2001 Xj built to last ! Beast mode build!
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2001 Xj built to last ! Beast mode build!
Ok so I picked up this 2001 jeep Cherokee Xj it has a 4.0L engine/auto trans/np231.
I paid $1800 for it because it had a broken lower control arms and I drove it home, every time I hit the brakes the tire would ride up into the fender. So since it's a low pinion dana 30 I decided to swap it out with a high pinion dana 30. Now the chrystler 8.25 is a decent axle but I picked up a ford 8.8 from a 2000 ford explorer at the junk yard.
This jeep will be built to handle rough off road, rocks, mud, water crossing, trail rides, beach riding, and long trips.
So here is the list of thing I am starting to order:
Suspention components:
5.5" rubicon exspress coil springs/ORDERED
3.5" rubicon exspress leaf springs/ORDERED
Seriousoffroad 1 ton utk steering
Rough country adjustable trac bar/ORDERED
Bilstien shocks/ORDERED
Shackle relocation brackets/ORDERED
Ironrockoffroad long arms/ORDERED
Axle components:
Ironrockoffroad Dana 30 truss
Ironrockoffroad ford 8.8 truss/swap kit/ORDERED
4:88 gears front and rear with master rebuild kits/ORDERED
Chromoly shafts front and rear
Lock right locker for dana 30/ORDERED
Interior upgrades:
Replace headliner
Clean carpet and seats/REMOVED
Upgrade sound system/ORDERED
Exterior upgrades:
Winch bumper
8500Lb winch
Fender flares
Rock sliders
Engine/performance:
Injectors
Bored throttle body
Header
Exhaust
Intake
Tires/Rims:
35/12.50/R15 BFG KM2a
For rims I have not decided and this could easily change if I find a better deal some where else.
So like stated above I want a nice, clean, reliable jeep this time.
My 1st jeep was a 97 very clean, but was small and open diffs didn't go far.
My 2nd jeep was a 91 was ugly, beat up, but had most stuff listed above.
I have also had a few other jeeps and I found flaws with them, so this time I bought a 2001 and I will be making it into what I want.
So this is what I am starting with
I paid $1800 for it because it had a broken lower control arms and I drove it home, every time I hit the brakes the tire would ride up into the fender. So since it's a low pinion dana 30 I decided to swap it out with a high pinion dana 30. Now the chrystler 8.25 is a decent axle but I picked up a ford 8.8 from a 2000 ford explorer at the junk yard.
This jeep will be built to handle rough off road, rocks, mud, water crossing, trail rides, beach riding, and long trips.
So here is the list of thing I am starting to order:
Suspention components:
5.5" rubicon exspress coil springs/ORDERED
3.5" rubicon exspress leaf springs/ORDERED
Seriousoffroad 1 ton utk steering
Rough country adjustable trac bar/ORDERED
Bilstien shocks/ORDERED
Shackle relocation brackets/ORDERED
Ironrockoffroad long arms/ORDERED
Axle components:
Ironrockoffroad Dana 30 truss
Ironrockoffroad ford 8.8 truss/swap kit/ORDERED
4:88 gears front and rear with master rebuild kits/ORDERED
Chromoly shafts front and rear
Lock right locker for dana 30/ORDERED
Interior upgrades:
Replace headliner
Clean carpet and seats/REMOVED
Upgrade sound system/ORDERED
Exterior upgrades:
Winch bumper
8500Lb winch
Fender flares
Rock sliders
Engine/performance:
Injectors
Bored throttle body
Header
Exhaust
Intake
Tires/Rims:
35/12.50/R15 BFG KM2a
For rims I have not decided and this could easily change if I find a better deal some where else.
So like stated above I want a nice, clean, reliable jeep this time.
My 1st jeep was a 97 very clean, but was small and open diffs didn't go far.
My 2nd jeep was a 91 was ugly, beat up, but had most stuff listed above.
I have also had a few other jeeps and I found flaws with them, so this time I bought a 2001 and I will be making it into what I want.
So this is what I am starting with
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that's a big fancy parts list you've got there. plenty of fat could be trimmed out of there
for instance, no need for an 8.8 truss. save yourself $70 http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/88ss-31.html
nice start to the build though. what all have you already ordered? oh and the words "built to last" should be immediately followed by frame stiffeners and bracing
for instance, no need for an 8.8 truss. save yourself $70 http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/88ss-31.html
nice start to the build though. what all have you already ordered? oh and the words "built to last" should be immediately followed by frame stiffeners and bracing
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Yea for sure I am ordering parts all day today so should get this jeep up in the air here within next couple weeks for sure
Also does anyone know what bump stops are good for 5,5" lift and 35s
Also does anyone know what bump stops are good for 5,5" lift and 35s
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so I tore all my interior out today cause I had nothing else to do on the jeep! pics are in beginning of thread
I also ordered the following!
Re 5.5" coil springs
Re 3.5" leaf springs
Dirt bound light bar mount
40" led light bar
Ironrockoffroad 88 swap with truss
bilstien shocks
ford 8.8 companion flange
long arms
speakers for sound bar
led bulbs for dash
Still thinking about ordering delta head lights
I also ordered the following!
Re 5.5" coil springs
Re 3.5" leaf springs
Dirt bound light bar mount
40" led light bar
Ironrockoffroad 88 swap with truss
bilstien shocks
ford 8.8 companion flange
long arms
speakers for sound bar
led bulbs for dash
Still thinking about ordering delta head lights
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While the carpet is out, have Carlos install sound deadening on the floor and everywhere he can get it to fit. You'll appreciate it once the sound system is installed and you can hear the music instead the whine of the 35's