First of all, let me admit that I am a complete noob when it comes to jeeps. I have never owned a jeep. I have never gone wheeling. I have no experience working on cars. However, I have always loved the looks of the jeep cherokee, so when i saw an '01 Jeep Cherokee for sale a few weeks ago, I jumped on the opportunity. I am hoping to get into wheeling

Current Status:
Steel Bumper with winch.
5" Skyjacker lift.
33x12.5x15 wheels.

Wishlist:
Air intake and engine chip (for gas mileage)
Rear Bumper
Roof Rack
Trail Lights
Sliders
Disc brake conversion
Wheel carrier
transfer case drop
interior rack (like this one: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12038_800X_PG.htm) only I'm not gonna pay that much.
Learn about suspensions and other information regarding off-road use.
Figure out the lot number of my head gasket casting and replace if necessary


I will have pictures up on friday or saturday, because right now its in the shop. Current repairs are:
New brake pads all around
New axle seals all around
New front rotors
New steering knuckles
New water pump


I know I probably should have waited until I have pictures, but I'm at home bored, and I keep thinking about the jeep and lurking on the other build thread.

 

Congrats on the purchase, if in it's current state decent parts were used, you're well on your way!

 

nice stats so far, though no need for an intake or chip waste of money just buy the gas. if you want better MPGs and you plan on spending a good amount of time in the dirt a set of lower gears will help a lot.

IMO armor first, t-case, sliders, and gas tank ASAP

 

welcome to the obsession. just spend alot of time on here reading and asking questions, these guys will teach you everything you could ever know about an XJ.

 

Welcome from UT and congrats on your purchase. Jeeps are very addictive Have fun wrenching and visit hear often. There is alot of great info here that will help you with your mods.

 

Moved to chat for lack of actual "build" material in your thread.

Sounds like a great start, take some pics of it, we love pics!!

 

Throw some lockers and gears in that SOB and you got yourself a very capable rig!

 

Welcome to the site!

 

Where are you from?

 

Welcome! Don't worry about being a noob. Everyone has to start somewhere!

BTW, we don't hate people like you. This place is extremely laid back, which is why i love it here!

 

TTIWWP

 

in ohio now...originally from Arklow, just south of Dublin.



first question: when i got the jeep inspected before buying, they said there was a little bit of looseness (1mm-ish) in the front and rear parts of the driveshaft.
a) is that a big issue?
b) i was thinking of a 1" transfer case drop as my first project, based on price and difficulty. will that make my issue worse, better, or unchanged?

 

A. That is probably bad u-joints, no big deal
B. You said the jeep already has a 5 inch lift? It should have a t-case drop already for that much of a lift. I believe an sye is recommended for that much of a lift..

 

 

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