Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Project - "Finally Ours"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:58 PM
  #166  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Pics from install and pics from work (barely flexing don't consider it flexing)




Reply
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:24 PM
  #167  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Took off roof racks tonight (looks so clean) and mounted fire extinguisher:

Reply
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 01:19 PM
  #168  
clayton3854's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,287
Likes: 0
From: Westfield, MA
Year: 1999.
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, I6
Default

how much u want for your cross rails for the jeep bro? $20?
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:09 PM
  #169  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by clayton3854
how much u want for your cross rails for the jeep bro? $20?

texted
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:42 PM
  #170  
clayton3854's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,287
Likes: 0
From: Westfield, MA
Year: 1999.
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, I6
Default

Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
texted
double checking there 97+ style correct? springs work fine on each?
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:56 PM
  #171  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by clayton3854
double checking there 97+ style correct? springs work fine on each?
their on my '99 and came stock??? and their the stronger ones cause they have longer feet...
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:59 PM
  #172  
clayton3854's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,287
Likes: 0
From: Westfield, MA
Year: 1999.
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, I6
Default

Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
their on my '99 and came stock??? and their the stronger ones cause they have longer feet...
yea there ones i want. thanks
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:40 PM
  #173  
kickr123's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: CT
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

how is the spectre cowl intake working?? any noticeable increase in throttle response? im trying to figure out if this is a better option when compared to a K&N intake.
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:06 PM
  #174  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by kickr123
how is the spectre cowl intake working?? any noticeable increase in throttle response? im trying to figure out if this is a better option when compared to a K&N intake.
throttle response is nicer and sliver of mpg's noticed...much better in the fact that it draws air safely from the cowl not right behind your headlight with a big old exposed filter...
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:08 PM
  #175  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

started on my roof rust tonight turns out to be very time consuming so only one spot is done thanks to a very good friend whom is doing it all...so by next week i should have a solid red roof no rustspots but until then rust spots and primer/bondo spots...



forgot the before pic will take pics of other rust spots
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:11 PM
  #176  
kickr123's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: CT
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
throttle response is nicer and sliver of mpg's noticed...much better in the fact that it draws air safely from the cowl not right behind your headlight with a big old exposed filter...
thanks for your insight. def looks like one is in my future
Reply
Old Jan 28, 2012 | 09:52 PM
  #177  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Put back-up lights in my rear bumper and fixed some more rust on the roof also ordered 784 injectors from programbo cause my fuel rail is super rusty and replacing it with a clean one...

Reply
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:23 PM
  #178  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Lights are all wired up, roof is officially rust free in primer, and snagged a heavily used Warn front diff. skid off stealthcherokee...and research continues for my big spring/summer plans
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:15 PM
  #179  
stealthcherokee's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 456
Likes: 0
From: Agawam, Ma
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
Lights are all wired up, roof is officially rust free in primer, and snagged a heavily used Warn front diff. skid off stealthcherokee...and research continues for my big spring/summer plans
Your welcome and for free it don't matter thats it's a little used haha
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:31 PM
  #180  
mcguyver_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 1
From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Well roof is painted red needs a touch up here and there then clearcoat and wetsanding and it will be awesome...also painted the new diff. skid buying bolts tomorrow...



also grabbing a stock front bumper from tomborsari even though haven't gotten any attention from cops
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:57 AM.