1999 XJ 4.0 Auto
04-10-2012, 12:10 AM
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1999 XJ 4.0 Auto
A lot of good things going to be happening with my XJ very soon, within a couple weeks. So stay tuned!
A little background on the jeep. I friend of mine, that works at a car lot, called me and told me they took this jeep in on trade for cheap. Said it I was to come down to the lot that day I could pick it up for what they have it in. I made my way to the car lot with plans on flipping the jeep for some quick money. I get down there to test drive it to discover it drove awful. I find out while I am there that it was a one owner with all maintenance records recorded in the owners manual. I go ahead, make the deal and head back home. On the drive home I start to develop a soft spot for it. I get it in the garage for a quick once over to see what all it may need. Front and rear brakes (shoes, pads, rotors, and drums), plugs, wires, cap, rotors, and valve cover gasket. I manage an auto parts store so I was able to pick these up cheap the next day. I get home, do the repairs, and go for a test drive. It was then I fell in love with it. Drove so smooth and straight, auto transmission shifted flawlessly up and down, and transfer case engaged smooth. At that very moment I voled to always own this jeep or one equal to it.
When I first got it cleaned up.
First thing first, address the horrible looking wheels:
Stripped Down:
Primed:
Finished:
Next was to address the stereo. Only the passenger side speaker was working. This was due to broken wires inside the door sleeve. I installed a Pioneer screen, Alpine R 6.5 in the sound bar, and kicker 5.5 in the doors. I had multiple pictures of the repair but this is the only one I could find:
Not long after having it an older fella pulled out right in front of me, leaving me with no time to react. I only paid 800 for the jeep. The insurance company gave me 4100 and let me keep the jeep :-) Here was the damage:
It have sense been repaired. I will take current pictures tomorrow.
Items that are in the mail as we speak.
-BDS 4.5 inch LCA lift w/ SYE and custom drive shaft
-h4 headlight housing with HID kit
-Offroad bumpers with reciever in both front and rear from Nates 4x4
-Roof rack from Nates 4x4
-Stage 3 Rocker panel sliders from JCR Offroad
Once I get the lift installed I will check out my stance and clearence to figure out what wheel and tire combonation I am going to run.
A little background on the jeep. I friend of mine, that works at a car lot, called me and told me they took this jeep in on trade for cheap. Said it I was to come down to the lot that day I could pick it up for what they have it in. I made my way to the car lot with plans on flipping the jeep for some quick money. I get down there to test drive it to discover it drove awful. I find out while I am there that it was a one owner with all maintenance records recorded in the owners manual. I go ahead, make the deal and head back home. On the drive home I start to develop a soft spot for it. I get it in the garage for a quick once over to see what all it may need. Front and rear brakes (shoes, pads, rotors, and drums), plugs, wires, cap, rotors, and valve cover gasket. I manage an auto parts store so I was able to pick these up cheap the next day. I get home, do the repairs, and go for a test drive. It was then I fell in love with it. Drove so smooth and straight, auto transmission shifted flawlessly up and down, and transfer case engaged smooth. At that very moment I voled to always own this jeep or one equal to it.
When I first got it cleaned up.
First thing first, address the horrible looking wheels:
Stripped Down:
Primed:
Finished:
Next was to address the stereo. Only the passenger side speaker was working. This was due to broken wires inside the door sleeve. I installed a Pioneer screen, Alpine R 6.5 in the sound bar, and kicker 5.5 in the doors. I had multiple pictures of the repair but this is the only one I could find:
Not long after having it an older fella pulled out right in front of me, leaving me with no time to react. I only paid 800 for the jeep. The insurance company gave me 4100 and let me keep the jeep :-) Here was the damage:
It have sense been repaired. I will take current pictures tomorrow.
Items that are in the mail as we speak.
-BDS 4.5 inch LCA lift w/ SYE and custom drive shaft
-h4 headlight housing with HID kit
-Offroad bumpers with reciever in both front and rear from Nates 4x4
-Roof rack from Nates 4x4
-Stage 3 Rocker panel sliders from JCR Offroad
Once I get the lift installed I will check out my stance and clearence to figure out what wheel and tire combonation I am going to run.
04-10-2012, 12:23 AM
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nice jeep man ....i had the same problem i was on my way to renew my insurance when a guy pulled out in front of me and slamed on brakes....he had a brand new silverado....and i had just finished my front reciver and skid plate....messed that chevy up bad...didnt even scratch my jeep lol
but i had to pay to fix his truck since my insurance had lapsed the night before......
but i had to pay to fix his truck since my insurance had lapsed the night before......
04-15-2012, 04:58 PM
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Headlights installed easy with no modifications. As stated the light pattern isn't a truck projector pattern but do focus the light enough not to blind people on low beam, of course hi beam it does.
The HID bulb actually has a motor the moves the bulb in and out of the housing giving it a hi/low effect.
The HID bulb actually has a motor the moves the bulb in and out of the housing giving it a hi/low effect.
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04-23-2012, 07:11 AM
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That's how I got my first jeep. I was in my truck got rear ended, it was totaled. 3k from insurance to buy and build a jeep!
Good luck with ur build. Great choice with BDS really looking forward to seeing how that comes out.
Good luck with ur build. Great choice with BDS really looking forward to seeing how that comes out.
04-23-2012, 11:54 AM
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I have been back and fourth between powder coating and painting. Might powder coat a scrap tube and test how strong it is with a cost of powder primer before the color.
04-26-2012, 05:00 PM
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Rear is done, front is about done. My track bar mount on the "frame" looked rough so I had to swap it out for another stock one, will think about up grading it later on.
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i have a question for ya.
what HID lights did you go with?
ive seen Xeon lighting that hooks right up.
i bought a 1994 cherokee country a couple weeks back,and looking to upgrade a few things.
what HID lights did you go with?
ive seen Xeon lighting that hooks right up.
i bought a 1994 cherokee country a couple weeks back,and looking to upgrade a few things.