Silentj

I figured I would start a build thread since I plan on doing a bit a work this rig. I picked her about 2 months ago with 200K on her.


When I got her she was having an overheating issue. I ended up replacing the thermostat (twice), new radiator, new water pump. I thought everything was fixed, but I was sadly wrong. The heater core went bad, so it was time to pull the dash and replace the heater core. While I was in there I replaced the Evap core, blower motor and dryer.


Next up was new front pads and rotors, sway bar endlinks, transfer case fluid change.


After that I pulled the saggy headliner down and replaced it with some mossy oak camo fabric. I will get a pic up tomorrow when the light is better.


At the current moment, I'm hunting down a strange noise from transmission/T case. Ill make sure to keep this updated with picture

Silentj

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

-*XJ Cloth Low-back Bucket Seats
-C3 Indigo/Linen
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARTP Classic Decor Group
AWHP Power Equipment Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSC Cargo Compartment Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass
GFA Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTS Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KFPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE
KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K2CP DEEP AMETHYST - BODYSIDE MOLDING
K3CS DEEP AMETHYST - FENDER FLARES
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PCN Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat
QCNS Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ1P 15X7 Aluminum "Ecco" Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Silentj

Silentj

Finally took a few pictures of the headliner. I would highly recommend having a second set of hands to help lay on the new liner. I had one spot that I messed up on, but the camo hides the spot well. I also ordered a new set of rear speakers that will be here this weekend.

Silentj

The lift is finally starting to come together! No pictures of anything because it's still all boxed up.

Here's a list of what I have ready to go:
RE 5.5" coils
RE 3.5" full leafs
RE 1.5" shackles
RE Adjustable track bar
RE u-bolts
RC Long Arm upgrade
RC extended front and rear brake lines
JKS Quick Disconnects
IRO HD solid steel tie rod
Advanced Adapters SYE

Still need to pic shocks

Here's the few pics I do have.

Silentj

So I sold the RC long arm kit before I started that actually build. I ended up purchasing the B. Lee's 3 link. I wanted more flex for my setup.

Silentj

With much advice from members on here, I installed a set a HD Offroad frame stiffeners before the lift goes on. This is probably the longest I've had an entire lift just sitting in my basement. I'm looking to install everything within the next 2 weeks. Starting to spray everything down now with penetrating oil. I'll make sure to get lots of pics as I go.

Stay tuned...

XJwonders

sound like ur off to a great start

Silentj

Thanks man.

I'm wondering if the 4.5" coils will be to low with the rear setup? I'm not trying to get the rake look.

XJwonders

brand new RE coils are known for giving out 1" more lift than advertised at the beginning. It ll eventually settle down.

On my crawler I have 4.5 RE coils in the front with 3" leaf packs, 1.5" shackles and drop relocation brackets on the rear. It evened out.

Silentj

Here's a few pics of the stiffeners welded in.













They are pretty beefy and I can see why everyone does this mod first.

kyle96xj

Did you notice any difference in handling or ride?

Silentj

It's funny that you ask. I did notice that it takes turns much tighter. I thought it was just me, but my wife said the same thing. My shocks are toast, so I might notice a difference in ride quality once the new ones go on. I highly recommend doing this if you're on the fence about it.

kyle96xj

Nice, I had heard it's supposed to help now I just need to learn how to weld

Silentj

I had a friend do mine. I don't know how to weld either.