Jp Magazine Project Steal-J 1997 Wrangler. Buildup covered over 10 issues in mag.

Partial build list:
Pro Comp 2-inch springs, JKS upper and lower control arms, MX-6 adj shocks, Antirock, etc.

Dana 44s w/ 4.56 gears, 33-spline alloy rear shafts, Superior alloy front, ARB lockers, Riddler diff covers, ARB mini compressor, etc.

Mastercraft Baja RSS reclining suspension seats, new carpet, Bestop 2-piece hardtop, Tuffy console insert, etc.

TCI TH700R4 auto trans, rebuilt t-case, Edge Trail Jammer system, Novak aluminum radiator, etc.

Kilby body armor, skid plates, front bumper, MORE rear tire carrier bumper, Rubicon flares, etc.

Your choice 265/75-16 BFG AT on Rubicon rims or 32x11.50-15 Kumho MTs on MB Wheels Predator alloys.

Tom Woods forged CV driveshafts, Tera extremem short shaft kit, Currie HD steering linkage, lots more.

Pro-built turn key daily driver and trail machine w/ no issues. Mileage at 144K. Everything but engine is new. AC blows cold, intermittent wipers, etc. Drivetrain was built to handle and accept an LS1 but the 4.0L isn't tired yet. Smogged and ready to go. Need larger vehicle for family. Serious only please. E-mail me at christian.hazel@jpmagazine.com

$15,900  

not a bad price, all things considered, you have spent how much on it since you practically stole it? that was quite a stir the article you wrote on it caused.
Yeah buddy.  

Did you sell it yet?  

Nope.  Still got it and am driving it every day.  Wanna sell it, though.  I need a tow rig that my kids fit in.  

thought you had a hemi durango, what kind of tow rig are you looking to get?

the wife and I are talking about the steal j, so maybe...  

Durango has 69K on it and I'm already on my 3rd set of pads and rotors.  And those are warped already.  Plus I just had to have both exhaust manifold gaskets replaced and 4 broken exh. manifold studs drilled out under warranty.  No biggie, but the warranty is up in a few hundred miles and I don't want to have to replace drivetrain parts out of my own pocket.  It's just not enough vehicle to use as a dedicated tow rig.

Besides, it's too scary towing my M-715 with it.  The rear coils and Watts Link rear suspension aren't the best for stability.  I'm looking for a used crew cab diesel pickup.  Want a Megacab Dodge, but all I can afford is a '99-'03 7.3L F-250 or F-350 Superduty.  

almost time to trade it in also, I get a kick out seeing those suv's and mid size pick ups towing or shall we say crawling up and down hills, it's really scary when they start whipping all over the road from poor load distribution.

hope you find what you're looking for. I'm more into the chev/gmc myself. my cousin is harcore dodge, he has a cummins running 12's in the quarter, it's no fun to follow that thing on the freeway when he steps on the loud pedal, no one can see through the black cloud, My brother in law has a 99 f 350 crewcab 7.3 he seems to like.

those mega cabs are just huge, I wouldn't mind having one either but the price tag is a little harsh, my 98 suburban 6.5 turbo diesel with ss diesel supply's +80HP ecm and 4" exhaust, does just fine and it's paid off. I can't outpull the big ol' dodges and fords but I can make them sweat.  

Say it ain't so! Noooooo!

Oh wait,  you told me Steal-J was for sale months ago... nevermind, I knew...

BUMP

 

Sold.  

Nice. Bout time.  

anything forsale thats left over from the steal j  

Nah - it all went on the Jeep.