This 2002 Jeep TJ is a unique, fully redone project with a 5.9L V8 engine swap that brings serious power and personality. It’s had a full frame-off restoration with tons of brand-new parts. Perfect trail rig, off-road toy, or custom daily driver.
Key Highlights:
• 5.9L V8 engine swap - strong running, approx. 90–150k on engine (body has 250k)
• Frame-off restoration – tub removed, sandblasted, and painted with rustproof coating
• Zero rust – entire frame, underbody, and interior bed coated with rustproof paint
Major New Parts & Upgrades:
(Over $8,000 in parts alone – not including labor)
• Brand new BFG KO2 tires – $1,675
• 3.5” front lift springs – $220
• Rough Country shocks – $300
• New custom radiator – $500
• New brakes all around – rotors, pads, drums, shoes, hardware ($750)
• New brake lines & wheel cylinders
• AC Delco greasable U-joints – front & rear driveshafts
• Lengthened front driveshaft
• New Moog ball joints – greasable
• New steering stabilizer & sway bar links – all greasable
• New exhaust gasket, muffler & catalytic converter
• New ignition coil & camshaft sensor
• New K&N air filter
• New AC Delco starter & battery ($180)
• New AC evaporator, receiver drier, and line fittings
• New airbag clock spring & hazard flasher
• New washer motor (rear), valve stems, wiper blades
• New windshield ($150 without install)
• New fenders ($900), floor pans ($600), and professionalpaint job
Other:
• New LED fog lights
• New cowl seal
• New transfer case seal
• Lots of small items i don’t remember
Finished this as a project, selling it now because I have too many vehicles already and need the $. Built it properly with quality parts and tons of time invested.
Open to trades