"Big Red" My 1999 XJ Build
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
The autopals have a very clean cut off for use with hids. I've never been brighted or anything. I've also passed numerous cops with no issues so far. Hopefully I can get more hid pics tonight.
Last edited by The91XJ; Aug 28, 2011 at 02:11 PM.
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Looking better and better man! Nice job on the lights. What brand HID's did you go with? I like the headlights you got because they look like stock when they're off. I was going to do the wiring harness upgrade originally with my Silverstars but I like the HID look.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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^ This is exactly why I decided to sell my Surco rack and get something more sturdy. I threw a spare 31x10.5 up there and it was nooo bueno ha. I've been looking into JCR's roof rack. I want something that mounts to the gutter rails instead of the factory cross bars. It seems like the rack would be alot stronger that way.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Sitting at firestone right now waiting while the jeep gets aligned.. If you wheel your jeep a lot, or make front suspension changes somewhat frequently, look into firestones lifetime alignment. I paid $149 and get alignments whenever I want, as long as I own the jeep, at any firestone in the country. Pretty good deal if you ask me.
The only con is sometimes firestone techs can't align a lifted jeep to save their lives. Luckily there is a great tech at my local location.
The only con is sometimes firestone techs can't align a lifted jeep to save their lives. Luckily there is a great tech at my local location.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Well I just picked up the rough country 1.5-4.5" adjustable track bar (part number 7572 I think) from fat bobs garage. I got it for $124 out the door with tax.
This is their new (2nd generation) adjustable track bar and it's supposed to be a lot stronger. It sure looks beefy.
Now, the question is how much longer does the adjustable track bar need to be than the stock track bar? Usually when people relocate their track bar they move it over 3/4".. So does that mean I should extend the adjustable one 3/4" more than the stock one??
This is their new (2nd generation) adjustable track bar and it's supposed to be a lot stronger. It sure looks beefy.
Now, the question is how much longer does the adjustable track bar need to be than the stock track bar? Usually when people relocate their track bar they move it over 3/4".. So does that mean I should extend the adjustable one 3/4" more than the stock one??
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Yeah I've been thinking about sanding down my front and rear bumpers then bed lining them. I've also got my eye on a couple diffenent aftermarket front bumpers from both roxolid and quadratec. Both run about $200.
On another note, I've been driving around all night enjoying my new hid set up! Huge difference compared to the factory sealed beams. The entire conversion cost me just under $90. That's including the autopal headlights, mid grad hid kit, and the upgraded wire harness with relay. Definitely a worthwhile and inexpensive mod.
On another note, I've been driving around all night enjoying my new hid set up! Huge difference compared to the factory sealed beams. The entire conversion cost me just under $90. That's including the autopal headlights, mid grad hid kit, and the upgraded wire harness with relay. Definitely a worthwhile and inexpensive mod.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
I got them from my buddy who owns an online hid business. I can hook you up, you'll be about $70 with bulbs, ballasts, relay harness, and shipping. He's out of Cali but shipping is usually 3-4 days nation wide. By the time you buy your headlights you'll be in the entire hid conversion about $100. Pm me for more info.
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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My XJ is going to be promoting new control arms for Fat Bob's Garage, my local off road shop (www.fatbobsgarage.com). They are fixed arms and will be sold for use with 3" lifts. This being said, I'm getting an awesome deal on fixed lower control arms and quick disconnects!
I'm going in tomorrow so we can install the new arms and take some flex measurements. I should have a few pics up tomorrow. My XJ should also be on their website when they start selling the new control arms!
Check out their website, they have a lot of XJ parts!
I'm going in tomorrow so we can install the new arms and take some flex measurements. I should have a few pics up tomorrow. My XJ should also be on their website when they start selling the new control arms!
Check out their website, they have a lot of XJ parts!
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From: Utah
Year: 1999
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I apologize for the delay, full time work and school is a major time killer.
Here's a few updates on the jeep.
Fat bobs garage fixed lower control arms. Very similar to rough country.
Zone 3" sway bar links and new Moog sway bar frame bushings.
Here's a few updates on the jeep.
Fat bobs garage fixed lower control arms. Very similar to rough country.
Zone 3" sway bar links and new Moog sway bar frame bushings.
Last edited by The91XJ; Oct 1, 2011 at 03:17 PM.