just my little tribute to all those prius owners out there. I know you'll like my jeep as much as I do

phase 1: get this jeep back to peak running condition and collect parts
phase 2: build a mild trail rig
phase 3: throw some serious upgrades at this jeep




bad tires and non op registration warrants a tow



got rid of all the cute stuff the PO had on it







FIXED::
drivers door hinge
headlight bezil and turn signal/light
painted rear bumper
tore out the headliner, sun visors
put on my spare set of stock wheels I painted black
fixed the windshield wiper linkage
new blades painted black
probably other stuff I cant remember now

 

got my build sheet.
I have the factory 8.25?
went out and checked, roger that 8.25 confirmed. I had never even thought to look I just assumed 35

Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE
Model Year 1993
Body Model XJ J L 74

*A7 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
BARP 90 Amp Alternator
BCDP 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
**** Mini Floor 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
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass
GRCP Left Painted Mirror
GUBS Driver Mirror
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJFS Single Low Note Horn
K27P STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
MB1S Black Front Bumper
MB5S Black Rear Bumper
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFFS Black 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
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RABS AM/FM Radio
RCBS 2 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCES Alcantara Wrap Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TMDS P215/75R15 BSW All Season Tires
TZHP Michelin Brand Tires
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

 

ok so here's a more current update on my 1993 base model

bought it for $1000 in january 2012. was warned of a vapor leak. ignored it
towed to the shop for $160 because of bad tires and non op

nope, apparently not non op. $225 and one current registration later...

vacuum leak. $600 to get it to pass smog
I was really stoked because I thought I got a great deal on this xj
but now I'm in it for $2000 and it's still a POS
really hoping my luck turns around..

 

well I think I stumbled across a good deal...
I really didnt have the money for this after that big hit from the smog. but I thought it was worth it



picked it up for $400 incomplete. needs pins, hardware, ubolts, and a couple other things
the springs and coils are brand new. the CA's and track bar are slightly used
I'll probably have to rebuild this ball joint

 

well this is how she sits today. still stock but a little dirty from some puddles
Soon to come::
- radiator
- water pump
- 195* t-stat
- B&M automatic transmission cooler

and I've already got a guy thats holding on to some tires for me until I come up with the money
the lift and tires should get on there in no less than 2 months

 

this wasnt exactly on the short list but I think it was a good deal so I swooped it
still in the bag for $80
got it from naxja member blondejoncherokee

 

got bored and did my cut and fold. love this upgrade
weapon of choice:: die grinder

it's really easy all you need is a grinder, 10mm socket, pliers
start with the front because worst case scenario you can replace the front fender
front takes way longer than the rear too







bonus picture

 

today I used my favorite tool (impact gun) to delete the rear sway bar
it rides a lot smoother now

and of course had to test it out. I take too many pictures
this project is coming along nicely

 

so I finally had a chance to get to the DMV today
and after $825.00 in fees and smog
I finally have my tags and my pink slip in the mail. feels good

plans for the week include my cooling upgrades and engine work
and a couple odds and ends things like cluster swap

 

dont you just love cali!

 

vacuum leak and bad fuel pump requires replacement anyway. still. I feel like borrowing one of those guns in your profile picture and well.. haha
at least that's out of the way

 

 

And before isold mine I found a vac leak but luckily it was small and I fixed it with heat shrink. Haha free and I'd hate to deal with emissions

 

did my cluster swap today. soooooo happy to have a tach now. still gotta add some sensors
kept my original speedo and odometer. I'll have to pick up some imperical faces later

 

Thats different..Did you get this out of a Canadian Cherokee or something?