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Related: About this forumPlease help a new Jeep enthusiast!
My inner kid is jonesing big time for a jeep wrangler-
Found a clean one 2015 Willy 2 Door- with a 43K. Sounds , looks good ,
Underneath I rubbed a bar in the center of vehicle and rust bits would come off.
Is this a major concern? I plan to take to a mechanic for a pre buy inspection- but if any DU ers have expertise in jeeps Id appreciate any help- tips- recommendations etc.
thank you.

marble falls
(67,529 posts)... you want.
bucolic_frolic
(52,013 posts)there are Lanolin-based rustproofing sprays, in spray cans. But you need protective clothing, respirator protection if going the DIY route.
Tetrachloride
(8,898 posts)can be fixed
https://ranwhenparked.net/how-to-stop-jeep-death-wobble/
that said, i wonder if any jeep driver has a death wish.
Old Crank
(6,081 posts)It had the death wobble in spite of a bunch of suspension steering repairs. Went away with a steering damper installation.
Mike 03
(18,683 posts)drove a black Jeep Wrangler (probably late 1990s) which he outfitted with a mobile data terminal and police radio. i thought it looked fantastic and the reason I mention is occupation is he was confident enough in its performance to use it for undercover work and law enforcement related travel. In my unprofessional opinion that shows a high level of confidence. He drove that thing into the ground. Now that I no longer have a dog I guess in theory I could get a Jeep now. Great though that Jeep was, it was not very big--not big enough to carry much stuff. There are probably big Jeeps and small Jeeps though.
Kali
(56,362 posts)Sorry, not a fan. Get a Toyota.
Or at least be prepared mentally and financially to be constantly fixing/replacing stuff (buy a second/third for parts)
JMCKUSICK
(3,658 posts)Three things I would highly recommend.
1. Take your time, there are tons of them.
2. Make sure the engine compartment is clean, no oil deposits etc...
3. Take it to a mechanic, and get firm answers.
No leaks, skid plate is a must if you do any off roading, any wiggles or shimmies, run and if it's from a dealer, get a Carfax, no exceptions. if they won't give you one, run lol.
Oh and lastly, if you can drive a stick/manual, do it because it's funner, better for off road and funner lol.
Emile
(36,883 posts)Both were rust buckets. Took the body off the cj5 and put a fiberglass body on it. Raised it 3", put bigger wheels, nerf bars and painted it red. New top and it was sharp. It had a small v8 in it. I gave that jeep to my son and he drove it through high-school and 4 years of college. The cj7 had a six cylinder and a hardtop. I used it mostly around the homestead.
Even though I had two of them, I don't recommend them. Once they start rusting, it's just a matter of time they look like shit. The mileage was terrible. It didn't matter between a v8 or six, 12 mpg is the average.
flvegan
(65,198 posts)Definitely get it checked out (I'd say that about any car) by a good mechanic. Find your local Jeep community, get some ducks and enjoy!