Yet another High School budget build
So, I have been creeping the build thread area for a while now and I have decided to go and make one myself. I have a 2000 XJ with 182k on it with the Upcountry suspension package. This is gonna be a pretty slow build because I don't have a ton of money to put into it. This is my first car but I looked at almost 10 XJs before this one, all of the others were rusted away because of the road salt here in NY.
Anyways, here it is: https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...04948b7269.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...5e0b4149bd.jpg I bought it with 182k on it, no rust which is huge here in NY. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ae2e50fc72.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...133cbd6d5f.jpg Center console was wobbly so I pieced together the old support and made it strong again, taking the console out evolved into me stripping the interior to clean it... oops. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...cf2b79ec1b.jpg Painted the trim with trim and bumper paint, I'm happy with the result. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...1092f385e5.jpg Either the factory or a previous owner bed lined the entire undercarriage, I am pretty happy about that considering everything is rotted away here in NY. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...59f92bfebf.jpg New 02's to hopefully fix the CEL. |
Originally Posted by nardey11
(Post 3267168)
So, I have been creeping the build thread area for a while now and I have decided to go and make one myself. I have a 2000 XJ with 182k on it with the Upcountry suspension package. This is gonna be a pretty slow build because I don't have a ton of money to put into it. This is my first car but I looked at almost 10 XJs before this one, all of the others were rusted away because of the road salt here in NY.
Anyways, here it is: I bought it with 182k on it, no rust which is huge here in NY. Center console was wobbly so I pieced together the old support and made it strong again, taking the console out evolved into me stripping the interior to clean it... oops. Painted the trim with trim and bumper paint, I'm happy with the result. Either the factory or a previous owner bed lined the entire undercarriage, I am pretty happy about that considering everything is rotted away here in NY. New 02's to hopefully fix the CEL. |
Silver XJ - therefore I like!
Best of luck, no need to rush! |
Here's my build sheet:
*M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats -AZ Agate AA4 Sport Value Group ADAP Light Group ADLP Skid Plate Group APAS Monotone Paint AWE Up Country Suspension Group AWHP Power Equipment Group A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS BASS 124 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 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 CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats CSAS Spare Tire Cover CSC Cargo Compartment Cover CSRS Passenger Assist Handles CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle CUFS Full Length Floor Console DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever DJKS Dana 30/181MM Front Axle DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle DSAP Trac-Lok Differential 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 GXMP Remote Keyless Entry GXX Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System HAAP Air Conditioning HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach JBFS 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 JPAP Power Windows JPBP Power Locks KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4 KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP KVPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - SP KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L K2ZS BLACK - MOLDING - BODYSIDE K3LS SILVERSTONE MET C/C - FENDER FLARES LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes LBBP Courtesy Lamps LCDP Map/Dome Reading Lamps LDAP Underhood Lamp LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay LMAS Halogen Headlamps LNJ Fog Lamps LPSS CHMSL Lamp MBKS Black Front Bumper End Caps MBLS Body Color Front Bumper MBSS Black Rear Bumper End Caps MBTS Body Color Rear Bumper MCAS Front Bumper Guards MFBS Body Color Headlamp Bezels MFKS Body Color Grille MHAS Black Windshield Moldings MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert MMGS Belt Moldings MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding MNAS Black Door Handles MNNS Body Color License Plate Brow MWGP Roof Rack NAA Federal Emissions NBKS EVAP Control System NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler NHM Speed Control NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling PS5 Silverstone Metallic Clear Coat QS5S Silverstone Metallic Clear Coat RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio RCRP 4 Speakers RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna SBAS Power Steering SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SDUP Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar SH8P Delete Rear Stabilizer Bar SUAP Tilt Steering Column TBBP Full Size Spare Tire TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire TRLS P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires WJW 15X7.0 Aluminum "Ecco" Wheels WKBP Matching Spare Wheel WLZC All Aluminum Wheels XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors XEAP Tow Hooks XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap XPFS Protective Coating and Remover YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications |
Summer to-do list:
Transfer Case Fluid Front and Rear Differential fluid, I also want to bedline the covers Grease the front end Rhino line the front bumper Get LED pods to put on the front bumper Like I said I am on a minimum wage budget so nothing too crazy is happening now, maybe a 3" RC lift in my future? |
Just checked out the build sheet. You got a real nice starting point for your build. Gotta love that locker in the rear and all the skids.
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Originally Posted by Silentj
(Post 3267304)
Just checked out the build sheet. You got a real nice starting point for your build. Gotta love that locker in the rear and all the skids.
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So I put the new O2 sensors in and it worked out well, they were pretty stuck so I mixed together some ATF and acetone to make a penetrating fluid and it worked great.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...eca4381c1f.jpg New VS. Old https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ce0ff6a975.jpg The upstream looked pretty bad https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...9b2d8cc479.jpg Downstream in place https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d305d00b55.jpg No more CEL https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...03ccb45b6c.jpg Decided to wash it quickly, because why not. After changing them the Jeep's exhaust stopped smelling like it was running super rich. I plugged in my OBD scanner and checked out the readings, one of them was completely bricked before but now they both change. |
I changed out the spark plugs which helped with the rough idle, I don't think that they were original because i feel like they would have failed after 180k but they were NTK and they were definitely old, the gap on them was at least a quarter inch.
I also did the transfer case fluid, it was black and I feel like it was most likely original. Power steering fluid was done too, completely black. I threw in some Lucas Oil conditioner to quiet down the whining noise and that worked. Next on the list is the front and rear diff fluid. |
Originally Posted by Silentj
(Post 3267223)
Looks like you have the factory undercoating. I think that's what saved mine as well. No rust at all... knock on wood.
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Totally forgot I even made this thread, I'm not even in High School anymore.
Things I've done: 22" lightbar on the bumper 3" Zone lift with full leaf packs (install was a total disaster) 15" cragar soft 8s 31x10.5" Goodyear Duratracs CB install New front u-joints, calipers, rotors and brake lines becausue the brakes decided to lock up on my going 60. That was scary. Monroe steering stabilizer RC fixed lowers RC adjustable track bar https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...0da80303fb.jpg I am extremely happy with how it came out, next on the list is a Dynamax cat back and some JCR rock sliders. I wish I had some pics of it dirty but I can't seem to find them. |
Originally Posted by challisc
(Post 3267225)
Silver XJ - therefore I like!
Best of luck, no need to rush! |
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