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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 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 This is how it was sitting, was sitting in the sun for a couple of years.
Last edited by FriskySquatchXJ; 09-27-2018 at 07:02 PM.
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. 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.
So that's as far as I've gotten so far.
I forgot to mention that my Jeep has the crappy Bendix 9 system, 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 Lift and tires, haven't decided on 4.5 on 33s or 3 on 31s yet
5. Exhaust, probably Flowmaster 44 but not sure yet.
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.
Now that I got my Jeep back I can take some pics of the engine bay/interior.
She always looks cleaner in photos haha I took off most of the metal plates cause they were falling off anyways, I need to take off the rest of them. 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.
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
09-14-2018, 12:37 AM
1990 XJ Laredo DD First Car/First Jeep
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
, which a whole new brake system is being put in it as we speak.
Lift and tires, haven't decided on 4.5 on 33s or 3 on 31s yet
