Out with the new, in with the old...1998 XJ Build
02-04-2012, 09:40 AM
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Out with the new, in with the old...1998 XJ Build
I did not realize how much I would miss the 2000 Cherokee after I sold it so I picked up another Sport but it is a 98'. Still in decent shape though.
02-04-2012, 09:43 AM
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3" Lift Kit
Shortly after buying I found this 3" kit on Craigslist for hardly nothing. It is an add-a-leaf which I am not a fan of but it works for the price. The guy also threw in a pair of stock leaf packs from a 2000 XJ so I guess I can build the pack before installing.
02-04-2012, 09:47 AM
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Oh yeah, here is a pic of the interior. The seats needed shampooing real bad because the guy I got it from let his dog ride in it. Looks 110% better now. Smells good too!
02-26-2012, 01:06 PM
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Well the weather has not been good enough for me to get out in a cold garage and work on this thing but I am still collecting parts so when the spring rolls in I will get busy on the jeep.
Picked up a set of Canyon rims yesterday off Craigslist for $100. Not bad I didn't think. I will start looking for some 31's as the ones on these rims are pretty well done.
Picked up a set of Canyon rims yesterday off Craigslist for $100. Not bad I didn't think. I will start looking for some 31's as the ones on these rims are pretty well done.
03-18-2012, 02:06 PM
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Started painting up the plastic molding around the Jeep. Got the two front flares done just messing around. Will post pics of finished product all the way around. That Trim and Bumper Paint from Rust-Oleum works great.
04-22-2012, 06:15 PM
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3 inch lift
Got started on the lift last weekend. Just had time for the rear so it looks kind of funny. The add a leaf actually gave me more lift than expected.
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04-22-2012, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ
Started painting up the plastic molding around the Jeep. Got the two front flares done just messing around. Will post pics of finished product all the way around. That Trim and Bumper Paint from Rust-Oleum works great.
04-22-2012, 08:29 PM
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If you are referring to the BF Goodrich tires on the canyon rims, yes they came with them but they are shot. There is one good one out of the four that I will keep for a spare. I knew the tires were shot up front. I just wanted the rims. $100, can't beat it.
04-22-2012, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ
Yeah that trim and bumper paint works awesome. I was going to finish the whole thing today but it was super windy and cold here (I know, it's April in GA???) so I said forget it.
If you are referring to the BF Goodrich tires on the canyon rims, yes they came with them but they are shot. There is one good one out of the four that I will keep for a spare. I knew the tires were shot up front. I just wanted the rims. $100, can't beat it.
05-03-2012, 06:12 PM
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Well, I have never owned a vehicle that I had the transmission go out on. Now I can say it sucks. Last week it started acting up so I figured I would put it in the shop and get it looked at on Monday. So over this past weekend I went ahead and finished the lift. Figured what the heck right? Take it to the shop Monday and the guy wants $1800 to rebuild it. I said to heck with that. What about a junk yard tranny? He did not want to do it because he could make no guarantees. He said he would just drive it until it completely quit. So I said fine.
I pick it up Monday eve. Guess when that beech goes out completely? Tuesday morning on my way to work!!! Had to have it towed. I was semi close to my work so I had it towed to a shop there. Found a used 2000 model tranny at the junk yard for $150 and the shop is charging $400 labor to put it in plus new seals and fluid. Hope to have it back tomorrow.
Anyway, here is some pics of last weekends follies!
I pick it up Monday eve. Guess when that beech goes out completely? Tuesday morning on my way to work!!! Had to have it towed. I was semi close to my work so I had it towed to a shop there. Found a used 2000 model tranny at the junk yard for $150 and the shop is charging $400 labor to put it in plus new seals and fluid. Hope to have it back tomorrow.
Anyway, here is some pics of last weekends follies!
