Project medium fern green!
Hey guys, I got this XJ March of last year. Since then, I've learned to love and hate this cherokee. I've put a lot of money in to it already (high school budget lol), and will have a lift coming soon. Been working my ass off and I think it will pay off soon. I got this from one owner, it's been garaged all its life but unfortunately the PO neglected the engine and drivetrain pretty severely. Had some overheating and drivetrain issues at first, but most of it is sorted out now (RIP wallet). I love the color as it is pretty rare and only on '00 and '01 models. Almost entirely rust free too!
Here's a list of the major things I've done so far (all by myself mostly, think I've done ok for a 16 y/o haha). 176k miles on it so far, and hopefully many more to come!
It's been a fun time so far. I've got her sunk past the rockers in mud (got to experience climbing out the window for the first time:thumbup:), ripped my tailpipe off climbing a massive hill, and various other "jeep things" y'all do here. I'll take some pictures and hopefully update this thread tomorrow and for future projects. I'm stoked to start building the suspension on this, and have already learned so much from these forums and guides. For now, here's some pictures I took recently: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8bbda67496.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...06dc9a6fb2.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...5272107fff.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d0c9fb1182.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...40d2ee5c8f.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...1a4e34767d.jpg |
Sweet, looks sharp. My favorite XJ color
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Got a stock XJ front DS from pull-a-part a couple weeks ago and decided to bring it back to its former glory today. Going to order some new spicer u-joints as well!
Here's what I started with (after a little sanding and wire brush) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d9ad485d98.jpg Brake parts cleaner galore https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...54b4fc1e55.jpg After a couple coats of self-etching primer https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4311374ffc.jpg Final product and clearcoated https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...87983987e5.jpg And the little parts too! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...aa4be2def7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...721efb2c3b.jpg Also picked up some goodies to fix that saggy headliner:icon_cheesygrin: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...529f808deb.jpg |
Love your build...I'm looking do to something similar, albeit with a 32" tire target..it's still a DD and my wife doesn't like having to use a ladder to get in my Jeep. ;-)
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