Virginia 96 Cherokee BUDGET BUILD
08-14-2011, 05:09 PM
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Virginia 96 Cherokee BUDGET BUILD
Ok, just bought my first Jeep 3 weeks ago, I dont make much money with my production job 20 miles from home. Keep in mind that this is my DD so I can't go too crazy. Its an auto, 4x4, I6 with 136k miles. Got one or two pics of it when I got it.
08-14-2011, 05:50 PM
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Some minor mods have been made, and done some light wheelin, bed linered the bottom trim and prepping to install a cowl intake
08-15-2011, 02:08 PM
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I have plans for the rims, when I get new tires next month probably, upgrading from those 215/70s to 235/75s, I work where I can grind em down and powdercoat them black for free
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08-17-2011, 09:09 PM
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Big weekend planned, going to have to buy and install a new catalytic converter ( mine rusted in half and fell off lol) taking both bumpers off and painting, also removing fender flares and maybe trimming them down and painting as well, all black. Might get to the intake and rims if the old lady allows lol
08-30-2011, 02:58 PM
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Finally got it all done and am pleased with how it turned out, next step, find a set of 235 75 A/T or M/Ts, checking craigslist and the trading post daily
09-06-2011, 01:56 PM
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Some little things done this weekend, still waiting for a way and $ for a lift to present itself lol
10-18-2011, 01:38 PM
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Yea its been a while since I updated this but I've been saving up for new tires worth a crap ( bought it with stock size street tires) Ended up going with the General Grabber AT2 235/75/15, I LOVE the look compared to the old ones and can't wait to take em on the trail!
10-18-2011, 06:45 PM
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Damn good lookin Jeep! Love the color. Very un-usual! Rims turned out great and the tries are fantastic! I run those on my wifes Durrango and I will tell you that you wont be dissapointed!! When your ready for a lift, Rustys 3" with full leaf packs is a great lift for the money. I only say this because thats what I got on my rig. How did you go about applying the liner to your rig's sides?
10-18-2011, 07:24 PM
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I just used a can of rust-oleum spray on bedliner, just used some strips of wide masking tape and taped it off, its a stock color, the old lady says its "booger green" lol and ill try to snap a pic of the induction sometime soon