Taking on the two door
 

Bought this last march in southern California for 1500$ in april i got moved from one base to another (Marine corps.) now im finally settled in and able to take a stab at building it.

99 xj
2 door
2wd
Ax15
Factory cruise
Manual windows
Manual locks

When i got it, it had been backed into and the PO had put new hood and fenders on it.
It was missing a fender flare had
fugly racing stripes
dry wall screwed in roof rack
Peeling off tint
Aluminum ladder roof rack

Once i got it i got the tint out
Took the stripes off
Fixed the radio(it had a t shirt stuffed behind the head unit)
Rhino lined the bottom
Took off aluminum rack

Then it was time to move
Then the doors came off

After that i figured i would spray it all one color just with the rattle can until my air compressor and tools got dropped off by the moving company. But before i get to far i gotta mention the jeep ran fine all the way up to the hotel we got in north carolina (my wife and i had to stay at a hotel for a week before we could move into and close on our house) the radiator and water pump had had enough so i found myself changing both in the parking lot around 11 pm

All of this happened around may of 2013
Shortly after getting moved in i found a steal of a deal a 97 xj 4dr 4x4 for 400$ and put a 350$ motor in it and ran her for awhile. Before turning it in on a 08 commander for my wife(at least she wanted a jeep) in return i bought a 94 with 6in rough country brand new 35 km2s on mickeys for 500$

Knowing the motor was bad i still drove it home being to stubborn to trailer it.
After pulling the head this is what i found
Now i have decided just to throw the lift and tires under my 99 and part out the rest
Im putting the 231 tcase up to my ax 15 that i picked up from the JY
The axles have 4:88

So now im here
Got my old d35 out
Pulled the stupid abs lines off and removed the fuses(going to do the non abs xj break swap when i find a good donor)

Sorry about the crappy pictures of the axle being out. My garage is way to small or its own good and only has one light haha still gotta wire up a few more

More pictures of the rear end. Also sold my motor out of my 94 today

Well it wont let me upload pictures from my phone but i got the rear all put on and working on the front today ill post pictures when i get on my computer later

Going to be ordering a new pitman arm drop adjustable trac bar and getting a zj tie rod here soon stick with me as i move slowly

Finally got er out of the garage

$500 for the black lifted xj with brand new 35 bfg's? thats a hell of a deal. nice find

WoW! That has come a long way!

Looks great

Lookin good, came a long way from the Gold w/racing stripes.

Thanks guys it was a slow process and still needs some odds and ends but shes getting there!

Gotta ask, what XJ is in your avatar?

It was my 98 that got rid of a few years back 6in krawler long arm kit

My blinkers are not working at all and my headlights barely work the running lights will come on but no headlights or headlights will and no running lights anyone got any ideas

Started folding my fenders still have alot more todo but i tryed todo it with the bumper on at first an it just turned out to be right in the way of where i needed to drill to tap out the spot welds on the outter and inner fender

Someone wanted to go for a ride this morning

Well finally got some new breaks on the front so hopefully no more front end dives due to sticking calipers also made some tube doors out of a brush guard. And got one side of my quarter fold finished. My rivet gun broke durin the first rivet going in so i screwed them in for now since i already put gooped up the entire thing with rtv

Few more pictures

Started todo a write up for folding of rear quarters but then it started pouring out but heres a good start

Start by removing your rear bumper for easiest access then drill out the spot welds for the inner and outer fender skins

Then remove the bumper cover bracket thats riveted on by drilling out the rivets. And measure 4.5in from the furthest to the back of the xj body line down and make a mark. And 5 1/4 in from the body line right behind the tire down

Next using a straight edge connect the two marks you made making sure you have a solid line from edge to edge of the pannel

Then using a cut off cut a down the line which will separate the outter pannel next using a saws all cut across the same line separating the inner pannel as well

Next make a vertical line starting parallel with the lowest body line on the jeep(where you started your measurement for the 4.5in and 5.25in marks you made) except this line will be to the left of all the holes you drilled right in the curved corner. This line will go all the way down till you run out of body to make a line on. Then you will cut this. Then cut along the line where the outer quarter panel that folds around the back stops. This cut is also vertical. At this point you should have 2 vertical cuts with hole drilled all over in the middle. Now you will cut across the top too connect the two vertical cuts with a horizontal cut (this should remove the whole rear piece)

VIN 1J4FT27S4XL610278
Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
Model Year 1999
Body Model XJ T L 72
Color PTD- Desert Sand Pearl Coat
ISD 04/07/1999

Sales Code Description
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
-K5 Camel
ADA Light Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARUP SE Decor Group
A19P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/5Sp Man Trans(DDQ)
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion 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 Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLE Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
DBBC All Manual Transmissions
DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission
DMMP 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio
DRJP 175MM 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
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAZP Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K3ZS BLACK - FENDER FLARES
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LAPP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lampa
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBJP Black Front Bumper
MBKP Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBNP Black Rear Bumper
MBSP Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
MFAP Black Headlamp Bezels
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
MNJP Black License Plate Brow
MUKS Silver/Chrome Badging
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBTP Transitory Low Emission Veh (TLEV)
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHM Speed Control
PTD Desert Sand Pearl Coat
QTDS Desert Sand Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAZ AM/FM Cassette Compact Disc Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDP 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
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TM6P P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Got my build sheet from Jeep ^^

Got my stock womped out steering pulled so when I order my over the knuckle I can just ream my knuckles and throw it on there. has anyone ever ran the ruff stuff panhard kit, it looks like a nice set up. has anyone ran it on the road?
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Then I started tearing down my motor she was pretty dirty even though she still runs real strong.
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pretty nasty and gunked up
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Well decided rather than peice together a long arm or pay 1200 for the full traction upgrade that i wanted then put full 6in coils in(i have 4 with a 2in spacer) put a full length add a leaf in the back to give it a little more life then order a pitman arm and all that, that im just gonna pull love you lift and buy a complete FT 6in long arm kit with springs and all the works.

Ordered my gasket kit and got my motor and 2wd tranny almost pulled before it started down pouring. So soon as i get a nice day and my kit comes in ill finish pullin it and start tearing it down and cleanin it up

Ever finish up that cut-fold?

Ive heard nothing but good about the FT stuff- Not many guys on the forums seem to run them for some reason. Good work man!

i did but never took pictures sorry i can take pictures of the finished product

thanks and yeah ive been emailing the FT guys back and forth and they seem very knowledgeable and have been overall awesome

The cat might have been more excited about a box in the mail than me. She loves boxes

Got my tranny and motor pulled today. Pulled it all by myself with my cherry picker wanting to roll down my driveway. I need friends...haha. Any ways, i pulled my center console to remove the stick which was a win win cus my center console was loose and i need to put my t case shifter in. With all this being said the next time my cherokee starts itll be officially 4x4!! Then i can start saving for my long arm and 1ton steering. While i have the motor pulled im gonna throw in some 2.4 ltr injectors with the 4 hole spray pattern. Im also gonna put a durango steering gear in it and remove that useless ABS once and for all

Center console out

Stick out just have to push down on the retainer and turn counter clock wise then it pops right up

Almost out just gotta drop the tranny. Dang ole inverted torx bit

Shes out just gotta put in on the motor stand

Does anyone know if i have to take my clutch off to put it on my engine stand? Never had a clutch on my other cherokees. Also should i replace my clutch while im at it? Im for sure replacing my throw out bearing. My clutch has never given me any issues but then again i dont wanna have to pull it again 2k down the road. Anyways been scrubbing down the block. It feels like jeep forgot the gaskets in this one with as much sludge on this bad boy. Made a little progress need to get more wire brushes

Started cleaning my t case and tranny coming along pretty good so far

A little ice a few weeks back