"Big Red" My 1999 XJ Build
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Made some light brackets from some 90 degree brackets and mounted three KC knock off lights to the rack. How am I going to run my wires without drilling any holes?
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
They're a Discount Tire brand wheel, I think the brand was 'Unique' or something. I ended up paying $43/wheel because my buddy works there and hooked me up. Otherwise, I believe they go for $55-60/wheel, not including center caps.
Ahh there nice I wanna find a pair that's got chrome walls or something two tone with black and chrome, oh well I'm just dreaming for now, I gotta wIt till I can save my 900 bucks for my xj.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
It's a 3" Rough Country lift http://roughcountry.com/jeep_xj_3.html
I had to go with the add a leaf because my local off road shop had the leafs packs on back order. It's a nice entry level kit, for the price you can't beat it... I was about $300 with everything including t case drop.
Good luck man! It will be an awesome feeling when you buy her.
I had to go with the add a leaf because my local off road shop had the leafs packs on back order. It's a nice entry level kit, for the price you can't beat it... I was about $300 with everything including t case drop.
Good luck man! It will be an awesome feeling when you buy her.
I definately need to bookmark that link. How hard was that installation or did u pay someone too? All I need is entry level lol. Hope u do t do any major body mods I love those newest xjs with the color matched fenders and etc, what are your newest plans
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
It's fairly easy to install.. It was my second time lifting an XJ and I was still in it about 9 hrs. I'm a novice mechanic at best, but it beats paying the $300 to have it installed! The add a leafs are always a ***** for me haha, i need to learn a new method of installing them.
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From: Fairbanks,AK
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 straight 6
did who ever figure out how to wire those lights without drilling any wholes? i am wanting to mount some lights on my roof rack but also dont want to drill any wholes



