Sooner XJ Build
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Oklahoma
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Chevy 350
Ok, It is with heavy heart that this update comes. I have decided to scrap this project and start over. I was standing back looking at it one day a month ago and realized that it had not gone in the direction I had hoped for. So I decided to sleep on it for awhile and then like lightning bolt I found what I was looking for. A friend has a 93 YJ for sale real cheap and If we can get some horse trading done my plan is to move a lot of the parts from this to that. My first choice was a YJ and just could not find one when I got the XJ. So now if things fall into place I will be able to have the Jeep I wanted. Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. And keep your eyes out for updates on the new and improved Sooner YJ. J 
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From: OKC
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Ok, It is with heavy heart that this update comes. I have decided to scrap this project and start over. I was standing back looking at it one day a month ago and realized that it had not gone in the direction I had hoped for. So I decided to sleep on it for awhile and then like lightning bolt I found what I was looking for. A friend has a 93 YJ for sale real cheap and If we can get some horse trading done my plan is to move a lot of the parts from this to that. My first choice was a YJ and just could not find one when I got the XJ. So now if things fall into place I will be able to have the Jeep I wanted. Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. And keep your eyes out for updates on the new and improved Sooner YJ. J
Good luck with the next project man. Call me sometime I see you driving around in this area.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Houston, TX
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Ok, It is with heavy heart that this update comes. I have decided to scrap this project and start over. I was standing back looking at it one day a month ago and realized that it had not gone in the direction I had hoped for. So I decided to sleep on it for awhile and then like lightning bolt I found what I was looking for. A friend has a 93 YJ for sale real cheap and If we can get some horse trading done my plan is to move a lot of the parts from this to that. My first choice was a YJ and just could not find one when I got the XJ. So now if things fall into place I will be able to have the Jeep I wanted. Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. And keep your eyes out for updates on the new and improved Sooner YJ. J
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 200
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From: oklahoma
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
This was an awesome build thread sad to see it end. But good luck with your yj. I hope whatever you have planned for it turns out to be a beauty. Keep up the great work.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Oklahoma
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Chevy 350
Well I have some updates for yall. I never did get the yj. After looking at it closer it was to far gone to mess with. So I thought for awhile I was going to part out the XJ but just keptit as is instead. So, now I think it's time to get back to work on it. I cleaned out the garage and made room. The SoonerXJ is now in the home shop and I am ready to get started back up. First things first, I'm going to lower the body down closer to the frame then get busy on the cage. Oh and I have decided to 4 link the rear. I went today out to pick up the radiator and some cut off wheels. Look for updates now and then.
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From: alberta
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
man you had it on the right track in terms of a cherokee build but what ever works for matters like what you had. on the YJ are you still going to run leafs, boggers and a 350?
