My 2000 XJ Build
Hi Guys,
So I've been on the cherokee forum for quite a while now, even though I only just turned 16 this April and will finally be getting my permit this Saturday. This is the story of my xj, and I think its going to end up being a long, slow build, as I'm only just finishing up my sophomore year in highschool. So my mom and dad actually had two cherokees about 10 years ago; one black(a limited) and the other green(a sport), and we as the family loved both of them. Towing boats, going on trips, you name it, they supplied. After about four years my dad ended up selling his green cherokee, adopted my mom's black one, and then my mom got a grand cherokee. After years of my dad driving it, he has decided to pass it down to me as my first car, and I can't thank him enough. He too wants to see me build it up so that we can both use it for fishing, the snow, and some wheeling :D So, here's some pics of it and its progression, from about 2010 to today of 2011: Forgive me if the pics don't show up, I'm new to this and will try again tomorrow http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...J/IMG_0265.jpg ^Back in the winter of 2010, still has runners and all http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...J/IMG_0258.jpg ^Grill http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...J/IMG_0267.jpg ^Limited |
Here's some more pics, not sure if it would allow me to post so many in the first one:
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/.../peskybolt.jpg^Quickly found a love for torx bits (not) while taking the runners off-step one for the build http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...esXJ/heavy.jpg^My dad holding one of the runners; chrome and 30 pounds a piece http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...gesXJ/rust.jpg^10 years of dirt and road salt that gathered within one of the runners that decided to dump out all over the garage floor http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...newstance2.jpg^New stance, leafs actually rose up about a half inch although they are still a little saggy, but no worries :D http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-06-31_796.jpg4.0 L I6, 140,000 miles http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-54-58_421.jpg ^The craw http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-07-50_767.jpg ^A wash without the bumper, it was taken off because tow hooks were going on Just last weekend, my uncle came over and helped me install some c4x4 tow hooks and brackets on my front. Don't have a lot of pics, but it went pretty smoothly, no bolts broken :D http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-06-25_929.jpg ^Tools http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-06-08_680.jpg ^Bumper off http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/..._2582335_o.jpg^Me working on the jeep, bumper going back on http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/..._2462651_o.jpg^Another, wish I had pics of the brackets, very beefy More stuff to come, will state my plans tomorrow after school |
Nice job so far.
I'm glad to see your dad and uncle taking the time to help you out and show you things. I can't wait for my two boys to get to that stage in life so I can do the same for them. :icon_biggrin: Keep us posted on future developments and enjoy the time spent with your dad, I'm sure he's loving it. |
Thanks Flowpro!
Well, I did find some pics of the plates, hooks, and other stuff like my hellas. Forgot to mention yesterday that along with the pair of hooks I got I also got a pair of hella 500 ff's that I will probably end up mounting this weekend. More pics will follow. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-52-51_488.jpg ^Here are the c4x4 brackets and tow hooks, came with a bunch of grade 8 bolts. Install went pretty smooth until the bumper had to be put back on, lol. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-10-42_136.jpg ^Here are the hella 500 ff's. Install will be this weekend. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-08-15_222.jpg ^Here's the very first project I did, replacing the driver's door pin that kept it from opening too far and swinging shut. You can see the difference between the old snapped one on the right, and the new one on the left. So, in the future I'm thinking of getting a roofrack, 30" tires on my stock rims with maybe an added 1.5" backspacer, and either a 2" bb spacer lift or a full-on rusty's 3" lift with new lca's. I just want to keep it as clean as possible. Maybe some new speakers too. |
Well guys its been a while, had to finish up school and now I have constant swim team practices lol.
But I did get quite a few things done: http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ewlookins2.jpg Finally got the tow hooks mounted and the bumper back on... came in black but I painted em orange :ninja: http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...newlookins.jpg Here's another picture with the tow hooks http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...XJ/gaybolt.jpg Had to soak the whole back wiper in wd 40 to get the seized spring to work again http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/.../degreaser.jpg Went to the Home Depot and got some engine degreaser as well as gunk for my hands. Both work considerably well. Ill get some picks up after I finish cleaning the engine http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...chmentaspx.jpg Hella mounting began! Holes drilled with a non-carbide-tipped drill. The bumper definitely felt like hardened steel to me lol http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...rgesXJ/213.jpg This week I mounted the Hellas. They look pretty damn cool if you ask me. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...esXJ/bolts.jpg Also cleaned my steps and ended up painting over the rusty screws with orange. Sorry for a bad pic, it was dark in my garage lol Well, I think I'm gonna end up finishing wiring the lights sooner or later this week. Planning on mounting a switch in the cab. Then I'm looking at a 2" bb lift from zone offroad :grin: |
Well, its been a while... And I still haven't gotten those lights wired yet... Sooner or later lol:shifty:. I did however put in a specter air intake and snapped a new pic. I'm finally done with swimming for the rest of the Summer so the build should speed up. More pics tomorrow morning (I promise):tank:
Here she is at a swim club a few days ago http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...idgemobile.jpg |
Keep up the good work man, things always come out best when they are done slow and steady.
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Nice and clean. You plan on lifting? Were in NJ are you located?
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Originally Posted by MSJeeps911
(Post 1126893)
Nice and clean. You plan on lifting? Were in NJ are you located?
Originally Posted by Newbie101
(Post 1126427)
Keep up the good work man, things always come out best when they are done slow and steady.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-14-32_641.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-14-38_437.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-40-46_781.jpg Also picked up an orbital buffer, some compound, and some polish That's it so far! Its raining here today otherwise I would have taken it outside for pictures, Maybe tomorrow! |
Dude your a skip away from me. I hang out in middlesex.but live in south.brunswick. If you need hands or help with anything hit me up.
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Nice thread man! im lookin forward to seeing the changes in this thing!
I noticed we have the same wheels! I got a little paint happy with mine haha |
Originally Posted by offroad bandit
(Post 1148681)
Nice thread man! im lookin forward to seeing the changes in this thing!
I noticed we have the same wheels! I got a little paint happy with mine haha
Originally Posted by MSJeeps911
(Post 1148348)
Dude your a skip away from me. I hang out in middlesex.but live in south.brunswick. If you need hands or help with anything hit me up.
MSJeep, Nice! In the beginning of every summer my team and I go to the Middlesex High school's long course pool to practice every morning lol. If I need anything I'll hit you up! I'm still looking around at lifts though, gotta convince my parents haha. Heres some "poser" pictures from today, it was pretty nice out so i figured why not :gunsmilie: http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-44-35_799.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...-44-51_413.jpg More stuff to come! :thumbsup: |
If you were on a.week ago. I had 3.5rc full leafs for 80 bucks on craigslist. Didnt last a day on.there haha. But I still have my 4in skyjacker coils for sale though.
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Originally Posted by MSJeeps911
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If you were on a.week ago. I had 3.5rc full leafs for 80 bucks on craigslist. Didnt last a day on.there haha. But I still have my 4in skyjacker coils for sale though.
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Originally Posted by George's Limited XJ
(Post 1148827)
I'm still looking around at lifts though, gotta convince my parents haha.
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