ZombieResponseJeep

Alright guys, here we go again.

I finally found the 2-door, 4x4, 4.0, 5-speed that I've been hunting for forever. My plans were to go XJ shopping out of town today. That changed yesterday morning when I stumbled upon the Jeep I've been searching for. I was just driving by this little car lot and seen it sitting off to the side. I seen it was 2-door so I turned around to take a look, even though I thought it looked like a 2WD. I seen the 4x4 emblem, crapped myself. Seen the 4.0HO emblem, crapped myself. Then I looked in the window and seen the shifter and crapped even more.

I waited around 45 minutes for the lot to open only to have the owner tell me it wasn't ready to sell yet. He said the window regulator was broke and the exhaust from the cat back was missing. I asked if I could still have a look, he said sure. I had already spent 45 minutes on the lot by myself inspecting it so I was basically faking it at this point. I made small talk and asked if he would consider selling it as it sits. He said I suppose I can. I asked to take it for a drive, and he threw a tag on it. Ran great, even though the exhaust was obnoxiously loud. I returned in about 10 minutes and asked the guy what kinda money he needed out of it. Long pause........ thinking......thinking.....it seemed like 6 hours.... $900. Nine-hundred-bucks. If I hadn't already crapped out all my crap, I would have then. I tried to contain my excitement as I quickly pulled out the cash before he changed his mind.

Here she is just after purchase:



I will probably build this similar to my red 4-door XJ. It will be a mild, budget friendly, expedition style rig. I may go 4.5" with 33's rather than 3" with 32's. Most likely it will depend on what kind of deals I can find. Those of you who follow the Project: Zombie Response Jeep build will see some similarities, especially early on.

pittman71

Man...you are full of crap. Nice find!

ZombieResponseJeep

Today was a beautiful day here in Ohio so I quickly got to work.

First I got up early and made a trip to the local exhaust shop.



Next I removed the door trim and started in on those rusty old wheels.






I was making decent time. I think I had 2 coats plus clear on the wheels by 1 or 1:30. I went to the store after some scuffing pads and stopped by the family business for a stack of old newspaper.



I previously had a bad experience with spray on bedliner, but I chose to give it another shot with better prep work.



Props to 3M painters tape for the perfectly straight edge.




Well that's enough for today, this took me about 8.5 hours and 6 or 7 beers.

no rdplz

Nice find! But seriously, you may want to up your fiber intake if you have that much crap in you.

rmoore1031

Well I guess you are no longer full of **** lol. You keeping it white? Maybe flat black? I think black would look sick next to your red XJ.

ColdWarrior

Sweet find....love it.

DenimDean

That's a nice lookin jeep!

ZombieResponseJeep

Yea, I like white Jeeps. That's my ideal color besides the steel blue. Plus the paint is too nice to cover up. I like black, but I've already had a black one. I plan to go with the all white/black look just like the other is all red/black.

Thanks fellas!

ZombieResponseJeep

As you can see it's following the path of the red Jeep. This is week one pics of both:

pittman71

Nice work! Definitely improved the looks of it. I am a fan of white XJs also.

ZombieResponseJeep

I managed to get a few things done today. After a nice round of golf I came home and installed a headunit. It was missing one altogether. I also debadged the fenders and hatch. Gives it a much cleaner look. Here's some pics:

ZombieResponseJeep

I finally got my build sheet. Here are the results:

Vehicle Description: JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Model Year: 1996
Body Model: XJ J L 72
Engine: ERH- 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
Transmission: DDQ- 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Sales Code Description
*J5 Cloth/Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
-SA
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGTS Driver Air Bag Only
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLE Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
DBBC All Manual Transmissions
DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMMS 3.07 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
GEHS Fixed Door Vent Glass
GFA Rear Window Defroster
GRZP Left Remote Mirror
GSZP Right Remote Control Mirror
GTZ Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
K27P Bodyside Molding
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LAPS Shift Indicator Warning Lamp
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MB1S Black Front Bumper
MB5S Black Rear Bumper
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFFS 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 Silver/Chrome Badging
MWG Roof Rack
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAF AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUA Tilt Steering Column
TBCS Compact Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TM6S P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

rmoore1031

So it's pretty much base model 4x4 from the factory. Good thing to build off. You getting rid of the "idiot cluster"? Full clusters from then are easy to find.

ZombieResponseJeep

Yep I already ordered one lol

ZombieResponseJeep

I picked up a free cargo mat yesterday. A friend of mine pulled it from an old Burban he junked. He told me to haul it away and it was mine. It took a little trimming, but surprisingly fit really well.
My O2 sensor came in yesterday. After fighting with breakers and jack handles, trying to pry the old one off, I finally ran to the store and bought a propane torch. It came off really quick with the heat. I'm running out of small cheap mods. I'm scratching to splurge on a lift now.