My dogs own a car!
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So a little back story, Its a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4.0L AW4 4 door. I'll post the build somewhere below. Bought it as a vehicle suitable for my dogs, also as a vehicle with many other purposes. My intentions is a all around go anywhere with the dogs and wife, and for any sort of recreation activity or bug out (ZAV). It has to stay within the daily driving world (highway-able). -Epic fail on my part for not taking any pictures of it when I first got her from a wide angle, but here is it after some molesting on my part, the Jeep was bone stock when I bought her, but don't worry.. I haven't done much. Attachment 321559 (That's not a wash, that's just rain water I promise... lol) A little break down of goals: 1. To make the jeep as a very versatile camper/mobile headquaters. I'd like to use it for short term camping just as easily as long term camping, so everything has to be modular and ready to be used or put away at any moment. (Solar panels, secondary battery wired to its own accessory panel, power converters to charge AC devices, tools for maintenance, spare parts for because, CB, Scanners, storage for all devices, storage for cargo such as tents and other camping stuff, and many more.) 2. To Jeep! DUH! (3in lift with leaf spring pack, steering stabilzer, track bar, ZJ V8 tierods, ZJ V8 Sway bar, ZJ rear disk brakes, turs, relocate all breather hoses, hood vents, dielectric grease and liquid electrical tape errrvythaaaannnngg under the hood and other misc connections, header and new exhaust, delete all the rust and under coat body, bed line rockers and fenders, winch, bumpers, roof rack, lights, blah blah blah there is a thousands of awesome mods and upgrades that can be done to a jeep!) :D 3. To tow my first Jeep, which also has a thread on this awesome forum. Attachment 321560 https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/no...erokee-193743/ I'm a do it yourself'er, I have a slight mechanical background and I'm always trying to learn new things or figure out how things work. That being said, every time I remove/adjust/screw with any part or parts that has a perishable or usable part I will replace it. Anything that gets replace gets upgraded (I like the idea of it being a 1998/2015 Jeep Cherokee). I also want the Jeep to live from this point on, as long as my German Shepherd lives. With the wife very much so on-board with the Jeep thing :grin: , it makes this project spotlighted and top priority for us. Meaning it gets decent funding for what we can afford, and she also helps me build it! Now here is a pic of my dog trying to drive the jeep away! Attachment 321561 I Tried to edit it, but I'm not a very good neck bearded-fedora wearing hippie... I mean a photo editing artist technician. :huh: But before any of that fun stuff, we all know the jeep maintenance required after purchasing a new jeep that you know nothing about. I did most everything so far, here is a bunch of pics not really in any order. Attachment 321562 Attachment 321563 Attachment 321564 Attachment 321565 Attachment 321566 Attachment 321567 Got rid of the white pen stripe, that you'll never see. Attachment 321568 Attachment 321569 Mainly dirty because of me. Attachment 321570 |
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Build sheet!
Sales Code Description M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats C3 Indigo/Linen ADAP Light Group APAS Monotone Paint ARWP Sport Decor Group AWHP Power Equipment Group A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS BAUS 117 Amp Alternator BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes CADP High Back Bucket Seats CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel CDBS Reclining Front Seats CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats CSAP Spare Tire Cover CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle CUFS Full Length Floor Console DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle EAAC All Engines ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine GAL Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass GEEP Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass GFA Rear Window Defroster GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors GXMP Remote Keyless Entry HAAP Air Conditioning HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer JJAS Cigar Lighter JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet JPAP Power Windows JPBP Power Locks KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4 KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP KVBP LAPIS BLUE - "SPORT" FRONT FENDER KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L K2ZP BLACK - MOLDING - BODYSIDE K3ZS BLACK - FENDER FLARES LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes LBBP Courtesy Lamps LBCS Glove Box Lamp LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps LDAP Underhood Lamp LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay LMAS Halogen Headlamps LPSS CHMSL Lamp MB1P Black Front Bumper MB5P Black Rear Bumper MCAS Front Bumper Guards MFFP Black Grille MHAS Black Windshield Moldings MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert MMGS Belt Moldings MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding MNAS Black Door Handles MWGP Roof Rack NAA Federal Emissions NBKS EVAP Control System NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank NHM Speed Control PX8 Black Clear Coat QX8S Black Clear Coat RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles RASP AM/FM Cassette Radio RCRP 4 Speakers RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna SBAS Power Steering SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SDAS Normal Duty Suspension SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar SUAP Tilt Steering Column TBCS Compact Spare Tire TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires WJ5P 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels WLYC All Steel Wheels XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications Pics of my dog and jeep, and jeep, and dogs. car wash. Attachment 321550 Napping on the car ride home. Attachment 321551 Best tool ever. Attachment 321552 At the pick-n-pull trying to get my donor brakes. Attachment 321553 A look at the rough guesstimate location of the amazon dot com vents. Attachment 321554 Ebay header, getting new catalytic converter, new muffler, and 2.5in all around, and some sort of tip, not sure... Attachment 321555 Solar panel kit, enough to charge a battery to charge my phone! lol (coming coon) Attachment 321556 Cancerous rust. Attachment 321557 |
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Also with all the liquids and filters being swapped out, I figured the brakes will need some TLC. Turns out the drums are really dirty, I can't get the adjusters to do anything. I had one drum lock up a couple times under intense braking pressure and it wanted to turn the jeep over side at city speeds. So here I am starting my brake conversation for rear disk brakes. I pick-n-pulled this out of a 97 ZJ for, some of the soft lines won't be usable, but both backing plates and caliper brackets are good, as well as one caliper.
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Didn't do to much today, just a little each day.
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Just a little each day, most people wrap the brakes up quickly but my auto part stores didn't have my parts.
Attachment 321507 I was debating if I should have the threads in or out, in I could be dealing with space issues, and out the bolts are exposed to the elements more. Idk staying in if they fit with hardware. Attachment 321508 Attachment 321509 Attachment 321510 Attachment 321511 Attachment 321512 Attachment 321513 Going to go pick up a ZJ prop valve and the Drivers soft line and caliper tomorrow at the ole local pick n pull. :icon_cool: |
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Some more progress, took a break for the night after realizing I bought XJ wheel studs and not the ZJ's. XJ wheel studs are not long enough for the rotor and wheel.
Attachment 321484 Can we play ball? Attachment 321485 Can we go for a ride? Attachment 321486 Axle shaft in. Attachment 321487 All is left: Hard brake lines in the rear, 3 foot and 1 foot worth of lines. (drivers and passenger side) Wheel studs replaced. Rotors hung. Pads and caliper install. Prop valve. Diff cover re-installed with fluid. Bleed brakes. :gunsmilie: |
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After some brain storming, lots of chin rubbing, researching, and experiencing; I come to realize this vehicle will need a few things for it to be a outstanding expedition vehicle.
In my opinion I'll need these to bring my vehicle up to a long treks and expeditions. 1: 2-4" lift (Rusty's has an "advance 3.5 inch lift" it looks promising) 2: 31x10.5x15 tars 5 tires, New wheel with offset 3: Air lockers (Debating on if the ole 8.25 and D30 can handle it, or if I should go bigger) 4: Recovery points front and back (Bumpers and/or front and rear hitch) 5: Recovery tools (winch with accessories, farm jack, shovels, picks, axe, sand/mud rails, extra fuel, and spare parts.) I'll be focusing on completing these more then other parts of the jeep, but here is an update I compiled over a period of time. Was without a computer, and doing everything on the mobile app is a pain for me. So I just collected progress in pictures and here it is. Attachment 319941 Don't mind the worn out leafs, they are coming out soon. Attachment 319942 Picked up a roof rack locally from craigslist, along with a 99+intake. The rack is just someones custom fab rack, I'll end up getting rid of this one with the lights and all. I plan to build my own, I have an idea to keep the rack low profile, and still carry recovery tools, LED light bar, and have a place to pop up the solar panels. (when I finally get them). I'll attempt to design it so no inch of it is being wasted. Sounds heavy! Attachment 319943 Attachment 319944 Wired the lights in. Attachment 319945 Attachment 319946 Some craziness going on! The old manifold was leaking from 3 different spots. :blink: Attachment 319947 Wish this wasn't so fuzzy, but with the new intake and header. Attachment 319948 Cut out a lot of rust on the drivers side quarter, folded back what I could, dropped in a patch or two with some sloppy newb welding. Attachment 319949 Not professional, and you wouldn't pay me to do yours but it works! Attachment 319950 Attachment 319951 That is all for now. |
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Also did a few other things that I lost somewhere in my pics.
Had a hole in the frame which got patched! Painted the axles, plumped all the brake lines, I know there is more.. :yes: Attachment 319940 and that. |
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You forgot about the new exhaust. Too bad you didn't get better pics of the intake swaps.
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Oh derp, with the eBay header, 2.5" pipe all the way back through a hi flow cat and muffler with a 3inch chrome tip (gay, and I smashed the crap out of it stock wheeling on a rock. I got this done at a exhaust shop who did ZRJ's xj, didn't ask for the tip they just did it oh well.)
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Very interested to see your progress. Keep it up, I will stay tuned.
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How well are you liking the ebay header? How long have you had it on?
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Dude you need to update lol
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