2000 XJ - Daily Driver/Expedition Build
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey uh did you use a relay for the Hellas? I think I heard that if you want to run bigger lights off the factory switch, you should...I guess it's too much for the stock switch to handle? Just maybe something to look into researching, as I'm not sure how accurate I am, but I just thought I'd mention it if it could potentially help someone....
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I just unplugged the wires going into the factory fogs and wired the Hella's right into those wires.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I love the Jeep man, it looks great! I'm fixing to get some 31's, I keep going back and forth between the BFG all terrain and the General Grabber AT2.
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Weekend project:
Shims for pinion angle
Rear Bilsteins
Had to pry up this nonsense to get to my shocks...
Shocks mounted.. I wanted to tack weld these nuts.. but my buddy with the welder was busy.. so they stayed like this.
All sealed up with the dynamat from Eastwood
I had some extra jute in the garage so I cut a piece and layed it down
Shocks all mounted up, 4º Shims are in place
Here's the new pinion angle.. it's actually at 3º. I was at 7º before I was getting a little vibes at 30 and 60 mph. Its a LOT better now, but I think I should have used 5º shims to get it at 2º. I might try that some day to see how that does.
Bilstein vs JK shocks
JK's are a softer shock. They rode nice, but the 5100's are SOOOO much better.
I also hooked up the rear sway bar. I live on windy roads and like to speed so there. Some day I'll look into quick disco's for both the front and rear...
Shims for pinion angle
Rear Bilsteins
Had to pry up this nonsense to get to my shocks...
Shocks mounted.. I wanted to tack weld these nuts.. but my buddy with the welder was busy.. so they stayed like this.
All sealed up with the dynamat from Eastwood
I had some extra jute in the garage so I cut a piece and layed it down
Shocks all mounted up, 4º Shims are in place
Here's the new pinion angle.. it's actually at 3º. I was at 7º before I was getting a little vibes at 30 and 60 mph. Its a LOT better now, but I think I should have used 5º shims to get it at 2º. I might try that some day to see how that does.
Bilstein vs JK shocks
JK's are a softer shock. They rode nice, but the 5100's are SOOOO much better.
I also hooked up the rear sway bar. I live on windy roads and like to speed so there. Some day I'll look into quick disco's for both the front and rear...
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have 2 little ones, ages 5 and 7 and their big heads flop over the back seat. So naturally to avoid teh whiplash, I installed headrests out of a ZJ.
Add a 1/2" spacer on top of this to get them flush with the back seat.
finished product
Add a 1/2" spacer on top of this to get them flush with the back seat.
finished product
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Sprayed on bed armor. For the write up go here
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/be...7/#post2800695
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/be...7/#post2800695
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From: Washington, MO
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
LED lights bought from Snajo. Best money I've spent in awhile... super bright! Easy install too.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/in...d-sets-188996/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/in...d-sets-188996/
