help building 1999 cherokee

awall99 · 10-10-2009, 03:22 PM

i have a 1999 cherokee trying to build it and im in high school so i dont have that much money and was wornding if anyone can help me out with thanks

grn99 · 10-10-2009, 08:53 PM

What kind of use do you have in mind? Its a pretty solid start as a stocker. Need pics.

humboldt2door · 10-12-2009, 05:05 PM

check out rough country or rustys, they both have some pretty cheap lifts of decent quality, it really depends what you want. A locking differential would be good, along with some armor if you plan on being in the rocks. Its all about how much money and what you wanna do. Bigger tires are expensive, you can always trim fenders to make em fit...the list is endless...a budget and some usage goals would help focus the advice

bigpimpinben · 10-12-2009, 05:30 PM

I would suggest a blown big block, six speed manual tranny. divorced atlas, 5 ton rockwells, king coilovers, three link up front, and a triangulated four link in the rear. full hybrid interior/exterior roll cage, hydrolic assist steering, 42" comp creepy crawlers. ....... I think that would be a good start.

4.0cherokee · 10-17-2009, 01:08 AM

Well I would say that you have a very good platform seeing how I have a 99 classic and I am 20 and in college. Here a few picks of my Xj if you ever need help just pm me. Good luck and the just remember when you are making your xj to make it your xj.

gpXJ · 10-17-2009, 09:08 PM

Not intending to hijack, but 4.0, what are those fender flares you are running?

Moparboy01 · 10-17-2009, 09:56 PM

Rusty's fender flares

awall99 · 10-20-2009, 07:23 PM

i want to be able to go through mud and rock climbing with my jeep alot of the guys i hang with have fords and they are all lifted and when i ride near them i feel really small it sucks going to meeting and having nothing done please help thanks alot

RDK_YJ88 · 10-20-2009, 07:50 PM

I'd recommend the Rustys 3.5" aal kit. It is easy to instal and you will not have to worry about removing the front leaf spring bolts. Then go with a 31" mud terrain of your choice and a black steel wheel. THe lift kit is about $300 shipped to your door and you can find a used set of tires and wheels ready to bolt on for less than 500. Once you are comfortable wheeling that set up then i would with lockers front and rear. And when you are ready you can upgrade to 33s with a little fender trimming.

Throttle Jockey · 10-20-2009, 08:24 PM

there are a lot of good and inexpensive ideas you can apply to your rig. look at all the build threads and fab ideas on here. all the people on here are smart and creative, if one person doesnt know someone will.

bigpimpinben · 10-22-2009, 02:38 AM

Don't use an add a leaf. it is a waste of time and money. They will sag and not flex as well. wait a little longer and save a little more money and get a kit with full leafs.

goblazers_6 · 10-22-2009, 04:55 PM

I think you should cut the Uni-frame out and put it on a custom built frame then bolt in 6BT to an allison tranny with a Stak 3 sp t-case that puts the power to your unimog portals running 54" boggers. Advance adapters makes a 100% bolt on kit for all that, so you wont need to worry about welding. That's how I would start my build.

bigpimpinben · 10-23-2009, 08:21 PM

I had a jeep that I built on a tight budget for tough trucks. I used re 3.5 coils, fixed tube style lca's and a bastard pack that I built with leafs off a box style s-10 leafs. It actually articulated very well.

RDK_YJ88 · 10-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpimpinben

Don't use an add a leaf. it is a waste of time and money. They will sag and not flex as well. wait a little longer and save a little more money and get a kit with full leafs.

I disagree.

rweaver138 · 10-23-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goblazers_6

I think you should cut the Uni-frame out and put it on a custom built frame then bolt in 6BT to an allison tranny with a Stak 3 sp t-case that puts the power to your unimog portals running 54" boggers. Advance adapters makes a 100% bolt on kit for all that, so you wont need to worry about welding. That's how I would start my build.

haha

10-10-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
awall99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 My Photos	help building 1999 cherokee i have a 1999 cherokee trying to build it and im in high school so i dont have that much money and was wornding if anyone can help me out with thanks

10-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
grn99 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Redford MI Posts: 488 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: dana30 Rear Axle: chry8.25 Tires: 265-75-16 Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: A few	What kind of use do you have in mind? Its a pretty solid start as a stocker. Need pics. __________________ look ma' no hands

10-12-2009, 05:05 PM	#3
humboldt2door Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 177 My Photos 1985 Cherokee Year: 1985 Model: Cherokee Engine: 2.8L V6 Transmission: 5 speed (AX5) Transfer Case: NP207 Front Axle: Dana 30 High Pinion Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 31x10.5 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Lift Specifications: 2 inch block & spacer lift for now Misc Accessories: Flowmaster Exhaust, K&N Air Filter. New Engine 10,000mi ago, rebuilt transmission, rebuilt carb.	check out rough country or rustys, they both have some pretty cheap lifts of decent quality, it really depends what you want. A locking differential would be good, along with some armor if you plan on being in the rocks. Its all about how much money and what you wanna do. Bigger tires are expensive, you can always trim fenders to make em fit...the list is endless...a budget and some usage goals would help focus the advice __________________ Boo California emissions laws

10-12-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
bigpimpinben Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos 1990 Year: 1990 Engine: 4.0 it's an mj!!! Transmission: ax-15 Transfer Case: np-231 Front Axle: hp dana 44 Rear Axle: Dana 60 Tires: rollers Lift Specifications: Soa in the rear, planning on bds coils up front. Ford radius arms Misc Accessories: Lots of heims, lots of welding, and a pile of parts in my garage	I would suggest a blown big block, six speed manual tranny. divorced atlas, 5 ton rockwells, king coilovers, three link up front, and a triangulated four link in the rear. full hybrid interior/exterior roll cage, hydrolic assist steering, 42" comp creepy crawlers. ....... I think that would be a good start. __________________ 1 mj 44/60 1 xj stock

10-17-2009, 09:08 PM	#6
gpXJ Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 181 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: Chryco 8.25 Tires: 235/75/r16 Lift Specifications: None	Not intending to hijack, but 4.0, what are those fender flares you are running? __________________ 2000 Cherokee Limited, AW4, D30 front, Chryco 8.25, sitting on stock suspension and 30" tires for now

10-17-2009, 01:08 AM	#5
4.0cherokee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Durant,Oklahoma Posts: 882 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: High Pinion Dana Turdy Rear Axle: 8 1/4 Tires: 31 BFG mud-terrains Lift Specifications: 3 1/2 Skyjacker Misc Accessories: Jks quick discos/ Hella Light/ Arb Front Bumper/ quadratec rear w/ swing out tire	Well I would say that you have a very good platform seeing how I have a 99 classic and I am 20 and in college. Here a few picks of my Xj if you ever need help just pm me. Good luck and the just remember when you are making your xj to make it your xj.

10-17-2009, 09:56 PM	#7
Moparboy01 XJ and ZJ owner :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 325 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Dana Rear Axle: Chrysler Tires: Trxus Mud Terrains Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's lift, with 2 inch coil spacer Misc Accessories: Surco Roof Rack, Hi-lift, Rusty stinger bumper, cobra cb	Rusty's fender flares __________________ 1998 Cherokee, 6.5 inch Rusty's, 33 inch super swamper trxus mts, JKS disco, Safari snorkel, roof rack, jet performance chip, rubicon throttle body, Rusty's stinger bumper, oh yeah and an empty wallet 1998 Grand Cherokee, 3.5 Rubicon Express, 1 inch CrawlerReady coil spacers, Hanson front bumper, Tabor winch, 31 inch Txrus Mts If I wanted A Hummer, I Would Have Asked Your Sister! 343 Never Forgotten Genoa/Kingston Fire Department Down & Dirty club member ddoffroad.com

10-20-2009, 07:23 PM	#8
awall99 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 My Photos	i want to be able to go through mud and rock climbing with my jeep alot of the guys i hang with have fords and they are all lifted and when i ride near them i feel really small it sucks going to meeting and having nothing done please help thanks alot

10-20-2009, 07:50 PM	#9
RDK_YJ88 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 73 My Photos	I'd recommend the Rustys 3.5" aal kit. It is easy to instal and you will not have to worry about removing the front leaf spring bolts. Then go with a 31" mud terrain of your choice and a black steel wheel. THe lift kit is about $300 shipped to your door and you can find a used set of tires and wheels ready to bolt on for less than 500. Once you are comfortable wheeling that set up then i would with lockers front and rear. And when you are ready you can upgrade to 33s with a little fender trimming.

10-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#10
Throttle Jockey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waynetown IN Posts: 526 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 265/16 BFG KO Lift Specifications: 3" home brew	there are a lot of good and inexpensive ideas you can apply to your rig. look at all the build threads and fab ideas on here. all the people on here are smart and creative, if one person doesnt know someone will. __________________ Well, Sometimes you'll have that.

10-22-2009, 02:38 AM	#11
bigpimpinben Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos 1990 Year: 1990 Engine: 4.0 it's an mj!!! Transmission: ax-15 Transfer Case: np-231 Front Axle: hp dana 44 Rear Axle: Dana 60 Tires: rollers Lift Specifications: Soa in the rear, planning on bds coils up front. Ford radius arms Misc Accessories: Lots of heims, lots of welding, and a pile of parts in my garage	Don't use an add a leaf. it is a waste of time and money. They will sag and not flex as well. wait a little longer and save a little more money and get a kit with full leafs. __________________ 1 mj 44/60 1 xj stock

10-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#12
goblazers_6 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodland, WA Posts: 349 My Photos 1994 Cherokee Year: 1994 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: HP 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: Stockers	I think you should cut the Uni-frame out and put it on a custom built frame then bolt in 6BT to an allison tranny with a Stak 3 sp t-case that puts the power to your unimog portals running 54" boggers. Advance adapters makes a 100% bolt on kit for all that, so you wont need to worry about welding. That's how I would start my build. __________________ - Darren - 94 XJ - 14" of lift 40" Groundhawgs stock axles and gearing - http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/simple-green-37445/ 87 MJ - Slammed with 100-Spoke Daytons - http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/mistress-moneypit-pavement-princess-19758/

10-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#13
bigpimpinben Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos 1990 Year: 1990 Engine: 4.0 it's an mj!!! Transmission: ax-15 Transfer Case: np-231 Front Axle: hp dana 44 Rear Axle: Dana 60 Tires: rollers Lift Specifications: Soa in the rear, planning on bds coils up front. Ford radius arms Misc Accessories: Lots of heims, lots of welding, and a pile of parts in my garage	I had a jeep that I built on a tight budget for tough trucks. I used re 3.5 coils, fixed tube style lca's and a bastard pack that I built with leafs off a box style s-10 leafs. It actually articulated very well. __________________ 1 mj 44/60 1 xj stock Last edited by bigpimpinben; 10-23-2009 at 08:24 PM..

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