Build project: an 88 story, anti bolt on build
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 renix
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From: Hillsborough, NC
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
That thing is bad*** man, like the build so far! Sorry if i missed this but what suspension set up are you running in the rear? does it sag at all from the tire carriers and gear?
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
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As for sag..none yet..it's pretty balanced out back there.
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 renix
Got the new exhaust done sat, thanks to Jimmy at Warner exhaust for the smokin deal and beautiful work! Took it down today for smog and she's passed! Ran cleaner than my BMW too!
Gonna hit the dmv this week for my plates, and plan a test run.
Gonna hit the dmv this week for my plates, and plan a test run.
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From: young harris, ga
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Have you thought about some sort of fold down surface to use as a table for drinks, reloading mags, etc behind the tire?
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 renix
I wanna weld up a small aluminum water tank to mount under the fuel cans. Put a filler on it,and a small spout on it to,something for washing hands ect. Even thought of putting a small pump on it, that way you could transfer water in and out. Could use it to put out camp fires ect.
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From: Martinsburg, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So not getting much at my desk today besides reading through this whole thread. One of the best fab jobs & write up to go along I've ever seen. I'd say I'm impressed but thats an understatement! If you ever do get an itch, I wanna build that pipe bender and some instructions would rock. Keep it coming!
Amazing build! New to CF and just read this whole thread today. Tons of motivation for my current build, thank you for such a killer write up, I'll have to make my own build thread to keep myself accountable.
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 renix
Thanks for the support guys!
Got my license plates yesterday! Got a few little things to do, then,gonna take it out sat morning and test everything,measure for stops again,will post up some pictures of the aftermath.
Got my license plates yesterday! Got a few little things to do, then,gonna take it out sat morning and test everything,measure for stops again,will post up some pictures of the aftermath.
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Thanks guys, I got called out to work Fri night,for home late sat morning..had to reschedule the test.looks like it will be this sat. Anyone local wanna come?
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From: Oceanside So Cal
Year: 88
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I took it out sat for a simple shakedown. All went well. Need to bumpstop it more in the rear and add some progressive stops in the front.
Was happy with the ride,no rattles,bump steer ect. The front locker is a bit noisy on the street though.
Halfway through the run I developed a oil pressure problem at idle though,looks like it may just be the sender though.
Didn't get many pics as it was just two of us,but here ya go.

Was happy with the ride,no rattles,bump steer ect. The front locker is a bit noisy on the street though.
Halfway through the run I developed a oil pressure problem at idle though,looks like it may just be the sender though.
Didn't get many pics as it was just two of us,but here ya go.









