2001 Xj built to last ! Beast mode build!
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Ok so I picked up this 2001 jeep Cherokee Xj it has a 4.0L engine/auto trans/np231.
I paid $1800 for it because it had a broken lower control arms and I drove it home, every time I hit the brakes the tire would ride up into the fender. So since it's a low pinion dana 30 I decided to swap it out with a high pinion dana 30. Now the chrystler 8.25 is a decent axle but I picked up a ford 8.8 from a 2000 ford explorer at the junk yard. This jeep will be built to handle rough off road, rocks, mud, water crossing, trail rides, beach riding, and long trips. So here is the list of thing I am starting to order: Suspention components: 5.5" rubicon exspress coil springs/ORDERED 3.5" rubicon exspress leaf springs/ORDERED Seriousoffroad 1 ton utk steering Rough country adjustable trac bar/ORDERED Bilstien shocks/ORDERED Shackle relocation brackets/ORDERED Ironrockoffroad long arms/ORDERED Axle components: Ironrockoffroad Dana 30 truss Ironrockoffroad ford 8.8 truss/swap kit/ORDERED 4:88 gears front and rear with master rebuild kits/ORDERED Chromoly shafts front and rear Lock right locker for dana 30/ORDERED Interior upgrades: Replace headliner Clean carpet and seats/REMOVED Upgrade sound system/ORDERED Exterior upgrades: Winch bumper 8500Lb winch Fender flares Rock sliders Engine/performance: Injectors Bored throttle body Header Exhaust Intake Tires/Rims: 35/12.50/R15 BFG KM2a For rims I have not decided and this could easily change if I find a better deal some where else. So like stated above I want a nice, clean, reliable jeep this time. My 1st jeep was a 97 very clean, but was small and open diffs didn't go far. My 2nd jeep was a 91 was ugly, beat up, but had most stuff listed above. I have also had a few other jeeps and I found flaws with them, so this time I bought a 2001 and I will be making it into what I want. So this is what I am starting with Attachment 331747 |
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So took tires off and put it on jack stands I will start removing the suspension and axles soon.
Attachment 331744 Attachment 331745 Dana 30 is wire brushed, primed, painted! Attachment 331746 |
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so I got bored and did this today
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This is for parts as I receive new things!
35/12.50/R15 BFG KM2! Attachment 331735 Got this stuff in today 12/18/13 Attachment 331736 Got this stuff in today 12/19/13 Attachment 331737So this is my roof rack and truss Attachment 331738 Speakers Attachment 331739 Chromoly shafts Attachment 331740 |
One more reserved just incase
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that's a big fancy parts list you've got there. plenty of fat could be trimmed out of there
for instance, no need for an 8.8 truss. save yourself $70 http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/88ss-31.html nice start to the build though. what all have you already ordered? oh and the words "built to last" should be immediately followed by frame stiffeners and bracing :thumbup1: |
looks good man, im a huge fan of those rims they look much better then mine lolol
subb'd for sure |
all advice is welcomed!
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sub'ed we'll have to wheel one of these days :D
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Yea for sure I am ordering parts all day today so should get this jeep up in the air here within next couple weeks for sure
Also does anyone know what bump stops are good for 5,5" lift and 35s |
Originally Posted by chrisquested
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Yea for sure I am ordering parts all day today so should get this jeep up in the air here within next couple weeks for sure
Also does anyone know what bump stops are good for 5,5" lift and 35s |
Originally Posted by cleenrob
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Jack up a wheel to full stuff and measure.
ok will do!! |
so I tore all my interior out today cause I had nothing else to do on the jeep! pics are in beginning of thread
I also ordered the following! Re 5.5" coil springs Re 3.5" leaf springs Dirt bound light bar mount 40" led light bar Ironrockoffroad 88 swap with truss bilstien shocks ford 8.8 companion flange long arms speakers for sound bar led bulbs for dash Still thinking about ordering delta head lights |
While the carpet is out, have Carlos install sound deadening on the floor and everywhere he can get it to fit. You'll appreciate it once the sound system is installed and you can hear the music instead the whine of the 35's
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Yea we was talking about doing that not sure what to get though or how much I need.
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