My last build, 2000 XJ
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From: Linden, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Looks like I forgot to update this thread on my garage. The benches are built the way they are, because I Hate sweeping around and under things. I love these benches, and they are very easy to work around.
Here's what it currently looks like. I removed the bar for more room.
Here's what it currently looks like. I removed the bar for more room.
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Year: 2000
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Wow, time for an update!
With the new axles and front suspension done, I took it out for a few runs and it did great. However on the last run I broke an axle shaft and had to be pulled out. Which resulted in me getting pulled into a tree for the second time on the passenger side.



Now that the Jeep was in the garage for repairs, I figured it was a good time to "freshen" it up a bit.
Started off with some rust repair. Both the floors and rockers.




Built some rockers/sliders.

With the new axles and front suspension done, I took it out for a few runs and it did great. However on the last run I broke an axle shaft and had to be pulled out. Which resulted in me getting pulled into a tree for the second time on the passenger side.



Now that the Jeep was in the garage for repairs, I figured it was a good time to "freshen" it up a bit.
Started off with some rust repair. Both the floors and rockers.




Built some rockers/sliders.

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After those were done, I built a new front bumper. This one is very low profile, but I can still fit a winch under the radiator.


















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And finally, I bring you up to date. Once I got the cage all welded up, I through some paint on it. All the painting was done this past weekend. I didn't paint the inside yet because I plan on connecting the B and C pillars.



Oh, I also painted the Jeep White at the same time.



Oh, I also painted the Jeep White at the same time.
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Year: 2000
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Time for an update.
I decided to ditch the doors and build permanent half "doors". It's very easy to get in and out, and has alot more room inside with out the door being there.




I decided to ditch the doors and build permanent half "doors". It's very easy to get in and out, and has alot more room inside with out the door being there.




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Update. Picked up a set of the JCR rear corner guards/ tail light boxes. These things are top notch. Very easy to install and fit great. :thumb: Wiring the lights was stupid easy with the factory light sockets labeling the wires.


Also built a new mirror for the Drivers side. Trying to make it a little more street legal for cruising around town this summer. Easily removable for trail rides.

Also put on a new radiator cap and fixed a broken wire for the fan. Ready for the trails now.


Also built a new mirror for the Drivers side. Trying to make it a little more street legal for cruising around town this summer. Easily removable for trail rides.

Also put on a new radiator cap and fixed a broken wire for the fan. Ready for the trails now.










