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HRDROKN's 87' XJ build...
So it begins....
Picked up this 1987 Jeep Cherokee from my Dad a few weeks ago. He had owned it since new, so I figure it would be a good candidate for my next crawler... she has had less than 100K easy miles on her. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...544da02a55.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...5816803b02.jpg :D |
To get this going, the build plans include....
D60 front on a 3 link. 14 bolt rear w/ disc on leafs for now, possible 4 link later. NP435 NP241/NP205 doubler 110" wheelbase +/- Comp cut.... |
Looks like the top of the NP435 will require some heater duct mods... anyone done one of these or similar in their XJ? Pics?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...41e0dbf3a7.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...fa8ff5bd1f.jpg |
Sweet lookin 2 door! Shoujd be a really cool build:head:
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Originally Posted by N8-96XJ
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Sweet lookin 2 door! Shoujd be a really cool build:head:
I promised the wife that I would keep it drivable during the build, so that should be interesting as it usually isn't my style. :D |
Rip the heater out and put in a mojave or similar...:D
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Originally Posted by jon_89
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Rip the heater out and put in a mojave or similar...:D
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First things first....
Need to get some uni-body reinforcement completed. I ordered up these stiffeners from Ruffstuff and had to make some minor changes for fitment and added the 1.75" holes for additional weld area, overall a nice product.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...9eeb79909a.jpg |
I ripped the stock one out and used a heatercraft. I got all sorts of room under there now. Super simple to. If it burns up undo 4 bolts, disconnect the 4 wires, and two hose clamps and its out.
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I was able to get a little work done this weekend in preparation for welding up the Ruffstuff stiffeners.
Started with stripping the undercoat and welding up the factory seem.... https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c2ae21269c.jpg Decided to do these in two pieces as I wasn't ready to cut the LCA mounts off yet... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ece642604a.jpg Drilled some extra holes for more weld area.... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...e9174e49fc.jpg Completed one side and ran out of Argon on the weekend! :cursing: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3a193df895.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...14d464b36c.jpg |
Working on some temporary LCA mounts with some Ballistick joints and 2x.250" DOM....
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c.../J010912-2.jpg :gunsmilie: |
This will be the temporary lowers until I get a D60 ready to go in...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a26d73ade9.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a070c0a969.jpg :cheers: |
Cuting those damn stock LCA mounts off was a real pain.... the previous owner had lowered the LCA's and welded them up when he added the lift. Anyway the ruffstuff stiffeners are in....
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...45a04d8e10.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...acd7057571.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...a8aef8fe6e.jpg :gunsmilie: |
Injectors...
I installed a set of "703" injectors over the weekend, along with a new regulator and fuel filter (all original equipment). Nice improvement in idle and a noticeable improvement in throttle response! Only have about 5 or 6 cycles since resetting the computer... initially she was a little hard starting, but that seems to be changing as we go.
Highly recommend! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8d69a64c85.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...207bad431c.jpg :thumbup1: |
Went out to pick n pull with tape measure in hand and came home with a pair of Dodge 1/2 ton 60" leafs for a 5" stretch out the rear. This will ultimately be a temporary modification as I want to do a four link with coilovers.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...32420bb6bd.jpg :icon_wink: |
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