I think it is time to start my build thread.

I bought my XJ about a month ago and here's where I am starting from.

153000 Miles

A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
DGS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKS Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMS Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
P225/70R16 BSW Wrangler HP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WDFS 16X7.0 Alum "Icon" Silver Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels

 

Found a picture I took the other day. That spot in front is hers even though she won't admit it.

 

I love that color.

 

Bought IRO critical path 5.5 last week and started with the PB today. Doesn't look too bad underneath but man my stock suspension and leafs are in bad shape.

 

You sure thats an XJ looks to clean to be,lol. Can't wait to see you lift it,put tires on it,bumpers on it,and get some mud on it...........Mud or J/k

 

x2 first thing I thought.

it looks way to clean in general its in too good of shape, go drag it against some trees and rocks

 

You guys are hilarious.

Quick Update. So over the last few weeks I started getting my parts in. purchased 4.56 superior gears from 4x4groupbuy. Received my new speedo gear, Daystar bumpstops and steering stabilizer from QT. And last but not least I finally made up my mind and bought wheels and tires. I ended up going with procomp polished 1069 and Nitto Trail Grapplers.

So hopefully in a week and a half I'll have phase 1 done. I can't wait, it's going to be awesome.

 

So we have been working on installing the lift kit, regearing and getting the new wheels and tires in and mounted. Waiting on the custom drive shaft to show up and next week will be addressing the clearance issues steering and moving the sway bar mounts.

Here are a couple pics of the progress made.

 

Couple more stock photo's from December

 

pretty clean. i have the same color. A 2000 though

 

Ordered the last of the parts I needed to complete project phase 1. Still waiting on custom drive shaft to arrive from IRO. Hopefully it will be in this week.

 

Looks good man. I'm not big on chrome, but those wheels do look nice on it, plus it's different.

 

is it just me or is it leaning a little bit on the passengers side? If im right and you figure out why its doing it let me no cause mine is leaning just like that...

 

Looks awesome lifted did you get short arms or long arms?

 

Thanks, was a very tough decision picking out wheels. I too am not big on chrome or over the top wheels. These are nice and bright but I factor that into them being brand new, I figure a couple runs through the dirt will tone them down a little.