2008infantry

Picked up a 1999 Xj sport for $2,000
It had a starting problem which I dwindled down to the fuel pump. Which I picked up for $70.00 off amazon parts, only after I replaced the starter which ran me about $300.00 from O'rileys. Dropping the skid to get to the tank was a b***h I
broke a bolt head and a bracket to hold the skid on one side. Since I had the skid off I took a sledge to it and pounded out the dent it had. Took off all the bumper end caps, sanded and gave a quick rattle job to the stock bumpers. Also I didn't want to trust the previous owner about the fluids so I just gave her a tune up changed the front and rear diff fluid,radiator flush,oil change, spark plugs, wires and all that other BS. Got bored took off my wheels and painted them too until I can get some good wheels and tires. Bought a Rubicon express 3.5in superflex lift but 4wheelparts f**led some stuff up so 3weeks wait time turned into 6weeks. Also got tired of headliner fuzz falling all over me so I yanked that out... At the moment I'm at a standstill, but after the lift I wanna pick up a cold air, wheels and tires. But I think I'm going to rip my carpets out (hoping for the best) and beeline my floors but the ceiling is kinda bare without the headliner so I might bedline that as well.

Jeep- $2000
Tune up - $450
Starter- $300
Fuel pump- $70
Lift- $485
Shocks- $ can't remember (Rancho 5k's)
Random paint- $30.00

Running total -- $3335 not to mention the shocks

This is the Jeep in the beginning

2008infantry

Just got my build sheet request back from Jeep...

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*M5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
-AZ Agate
ADA Light Group
ADL Skid Plate Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
A19P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/5Sp Man Trans(DDQ)
BASS 124 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 Folding 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 Midgate Box Access
CLE Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSC Cargo Compartment Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DBBC All Manual Transmissions
DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMMP 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Manual Remote Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAZP Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K3ZS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LAPP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBJP Black Front Bumper
MBKP Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBNP Black Rear Bumper
MBSP Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFAP Black Headlamp Bezels
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
MNJP Black License Plate Brow
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHK Engine Block Heater
NHM Speed Control
PEA Chili Pepper Red Pearl Coat
QEAS Chili Pepper Red
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUA Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TM6P P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

2008infantry

I went to the JY today


Ripped the carpet and I couldnt beleive how much sand and junk was under it all. I must have found about 10 pens Under the carpet. Also you can see the A/C compressor, speakers and under the towel is a couple of rails with gutter mounts on the end of them.



The AC compressor before I took some throttle body cleaner to it haha



And after, kinda ****ty pics but I wasnt to concerned about it.

2008infantry

I ran into some problems both of the bolts that held the stock shoclks to the frame on both sides sheered off at the head so I ended up drilling this out which took HOURS.... I wanted to shoot somebody after that. Then I had to grind down the nipple like things in the middle on the bottom of the leaf packs also the holes they fit into on the mounting points in order to get them seated flush.



Ended up only finishing the rear end so Im driving around this week looking like a wanna be muscle car haha. But I have a four day weekend coming up and I plan to finish the front end. Im thinking about getting a 1 inch spacer to drop my T-case and also an SYE not sure if I will do both though. Any opinions on that ?

2008infantry

I finished the front end up so my jeep lift is finally done! haha man.... what a pain in the ***...


Had to make my on spring compressor haha.... but hey I got it in there so eh.



Next step is some series 52 steel D-windows 15x8 wrapped with 31x10.50 General Grabbers. Maybe 33's but I dont know how bad the rub will be. Has anybody tryed 33's with a 3.5in lift ?

2008infantry

Got my new tires - General Grabber 31x10.5x 15
Now im just waiting on the f**king wheels.!!!! AHHHHH hurry up


Got a wild hair up my *** and just decided to paint the rocker panels. Tested it out on the rear quarter and it looks pretty good.





Like I said ive been building a roof rack for the jeep, its taking forever but that only because I work on it like 15-20 mins ever couple weeks haha. But this is it so far.

2008infantry

So I finished the driver side rocker panels.

2008infantry

So the jeep is running fine again...... I had to take the damn thing to a shop. I just couldnt figure it out. But I finally got around to mounting the tires. So here are the pics, as you will see I still havent finished painting the other side of the jeep.

2008infantry

Finished my roof rack finally, and ordered some FatMat today to line the inside of the jeep to cut down on alot of road noise and heat.

2008infantry

So this morning I noticed one of my rear shocks had broke... I knew it was going to happen because the damn thing was to short anyways, but I dont like dealing with 4WP so I said screw it during the install. I had Rancho 5000's all around, but now I have ProComp es9000's in the rear. SUCH a smoother ride haha. Ended up doing the repair in the parking lot at 4wp.. So I didnt get any picture

2008infantry

finally got some time to upload a pic of the lights. Also went up to Keana Point this past weekend. Didnt do any wheeling because I had to leave early.

2008infantry

Started putting my fatmat in today... its such a pain in the *** ive stopped for now but here is the progress.

2008infantry

I have more pictures of progress, but I haven't uploaded them to photobucket yet. I'll get on that tomorrow and finish posting. But I have finished lining the jeep in FatMat, replaced my headliner which is already falling down FML, put in my fire extinguisher, got a "cage type thing" for my dogs in the back but it looks cool ha! But like I said I'll post more later on, just cant build it to high because when I move back to Virginia Im taking it with me. Im stationed in Hawaii via the army at the moment.

Z.paul17

Nice xj man

2008infantry

Thanks, my main build is actually on a local forum as well as JF. But after talking with a buddy I figured I'd post on here too because Im always on here reading stuff haha.