Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

88' Mild not wild build

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-01-2015, 06:19 PM
  #61  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Small update: Had the coolant and heater core flushed, thermostat and oil changed, and rotated the tires. Feels good to have heat, thermostat has been open for a long time. Here's a cool picture that occurred on my way back to school in frozen rain.
Attached Thumbnails 88' Mild not wild build-image-406839555.jpg  
The following users liked this post:
Carlos Manuel Davis (06-04-2020)
Old 03-03-2015, 06:45 PM
  #62  
Junior Member
 
xjwheeler10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Holyoke, Ma; Moorseville, NC
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Default

Love the jeep. Reminds me of my first one. I had a 89 2 door the same color. Man i miss that thing.
The following users liked this post:
Carlos Manuel Davis (06-04-2020)
Old 03-07-2015, 10:18 PM
  #63  
Senior Member
 
docmedpros's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Gainesville,FL
Posts: 989
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Loving your progress and the classic look your jeep has. Definitely fits the old school ad you posted up.
Old 03-07-2015, 10:48 PM
  #64  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Thanks, it's a never ending project but it's a fun one for sure. Lots of future plans but keeping it clean is at the top of the list.
Old 03-08-2015, 06:38 AM
  #65  
Member
 
XJmember's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Thanks, it's a never ending project but it's a fun one for sure. Lots of future plans but keeping it clean is at the top of the list.
OMG wow not a real jeeper! Keeping it "clean" pshhhh. Haha I just joking fellow old school box on wheels driver, build looks good!
Old 03-08-2015, 09:06 AM
  #66  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by XJmember
OMG wow not a real jeeper! Keeping it "clean" pshhhh. Haha I just joking fellow old school box on wheels driver, build looks good!
Haha clean but functional, don't want my Jeep to become like BleepinJeep's XJ that was turned beauty to crawler. Researching 2x6 rockers now, don't have any rust but for the price and looks I like the idea. So not clean where I won't cut into it but it needs to look good in the end too. Looks & Functionality
Old 03-08-2015, 09:33 AM
  #67  
Senior Member
 
docmedpros's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Gainesville,FL
Posts: 989
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Haha clean but functional, don't want my Jeep to become like BleepinJeep's XJ that was turned beauty to crawler. Researching 2x6 rockers now, don't have any rust but for the price and looks I like the idea. So not clean where I won't cut into it but it needs to look good in the end too. Looks & Functionality

^HAHA!! I'm going for the the garage built semi crawler. It you ain't bumping you ain't wheeling
Old 03-08-2015, 10:57 AM
  #68  
Member
 
XJmember's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Haha clean but functional, don't want my Jeep to become like BleepinJeep's XJ that was turned beauty to crawler. Researching 2x6 rockers now, don't have any rust but for the price and looks I like the idea. So not clean where I won't cut into it but it needs to look good in the end too. Looks & Functionality
2x4 will also work, it wont stick out as much. Haha good ole BleepinJeep, wished it was only him on the his YouTube channel cant stand the other guys.
Old 03-08-2015, 11:39 AM
  #69  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by XJmember
2x4 will also work, it wont stick out as much. Haha good ole BleepinJeep, wished it was only him on the his YouTube channel cant stand the other guys.
I want it to stick out a little haha. There are only a few that I like to watch. Bleepin, Pabst, Bull****.
Old 03-08-2015, 11:43 AM
  #70  
Senior Member
 
docmedpros's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Gainesville,FL
Posts: 989
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
I want it to stick out a little haha. There are only a few that I like to watch. Bleepin, Pabst, Bull****.

X2
Old 03-08-2015, 03:21 PM
  #71  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Also forgot, Nickintimefilms as well is very detailed and him having an '89 is good for me.
Old 03-08-2015, 09:14 PM
  #72  
Junior Member
 
aducarab's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Quakertown, Pa
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Default

Im considering doing the 2x6 rockers too. I'd be curious see see how you set yours up. My rocker is rusted, so might be cheaper to just go to 2x6's instead of a new rocker.
Old 03-08-2015, 09:16 PM
  #73  
Member
 
BayouXJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alton, MO
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.3L V6
Default

^ I have a fondness for the older style XJs as well.
Old 03-08-2015, 09:57 PM
  #74  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by aducarab
Im considering doing the 2x6 rockers too. I'd be curious see see how you set yours up. My rocker is rusted, so might be cheaper to just go to 2x6's instead of a new rocker.
I'll post up pictures, I'm committed mentally to doing it now. I've seen a lot of people go 66"s for a full length but I think I'm just going to go 60" and see where that lands me, I do plan on eventually trimming and new flares and don't need a full width slider.

Originally Posted by BayouXJ
^ I have a fondness for the older style XJs as well.
They are the best looking to me.

Last edited by unidentifiedbomb; 03-08-2015 at 10:01 PM.
Old 03-09-2015, 09:45 AM
  #75  
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
 
unidentifiedbomb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DE
Posts: 6,098
Received 247 Likes on 206 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Default

Just got off the phone with the local scrap company in town. $103 for two 5' sections of 2x6 3/16" and four 5' sections of 1/8" flat stock, very happy with the price.


Quick Reply: 88' Mild not wild build



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:03 PM.