Picked this jeep up about 2 years ago for $200, the Jeep was a theft recovery and when the owner got it back from the PD, the thieves busted out all the windows and stole all the fuses out of it and why in hell did they break the turn signal thing?!?

The Day I bought it:
190k Miles on the 4.0i Motor
Automatic Trans
4x4
4.5" Procomp Lift Kit
Brand New 31" BFG All Terrains

So I got it for a deal because it didn't run, well without fuses anyway. :-)

I am starting this thread as a continuance of my last build here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/93...e-build-49750/

I traded the black 2 Door in on a newer model and will try and post a build of that one as well.

Anyhow here's some pics:
Basically the way it looked when I got it, except I installed all new windows minus the wing windows and I still need a new windshield


Back End

 

The AC compressor locked up on the Jeep, so I got a new compressor for it for $25 and ordered a new aluminum radiator for $75.

Scored a deal on a set of 33s on offset rim for $200, the procomps on the back are a bit worn but the bfgs on the front are almost 90% tread!

Lined them up on my red jeep just for s**** n giggles


Installing the new compressor, radiator and the 33s on the jeep


Bolted up, loaded up and ready to go out for the night.

 

I ended up submerging the jeep that night and killed the motor in the water. Luckily for me, the motor took on very little water and it only killed the starter.

I also cracked one of my new rims :-(, so for right now, the front end is sitting on the original 31s again. With the cracked rim, its kind of useless, so I might try welding it up and seeing if it will hold, if not it really cant get any worse.

New starter pulled from my parts jeep and 6 new spark plugs and shes roaring again!

My roof rack build from my previous thread is still underway, just been put on the backburner. I am hoping to be able to get something going and put that rack on top of this jeep.

This submerging was a close call, I have now started thinking about snorkeling it. I am cheap, and by cheap I mean VERY CHEAP. So I am going to attempt to build my own snorkel and we will see how it goes.

I will post pics up when I get more images of the snorkel being built.