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Old 01-16-2012, 11:07 PM
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PROJECT BLACKBETTY

The life and progress of my Jeep Cherokee XJ.

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Old 01-16-2012, 11:14 PM
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Default BlackBetty while she was a stock jeep.
Stock Cherokee. With snowboard roof rack and tire on top.
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Old 01-17-2012, 03:34 PM
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A few process pictures - During and afterward.

Suspension lift: 3" RoughCountry Series II.
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Default Testing the new suspension lift
What better way to test a Jeep than to take it out mudding
(These pictures are from before it was covered in mud)
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Diggin it man. keep it up.
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Default Front Bumper Installation
Taking the old front bumper off was the hardest part. So rusty.

For the new bumper...
First, I primed it with Rustoleum spray. Three coats.
Next, I sprayed a matte black Rustoleum coating.
Then bought some new bolts from HomeDepot and bolted her in.

I purchased this bumper on ebay. It's a great bumper. Solid. I'd definitely recommend it.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-2001-JE...item230f135ea4
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Default NEW TIRES!!
After the new tires. Kumho 32's... And I love 'em.
They work super well in the mud and on snow.

Second picture down shows after I had cut/folded the fenders. Turned out really well.
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Default Cutting / Folding / Painting Fenders
After I put the new tires on, I decided to cut and fold the fenders - both front and rear.

Here's the link - And feel free to ask questions

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/member...lding-fenders/

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Looks good buddy! Keep it up!
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good to see another black xj on this site
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Diggin the blacked out look! You should tint the Windows, that would give it that little extra. But looks good either way.
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Thanks man. Yeah, I've been thinkin about it. How much does that usually cost?
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Finally got to do a bit of mudding for the first time with the 32's! They are terrific. I'd definately recommend these Khumo KL71's.
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