My 2001 XJ DD/All-Purpose Build (Super slow...)
09-20-2012, 01:46 AM
#136
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
09-20-2012, 05:32 PM
#137
Seasoned Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 IL6
Originally Posted by bzauche
Hey man, sorry I'm just now seeing this. I'll try to get some pictures for you tomorrow!
10-11-2012, 12:47 AM
#139
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Not much to update recently as I've been at school since August 5th and haven't been home since. I'll be headed home next weekend though, and the plans are to:
Replace both D30 U-joints with fresh Spicer 5-760x's
Change oil
Change transmission fluid
So exciting! Ok, not really.
Other than that, nothing much is planned for right now. I was looking around today and noticed that my motor mounts are a little weird. The rubber isn't necessarily degraded, but there is almost enough space for me to put my finger in between the rubber and the metal. Is that normal? I've been thinking about Brown Dogs for awhile now...
I was also taking a look at some frame stiffeners today, and I really like the H.D. Engineering offroad ones. Hopefully once I get a little extra cash I can order those and get them welded on...everyone says they make a big difference!
I'm eyeing an upgraded tie-rod and some Bilstein's as well...time to prioritize!
Replace both D30 U-joints with fresh Spicer 5-760x's
Change oil
Change transmission fluid
So exciting! Ok, not really.
Other than that, nothing much is planned for right now. I was looking around today and noticed that my motor mounts are a little weird. The rubber isn't necessarily degraded, but there is almost enough space for me to put my finger in between the rubber and the metal. Is that normal? I've been thinking about Brown Dogs for awhile now...
I was also taking a look at some frame stiffeners today, and I really like the H.D. Engineering offroad ones. Hopefully once I get a little extra cash I can order those and get them welded on...everyone says they make a big difference!
I'm eyeing an upgraded tie-rod and some Bilstein's as well...time to prioritize!
10-22-2012, 12:39 AM
#140
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Well, it was a productive weekend at home! Got the axle U-joints replaced (drivers side was bad, just as I had hoped), changed the oil and filter, drained and filled the transmission, painted my door kick panel things, and got a stubby rubber antenna to replace the long metal one; it looks much better! I decided that my next "big ticket" item will be 5100's all around...at least that's what I'm hoping for! I should be able to get those ordered in less than a month. I'm thinking about a CB setup as well! I know frame stiffeners and stuff like that would be great, and I'll get them eventually, but I need new shocks if I want to avoid back problems later in life.
10-22-2012, 04:10 PM
#142
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I had some weird noises/vibrations coming from my drivers side wheel area that were present at lower speeds, and I knew it was more than just my M/T tires. I also changed them because it has almost 170k on it and I have no record of them ever being changed.
11-09-2012, 01:15 PM
#143
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Well, other than some new fluids and new axle U-joints, not much has been going on with the XJ. I don't really have a lot of extra money during the school year, so I have to prioritize wisely. Right now, I'm trying to decide between some Bilstein's or a handgun. I did finally get some dirt on the tires yesterday though. I found a network of forestry service roads nearby and explored a few miles of them, but not even close to the whole network.
When I'm not busy with college or working on the Jeep, I like to be a little creative. Any guesses what I do with this stuff?
When I'm not busy with college or working on the Jeep, I like to be a little creative. Any guesses what I do with this stuff?
11-10-2012, 10:44 PM
#146
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
All the camera stuff is for wedding videography! It's just a little side job that I do to get some extra cash. I'll post the link to the video I shot today when I'm finished!
11-21-2012, 01:57 AM
#147
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
So after more than a year with the XJ, I think I have finally decided which direction to take the build. I am realizing more and more that most of the off-roading that I do only consists of Forestry Service roads, etc...and no "hard core" wheeling. If I lived in Moab, it'd be a different story. Since this is my DD and expedition rig, I have decided to keep it small (actually go a little smaller), and make it a solid, well-built, mild trail rig. I have been saving my pennies, and with Christmas and a few contract jobs coming up, I should be able to order at least part of this list the day after Christmas.
In no particular order:
HD Tie-Rod w/ new ends
HD Steering Box Spacer
BPE’s all around
SOLID Diff Covers
Armor (Sliders, skids, etc...)
2.5/3" OME Coils
2.5/3" OME Leafs
Stock Length Shackles or LII Leaf Sliders
Bilstein 5100’s
H.D. Engineering Frame Stiffeners
Braided Brake Lines
CB Setup
Window rack w/ Axe & Shovel
Aux Switch Panel
Thoughts?
In no particular order:
HD Tie-Rod w/ new ends
HD Steering Box Spacer
BPE’s all around
SOLID Diff Covers
Armor (Sliders, skids, etc...)
2.5/3" OME Coils
2.5/3" OME Leafs
Stock Length Shackles or LII Leaf Sliders
Bilstein 5100’s
H.D. Engineering Frame Stiffeners
Braided Brake Lines
CB Setup
Window rack w/ Axe & Shovel
Aux Switch Panel
Thoughts?
11-21-2012, 05:56 AM
#148
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NH (White Mountain region)
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Great looking rig (both XJ's I've owned were white) and as for your future plans, that's the direction I'm going as well so I'll be following your build thread. I started with a 4.5" lift and dropped back to a 3" since I am mainly using the XJ as a DD and to hit the same type of trails you're discussing.
Keep up the great work.
Keep up the great work.
11-21-2012, 10:13 AM
#149
Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Ok, maybe these will help. That portion of the tube is like the capsule, and the filter fits right in. There is a lip on the edge of the filter that fits perfectly with the tube.
Hope those help!
I picked up the XJ from the muffler shop today, and boy am I pleased. The Magnaflow, 2.5" piping, and CAI combo sounds siiiick to me. I took a before and after video that I'll post later.
When I got home, I went right to work on repainting my trailer hitch and installing the D-ring.
After I was done with the hitch, I decided that the plain steel exhaust pipe looked out of place with the black/white color scheme, so I roughed it up, the hit it with high heat primer and high heat satin black paint.
Overall, I am VERY pleased with today's outcome and the look of the rear end.
Oh, and here's yesterday's projects. New rear DS u-joints and new rear pinion seal.
Hope those help!
I picked up the XJ from the muffler shop today, and boy am I pleased. The Magnaflow, 2.5" piping, and CAI combo sounds siiiick to me. I took a before and after video that I'll post later.
When I got home, I went right to work on repainting my trailer hitch and installing the D-ring.
After I was done with the hitch, I decided that the plain steel exhaust pipe looked out of place with the black/white color scheme, so I roughed it up, the hit it with high heat primer and high heat satin black paint.
Overall, I am VERY pleased with today's outcome and the look of the rear end.
Oh, and here's yesterday's projects. New rear DS u-joints and new rear pinion seal.
11-21-2012, 04:45 PM
#150
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Cumming/Dahlonega, Georgia
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Great looking rig (both XJ's I've owned were white) and as for your future plans, that's the direction I'm going as well so I'll be following your build thread. I started with a 4.5" lift and dropped back to a 3" since I am mainly using the XJ as a DD and to hit the same type of trails you're discussing.
Keep up the great work.
Keep up the great work.
Not a chance man! I guess that was just the sun going down. Thanks!