Project: Blue Steel
10-07-2010, 10:10 AM
#33
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Started wiring my Hella's a few nights ago. Still troubleshooting that. Hopefully going to start installing my system tonight. Got an amazing deal off of craigslist. Picked up 3 month old Alpine deck w/ remote case & ipod adapter as well as a 6 month old MTX Audio Amp. The guy was asking $175 for the deck and $150 for the amp. I offered him $120 for both and he accepted it.
10-13-2010, 10:19 AM
#36
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Got my deck and amp all wired up. Total cost: $220 for the deck, ipod adapter, amp, install kit, amp wiring and some misc. stuff. Not bad at all. Finally got an alignment done...and damn did i need it! Didn't realize it was so bad. Finally figured out that's the reason for my bad MPG tires were /-o--\ big time. Paid my dads coworker $50, but it ended up being $250, because i needed offset ball joints. It rides a lot smoother now. The factory ball joints are still good, so if anyone needs some send me over a PM. Also have factory upper and lower control arms, trac bar, sway bar links, and TC crossmember.
10-13-2010, 12:01 PM
#38
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Yea, that's the basis of the kit i have. I just had them replace the 5.5" coils and leafs with 4.5". IRO was great. Called them a few times when installing, and they were always extremely helpful. You'll love the long arms, they're amazing!
02-07-2011, 10:12 AM
#39
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Small update: purchased a Warrior Products roof basket attached to some Yakima load bars (gutter mounts) on craigslist for $150. Not bad. Here's what it looked like:
However, it wasn't in the greatest shape...paint was fading, and starting to get a little surface rust. So, i remove it and am in the process of sanding it, so i can repaint.
Also, a HUGE thanks to James (Jeep89JV on the forum) I went to help him with his IRO lift, and in return he gave me some quick disconnets. Work great for my Jeep. I know they're "poser" pictures, since they're in my backyard, but here are some flex pics:
Flexes great! Also, didn't have any problems with my shocks, surprisingly enough. A couple of things i need to do now: hammer in the pinch seam, and finish cutting off the stock control arm mounts. Will update with new pictures once i really test out the flex, and once i get the roof basket all finished up. It's taking quite a while, considering it's a PITA to sand. But it will look much better when finished. Let me know what you guys think.
However, it wasn't in the greatest shape...paint was fading, and starting to get a little surface rust. So, i remove it and am in the process of sanding it, so i can repaint.
Also, a HUGE thanks to James (Jeep89JV on the forum) I went to help him with his IRO lift, and in return he gave me some quick disconnets. Work great for my Jeep. I know they're "poser" pictures, since they're in my backyard, but here are some flex pics:
Flexes great! Also, didn't have any problems with my shocks, surprisingly enough. A couple of things i need to do now: hammer in the pinch seam, and finish cutting off the stock control arm mounts. Will update with new pictures once i really test out the flex, and once i get the roof basket all finished up. It's taking quite a while, considering it's a PITA to sand. But it will look much better when finished. Let me know what you guys think.
02-15-2011, 10:38 AM
#41
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thank you!
The IRO lift is working GREAT! Ride is great, and the flex is amazing! The only problem i'm having is the bushings in the leafs are already bad. They're Rough Country bushings that I got from IRO. I need to get them to replace the bushings. Other then that though, it's been nice.
The IRO lift is working GREAT! Ride is great, and the flex is amazing! The only problem i'm having is the bushings in the leafs are already bad. They're Rough Country bushings that I got from IRO. I need to get them to replace the bushings. Other then that though, it's been nice.
02-18-2011, 09:59 AM
#44
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 1,208
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I don't think i ever posted pictures of the Alpine / MTX system I bought on craigslist.
Alpine deck:
MTX Audio AMP:
Picked up both of those for $125 cash. Deck even has an ipod input, which is in the center console. I love it!
Picked this up for $20
As you can se by the wires, i'm still working on it. So far I have it grounded, and mounted. That's about it.
Also, was given some tint for lights. Painted my side markers:
With the lights/ turn signals on you can't even tell they're tinted. I think they came out great. Next is wiring the CB and finishing the damn roof basket that i've been putting off.
Alpine deck:
MTX Audio AMP:
Picked up both of those for $125 cash. Deck even has an ipod input, which is in the center console. I love it!
Picked this up for $20
As you can se by the wires, i'm still working on it. So far I have it grounded, and mounted. That's about it.
Also, was given some tint for lights. Painted my side markers:
With the lights/ turn signals on you can't even tell they're tinted. I think they came out great. Next is wiring the CB and finishing the damn roof basket that i've been putting off.
