Swirlchaser

Hey guys, it's slow at work today and figured this is a good time to start my build thread. This should be a short thread since this one is "staying stock"

My original project XJ was this:

a 96 XJ with 214k miles, no headliner, no floors, the usual XJ issues.

But then this came along...

A 2000 Limited with 132K, original spare and a backseat that was never, and I mean NEVER used. No big deal, I'll keep both XJ's and the Golf.

Golf = gas saver
96XJ = project
00XJ = STAYING STOCK!

A month later I had a good friend lose his job AND his truck in the same week. I gave him the 96 and figured I would find another project XJ, the 00 was STAYING STOCK!

Swirlchaser

After 3 weeks of stock driving I was having trouble sleeping. I kept hearing voices from the driveway, like sirens singing to me. Was I losing my mind? I had this terrible itch in MY wallet, I better see a doctor. Then it happened:

A Rusty's 3" lift showed up at the shop, lower arms and T-case drop showed up too. Did I order it in my sleep? Maybe the homeshopping network at 3AM? I'm just glad a 300pcs knife set didn't show up with it!

Swirlchaser

I really could not believe how freakin clean this XJ was. Only thing I broke was 1 rear shock bolt! Too bad this one was staying stock because this would be a great XJ to work on...

Swirlchaser

Started tire shopping and realized I didn't want to pay extra for 16" tires so I called my buddy and asked him to give me back the 15's from the 97 and take the 16's

Lift done, 15's back on with stock tires I hate that look.



3" lift, General Grabbers 31X10.5. "This one is staying stock!"

Swirlchaser

Took her out to see how she felt. No death wobble, good ride, did 80 on the Parkway with no problem. The stock wheels where going to be a problem. Airing down to run in the sand was causing some serious rubbing. I would change them, but this one is staying stock

Swirlchaser

This brings us to the present. Baja 8's installed, some trimming on the flares, and some stickers for added performance. If I was going to mod this XJ bumpers would be next, but of course we all know that's not happening...

Malik3404

man, she is CLEAN...

Swirlchaser

Thanks Malik! She has one scratch on the rear bumper and I did it when I put in the hitch. Unfortunately I see a few more dents and scratches in her future.

Swirlchaser

Intake ordered, working out the details for a dual battery system for the winch and lights that are next on the list.

Swirlchaser

Intake finally got here, hopefully I can get it in today.

TN12valve

Lookin good! I like it when they get left "stock"

Swirlchaser

Thanks, I tried, I honestly did but I just couldn't leave it alone.

Swirlchaser

Intake done, now to get rid of the stock aibox and make room for another battery.

Swirlchaser

Plenty of room now, time to start battery shopping

Bruce in Montana

Pssssst....

Just between me and you....that 1st Jeep is not a 97



Just sayin...