The insanity begins..2001 XJ Build "Phase-1"
 

Ok folks, here we go. I have never done a biuld thread before so if I am doing something wrong let me know. I will let you know what I am going to/want to do to my Jeep and up-date photos and info as I get parts and install them. Also, the build will evolve as I go along and learn new things so, I kinda want to document my thought progress as well as my build progress. Be patient with me, I am new to Jeep/XJ's but, I am learning as I go. Please feel free to chime in with info and suggestions. ALL information is appreciated and absorbed even if I don't go the way suggested.
That having been said; Here is my plan and first batch of "before" photos for Phase-1.


-Currie Enterprises HD steering system
-Debating on a Steering box brace or welding a plate to the frame.. Suggestions?
-Rear Disc Brake conversion (haven't decided on a system yet).
-4.5" Rough Country "X-series"
-Nokian Vatiiva 33/12.5/15's (or 16's)
-Bushwacker Cutout Flares
-Possibly a SYE if i need it.. :::crossing fingers:::

You will definitely need a slip yoke eliminator for an 01 ifyou plan on going to 4.5" without a transfer case drop.

RC's 4.5 comes with a TC drop.. Hoping it will be enough..

OK! So i can't figure out how to post pictures. Feel like a dumb *****

just did a 4.5 with the t-case drop. Just plan to get a sye ahead of time. It will save you a lot of headaches down the road.

your also going to want a decent camera because:
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lol, cant wait to see what happens bud :thumbup1:

I have a 4.5 inch lift with a 1 inch t case drop and my driveline isnt bad at all. but i also have shims in the leafs to help that.

GRRR!! I am trying to figure out how to upload pics..Does anyone know how?

id go with photobucket and then just post links using the insert image url command, or you can attach them in additional options while advanced editing, or posting. straight from your computer.

Planing on both shims and TC drop, but a SYE or H&T is in the "backup" plan.

Tried uploading from PC and Facebook will try Photo Bucket. Also in contact with the administrator.. (or just sent an email)

Didn't work.. I think the photo's are too high resolution or too big..

OK.. Here are the pics of the jeep before i do anything to it..

Jeep Jeep Jeep.. Oh how much money i am about to spend.. Just got the bushwackers on sale from Amazon.. $360.00! Had to get them.. I was gonna save that for last but a good deal is a good deal..

Phase-1 part-1 Bushwacker's Cutout fender flares.. Now I need a couple of days off to install. Does anyone know if 31/10.5's will fit with fender trimming? I am going to buy a set of 31's for my winter tires. Figure I need them now so I will just get them now and if they will fit with the fender trimming required to install the Cutouts I will buy them. Really just want to get started