Project Green Machine
01-16-2012, 03:31 PM
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Project Green Machine
Vehicle Description: JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Model Year: 1997
Body Model: XJ J L 74
Sales Code Description
*M5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
ADA Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
AWH Power Equipment Group
BAUS 117 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
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUN Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 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
GFA 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
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1P Black Front Bumper
MB5P Black Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
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
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PJN Moss Green Pearl Coat
QJNS Moss Green Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJW 15X7.0 Aluminum "Ecco" Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
210,000 miles and the needles are all running steady within factory specs. This thing is bone-stock except for a complete aftermarket stereo. Not a bad start.
The interior has some blemishes. The carpet is eh, but I plan on installing WeatherTech Digital Fit floor coverings or something to that affect. The headliner is sagging (when isn't it?), but that it is being replaced this weekend. The arm rests had become completely unupholstered, but I was able to score some at a local salvage yard for $20. The U-nuts holding the door panel to the door were all missing so I replaced those as well (to prevent me pulling the ENTIRE door panel off just by shutting it). Looks a lot better too. Before and after below.
Picked up a pair of slightly used leaf springs and refurbished them (plan on doing shackle lift for now - will upgrade to full leafs in the future). Have an Energy Suspension Master bushing kit about to be installed. Have a Flowkooler water pump, Champion 3-core radiator, APN header, DynoMax exhaust with Magnaflow Cat and an OffroadBound Triple Fan Conversion. Will be installing a 2" rear/3" front with new shocks all around. Ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, RC Stabilizer, sway bar end licks and drag link will all be replaced as well. Also picked up some drilled/slotted rotors to help with the larger tire size. Also plan to fabricate a roof rack, but if I cannot find the time I will go with the WP Safari Rack as it is very user friendly and will house everything I need. All I can think of for now. I plan on being extremely thorough and I'm looking forward to it.
Model Year: 1997
Body Model: XJ J L 74
Sales Code Description
*M5 Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
ADA Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARWP Sport Decor Group
AWH Power Equipment Group
BAUS 117 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
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUN Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 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
GFA 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
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1P Black Front Bumper
MB5P Black Rear Bumper
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
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
MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
MWGP Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PJN Moss Green Pearl Coat
QJNS Moss Green Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLP P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJW 15X7.0 Aluminum "Ecco" Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
XCYS Delete Remote Start System
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
210,000 miles and the needles are all running steady within factory specs. This thing is bone-stock except for a complete aftermarket stereo. Not a bad start.
The interior has some blemishes. The carpet is eh, but I plan on installing WeatherTech Digital Fit floor coverings or something to that affect. The headliner is sagging (when isn't it?), but that it is being replaced this weekend. The arm rests had become completely unupholstered, but I was able to score some at a local salvage yard for $20. The U-nuts holding the door panel to the door were all missing so I replaced those as well (to prevent me pulling the ENTIRE door panel off just by shutting it). Looks a lot better too. Before and after below.
Picked up a pair of slightly used leaf springs and refurbished them (plan on doing shackle lift for now - will upgrade to full leafs in the future). Have an Energy Suspension Master bushing kit about to be installed. Have a Flowkooler water pump, Champion 3-core radiator, APN header, DynoMax exhaust with Magnaflow Cat and an OffroadBound Triple Fan Conversion. Will be installing a 2" rear/3" front with new shocks all around. Ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, RC Stabilizer, sway bar end licks and drag link will all be replaced as well. Also picked up some drilled/slotted rotors to help with the larger tire size. Also plan to fabricate a roof rack, but if I cannot find the time I will go with the WP Safari Rack as it is very user friendly and will house everything I need. All I can think of for now. I plan on being extremely thorough and I'm looking forward to it.
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01-22-2012, 04:34 PM
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Repaired headliner
Repaired the sagging headliner. Recovering the material on that overhead console is a SOB!!! Thought about painting it, but I think it turned out pretty good.
02-06-2012, 05:14 PM
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I am going to go out on a limb and say this is way overdue and probably has something to do with my poor gas mileage.
Replaced distributor cap, rotor and plug wires with a Summit Racing Street/Strip package. Also installed new Champion Coppers.
The rotor literally has a gouge in the contact from rotation, not to mention it was bent all to hell.
The distributor cap had some serious build up.
The spark plugs were definitely in need of replacement and were all out of tolerance.
Looks and runs a lot better.
Installed RE 3.5" SuperRide w/ full leafs, new ball joints, new bushings, new shackles, new steering stabilizers, some really beefy rear shock mounts (Karnage Off-Road) and a TC drop until I have the funds for a SYE. Also changed front/rear diff. fluids. Mounted some Goodyear Wrangler Authority's (31x10.5) and I like them a lot so far. Road noise is minimal, but I've yet to wheel them.
Replaced distributor cap, rotor and plug wires with a Summit Racing Street/Strip package. Also installed new Champion Coppers.
The rotor literally has a gouge in the contact from rotation, not to mention it was bent all to hell.
The distributor cap had some serious build up.
The spark plugs were definitely in need of replacement and were all out of tolerance.
Looks and runs a lot better.
Installed RE 3.5" SuperRide w/ full leafs, new ball joints, new bushings, new shackles, new steering stabilizers, some really beefy rear shock mounts (Karnage Off-Road) and a TC drop until I have the funds for a SYE. Also changed front/rear diff. fluids. Mounted some Goodyear Wrangler Authority's (31x10.5) and I like them a lot so far. Road noise is minimal, but I've yet to wheel them.
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