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98 Jeep Cherokee xj - purchased October 20th, 2014 for $400.00 Had a blown radiator - thats all it needed to get it on the road.
98 Jeep Cherokee xj - purchased October 20th, 2014 for $400.00 Had a blown radiator - thats all it needed to get it on the road.
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Of course had to ditch the stock stereo, in favor of an aftermarket JVC unit.
Of course had to ditch the stock stereo, in favor of an aftermarket JVC unit.
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Windshield had a huge crack across the entire length.
Windshield had a huge crack across the entire length.
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Luckily I live right behind a local auto glass replacement shop.
Luckily I live right behind a local auto glass replacement shop.
0 2015/09/15 16:00:33
Shortly after I got Dat Jeep on the road, I noticed a squealing coming from the engine. Found out it was the water pump, was able to drive it home from work - approx. 12 miles. I shut it off and got out to hear coolant dripping from the pump.
Shortly after I got Dat Jeep on the road, I noticed a squealing coming from the engine. Found out it was the water pump, was able to drive it home from work - approx. 12 miles. I shut it off and got out to hear coolant dripping from the pump.
0 2015/09/15 16:05:18
New pump - courtesy of O'reilly Auto Parts Decided to give it a paint job, not the easiest thing to do in 30 degree weather inside a 1 car garage.
New pump - courtesy of O'reilly Auto Parts Decided to give it a paint job, not the easiest thing to do in 30 degree weather inside a 1 car garage.
0 2015/09/15 16:09:14
Installed - tested no more squealing
Installed - tested no more squealing
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A Flowmaster Super 44 Series
A Flowmaster Super 44 Series
0 2015/09/15 16:11:08
Time to replace the old, worn out stock muffler in favor of...
Time to replace the old, worn out stock muffler in favor of...
0 2015/09/15 16:11:27
Installed - My welding skills leave much to be desired, I know. The muffler clamp has since been removed and the muffler has been fully welded by my cousin - a professional welder. Kinda hard to see, but I opted to not have the tailpipe exit out the back like stock. Rather I went with a straight turn down pipe right ahead of the axle. - More rear departure clearance.
Installed - My welding skills leave much to be desired, I know. The muffler clamp has since been removed and the muffler has been fully welded by my cousin - a professional welder. Kinda hard to see, but I opted to not have the tailpipe exit out the back like stock. Rather I went with a straight turn down pipe right ahead of the axle. - More rear departure clearance.
0 2015/09/15 16:12:22
Jeep never had the stock electric fan when I bought it, apparently the previous owner had issues with it not turning on so he removed it and tossed it. For the time being I went with a cheaper eBay fan for $26 bucks. Wired it in to the stock harness, utilizing the stock relay and fuse. After all that it still would not turn on, found out the fuse was blown 40 amp MAX fuse. Probably the whole reason it wouldn't turn on in the first place.
Jeep never had the stock electric fan when I bought it, apparently the previous owner had issues with it not turning on so he removed it and tossed it. For the time being I went with a cheaper eBay fan for $26 bucks. Wired it in to the stock harness, utilizing the stock relay and fuse. After all that it still would not turn on, found out the fuse was blown 40 amp MAX fuse. Probably the whole reason it wouldn't turn on in the first place.
0 2015/09/15 16:23:21
Time to address the worn out steering wheel. Now i've always been partial to the leather wrap covers as apposed to the slip-on style.
Time to address the worn out steering wheel. Now i've always been partial to the leather wrap covers as apposed to the slip-on style.
0 2015/09/15 16:34:55
After some fighting with fitment and stabbing myself with the needle a few times, I was done. I went with a leather sew on steering wheel wrap with red stitching. I have since tucked the cover behind the cruise control switches.
After some fighting with fitment and stabbing myself with the needle a few times, I was done. I went with a leather sew on steering wheel wrap with red stitching. I have since tucked the cover behind the cruise control switches.
0 2015/09/15 16:36:38
Wanted to change-up the gauge appearance a bit, but what to do... Hmm...
Wanted to change-up the gauge appearance a bit, but what to do... Hmm...
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First I painted the needles bright red to make them stand out a bit more.
First I painted the needles bright red to make them stand out a bit more.
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After painting, good thing I put down some cover-up papers.
After painting, good thing I put down some cover-up papers.
0 2015/09/15 16:39:16
All painted - looks good
All painted - looks good
0 2015/09/15 16:39:22
Installed some white face gauge decals -- Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2001-Jeep-Cherokee-Dash-Cluster-White-Face-Gauges-97-01-/380474493807?hash=item58960c0b6f
Installed some white face gauge decals -- Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2001-Jeep-Cherokee-Dash-Cluster-White-Face-Gauges-97-01-/380474493807?hash=item58960c0b6f
0 2015/09/15 16:39:29
Added a aluminum gauge bezel Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Gauge-Cluster-Dash-Bezel-Trim-fits-97-01-Jeep-Cherokee-/301696327750?fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3ACherokee&hash=item463e80a046
Added a aluminum gauge bezel Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Gauge-Cluster-Dash-Bezel-Trim-fits-97-01-Jeep-Cherokee-/301696327750?fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3ACherokee&hash=item463e80a046
0 2015/09/15 16:39:34
Reinstalled in the jeep -- looks great
Reinstalled in the jeep -- looks great
0 2015/09/15 16:39:45
I also purchased some replacement LED back-lights, but the seller sent me the wrong color. I messaged him and he agreed to send me the correct color at no extra charge and that I could keep the red ones. - Wonder where I could use them.
I also purchased some replacement LED back-lights, but the seller sent me the wrong color. I messaged him and he agreed to send me the correct color at no extra charge and that I could keep the red ones. - Wonder where I could use them.
0 2015/09/15 16:40:11
Added a windshield banner - Where we're going... We don't need roads If you didn't know it, thats a line from Back to the Future -- I'm kinda a big fan, you'll see.
Added a windshield banner - Where we're going... We don't need roads If you didn't know it, thats a line from Back to the Future -- I'm kinda a big fan, you'll see.
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Added some red LED Glow underseat/underdash accent lighting Tapped into the wiring for the interior lights, so it turns on and off when the door is open and closed.
Added some red LED Glow underseat/underdash accent lighting Tapped into the wiring for the interior lights, so it turns on and off when the door is open and closed.
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