alexfm
Explorer
Hi everyone. I've been lurking here on the forum for a little while, and finally picked this forum to host my build thread. First, basic stats.
1995 Jeep Cherokee 2 door SE
-AX15 Manual Tranny
-NP231 Transfer Case
-4.0L Motor
-Somewhere around 231,000 miles.
Plans-
Short Term:
- Lighting - Done! And then some. :ylsmoke:
- Fix Electrical Issues/Install Dash Clock and New Speakers - Partially done, installed new Pioneer speakers in the rear speaker bar, door speakers soon.
- Redo Exhaust - Done. New CherryBomb Turbo muffler installed.
- Remove Rear Carpeting
- Remove Rust Over the Windshield
- Replace O-Rings in Oil Filter Adapter - Done. No more Oil Leaks. :wings:
- "Pimp Out" interior to my liking (New Seats, Belts, Carpet?, Dash and Interior Lighting, Storage) - Coming along well. Slight change in the original plan, but will still have a hard deck, based of theksmith's design. Actually, its an almost identical copy... but hey, imitation is the best form of flattery right?
- Roof Top Spare Mount - Scrapped this idea for now.
Long Term-
-Lift - Changed plans yet again- 2" Budget Boost lift, with spacers all around. :snorkel: Just waiting on time to install. May happen soon.
-Tires - Done. (235/75/15) GT Radial Adventuro M/T's on Wrangler steelies. Love em, so far. Havent done too much off road, but they track well in loose sand and dirt.
-Bumpers (Maybe, Im not 100% committed to this yet) - Looking at getting a Dirtbound Offroad Winch Bumper.
-Tire Carrier (Detour's Tailbone) Probably scrapping this idea too, unless I can come across a factory tire carrier.
-Fridge (Thinking Engel, maybe ARB) Eventually.
- Lockers (Detroit [Or similar] Rear and ARB Front)
- Full Cage - Hoping to buy a cage kit soon, but will be modifying it and the interior to suit my tastes. :sombrero:
Very Long Term
-Offroad Trailer
-Rusty's Front Fiberglass Fenders
Most Recent Picture:
March 2012
The first real (to me at least) mod I did was fix my rear dome light switch. the old push button was melted together, and I replaced it with a blue rocker switch. Yesterday, I decided I wanted to pull my front bumper. An hour an several broken bolts later, I had it off.
I then sanded it down some, more like I scuffed the surface, and I primed it.
And thats where Im at now. I also got some fog lights yesterday at Harbor Freight. They were on sale for $9.99, so I figured, what the hell.
I just have on question for all of you. What should I do to the bumper? Im thinking about just painting it black again, but I also thought about coating it in bedliner, or even powder coating it. Im not sure how long I will have a stock front bumper, I plan to fabricate or have one fabricated for me down the line.
Alex.
1995 Jeep Cherokee 2 door SE
-AX15 Manual Tranny
-NP231 Transfer Case
-4.0L Motor
-Somewhere around 231,000 miles.
Plans-
Short Term:
- Lighting - Done! And then some. :ylsmoke:
- Fix Electrical Issues/Install Dash Clock and New Speakers - Partially done, installed new Pioneer speakers in the rear speaker bar, door speakers soon.
- Redo Exhaust - Done. New CherryBomb Turbo muffler installed.
- Remove Rear Carpeting
- Remove Rust Over the Windshield
- Replace O-Rings in Oil Filter Adapter - Done. No more Oil Leaks. :wings:
- "Pimp Out" interior to my liking (New Seats, Belts, Carpet?, Dash and Interior Lighting, Storage) - Coming along well. Slight change in the original plan, but will still have a hard deck, based of theksmith's design. Actually, its an almost identical copy... but hey, imitation is the best form of flattery right?
- Roof Top Spare Mount - Scrapped this idea for now.
Long Term-
-Lift - Changed plans yet again- 2" Budget Boost lift, with spacers all around. :snorkel: Just waiting on time to install. May happen soon.
-Tires - Done. (235/75/15) GT Radial Adventuro M/T's on Wrangler steelies. Love em, so far. Havent done too much off road, but they track well in loose sand and dirt.
-Bumpers (Maybe, Im not 100% committed to this yet) - Looking at getting a Dirtbound Offroad Winch Bumper.
-Tire Carrier (Detour's Tailbone) Probably scrapping this idea too, unless I can come across a factory tire carrier.
-Fridge (Thinking Engel, maybe ARB) Eventually.
- Lockers (Detroit [Or similar] Rear and ARB Front)
- Full Cage - Hoping to buy a cage kit soon, but will be modifying it and the interior to suit my tastes. :sombrero:
Very Long Term
-Offroad Trailer
-Rusty's Front Fiberglass Fenders
Most Recent Picture:
March 2012
The first real (to me at least) mod I did was fix my rear dome light switch. the old push button was melted together, and I replaced it with a blue rocker switch. Yesterday, I decided I wanted to pull my front bumper. An hour an several broken bolts later, I had it off.
I then sanded it down some, more like I scuffed the surface, and I primed it.
And thats where Im at now. I also got some fog lights yesterday at Harbor Freight. They were on sale for $9.99, so I figured, what the hell.
I just have on question for all of you. What should I do to the bumper? Im thinking about just painting it black again, but I also thought about coating it in bedliner, or even powder coating it. Im not sure how long I will have a stock front bumper, I plan to fabricate or have one fabricated for me down the line.
Alex.
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