Cap'in_swatkins

Well I have had my Cherokee just over a year now, so I'd say it's high time that I document my progress up to this day.

Here she is as she sat the day she came home.

**** poor paint, obvious rear end (she aint maroon), stained interior, but only 113*** on the odometer!

Cap'in_swatkins

Emailed Chrysler for the build sheet:

Dear Scott:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center in regards
to your 1990 Cherokee.

In response to your email, we are pleased to provide vehicle build
information as you requested. As per our records, your Cherokee (VIN:
1J4FJ58L7LL151787) was equipped from the factory with the following:

Sales Code Description
*Q7 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
ALR ST Value Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARCA Rubicon Group
ARN Laredo Decor Group
AWHA Power Equipment Group
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNA Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GECP Front Left Side Sliding Window
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRBP Left Mirror
GSBP Right Convex Mirror
GTBP Power Heated Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAA Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LDHP U/Hood, Removable/Rechargeable Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJA Fog Lamps
MB3P Body Color/Bright Front Fascia
MB7P Bright Rear Bumper w/Accent Color
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFMP Black/Bright Grille
MHBS Bright Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MTAS Rear Fascia Skid Plate Applique
MWAP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHMA Speed Control
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFA AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAA Tilt Steering Column
TAAC All Tires
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TMWA P215/75R15 OWL All Terrain Tires
WJN 15" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Transmission DGSS- 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission

Cap'in_swatkins

Now that you have seen the past, it's time to discuss the future.

To this date I am nowhere near a fraction of the way done, but i DO have a general idea of the rocky path I am on.

Project Goal: to build a functional Low-Cog style XJ, while also maintaining a decent road manner, and something that isn't too sore on the eyes either.

I have been a frequent researcher on cherokeeforum.com, and have come across several builds that have inspired me, and I would like to pay a little tribute first off.

96_XJ's project black sky
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...ack-sky-49694/
may Brian continue to rest in peace, still inspiring Jeepers to this day

dukie564's project danger cart:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...r-cart-114924/

sam24th's project Zombie Olive:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...e-olive-80431/

Detor's "rolling felony" story

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/ro...y-story-71774/

and most importantly ktmracer419's writeup on low-cog style:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/lo...24-12-a-32980/

Of course, there have been many others, and many others still to come, but these were my favorites.

Cap'in_swatkins

Well first thing was first: getting her off the ground, So I bought this:
A used Rusty's 3" lift with adjustable LCA's, a drop pitman arm, T-case drop, and sway bar drop brackets.



and proceeded to do this:







Until I got to this:

Cap'in_swatkins

Then I wanted to do a little something that would make this Jeep mine. didn't think too much about it, but here is where I landed:

Cap'in_swatkins

Battery went out in my DD, so I took the opportunity to upgrade the Cherokee battery and transplant to old one to the car.

I landed on this Duralast sealed platinum, 4 year replacement warranty sold me, being that I live in NM, where it goes from ball sweating hot to witches titty cold in two days flat.



I also picked up a hatch door-card from UPAP, grabbed the third break light too.



you can also see the box of subs that I had in there, they were crap and weren't in there for long.

Cap'in_swatkins

Student loans hit, and i just COULDN'T resist

Scoured CL until I swiped these 31x10.5R tires on 15" wheels from a very nice Marine who blew his engine in the Puerco.

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Up to this point I drove around with one headlight missing looking like this:



So i upgraded to the putco H4 conversion wiring harness with autopal headlights, and the results:

Cap'in_swatkins

Somewhere in there I went up to Cedro peak with Jrock(FOS), lonewolf53, and XJavier

Cap'in_swatkins

Ripped out the murder scene in my cargo space, painted with Rustoleum Bed-liner, and also installed a real box with 12" JVC DVC Subs and a Boss amp to juice them. These went in a home-built box mounted to the rear seat, which can fold forward to allow for more cargo space.

Cap'in_swatkins

Bought my dad half a welder for Christmas. My dad gave me half a welder for Christmas. Welded up a roof rack.

383HEMI

Nice Rack!!

Cap'in_swatkins

Thanks! normally my girl is the one to get that compliment! HAHA