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BigDog/CJ
5
4.03%
evolhavikindustres
8
6.45%
gvns8
28
22.58%
cball917
5
4.03%
fathersNsons
17
13.71%
pitbullxj
61
49.19%
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DECEMBER COTM

Old Nov 20, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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From: Portland Or
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default DECEMBER COTM

This is our baby (Ours would be myself and my 16 year old daughter) We both have put our love in to her so far. I get the daughter out there working on things with me when ever I can get her out there and she is the one that is my copilot on every trip out. Soon to come is a XJ for her that we will be building up.
Here is what has been done so far:
89 XJ 4.0
5" SkyJacker lift
Trimmed out front and rear
Garden edging wheel flairs
Bradded extended SkyJacker brake lines
33X12.50X15
D30 8.25 29spl
Spartan locker in front axle
Cheap light bare with cheap lights
OBA with 6 gallon tank
Custom front bumper designed to completely in case a winch (coming in a month)
After market 3/16" gas skid
Things to come soon and on the wish list:
Rocker replacements
Rear bumper with swing out tire carrier
Roof rack
Rear cargo area rack
Long arm set up
8000 lbs winch
Half doors
8.8 rear
4.56gears
4.7 stroker
Maybe 35" tires






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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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From: san diego California
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default Dec. cotm submission

Year 1987 Model Cherokee Engine 4.0 Transmission AW4 Transfer Case NP231 Front Axle Dana 30 Rear Axle Dana 35 Tires BFG A/T 255/75/17 Lift Specifications 3" Misc Accessories Flat fenders, EHI steel bumper, custom made front grille, shaved rear tail lights, rubicon wheels, 1991 cooling system.
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 03:29 AM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6
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2001 Jeep Cherokee

Engine/Driveline:
-4.0 I6 engine w/90K original miles
-AirAid Cold Air Intake and T-body spacer
-Amsoil Air Pre-Filter
-Flowmaster 40 Muffler
-2.5" exhaust past manifold
-784 Injectors
-Brown Dog Heavy Duty Motor Mounts
-NP231 w/ AA SYE and Custom Driveshaft
-AW4 w/tranny cooler

Steering:
-Redneck Ram Hydraulic Assist steering Ram and box
-Teraflex High-Steer Knuckle w/custom tie rod and drag link using 1.5”" .25" Wall DOM and 1-ton TRE’s
-Custom track bar w/1.5”" .25" Wall DOM, w/¾”" heims
-RuffStuff above axle track bar mount welded to axle
-IRO axle side double shear track bar mount
-Power steering cooler

Front Axle: High Pinion D30
-Truss w/braced pass control arm mount
-4.56 Yukon R&P
-Aussie Locker
-Alloy USA Chromoly axle Shafts w/Alloy USA u-joints, full circle c-clips
-Clayton heavy duty control arm mounts/skids
-Welded inner C's
-JKS extended sway bar mounts
-Spicer Ball joints
-Four X Doctor Diff Cover

Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25
-4.56 Yukon R&P
-Powertrax no-slip Locker
-29 Spline Chromoly Axle Shafts
-Heavy Duty Diff Cover

Suspension: 6" lift
-Rubicon Express 4.5" Coils w/ 2"” isolators in place of stock
-RE 3.5”" full leaf packs w/extended shackles
-RE lower control arms and RC adjustable upper control arms
-RC Shackle relocation brackets
-Rocky Road Outfitters Control Arm Drop Brackets
-4 Bilstein 5100 shocks
-4 JKS bar pin eliminators
-Extended Brake lines
-JKS quicker disconnects
-Poly bushings on track bar, frame side LCA’s, shackles, shocks.
-Extended bump stops in front and bump stop landing plates in rear


Tires/Rims:
-35"x12.5"x15" BFG Mud Terrain KM2’s
-15"x8"American Racing Baja Wheels

Armor/Recovery:
-Custom Rock sliders w/step-up bar
-Heavy duty gas tank skid
-T-Case Skid
-Transmission skid
-Control Arm Skids
-Heavy duty Diff gaurds
-Tow hitch
-Tow Hooks

Extras:
-On board Air system: Puma compressor/1.5gal tank
-Custom Roof basket roof rack holds 4 130W KC Daylighers, spare tire and 3 bikes
-2 KC daylighters on bumper
-Bushwacker fender flares modified to pocket flares w/cut fender wells
-Optima Yellow Top Battery
-Air horn
-High Idle Switch
-Auxiliary Electric Fan override Switch
-Removable doors mod
-Custom painted center dash piece to match exterior
-Fire extinguishers
-Spares tire, axle shafts, driveshaft
-Hi-Lift Jack, 12ton bottle jack, ****** strap
-CB Radio/antenna
-Undercoating
-10”" Alpine Type-R Sub w/Alpine amp, Alpine Type-E speakers x4, Sony Head Unit.

Future Mods:
-HD Offroad Plating
-Clayton 3 link front
-Bumpers, Tire Carrier, and Tuck/Fold Rear
-Clayton 4 link rear
-Hybrid interior/exterior halo roll cage
-Rear upper quarter Panel Guards
-Atlas or doubler
-LS2
-1Tons on 40's
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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From: N GA Mtns
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default dec COTM submision

1993 Cherokee Country
4.0 H.O. auto
NP231
Front axle- dana 30, detroit ez locker. 3.55 gears
Rear axle- C 8.25. factory. 3.55 gears
Bumpers factory rear with 2" hitch and clevis hook
Front Xjpro 2x6 with dual clevis hooks
cut fenders
tires- 32x11.50x15 radial Trail M/T
wheels- 15x8 black d windows
lift- rc 4.5 with aal
interior mods pioneer drop face cd
ashtray deleted- turned into diamond plate illuminated 4 switch panel
headliner and carpet removed,
custom false floor cargo box, with high lift mounted to it,
5lb co2 set up & mv50 12v compressor hard mounted and wired in. w/ 50 ft poly hose.
yakima roof rack with fairing and cutouts for roof rack lights that are wire through roof.
flowmaster exhaust.
repainted with duplicolor forest green metallic spray can
all mods were done within lst 4 mths with help from this wonderful forums
knowledge.
pics day i got it and how it sits today
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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From: N of Pittsburgh
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default FathersNsons COTM December 2011

The guys have requested I enter the FathersNsons XJ for December. Several years ago my health became very challenging and I was forced to go on disability. At that time this XJ took on a mission of its own.

A group of teenage guys started to hang out in our garage (mostly guys without plugged in fathers in their lives). None of them really had any experience in mechanics or even simple tool usage. Starting with the simplest, like learning to put the drill in a forward speed and explaining the difference between a cold chisel & a screw driver were things we take for granted yet many young men have never been exposed too. They now work to build/clean/& shine this XJ between car cruses, parades, and the off road events they find to enter.

While laughing they get to drive off road. They learn to spot and communicate with one another along with some simple mechanics, about tools and their proper usage. More importantly at times as I sit on my stool we discuss questions they ask, the many topics all teenager's have wondered about life.

At the events they attend they also speak with dad's and promote the importance of fathers spending quality time with their sons to many visitors & participants.


1994 Cherokee, 4-door
Engine: 4.0L Straight 6
Transmission: Automatic w/HD Transmission Cooler
Axles Front Detroit True Trac & Rear: Ford 8.8 w/ Detroit Locker
Suspension: 4" Skyjacker Suspension Lift
Tires: 32x11.5x15" BFGMud
Recovery: 9500lb Mile Marker Winch, HiJack, Shovel/Ax, Ultimate Air Tank,
Armor: Warn Rear bumper w/tire mount, Warn Sliders, Custom Tube Flat Fenders, Farm/Frnt bumper,
Rockhard Safety Cage, & CargoNet, TUFFY center console lock box, COBRA in dash CB
OTHER: 4 Custom Soft Doors, ARB Snorkel, Safari Roof Rack
Herculined Interior, KC lights, Hide-a-way 10-Outlet Strobe Kit

Upcoming Mods
1) Cowl Hood at Custom paint shop with Pins
2) Two new matching front leather racing seats with harnesses are waiting in the garage. They will be added this winter as they figure out the best way to mount them.

Wishful Plans for Future Mods
The guys are getting older, braver and more experienced, they now are learning the capabilities of the build and what upgrades are needed as they take on larger obstacles. Their next goal is to add the necessary upgrades that include an 8" BDS-Long-Arm or similar system & a set of 35's for height.

OFF ROAD




THX FOR LOOKING & YOUR SUPPORT
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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From: Lyons, Colorado
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default December COTM

1992 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Engine/Exhaust:
4.0L HO
62mm throttle body spacer
Cat only (Had to remove muffler to install 4 link rear)

Drivetrain:
AW-4
NP242 T-case w/ Tom Woods SYE
Tom Woods Driveshafts front and rear

Suspension:
6.5 inch 3 link Rock Krawler long arm
-All brackets welded to stiffeners
Triangulated 4 link Rock Krawler rear coil conversion
-3.5 Rubicon Express TJ coils
-All brackets welded to stiffeners
Lower control arms front and rear 2" SOLID chromoly
Uppers control arms front and rear 1.5" SOLID chromoly
Track Bar 1" SOLID chromoly
Bilstein 5100 shocks all 4 corners
2" wheel spacers

Steering:
Stock box
C-Rok Frame kit
Currie HD steering

Axles:
Dana 30 Front
-30 spline chromoly shafts
-Warn 5x5.5 locking hub conversion
-ARB locker
-4.88s
-Currie LCA mounts
-Riddler diff cover
Dana 44 Rear
-30 spline Dutchman chromoly shafts
-Disc Break conversion
-Rock Krawler Truss
-ARB locker
-4.88s
-Riddler Diff cover

Tires:
35" BFG Mud Terrains
15x10 D window rims

Interior:
Original Tape deck (still works!!)
Corbeau Racing seats
4 point harnesses
Rear seat removed and replaced with a 1978 Subaru Brat seat w/ custom suspension
Viair Compressor with 2.5 gallon air tank
Power Inverter
Front and rear doors removable

Armor/Rocovery:
Durango Off Road Front and rear bumpers
Oil Pan/tranny skid
Full flat belly pan protects the crossmember, t-case and cat
Gas tank skid
Rockers cut out and replaced with 3/8 thick 2x6 steel
Double Tube fenders front and rear
-both tie in to bumper and rockers to create a sub frame
Champion 9000 lb winch with synthetic line
Front and rear D-rings
Rear Hitch

Cage:
1.5" DOM .120 wall tubing
Full exo cage
3/4 internal cage with 4 tie ins through the roof to the exterior halo
TRAIL TESTED AND IT WORKS!!!!! AND YES I BUILT IT NOT BOUGHT IT!!!!!!!






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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Sorry for the mess up everyone I kinda rushed through this yesterday.
And I can only limit up to 2 pics from each contestant so some have been removed.

Start Voting!
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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My vote is in, follow suit everyone..

Love that cage pitbullxj
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
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tough one this month...
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Wow, tough month. Nice rigs guys!
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Very tough month! Great rigs guys!
Old Dec 24, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Voted! hard choice tbh some of these rigs look straight out of Mad Max ... lol
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline6 4.0
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very tough choice. looks like alot of money in all these rigs
Old Dec 25, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Year: 2000
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vote is in and that was a tough choice
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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easy vote this month. pitbull ftw!

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