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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Hey guys I just wanted to introduce myself onto this site. FYI i'm on this site 90% of my time on my phone and have learned many things about the amazing XJ and its quality.


I'm 18 years old and i work part time at FedEx.

So as for my XJ I just bought a 1998 Black Jeep Cherokee Sport with 151,000 miles two weeks ago.

I paid $1400 for it, Don't ask how just get on Craigslist it does wonders!

I bought it with very minor front passenger side body damage and a bad TPS.

The wheels and tires didn't look to spiffy either so i picked up a set of 235/75r15 BFGoodrinch All-Terrains and nice new chrome steelies.

I changed all the fluids (trans, oil, dif, washer, etc..) oh and some new wiper blades.
Also took front bumper caps off, did some minor fender cutting and now shes starting to look pretty good. (:

All & all i have about $1600 in it as it sits now.

I will post pics as soon as i figure out how!

I have many future plans for her (4.5 in lift, 32's, bumpers, lockers, and all that good jazz) but i do not make much money working part-time, so its going to go slowly but surely and she is my DD.

Thanks, Cody



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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Well now that i know i can post pictures, Here are a couple pictures of the stuff i have done to it and the fender cutting:
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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This is a jeep i found on the net that i'm using as inspiration for my build.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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I'm also near Indy if u need help just let me know
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Good to meet ya JEEPER
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Ok 99xj4dr. Thats one reason I joined this site, to find jeepers near me! Thanks
Tips on anything will help
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Alaskan xj 97
Good to meet ya JEEPER
Does yours have a 2in lift?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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3 inch skyjacker suspension with 31s
Lockers and snorkel
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBetty317
Ok 99xj4dr. Thats one reason I joined this site, to find jeepers near me! Thanks
Tips on anything will help
Just ask and I'll try to help anyway I can. Mine is 3in 33 and a locker
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Welcome from TEXAS...
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Where do you live near indy?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBetty317
Where do you live near indy?
I'm west of Indy in Avon just off Washington st
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 03:37 AM
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welcome from clemson sc. nice job on cutting the fenders. i did mine that way as well oh btw my name is cody too
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Alright man im in camby area actually we'll have to meet up sometime and go wheel.

Spdkillz thanks, I really like my front fenders but the back was difficult because of the rivets and pinch welds.
I didnt wanna seperate it from the unibody so I didnt cut as much off.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Here are some pictures I took today of the right side damage.

, and I blacked out the amber in my taillights. Lmk qhat you think
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