Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1988 Redneck Ride

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:41 PM
  #1  
n_a_i_w's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default 1988 Redneck Ride

I'll start out by saying hi to all that visit my post. I hope that some of the info. I post will help you out.
I found an 1988 cherokee limited in CL for $1800. Went and took a look and had a bad transfer case among a few small details. Offered $1200. and it all began. $$$ Heres a photo of my XJ before anything was done,

Reply
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:55 PM
  #2  
n_a_i_w's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Well the first thing I had to fix was the transfer case. Luckily i had a hook up and had it rebiult for $350.00. My next purchase was a 6.5" Iron Rock offroad Critical Path Long Arm Lift Kit, Heavy Duty Over the Knuckle Steering with the 5/8 upgarded hardware, Slip Yoke Eliminator and Driveshaft Kit, JKS Quicker Disconnects, Rough Country 1.5" Wheel Spacers. It took me a toal of about 20 hrs. to install the kit myself. I had to call IRO a few times and all the guys at the shop where cool and gave me there opinions. Here are a few pictures,





The old stuff...


Last edited by n_a_i_w; Jun 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:04 AM
  #3  
n_a_i_w's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

And the aftermath of the lift. All i can say is I LOVE THIS LIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is awsome. The lift handles great running down the road and freeway. and I have got a ton of articulation. Here are a few more pictures,





A little advertisement for IRO

Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:11 AM
  #4  
jarretthise's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
From: crawfordsville, In
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

wow man! now get you some bumpers to make that thing look a little more heavy
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:26 AM
  #5  
MAN00XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Sonora, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Wow.. That lift makes all ours look puny. Lets see some pics of it sitting level. I'd like to see the stance.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 02:25 AM
  #6  
Spr0ckEt's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Mesa, AZ
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:52 AM
  #7  
n_a_i_w's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Here's a few pictures of it after the lift was completed.




The front with the heavy duty steering.




Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:05 AM
  #8  
offroadnut36's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,603
Likes: 0
From: Hollidaysburg, PA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 lt. 242 cu.in.
Default

Looks good! I'm likin that flex.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:12 AM
  #9  
MAN00XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Sonora, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by Spr0ckEt
I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.

Am I the only one who is confused?
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:13 AM
  #10  
MAN00XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Sonora, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Looks nice man! I like the rims! They look good on Cherokees You gonna get bigger tires when those wear out?
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:31 AM
  #11  
offroadnut36's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,603
Likes: 0
From: Hollidaysburg, PA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 lt. 242 cu.in.
Default

Originally Posted by MAN00XJ
Am I the only one who is confused?
Whats confusing about it? He went out to get beer, and his suspension rides great.
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:31 AM
  #12  
88MJ.uggernaut's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
From: THE ALPS
Year: 1988
Engine: 4.0
Default

sweet ride!!looks awesome
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 07:54 AM
  #13  
EUGENE the JEEP's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,400
Likes: 0
From: National Park , South jersey
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 IL6
Default

looks sweet to me , very fn cool man
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:17 AM
  #14  
MAN00XJ's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Sonora, Ca
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by offroadnut36
Whats confusing about it? He went out to get beer, and his suspension rides great.
Well I'd understand it if they guy who made the thread wrote that, but it was someone who didn't post in this thread at all until that post. I guess I am the only one who noticed that..
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:47 AM
  #15  
ol"blue's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 28,068
Likes: 6
From: Tenn. and Mich.
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
Default

Looks great and Welcome to CF!
Originally Posted by Spr0ckEt
I drove it yesterday to get a few beers... great ride. smooth and not hard with tight steering.
Originally Posted by MAN00XJ
Am I the only one who is confused?
The guy just probably posted in the wrong thread. It happens.
Dan
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:54 PM.