Project: The Dark Elite
08-06-2012, 08:54 AM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Project: The Dark Elite
Alright, so after years of building my 88 I sold it. Breaks my heart to see it go but I really like the late model bodys, and hate renix, plus I got a screaming deal on this. So here is the new project.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
I6 4.0
195k
NP231
HP Dana 30/Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline
Power Everything (unfortunately)
Goodies the PO didnt seem to know about:
Front Tow Hooks
3 inch RC lift
Some kind of after-market TC Skid (maybe rustys 1st gen)
Metal Aftermarket Gastank skid (maybe tomken?)
TC Drop (Not too fond of)
Brand new 30x9.5x15 BFG A/T
Nice Hitch and wiring.
The bad:
clunking in the cat converter
dented hatch
a/c blows warm
gas gauge decides it wants to work whenever
Here it is the day I got it.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport
I6 4.0
195k
NP231
HP Dana 30/Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline
Power Everything (unfortunately)
Goodies the PO didnt seem to know about:
Front Tow Hooks
3 inch RC lift
Some kind of after-market TC Skid (maybe rustys 1st gen)
Metal Aftermarket Gastank skid (maybe tomken?)
TC Drop (Not too fond of)
Brand new 30x9.5x15 BFG A/T
Nice Hitch and wiring.
The bad:
clunking in the cat converter
dented hatch
a/c blows warm
gas gauge decides it wants to work whenever
Here it is the day I got it.
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08-06-2012, 08:56 AM
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Year: 2001
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In the first couple of days I decided to put new plugs and wires in it, as well as change the oil and put in a high capacity filter. It still takes a couple cranks to turn over so I think im gonna have to look into injectors.
08-06-2012, 08:58 AM
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Decided to keep my safari rack from my 88 and mounted it to the stock cross bars on the 98. The stock bars can hold 150 lbs (says the owners manual), plus there are cross bars on the safari rack which will increase the weight it can hold. Dont plan on putting much up there but a spare for now.
08-06-2012, 09:09 AM
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So today was the big day. Ordered all my new lift parts and picked up the stuff I could locally at Ringgold Offroad. Big thanks to the guys at ringgold and a big thanks to SeriousOffroad products, specifically frank from this forum. Here is what I got:
RE 4.5" Coils
RE Chromoly Trac Bar
RE SuperFlex ADJ LCA's
Rustys Full 4.5 Leaf Packs
6* Shims
*No Shocks Yet, Still looking for a used set*
So total (without shocks) im only in less than 700 bucks, for a complete suspension system.
RE 4.5" Coils
RE Chromoly Trac Bar
RE SuperFlex ADJ LCA's
Rustys Full 4.5 Leaf Packs
6* Shims
*No Shocks Yet, Still looking for a used set*
So total (without shocks) im only in less than 700 bucks, for a complete suspension system.
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08-07-2012, 02:28 PM
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Went and messed around with the 4x4 today, making sure the t case switched in and out of hi and low easily...which it did.
08-07-2012, 03:56 PM
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Im not sure how I feel about the blacked out tail markers, I like the rims but im gonna buy some d windows when I sell my lift thats on there now. I think after the lift im gonna go with general grabber red letters
08-09-2012, 09:05 AM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Lift Progress: REAR
Got about an hour to work on the jeep while the baby was sleeping. Im starting a new job next week so I decided to just quit my last job and take some "David Time" which will include installing this lift, and spending some time with my 2 month old. Within an hour I got a LOT done on the rear. Managed to get the tires off, lower shock mounts off, and all leaf spring bolts out, u-bolts are all loosened up. I had to cut the bolts going through the shackle cause of my gas tank skid..but ill just replace with grade 8. Here are some pictures of the progress..plus one of that little crying turd (she is cute though!)
08-09-2012, 10:16 AM
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Thanks guys! UPS guy is making a nice delivery today..Hoping they dont take all day..but typically they do. The should be bringing RE 4.5 Coils, RE Chromoly Heim Joint Trac Bar, RE SuperFlex ADJ LCA's!
08-09-2012, 11:50 AM
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Found some 32x11.5 bfg km2's on cragar soft 8's on craiglist for 300 bucks. I think I know the guy so I may be able to get em cheaper...may go that route till I get new 33's in a month or so!