amostlystockxj

hey guys this is going to be a really drawn out build thread just want to put it here for advice and as a way of putting it out there i guess haha.

its a 2000 cherokee auto with a 4.0l and its 4X4

here are some pics of when i got it




first things i did was give it a tune up(oil, spark plugs, air filter) and changed the battery. Then it got detailed i had to use compound on the roof to get the sap out of the paint.

amostlystockxj

I ordered a new fog light because mine was busted out and a new gas lift gate support arm should be here friday

amostlystockxj

ok update i got the new fog light and lift gate support and put them both on



I also replaced the radio with one i had laying around



lastly i tried to redo my bumper caps and this is how it came out(pics are on different sides but you get the idea)

before


after


i just used some adhesion promoter and some trim paint... i think it came out pretty good

ZINGGG

Glad to see someone else who pays attention to the minor details.

You may wanna give that throttle body of yours a nice cleaning. It looks filthy in that picture from my point of view.

Any big plans for this thing?

amostlystockxj

Haha yeah i try.

It is the whole engine needs a going over

Not yet i want to get a small lift on it so i can get some beefier tires on there, fender flares, just stuff life that. Im not going to crazy with it for now


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amostlystockxj

I painted all the trim pieces on the front bumper with the trim paint and it looks good i will get some pics tomorrow, also what do you think of these? I have not bought them yet because im worried 18's will be a bit to big, they are rims off a 2011 wrangler.

sik_xj

With no lift it will be almost impossible to run these unless you get a really low profile tire. I have seen people with a 4.5 inch lift that have trouble fitting the Rubicon rims and tires under there without rubbing. I mean not saying that they wont fit, but In my opinion it might look a bit funny.
Just get a set of soft 8s, I know everyone has them but they are cheap and readily available if you ever bend one or need a replacement.

What are those tubes on the front bumper? I noticed them in your first pictures.

amostlystockxj

My grandfather used to fish a lot in the gulf stream, those plastic things in front were for the fishing rods

amostlystockxj

Ok update time....... NEW TIRES!!!!!! 31X10.5 BFG All Terrains!!!!!

Im looking at a 2 inch shackle lift kit for now the tires are a bit tight in there haha

amostlystockxj

Ok guys here is the lift kit i was looking at

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRA-JC240G/

What do you think

amostlystockxj

Any ideas guys? Before I buy it

Driftunit

Great looking jeep man. Id look into a rustys lift over summit. My friend has a brand new 5 inch on his and he loves it. I like it pretty good too. After driving mine (has 5.5 rough country) and then his ( rustys 5") i like his way better. If i ever have to buy another im going to give rustys a try. Anyways its your choice in the end but good luck deciding.

amostlystockxj

Well the lift kit is on the jeep now I will try and get some pics uploaded