88 cherokee weekend build
04-21-2011, 12:24 AM
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88 cherokee weekend build
where to start. Im michael and this is my first XJ. ive always wanted one and finally got this 88 5 speed with 180k when i got it on a 3" rancho lift. traded a traded a 02 crf450 for a 97 cadillac sts with damage and then traded that for this.
i got it in march and just started building on it. found out the 4wd doesnt engage. the vacuum line is missing and i dont even know if the vacuum disconnect works.
what she looked like when i first got it
i got it in march and just started building on it. found out the 4wd doesnt engage. the vacuum line is missing and i dont even know if the vacuum disconnect works.
what she looked like when i first got it
04-21-2011, 12:39 AM
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Currents mods and upgrades ive down or in the process of.
blacked out the turn signals
BEFORE:
AFTER:
WITH LIGHTS ON:
Then i decided to add a center console since mine didnt have one, so i went to the local u-pull and got one out of an 87 donor xj
Before:
console before i touched it up:
AFTER:
blacked out the turn signals
BEFORE:
AFTER:
WITH LIGHTS ON:
Then i decided to add a center console since mine didnt have one, so i went to the local u-pull and got one out of an 87 donor xj
Before:
console before i touched it up:
AFTER:
04-21-2011, 12:50 AM
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had to touch up the fenders, bumper, axles, and replace the hatch struts since they didnt work before
struts from a late 90's ford expedition hatch
struts from a late 90's ford expedition hatch
04-21-2011, 12:52 AM
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Fixed the 4 wheel drive yesterday, must of came loose from the previous owners. because they hooked the vacuum lines to the axle up wrong. when i took a look at it i flipped it around and got everything working again. it's SO nice to have 4wd again! 2wd is junk haha
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Roof Rack Build
Decided i needed a roof rack, But didnt want to pay 350-450 for a nice big one. so i came up with the blueprints and set out on the build. its 50" wide X 60" long X 6 1/2" tall. constructed of 1" pvc pipe with 1 1/4" sleeves to give it a nice clean look. has over 300 rivets in it. (all by hand) with over 150 cuts. (wasn't until halfway thru i realized i could cut faster with a skil saw instead of the hacksaw 
) for the floor of the the rack i added 3/8" expanded metal to strengthen it up. It's nice and solid up there, i can easily stand or jump on the rack and it wont budge!
) for the floor of the the rack i added 3/8" expanded metal to strengthen it up. It's nice and solid up there, i can easily stand or jump on the rack and it wont budge!
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