99 classic
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From: Ontario, Canada
Model: Cherokee
Very nice xj, wiclassic !! .... I am planning to have a cherokee in my driveway within a couple weeks, for my second vehicle, daily driver. I just sold my old z71 pickup truck, and I'm getting myself a cherokee, after researching, and discovering how kick a$$ these things are. After lurking on this forum for the past few days, trying to get ideas of which years is best, and what my ultimate goal is for builing a daily driver, but capable xj. After stumbling apon this thread, and seeing your cherokee, I bookmarked this thread, because your cherokee is exactly what I want, with the same amount of lift & tire size. I have scene endless pictures of other peoples xj builds, and without a doubt, your xj is the nicest looking that I have come across IMHO anyways.
Maybe I missed the reason, but why did you remove the top roof rack carrier ? I thought it looked sick with it on from the first pics you put up, of it ?
I live in southern ontario, canada, and have been reading alot about certain types of lockers should'nt be used if you might be driving were snow might be encountered. What type of locker are you running, and is it in the front or rear ? How does it make driving in the snow ?
You definetely have yourself one of the nicest looking cherokee builds, that I have ever scene.
What are your next plans ? armour ?different bumpers ? rear bumper spare tire mount ? winch ? egine/exhaust upgrades ?
Have you taken it off road yet ?.... With a total of 5 inches more ground clearance, locker, and a/t tires, it must be a day-night difference ?
17mpg, with a lift and 31's, sounds pretty good actually.... my goal is to have a cherokee exactly like yours (99 classic & same green colour), but I plan of putting a cold air intake, tb spacer, upgraded spark, and header/exhaust upgrade, so my cherokee will get more mpg.... Since I travel 25mins each way to work, and gas prices are only going up, my goal is to get 20mpg, and with the upgrades I plan on doing, I have read that a lifted dd cherokee will get 20mpg, which is like having your cake and eating it too.
Maybe I missed the reason, but why did you remove the top roof rack carrier ? I thought it looked sick with it on from the first pics you put up, of it ?
I live in southern ontario, canada, and have been reading alot about certain types of lockers should'nt be used if you might be driving were snow might be encountered. What type of locker are you running, and is it in the front or rear ? How does it make driving in the snow ?
You definetely have yourself one of the nicest looking cherokee builds, that I have ever scene.
What are your next plans ? armour ?different bumpers ? rear bumper spare tire mount ? winch ? egine/exhaust upgrades ?
Have you taken it off road yet ?.... With a total of 5 inches more ground clearance, locker, and a/t tires, it must be a day-night difference ?
17mpg, with a lift and 31's, sounds pretty good actually.... my goal is to have a cherokee exactly like yours (99 classic & same green colour), but I plan of putting a cold air intake, tb spacer, upgraded spark, and header/exhaust upgrade, so my cherokee will get more mpg.... Since I travel 25mins each way to work, and gas prices are only going up, my goal is to get 20mpg, and with the upgrades I plan on doing, I have read that a lifted dd cherokee will get 20mpg, which is like having your cake and eating it too.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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Model: Cherokee
Attachment 73992
Attachment 73993just put on the roof rack and mounted 4 lights on top. The big brown truck just dropped off the powertrax no-slip rear diff, floor mats, spidertrak wheel spacers, delta tech xenon headlight conversion kits, stainless braided brakelines.
Attachment 73993just put on the roof rack and mounted 4 lights on top. The big brown truck just dropped off the powertrax no-slip rear diff, floor mats, spidertrak wheel spacers, delta tech xenon headlight conversion kits, stainless braided brakelines.
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 132
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From: Franklin, Wi
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Very nice xj, wiclassic !! .... I am planning to have a cherokee in my driveway within a couple weeks, for my second vehicle, daily driver. I just sold my old z71 pickup truck, and I'm getting myself a cherokee, after researching, and discovering how kick a$$ these things are. After lurking on this forum for the past few days, trying to get ideas of which years is best, and what my ultimate goal is for builing a daily driver, but capable xj. After stumbling apon this thread, and seeing your cherokee, I bookmarked this thread, because your cherokee is exactly what I want, with the same amount of lift & tire size. I have scene endless pictures of other peoples xj builds, and without a doubt, your xj is the nicest looking that I have come across IMHO anyways.
Maybe I missed the reason, but why did you remove the top roof rack carrier ? I thought it looked sick with it on from the first pics you put up, of it ?
I live in southern ontario, canada, and have been reading alot about certain types of lockers should'nt be used if you might be driving were snow might be encountered. What type of locker are you running, and is it in the front or rear ? How does it make driving in the snow ?
You definetely have yourself one of the nicest looking cherokee builds, that I have ever scene.
What are your next plans ? armour ?different bumpers ? rear bumper spare tire mount ? winch ? egine/exhaust upgrades ?
Have you taken it off road yet ?.... With a total of 5 inches more ground clearance, locker, and a/t tires, it must be a day-night difference ?
17mpg, with a lift and 31's, sounds pretty good actually.... my goal is to have a cherokee exactly like yours (99 classic & same green colour), but I plan of putting a cold air intake, tb spacer, upgraded spark, and header/exhaust upgrade, so my cherokee will get more mpg.... Since I travel 25mins each way to work, and gas prices are only going up, my goal is to get 20mpg, and with the upgrades I plan on doing, I have read that a lifted dd cherokee will get 20mpg, which is like having your cake and eating it too.
Maybe I missed the reason, but why did you remove the top roof rack carrier ? I thought it looked sick with it on from the first pics you put up, of it ?
I live in southern ontario, canada, and have been reading alot about certain types of lockers should'nt be used if you might be driving were snow might be encountered. What type of locker are you running, and is it in the front or rear ? How does it make driving in the snow ?
You definetely have yourself one of the nicest looking cherokee builds, that I have ever scene.
What are your next plans ? armour ?different bumpers ? rear bumper spare tire mount ? winch ? egine/exhaust upgrades ?
Have you taken it off road yet ?.... With a total of 5 inches more ground clearance, locker, and a/t tires, it must be a day-night difference ?
17mpg, with a lift and 31's, sounds pretty good actually.... my goal is to have a cherokee exactly like yours (99 classic & same green colour), but I plan of putting a cold air intake, tb spacer, upgraded spark, and header/exhaust upgrade, so my cherokee will get more mpg.... Since I travel 25mins each way to work, and gas prices are only going up, my goal is to get 20mpg, and with the upgrades I plan on doing, I have read that a lifted dd cherokee will get 20mpg, which is like having your cake and eating it too.
good luck with your build i will be following it along
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From: Franklin, Wi
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 132
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From: Franklin, Wi
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
new engine going in this week, just ordered Magnaflow hi pro cat, complete cat back system, bank revolver torque tube header. can't wait to be back on the trail.
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From: Franklin, Wi
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok, after 2 1/2 weeks in the shop I have my Jeep back. New motor from ATK, Banks Header, Magnaflow Hi flow cat and also cat back system, New starter, alternator, hi flow water pump and thermostat also replaced stock valve cover wheel hub bearings and outer front u-joints. The shop gave me a Toyota Prius to drive. I am so glad to give back that gas sucking car and go back to driving a Jeep
The exhaust system sounds great.
The exhaust system sounds great.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Wilmington, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
check mine
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...124214/index6/
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 132
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From: Franklin, Wi
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Trailer hitch is now installed just waiting for my Knucklebone from Detours Off Road and installed a set of PIAA 520 ATP lights. Took off my 7" procomps