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1999 Cherokee Sport in Mass Build Thread

Whats up guys, I'm proud to be the new owner of a 99 xj thats in pretty decent condition. It has a lot of miles, 252K, but it runs great on and off the highway. I've already made a few changes to it but here it is the way I got it. As I go along I'll update with photos and notes. I'm always happy to get feedback, positive or negative, and any recommendations about mods/maintenance.

Thanks for checking out my Cherokee!
-Chris

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...29106104d6.jpg

Driver side interior pretty clean, came with some LED lights inside which are nice

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Driver side rockers look good but...

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lower rear driver door has some rust that needs to be dealt with

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Pass front is pretty solid

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...92ac41d35e.jpg

rust is starting to form but not sure its rotted

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it is starting to spread to the door jams tho

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Pass rear looks pretty good as well

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Not sure if anything is hiding behind those camo vinyl stickers but looks OK

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Comes with TERAFLEX spacer leveling kit (driver side)

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Passenger side looks like it has some rust to be dealt with on the shock

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Rear shackles look pretty good

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Not sure if this is Dana 35 or 44 or Chrysler 8.25

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Came with decent tires that should hold me over till I get some nice 32's

Got the build sheet for my Jeep today:

Sales Code Description
M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
AZ Agate
ADAP Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group (97-02-26)
AWHP Power Equipment Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS)
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CADP High 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
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
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
KDPS 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
KVPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - SP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K2ZP BLACK - MOLDING - BODYSIDE
K3RS FLAME RED CLEAR-COAT - FENDER FLARES
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBKP Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBLP Body Color Front Bumper
MBSP Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MBTP Body Color Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFBP Body Color Headlamp Bezels
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
MNNP Body Color License Plate Brow
MWGP Roof Rack
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBTP Transitory Low Emission Veh (TLEV)
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
PR4 Flame Red Clear Coat
QR4S Flame Red Clear 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
WJ5P 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

9/1/16 - a few updates, removed the old rusty bumper and started removing some of the rust on the frame, installed new bumper "painted" with bedliner

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The bumper was trash but underneath wasnt so bad

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Old bumper and replacement bumper

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All cleaned and ready to go

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Removed the camo and installed the new bumper covered in bedliner with redone end caps as well

Just a little cosmetic change to make the front end look a little nicer

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I gotta say i love working on this jeep and driving it more and more. I have a lot of work left to do but enjoying every minute of it.
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250K+ and still goin strong

Made a few more cosmetic changes, changed the oil and for 253K the oil was pretty clean. Checked all the fluids and things are looking pretty solid. Took advantage of the good weather and took the Jeep up to Vermont for some camping, and a little scenic trip on the way back to Mass through NH. This 4.0 train just keeps going and going

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Next will be to remove the rust from the bottom of the doors and paint the bottom black all around. Then cut off the bottoms of the rear panels that are rusty and try to find a way to keep the stock bumper covers on (I like them). Then if I have time before it gets too cold I'll be removing the windshield to redo the corners on the roof before the windshield leaks anymore. I'd like to have a warm winter inside the Jeep, no leaks!