Cherokee Build for my soldier son

Joe Dirt · 09-26-2009, 07:24 PM

As some of you already know, my 19 yr old son is deployed with the Army for a year and I'm building him a XJ while he's gone (check out the Cherokee Chat section -a cherokee for my soldier to get the whole story).

Well, the build is now officially off and running, thanks to motogpman2006. I just bought his 95 green 4d XJ. I figured I'd post the build up in the correct section. Here she is with a 3" Rough Country lift and not much else.

Joe Dirt · 09-26-2009, 07:29 PM

I put a 33x12.5" tire from my TJ on the 3" lifted Cherokee to see how it would fit. Obviously WAY too big. The wheels rub with any turning. The plan is 32" tires with cut-out flares.

Joe Dirt · 09-26-2009, 07:33 PM

By the way. Here's a picture of the kid.

AWOL · 09-26-2009, 07:37 PM

I think thats AWESOME you are doing this for your son! I have not read the other thread yet for the whole story but wish him the best and give him a big Thanks from a former SGT. Good luck with the build! I'll be watching it!

sluggy · 09-27-2009, 01:50 PM

you and him are lucky to have each other you must be proud and vice versa.

cool looking jeep, i like the colour to

Joe Dirt · 10-03-2009, 08:23 PM

I worked on some interior/exterior issues today. The door armrests were destroyed and impossible to find replacements, even from the dealer. Finally I found some from a different year from a guy parting out his XJ and did a little fab work. It all turned out great. Check out the before/ after pics.

djlarroc · 10-04-2009, 12:09 AM

You got him a very nice lookin' jeep. Can't wait to see how it progresses.

sluggy · 10-05-2009, 04:37 PM

nice trim upgrade

SpitFire · 10-05-2009, 06:37 PM

good luck! Looking great so far

nick_n_ii · 10-05-2009, 06:40 PM

Very cool of you to do this for him..

Also thank him for his service to our country..

mobilecherokee4 · 10-05-2009, 06:53 PM

yes tell him thank you for his services, my buddy is 19 and he is being deployed soon, si im kinda gonna know how you feel, except he's my friend not my son, well ill be prayin for him as i do for my friend, i am actualy thinkin about joining the military as well(im 19). well that looks like a good lookin jeep.

Joe Dirt · 10-09-2009, 02:50 PM

Today I replaced the rear hatch support struts and put a pair of Rubicon Express adjustible lower control arms on the XJ.

shepW00dD · 10-09-2009, 06:24 PM

how does the 3" rc lift ride?

'00xj · 10-10-2009, 10:51 AM

This is just great. Thank him and his family for his service and my freedom. Our brothers and sister in arms are heroes, they defend our communities, and demonstrate the will of our nation. I know I'm in the chorus here; but Thank You Dad, for looking out for him. God bless you both.

Joe Dirt · 10-10-2009, 02:10 PM

ShepWoodD, the RC lift seems to ride fine. However, it still has 29" tires on it. I'll know better when the big wheels go on.

09-26-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	Cherokee Build for my soldier son As some of you already know, my 19 yr old son is deployed with the Army for a year and I'm building him a XJ while he's gone (check out the Cherokee Chat section -a cherokee for my soldier to get the whole story). Well, the build is now officially off and running, thanks to motogpman2006. I just bought his 95 green 4d XJ. I figured I'd post the build up in the correct section. Here she is with a 3" Rough Country lift and not much else. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

09-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	I put a 33x12.5" tire from my TJ on the 3" lifted Cherokee to see how it would fit. Obviously WAY too big. The wheels rub with any turning. The plan is 32" tires with cut-out flares. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

09-26-2009, 07:33 PM	#3
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	By the way. Here's a picture of the kid. Attached Images __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

09-26-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
AWOL Empty Pockets Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 124 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 231 Tires: 31 BFG A/T	I think thats AWESOME you are doing this for your son! I have not read the other thread yet for the whole story but wish him the best and give him a big Thanks from a former SGT. Good luck with the build! I'll be watching it! __________________ -Eric- 97XJ It's best to leap before you look...

09-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
sluggy CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham,england. Posts: 1,312 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 ltr Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: grabbers 31" Lift Specifications: up about 3" over stock at mo, wanna go higher though. Misc Accessories: loads lol	you and him are lucky to have each other you must be proud and vice versa. cool looking jeep, i like the colour to __________________ real name is john 1995 honda cbr1000fr 1967 chrysler newport 383 2001 triumph tiger 955i

10-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	I worked on some interior/exterior issues today. The door armrests were destroyed and impossible to find replacements, even from the dealer. Finally I found some from a different year from a guy parting out his XJ and did a little fab work. It all turned out great. Check out the before/ after pics. Attached Images __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

10-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#7
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	You got him a very nice lookin' jeep. Can't wait to see how it progresses. __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

10-05-2009, 04:37 PM	#8
sluggy CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham,england. Posts: 1,312 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 ltr Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: grabbers 31" Lift Specifications: up about 3" over stock at mo, wanna go higher though. Misc Accessories: loads lol	nice trim upgrade __________________ real name is john 1995 honda cbr1000fr 1967 chrysler newport 383 2001 triumph tiger 955i

10-05-2009, 06:37 PM	#9
SpitFire Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kouts,Indiana Posts: 87 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L MFI 6cyl Transmission: 4WD	good luck! Looking great so far __________________ They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

10-05-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,245 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	Very cool of you to do this for him.. Also thank him for his service to our country.. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

10-05-2009, 06:53 PM	#11
mobilecherokee4 CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,633 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L I6 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: Chry 8.25 Tires: 33'' bfg mud tires Lift Specifications: 4.5 inch Misc Accessories: KnN air filter, cb radio, magnaflow dual exhaust, herculiner all inside, cragar steel rock rims,	yes tell him thank you for his services, my buddy is 19 and he is being deployed soon, si im kinda gonna know how you feel, except he's my friend not my son, well ill be prayin for him as i do for my friend, i am actualy thinkin about joining the military as well(im 19). well that looks like a good lookin jeep. __________________

10-09-2009, 02:50 PM	#12
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	Today I replaced the rear hatch support struts and put a pair of Rubicon Express adjustible lower control arms on the XJ. Attached Images __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

10-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
shepW00dD Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Poconos PA Posts: 359 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 spd with a HURST! Tires: stock Lift Specifications: gonna go big Misc Accessories: Sony Xplod	how does the 3" rc lift ride?

10-10-2009, 10:51 AM	#14
'00xj Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 50 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 6 cylinder Misc Accessories: 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 4.0 ENGINE, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, CD PLAYER, 4X4 , TILT, CRUISE	This is just great. Thank him and his family for his service and my freedom. Our brothers and sister in arms are heroes, they defend our communities, and demonstrate the will of our nation. I know I'm in the chorus here; but Thank You Dad, for looking out for him. God bless you both.

10-10-2009, 02:10 PM	#15
Joe Dirt Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 171 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" BFG T/A Lift Specifications: 3" RC+ 1" spacer/shackle Misc Accessories: SYE, Rusty's Flares, K&N intake, Hanson winch bumper, 8K winch, Cobra CB, Build in progress	ShepWoodD, the RC lift seems to ride fine. However, it still has 29" tires on it. I'll know better when the big wheels go on. __________________ 95 4 Dr Green, XJ, 4L, Auto, 8.25 rear axle, 3" Rough Country lift, 1" spacer, SYE, Rusty's fenders, 32" tires...build in progress... Other ride is 03 TJ, 4L, Auto, 4" lift, 33" tires, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit, 4.56 gears, Rockhard 4x4 bumper and 8K winch The crisis does not make the man, but only exposes what is already there.

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