well, its not a build, just a few before and after pics
 

figured i would get some pics of my XJ before and after the lift. bought it stock in april 2009.

1995 XJ 4.0, AW4, 242, D30/35

stock:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_9988.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_9997.jpg


and, what I now call "Crocodile Dundee" (because of the Australian suspension and rotors, and cause crocodiles are kinda green and so is my XJ)

lifted specs:

3" OME front coils
3" OME Dakar medium duty leaf springs
OME Nitrocharger shocks all around
JKS 1.25in rear shackles
Rubicon Express .75in coil spacers in front
JKS Quick Discos
JKS adjustable trackbar
Crown Industrial/Quadratec extended stainless steel brake hoses
DiscBrakesAustralia slotted front rotors
Hawk HPS front pads
NAPA calipers
NAPA rear brakes (cylinders, shoes, drums)
ATE Super Blue DOT4 brake fluid
Skyjacker 1" TC drop
15x8 black ProComp Rock Krawler steel wheels
31x10.50x15 Interco trXus M/T
full size spare

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2171.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2172.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2174.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2176.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2179.jpg


and the Extras:

Cobra 29 ST CB
4' Firestik antenna
Skid Row Offroad gas tank skid
cheap driving lights
Alpine head unit

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2178.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2181.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2177.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...r/IMG_2180.jpg

Recovery/emergency gear:

48" Hi-Lift Jack w/ offroad base
D-ring reciever w/ 4.25ton shackle
10k lb. reciever hook
6k lb. towing strap
17k lb. ARB 30' snatch strap
10k lb. front tow hooks


and, coming very soon:

Rockcrusher diff covers, front and rear, painted yellow
2 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch 2s
600W Rockford Amp
Novak Conversions SK-2X TC shifter assembly
new tailpipe

very nice i like it

thanks! ^^^^


i still have a lot of work to do.

like the new valve cover gasket, heater core bypass valve, and a vacuum issue got taken care of today, but i still have to do the trans fluid, TC fluid, diffs + new covers. the list goes on.

Your Jeep looks great! Where abouts in NJ is Millburn? I'm in Central Jersey around the East Brunswick area.

It's looking a lot better.

thanks ol' blue! im very happy with it.


96cherokee113 - Millburn is north and east from your area, but i am actually in new brunswick a few nights a week (on the rutgers campus). PM me if you wanna meet up one night. btw are you going to Rausch Creek in april? check this out:https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f41/ra...10-11-a-33609/

its amazing what a lift and tires can do for the look of an xj... looks really good man

I've never been to an offroad park before. How rough is Rausch Creek? My XJ is currently lifted 2" on 235s with saggy leaf springs. Not sure if I'd be able to make it through without it falling apart 2 hours away from home. Also, I have no recovery points right now, so when I get stuck, it's not good. I should be getting tow hooks soon for the front and a receiver for the rear. My buddy actually works on the Rutger's campus cleaning a church once a week. I usually work 3-4 nights a week, but if I get the chance to head up there with him, I'll PM you in advance to see if you're around. I definitely would like to make it up to Rausch Creek as long as I know my Jeep can handle it after I get some recovery points.

You should be just fine. Just stick to mainly the green trails and some blues. I went completely stock my first time and was pretty capable

I talked to my buddy with a Wrongler about it and we'll be heading down there on April 10th. Thanks for letting me know about it ltlgreenXJ, we'll have to contact each other before the date comes so we can meet up somewhere at the park...I mean it is a meet and greet, so I'm sure there's gonna be plenty of members from the forum. Are you gonna take the trip out there too, JerseyJeeper?

how u like them tires so far?? i just bought a set of 5 truxus mt 33s off craigslist for $500 just havent got them mounted yet

I sure as hell hope so lol :gunsmilie:

Nice looking 2 door even if it is green.

Nice choice on the lift. How's the ride?

Well then I guess I'll see you there!