BT's 1998 Build Thread
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From: AZ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Update: Got some 4.56's, Detroit Locker in the rear, Eaton E-Locker up front. What a huge difference both on and off-road. It's like a different rig.
Now, when I get time, this goes on next . . .
Now, when I get time, this goes on next . . .
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From: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I absolutely love this build, as I said before. I'm also really glad you got that bumper because that's the exact one (DIY kit and everything) that I'm hoping to get. How are you liking it so far?
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From: AZ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
No real issues with the bumper. I did have to oval out the holes on the frame tie-ins just a bit to get the steering box holes to line up. Everything else was perfect. I was concerned about losing too much approach angle, but ran a fairly hard trail a couple weeks ago and so far it hasn't been a problem. I think for the money it's a great bumper and I like how it looks.
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From: AZ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Little update. I've been able to sell off some extra stuff that's been taking up space in the garage. Decided to take the extra $$ and step up to a set of Truck-Lite LED headlights. Huge improvement.


Originally Posted by Brent T
Little update. I've been able to sell off some extra stuff that's been taking up space in the garage. Decided to take the extra $$ and step up to a set of Truck-Lite LED headlights. Huge improvement.
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From: AZ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Thanks. It's a 30 footer really. Up close it has plenty of Arizona pinstriping and dents / scratches. Hasn't been waxed since I've owned it the past year and a half and it does get wheeled on occasion. It definitely photographs better than it really is.
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Year: 1998
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Originally Posted by Brent T
Thanks. It's a 30 footer really. Up close it has plenty of Arizona pinstriping and dents / scratches. Hasn't been waxed since I've owned it the past year and a half and it does get wheeled on occasion. It definitely photographs better than it really is.
honestly love the jeep, cage wheels and tires, and front bumper...awsome build and was it hard wheelin with no lockers in the beginning? it looked like you got up some pretty crazy stuff lol



