

 

[41mag]

looks like a win if you ask me.

 

[Control for Smilers]

Thank you. I think a lot of people project their ego based on what they drive but that often comes at a huge price. I'm getting older and don't feel the need to have a $600 payment for something that will be used very seldom. That money staying in my pocket can go ahead and gain interest.

trucks are like magnum condoms.