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1990 XJ Laredo DD First Car/First Jeep
I picked up a 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo a couple months ago and decided I'd make a build thread on it. Here's some specs on it: Renix 4.0, NP242, 159k miles, Dana 35:cry: wish I had the 8.25. I think it has limited slip but not positive on that. I'm 17 on a part time job and this is my first Jeep/vehicle so this will be a relatively slow build but bare with me:) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...14edb47364.jpg This is how it was sitting, was sitting in the sun for a couple of years. |
Cleaning it up
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Gave it a good wash, and also glued back the side panel where it was peeling off. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...0dd09be07a.jpg Driver seat seems a little sideways hmm https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4d6ed01df0.jpg |
Carpet Cleaning
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I need to take more pics of interior, but carpet was really dirty so heres a before pic. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...0770371e84.jpg And here's an after pic..not too shabby. |
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My grandpa told me to spray bleach white on the tires and rims then pressure wash it, I'm really happy with how it came out. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ff71fe2f83.jpg So much dirt came off the rims I couldn't believe it, it looks like a brand new Jeep. Also added a Quadratech sticker for extra horsepower. :grin: |
Baby Flex
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Got bored and messed around a little bit. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...992882c9a5.jpg |
Camping Trip
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Heading up to the mountains for a camping trip, the Xj did awesome. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ebd652b0b5.jpg My Jeep next to my grandpa's cherry 98 Xj with 115k miles. |
Plans
So that's as far as I've gotten so far.
I forgot to mention that my Jeep has the crappy Bendix 9 system:glare:, which a whole new brake system is being put in it as we speak. So here's some plans for it. 1. Paint the fenders/trim and tint the windows. 2. Put new seals all around it(the wind noise is pretty bad.) 3. Get the tear in driver seat reupholstered and headliner repaired. 4. Then the good stuff :thumbup1: Lift and tires, haven't decided on 4.5 on 33s or 3 on 31s yet:dunno: 5. Exhaust, probably Flowmaster 44 but not sure yet. |
Finally got my Jeep back
Got my Jeep back from the shop, they got rid of the Bendix Abs system and put in a whole new brake system from a comanche with an actual booster and master cylinder. Works so much better. I considered doing it myself but its beyond my knowledge and hes a trusted mechanic.
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Nice clean looking first jeep and sounds like a good platform for a great jeep!
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Originally Posted by RockinRonnie
(Post 3517465)
Nice clean looking first jeep and sounds like a good platform for a great jeep!
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Pictures
Now that I got my Jeep back I can take some pics of the engine bay/interior.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a54e1ef3bb.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...13fdae1672.jpg She always looks cleaner in photos haha https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a36103dff5.jpg I took off most of the metal plates cause they were falling off anyways, I need to take off the rest of them. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...cd3c864f53.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d57a42a98a.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c763213442.jpg And here's the engine bay, with a brake booster and shiny master cylinder instead of that terrible abs system. |
Bought some things for the Jeep recently, I ordered a Thrush Welded 2.5" muffler, it sounds really good just like a flowmaster 40 just alot cheaper. Also got a tan Jeep steering wheel and some weather seals cause the ones on it are pretty wore down. Hopefully they'll solve the wind noise I get.
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Found my build sheet :)
Monotone Paint
Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat Passenger Assist Handles 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever Dana M30/181MM Front Axle 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio Tinted Windshield Glass Front Door Tinted Glass Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass Rear View Day/Night Mirror 85 MPH Primary Speedometer Cigar Lighter DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Glove Box Lamp Halogen Headlamps Bright Windshield Moldings Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert Belt Moldings DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Rear Fascia Skid Plate Applique EVAP Control System 20 Gallon Fuel Tank Bright White Clear Coat Power Rack and Pinion Steering Standard Duty Shock Absorbers Rear Shock Absorbers Inside Mounted Spare Tire Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications Payload Rating - 1800# U.S. Dealer Retail Zone 71-Los Angeles American Coin Merchandising Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Heavy Duty Electrical Group Skid Plate Group Trailer Tow Group GTS Interior Package Rubicon X Laredo Decor Group Power Equipment Group DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Low Back Bucket Seats Reclining Front Seats Floor Carpet Cargo Compartment Carpet Cargo Tie Down Loops Cargo Area Storage Front & Rear Floor Mats Spare Tire Cover Cargo Compartment Cover Full Length Floor Console Overhead Console All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle Trac-Lok Differential Rear Axle DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Front Left Side Sliding Window Rear Window Defroster Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors Entire Fleet Key Alike (FREQ 6) Right Convex Mirror Power Heated Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry Air Conditioning Deluxe Insulation Group DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes Digital Clock Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers Rear Window Wiper/Washer Power Windows Power Locks Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Headlamps On Warning Chimes Courtesy Lamps Ash Tray Lamp Door Armrest Storage Lamp Cargo Compartment Lamp U/Hood, Removable/Rechargeable Lamp Headlamp Off Time Delay Front Fog Lamps Bright/Body Color Front Bumper Bright/Gray Mist Rear Bumper Front Bumper Guards Bronze Fascia Applique Front License Plate Bracket Grille-Black/Bright DESCRIPTION NOT AVAILABLE Roof Rack California Emissions Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler Speed Control Heavy Duty Engine Cooling Bright White Clear Coat All Radio Equipped Vehicles AM/FM Cassette Radio 6 Speakers Power Antenna Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Tilt Steering Column All Tires Full Size Spare Tire P265/60r18 BSW A/S All Terrain Tires 15" Aluminum Wheels All Aluminum Wheels Manuf Statement of Origin 9 Additional Gallons of Gas Rear Spring Group V Left Front Spring Group X Right Front Spring Group IX Special Discount Midland Corporation |
Hit 160k yesterday. It's still a baby.
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Jeep was due for a wash
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