I was going to run 1/2" SMC valves, but they were REALLY fast on my last truck. So I stepped down to 3/8" SMC valves and 1/2 line. We'll see what difference that makes. I had flow controllers on my last truck but I don't trust them.

 

My first idea for the whole project was to keep it "offroad" with a roofrack, full size spare, running lights, offroad bumpers front and rear, beadlocks, etc.

I am starting to stray from that idea. I want to play with the boxiness of the Cherokee and the smoothness thats really prevelant in the minitruck and custom world. Like smoothed front and rear rollpans, frenched tail lights and antenna, but at the same time keep aggressive areas like the wheels, body lines, flares of an offroad rig. Basically i want to play with it

 

i dont mean to talk smack cuz it looks pretty bad *ss and i kno it took a $hit ton of work.

but dont you think you cuda found a better body to start off of?
i mean if your gonna put all that work into it i would want it to look pristine like the other one posted before me lol maybe no chrome wheels tho haha

 

EDIT: stupid double post

 

We can't all live in Cali, bro! lol

I looked for a long time for a starter. Any XJ that looks nice up here, guys think they can get top dollar for it. I wasn't going to blow big money on a starter with a nice running motor, clean interior, nice body, etc. Not too mention, anything with a nice body, has been built for wheeling. Its a tough sacrifce, but a body always needs work after fab, so I don't see it as extra work, just necessary work.

 

Well you have gained another folllower on your build and I would agree flow controllers are horrible I have built a few minis in my time my most recent one a 93 mazda b2600I full irs and 1/2 it took 3 years needless to say I sold it for times are rough and needed some extra cash but I have 8 extreme 1/2 valves still if u have any 4x4 parts u wanna trade really need some lca's

 

I got bored before work today so I did a little fab.





And then I had a nap and woke up too early before my shifts starts so I did some more hahaha





Above is the "valley" where I will be mounting the compressors. You can get the idea of the look from the panel tabs in front of the cell plate.

I need some input here, do you think I should make some sunken storage spots behind the rear wheels...right here...



I can't decide if it would be worth it or not.

And heres the front brakes complete. Sorry if I already post the brakes...I have many threads on many forums that I update randomly



Yes I need to clean and paint the booster lol





My Jeep ate another drill, otherwise I would have had more work done

 

that takes some resources, skill, time and MONEY.. it might not be for me. but i think it's a great display of workmanship... i on the other hand would have to ask... why?

 

I say why not make the storage compartment, show off some more of those fab skills! Looks like your shocks are working well in the back

 

You're really putting a lot of effort into this thing. the thread is constantly updated.

 

Why you ask? Because I have nothing better to do with my time lol

It started out that I wanted to door an SUV. At shows I saw Expeditions, Explorers, Tahoes, Suburbans, Jimmy's, Blazers...but no Cherokees. So I started cutting

I just try to get a little bit done every week. I don't keep a timeline of stuff I need to do, I just do it. And I havn't done the shock mounts yet hahahaha

 

I just want to see a video of this thing draggin down the street.

 

Ditto!

 

I'm right there with you!! I need to drag!!!!!!

 

ColeMonkey!! You live in Moorhead? I'm right here in west fargo, not even 10 minutes away. Why have I not seen any of your rigs around yet huh? we should meet up sometime. =D