'99 Black-on-Black XJ
04-05-2011, 03:17 PM
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'99 Black-on-Black XJ
Gonna start a build thread, as I have some plans to do a few things in the near future.
We'll start with how I came to get the XJ.
This guy pulled out in front of my family in our Durango...
We'll start with how I came to get the XJ.
This guy pulled out in front of my family in our Durango...
04-05-2011, 03:28 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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He immediately got out of his truck and asked "Could you tow me just up the street?" I then saved his life, by stopping my wife from taking it from him 
Cops showed up, and took him aside for a field sobriety test, that he failed, with the cop telling us he was extremely intoxicated, they just couldn't tell on what. Thankfully, Lucky (that's what I call the guy since he's lucky I stopped my wife from trying to kill him...lol) had good insurance, cuz I got way more than I thought I would for that Durango.
Then the search was on for either another Durango, or a Cherokee...
Cops showed up, and took him aside for a field sobriety test, that he failed, with the cop telling us he was extremely intoxicated, they just couldn't tell on what. Thankfully, Lucky (that's what I call the guy since he's lucky I stopped my wife from trying to kill him...lol) had good insurance, cuz I got way more than I thought I would for that Durango.
Then the search was on for either another Durango, or a Cherokee...
04-05-2011, 03:33 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Found this on craigslist, went to look at it, and this is it as i pulled in front of the house after buying it.
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
04-05-2011, 03:42 PM
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So far I've replaced a motor mount, and just put a catalytic converter on it. Also, installed a CB in it. Nothing fancy yet, just stuffed it between driver seat, and console for now, as I have plans for the dash.
Other plans are:
Trim fenders for 32's or 33's without anymore lift.
Build front and rear bumpers and rock sliders w/ spare tire carrier on rear bumper.
Possibly build roof rack, just need to come up with a design I like.
May look at long arms soon too.
Will add more as I think of it.
Other plans are:
Trim fenders for 32's or 33's without anymore lift.
Build front and rear bumpers and rock sliders w/ spare tire carrier on rear bumper.
Possibly build roof rack, just need to come up with a design I like.
May look at long arms soon too.
Will add more as I think of it.
04-05-2011, 04:25 PM
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Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Found this on craigslist, went to look at it, and this is it as i pulled in front of the house after buying it.
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
Couple of questions......
1) This may come off as a smart behind comment but it is not meant to be that way what so ever. That being said, when you looked at this ad, did you know what any of this means or did you just buy it cause of the looks?
2) How much you end up paying? (not trying to be nosey
)3) Finally, what CB is it? Also, what antenna is it for the CB?
Thanks a lot!!!
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04-05-2011, 08:13 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
Found this on craigslist, went to look at it, and this is it as i pulled in front of the house after buying it.
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
Specs from Ad:
• Custom 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4D 4x4 sport.
• 6 Cyl 4.0L, 5-speed manual trans.
• It has 158,xxx original miles. Daily used car.
• Black on black car.
• Custom headers and exhaust with a BORLA muffler.
• K&N high-flow air intake system + the cleaning kit.
• Performance coil, plugs and ignition wires.
• JET performance computer chip.
• 31 Pro Comp X-treme all terrain Tires.
• Black 15 CRAGAR rims with the spare. Still have the original 5 wheels if wanted.
• 1.5” SPIDERTAX wheel spacers.
• Clear front turn signals and red/clear tail lights. Black tail lights covers included.
• Dark tinted windows and partially tinted front windshield.
• 4.5 RUSTYS full lift kit.
• SKY JACKER steering stabilizer.
• Ice cold A/C & hot heater.
• Cruise control system.
• CD, cassette and AM/FM original stereo.
• Short antenna.
• Power door locks with a remote.
• Power windows.
• Power side mirrors control.
• Power steering.
• Three SMITTYBILT hooks, two in front and one in the back.
• Dual air bags.
• Rear wiper.
• Original fog lights
DAMN!!! that is a really good find..... gotta love craigslist!!
04-05-2011, 09:48 PM
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What a great find. Sounds like your wife and mine are alike as mine is fiery and I have had to calm her down once or twice.
Are going to wheel this rig or will it be your daily driver?
You keep your eye on Craig's List you can find gems like this once in a while.
Are going to wheel this rig or will it be your daily driver?
You keep your eye on Craig's List you can find gems like this once in a while.
04-05-2011, 09:55 PM
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Oh Boy! I've been awaiting your build thread. I'm looking forward to copying you on some goodies you install.
And what a great trade on the durango for the cherokee. Was it worth the accident?
And what a great trade on the durango for the cherokee. Was it worth the accident?
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04-06-2011, 09:50 AM
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Couple of questions......
1) This may come off as a smart behind comment but it is not meant to be that way what so ever. That being said, when you looked at this ad, did you know what any of this means or did you just buy it cause of the looks?
2) How much you end up paying? (not trying to be nosey)
3) Finally, what CB is it? Also, what antenna is it for the CB?
Thanks a lot!!!
1) This may come off as a smart behind comment but it is not meant to be that way what so ever. That being said, when you looked at this ad, did you know what any of this means or did you just buy it cause of the looks?
2) How much you end up paying? (not trying to be nosey
)3) Finally, what CB is it? Also, what antenna is it for the CB?
Thanks a lot!!!
Thanks for asking. This is how we all learn
Edit: Oh...and yes I bought it for it's looks
The Durango was the only non-black vehicle I've owned. I also own a black 06 Ford Fusion.
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04-06-2011, 09:58 AM
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Thx!
Thx! I loved that Durango for the short period of time I owned it, but definitely worth it. No-one was hurt in the slightest bit. My 1.5 year old daughter was startled for a min, but calmed down pretty quickly.
04-06-2011, 10:10 AM
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04-11-2011, 09:31 AM
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Wanted: Stock exhaust manifold...tired of the leaks, and the lack of room to get access to R&R the bolts and those stupid D shaped washers! 