'96 Expedition Cherokee Build

[Number 7]

We bought an XJ over the summer and started working on building an expedition vehicle; namely one that we can sleep in if the weather or other condtions warrent it.

So far we've gone from this:


http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr138/dzJeepChic/A%20Jeep%20Named%20e/AJeepCallede010.jpg

To this (Click the pic to see the entire build thread):


http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr138/dzJeepChic/A%20Jeep%20Named%20e/AJeepCalledelift018.jpg (http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80)

We've got her pretty much where we want her to be. Of course, the next round of modifications would entail thousands of dollars: bigger tires, beefier axles, lower gears and body work, so we're at a stopping point for now.

Heading out for an exploratory this week, and with the cold front moving into AZ we might just get to test out that sleeping platform!

GnD

[Maximus Ram]

First, Welcome to Expo :wavey:
Second, Nice looking XJ.

Nice build. Good to see you found your DW problems solution quickly. I hunted mine for a year. Changed everything in the front. Even went to Adj Upper and Lower Control Arms. Finally read something about tires. Put the new tires from my Daughter ZJ on the front and ...gone.
Learned the hard($$) way, but the entire front end is new.

Nice site you have. I book marked it so I can explore it more...:peepwall::hehe:


Matt

[SWbySWesty]

very cool!

[comrad_zeelaagee]

was that a full rig from a yard?

[Number 7]

was that a full rig from a yard?

Well, not a wrecking yard, an auto repair shop in Kingman that has a lot of Jeeps out back which resemble a wrecking yard.

Sorry for the delayed response; been a bit busy lately!

d :)

[Number 7]

We did a few things on the XJ and added to the build thread today. An interesting project on the NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) on the AW-4, which seems to have corrected the problem of no back-up lights and sometimes no start!


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_izn9zMxjKpw/S0VMFOzhGyI/AAAAAAAAChs/Bkl5nF5ll1U/s400/IMGP1731.JPG (http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2275#post2275)

Click the pic to go to the build thread.

Ciao!
d

[idaxj97]

Welcome to Expo, nice build thread and good looking jeep.

[EmuDakar]

We did a few things on the XJ and added to the build thread today. An interesting project on the NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) on the AW-4, which seems to have corrected the problem of no back-up lights and sometimes no start!


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_izn9zMxjKpw/S0VMFOzhGyI/AAAAAAAAChs/Bkl5nF5ll1U/s400/IMGP1731.JPG (http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2275#post2275)

Click the pic to go to the build thread.

Ciao!
d

How long and hard was it to replace the NSS? I have the same problem with the back-up lights on my 98 XJ. I could move the gear shift side to side they worked every now and then, but they are out for good now.

[OverlandZJ]

How long and hard was it to replace the NSS? I have the same problem with the back-up lights on my 98 XJ. I could move the gear shift side to side they worked every now and then, but they are out for good now.

NSS are pretty expensive, most times they can be fixed by CAREFULLY disassembling and cleaning. Check out this write up.

http://www.jeepin.com/features/nss/

[OverlandZJ]

BTW, nice job cleaning up the XJ Number 7...

[ExpoMike]

Welcome to ExPo and the XJ world. Went over your build and you're doing a great job. Can't believe how well the interior cleaned up. Also don't see too many Jeep builders in bikini's. :D LOL

Keep up the good work.

[EmuDakar]

NSS are pretty expensive, most times they can be fixed by CAREFULLY disassembling and cleaning. Check out this write up.

http://www.jeepin.com/features/nss/

That looks like a good cheap fix. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[EmuDakar]

I just cleaned and re-greased my NSS today and I worked great. My backup lights finally work after two years of creeping out of parking stalls and confusing other drivers. Thank you for the great advice OverlandXJ!

[GPER]

Welcome to ExPo and the XJ world. Went over your build and you're doing a great job. Can't believe how well the interior cleaned up. Also don't see too many Jeep builders in bikini's. :D LOL

Keep up the good work.

OK I found the link, I don't know if my seats would dry out after hosing them like that. Nice write up thanks.

[OverlandZJ]

Glad it worked out for you, i remember how elated i was after having backups again. :victory: