Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

built not bought '89 build

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:14 PM
  #31  
posjeepxj's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,059
Likes: 1
From: Indianola IOWA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

i like the progress but what have you built?
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:23 PM
  #32  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Not much so far, but I'll be making a prerunnier tube bumper with the backbone as the base, sliders, tube fenders, then chop the top, & then an exo!!!
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:32 PM
  #33  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

The only reason I bought the bumpers is cause ithe price was right & I feel like the back bone is a great way to start my bumper build!
Also I'm planning on rounding my QPs (like a TJ look) when I chop the top & mounting round taillights, & using a MJ tailgate!
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 10:03 PM
  #34  
mwdouglas's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,010
Likes: 0
From: gloucester va
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

its a really nice looking rig so far sounds like its gonna be a beast when your finished cant wait to see the results
Reply
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:13 PM
  #35  
smtippin's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 0
From: Wyo
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Default

Nice rig man. I lived in SL,UT for a year a bit back. Great place to live. I wasn't into the Jeep scene then. MAybe I would have stayed if so.

My question is about the lift. I see you did 3" + a 2"bb on top of that. Do you have adjustable LCAs or were you able to get the extra 2" on the fixed LCAs that came with the 3" lift? Would you feel comfortable driving that on the freeway for extended periods or is it more of a dedicated trail rig?

Again, nice Jeep,
s
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 06:40 AM
  #36  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Ya its been geting me back & forth from work this past month cause my WJ's tranny went out! The only problem she has on the free way is a drinking problem!!! Lol I'd recomend addinng pucks & shackles to anyone with 3"-3.5" of lift with or without adjustable LCA's!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:01 AM
  #37  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Ok so here is the concept idea of where I'll be going with this chop, cause I don't really care much for the full 2 door chop & love my rear wing windows!!!
Let me know what you guys think???
Name:  swampers2 - Copy.jpg
Views: 2171
Size:  38.7 KB
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 03:26 AM
  #38  
matt_s's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: BC Canada
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4L
Default

Looks good, makes it look much longer then my 2 door chop...

Nice jeep
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 07:40 AM
  #39  
jksstar's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Gulf Shores, Al
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Ya its been geting me back & forth from work this past month cause my WJ's tranny went out! The only problem she has on the free way is a drinking problem!!! Lol I'd recomend addinng pucks & shackles to anyone with 3"-3.5" of lift with or without adjustable LCA's!

Glad to hear that. I just got a RC 3" lift (putting on this weekend) and my Jeep already has a 2" BB on it. I was thinking about keeping the the 2" on and adding the 3" to it.


BTW love the rig man
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:39 AM
  #40  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by jksstar
Glad to hear that. I just got a RC 3" lift (putting on this weekend) and my Jeep already has a 2" BB on it. I was thinking about keeping the the 2" on and adding the 3" to it.


BTW love the rig man
The only problems you will run into with adding to the BB is the shocks for your 3" lift wont be long enough in the rear. As for the front you can just get shock extenders from the parts store (cheap) or spend more to get bar pin eliminators! Also your gonna want a t-case drop...
Thanks
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 04:00 PM
  #41  
rivercrazy's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
From: Redlands, CA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default

Nice! I like the photoshop chop. Did you end up doing the t-case drop with the 1" square tube you were talking about?
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 05:16 PM
  #42  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by rivercrazy
Nice! I like the photoshop chop. Did you end up doing the t-case drop with the 1" square tube you were talking about?
No I already have a 1" drop! you must have misunderstood as I was telling someone else to make it, cause I've had mine since I put on the lift!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 05:25 PM
  #43  
builtnotbought89''s Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
Likes: 1
From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I really wanna start chopping, but I'll be heading down to moab in may & don't wanna put to much stress on the unibody with all that flexin going on!!! Although I've seen tons of guys chop theirs without a cage or frame stiffeners!
What do ya think should I just go for it???
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 06:33 PM
  #44  
Desert Rat's Avatar
CF Veteran
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,612
Likes: 0
From: West Valley
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
I really wanna start chopping, but I'll be heading down to moab in may & don't wanna put to much stress on the unibody with all that flexin going on!!! Although I've seen tons of guys chop theirs without a cage or frame stiffeners!
What do ya think should I just go for it???
If it were me? Hold off, get your plans all worked out as far as determining if you need reinforcements or not, the planning stage is the most important. Lots of homework pays off with less headaches down the road. And for the record, I dig the design your working!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 07:05 PM
  #45  
jksstar's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Gulf Shores, Al
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
The only problems you will run into with adding to the BB is the shocks for your 3" lift wont be long enough in the rear. As for the front you can just get shock extenders from the parts store (cheap) or spend more to get bar pin eliminators! Also your gonna want a t-case drop...
Thanks
After the kit came in I started thinking about doing it. I could rig up something if I do go for it. I'm ready to do a T-case drop, think I will need it with just the 3" on there.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:37 AM.