concretecowboy

alright so ive been on here for about 5 months and had my xj for about the same time so i figured id start a build thread.

Stats in her are:
1996 Cherokee Classic
4.0 HO Straight 6
AW4 auto trans
D30 front and Chrysler 8.25 Rear
so far ive got a generic 2 inch bb and a set of 31x11 tsl thornbirds on 15x8 soft 8s

concretecowboy

more pics

concretecowboy

and one more of my co-pilot
my 9 week old chocolate lab named chomp

concretecowboy

sorry for the crappy pics but theyre all off my ipod since i dont have a camera. but anyways heres the start of my to do list:
alignment and balance wheels (being taken care of tonight after work)
new shocks
brakes
finish peeling the trim off the doors
relocate the vacuum ball and horns
make my doors removeable
complete tune up
trim my fenders and bumpers
and bedline my rockers and wheel wells

ArmyGraham

Cool dog! Keep us posted on the progress.

concretecowboy

will do. its gonna be kinda slow because i work 8-5 m-f and am taking college courses but im doing the best i can

concretecowboy

update: just ordered my 4 ft firestick antenna for my cb so that i can actually use the thing

Bugsy

LoL...reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw: "DOG is my co-pilot"

concretecowboy

haha i need to get me one of those

ArmyGraham

Slow builds are normal. I have to get all my stuff shipped to Korea, so I can't go fast if I want too, lol

concretecowboy

Some poser flex pics. Need to do some trimming lol

pepperson4

dude. tomorrow we got wheel

concretecowboy

Yeah no kidding. Stupid rain stopping us today lol

concretecowboy

update: ordered 2 inch lift shocks from rustys last night. those should be in this week and installed this weekend. also my cb antenna is out for delivery today so i can get that installed sometime this week or weekend

edit: also did some fender trimming this last sunday to gain a little more clearance and ive decided i need to go higher lol so im searching junkyards for some v8 zj coil springs and some mj shackles

concretecowboy

emailed jeep for my build sheet just to see what she came with and heres what i got back

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center.

In response to your email, we are pleased to provide vehicle build
information as you requested. As per our records, your 1996 Jeep
Cherokee (1J4FJ68S5TL272850) was equipped from the factory with the
following:

Sales Code Description
*J5 Cloth/Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
AHGP Spring Special Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
AWH Power Equipment Group
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CGTS Driver Air Bag Only
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Midgate Box Access
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUN Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass
GFA Rear Window Defroster
GRZP Left Remote Mirror
GSZP Right Remote Control Mirror
GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJ Fog Lamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1S Black Front Bumper
MB5S Black Rear Bumper
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHK Engine Block Heater
NHM Speed Control
PCJ Dark Blue
QCJS Dark Blue Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RABS AM/FM Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRNP P225/75R15 OWL Wrangler AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ3P 15X7.0 Aluminum Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications


also received my firestick antenna today and shocks to be delivered tomorrow