My first Jeep. 1996 XJ 235k Arizona car (NO RUST! ) runs very strong no sludge under the valve covers. Bought it off a friend of my daughters who is moving out of state and wanted to get rid of it fast, she had cooling problems. I volunteer as a Search and Rescue Tech and EMT certified in Arizona. So this will be my SAR wagon. I will be doing most the work myself, I've worked and road raced Camaros and Corvettes in the past 20+ years.

Going to replace all cooling components and hoses this weekend, except the radiator which is new , riping out the interior (owner was a smoker) and going over the replaceable parts in the suspension.

Plans-

3.5 - 4 inch lift probably an OME hybrid
33 12.5x 15 Goodyear duaratracs
15x8 procomp Steels
Vinyl flooring
Cordura Front Bucket seats
Remove rear bench to fit and secure a Litter basket
Bumpers, racks, lights etc....

 

Welcome from England, nice jeep and nice to hear you do volunteer work for a good cause, enjoy your xj.

 

Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

Thanks Guys!!!

 

welcome nice looking start to a life long experience of fun. Where in AZ u from? i live in Vail thats why is ask.

 

Welcome to the site!

 

I'm in Gold Canyon, Az

 

welcome welcome!!! im out in good ole' Buckeye AZ!!

 

 

Welcome to the Cherokee Forum

 

Ther are a few SAR builds on CF. Search and you will find the information you need...

 

Welcome, there is so much great help and information here!!!!!

 

Thanks guys, going to start ripping ou the interior this weekend.