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Thread: 99' XJ: Slowly Going Down Under.

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    Default 99' XJ: Slowly Going Down Under.

    Hi all. This build will be very slow. Working a part time job and going to college won't allow too much of a cash flow towards the Jeep.
    This is my 3rd Cherokee;
    I previously owned a 2000 Jeep Cherokee SE:

    I then decided, "Hey I drive a Jeep and now I want one lifted". Being not too knowledgable at the time, I just picked up a Jeep that was lifted:
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    It was nice and I though the coolest thing ever... for like a week, before I discovered that it had blocks in the rear, 2+ inch coil spacer, no AA/SYE. I had it for about a year and in that time I decided that it was right to put the thing up for sale and start clean.

    I searched and search and didn't have a car for about two weeks and finally I found something in McMinnville, OR. I went and checked it out and this was the one. Low mileage, very clean, and a good base to build off of:










    My plans for my Jeep is just to be a capable DD since this is my primary vehicle. I'm not going to be hacking up the fenders/bumpers, no childish "angry eyes". Won't be on Long Arms, just going to keep this simple and clean as I do plan on having the Jeep for a very long time. I am attending college, working a part-time job, so money towards my XJ will be slim. Whenever I do purchase a product that will go on/in my Cherokee, I will try to find the best quality because I rather do it once, than do it twice.

    I love this Jeep.

    The look I am going for:
    Last edited by MCObray; 12-17-2012 at 10:10 PM.

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    My first mod was to get a new set of wheels and an additional tire due to the fact that I had three matching tires and one off-brand tire.
    Picked up a set of 15x8 Factory Ravine wheels for $125:

    Replaced one off-brand tire to match the set which were Goodyear Silent Armors.

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    Alternator was shot within' a week of purchase so thats the first maintenance item I tackled with my Gramps:

    Got some small mods done as well: Maglite mount. (Maglite has been moved for safety reasons now)

    Jeep License plate.

    Mounted spare tire. Grandpa's help.

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    Got my OEM Tune up kit in. I ordered it from TeamCherokee.com and I received it in a week!

    Build Sheet:
    Sales Code Description
    *B6 Vinyl High-Back Bucket Seats
    -AZ Agate
    AHT Trailer Tow Group
    AJP Power Convenience Group
    APAS Monotone Paint
    ARUP SE Decor Group
    AWS Smoker's Group
    A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
    BASS 124 Amp Alternator
    BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
    BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
    CABP Bucket Seats
    CBWP Highline Door Trim Panel
    CDBS Reclining Front Seats
    CFMS Rear Folding Seat
    CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
    CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
    CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
    CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
    CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
    CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
    CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
    CSSS Illuminated Rear Assist Handles
    CUFS Full Length Floor Console
    CUXP Front & Rear Ash Trays
    DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
    DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
    DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
    DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
    DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
    DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
    DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
    DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
    EAAC All Engines
    ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
    GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
    GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
    GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
    GFAS Rear Window Defroster
    GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
    GTZP Manual Remote Mirrors
    GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
    HAAP Air Conditioning
    HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
    JAZP Analog Instrument Cluster
    JBFP Instrument Panel Black Bezel
    JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
    JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    JJAP Cigar Lighter
    JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
    JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
    JPAP Power Windows
    JPBP Power Locks
    KDPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
    KGPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
    KRPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
    KTPS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
    KYPP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
    K3ZS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
    LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
    LCKS Front Dome Lamp
    LMAS Halogen Headlamps
    LPSS CHMSL Lamp
    MBJP Black Front Bumper
    MBKP Black Front Bumper End Caps
    MBNP Black Rear Bumper
    MBSP Black Rear Bumper End Caps
    MCAS Front Bumper Guards
    MDA Front License Plate Bracket
    MFAP Black Headlamp Bezels
    MFFP Black Grille
    MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
    MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
    MMGS Belt Moldings
    MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
    MNAS Black Door Handles
    MNJP Black License Plate Brow
    MUKS MOPAR Chrome Bodyside Molding
    NAA Federal Emissions
    NBKS EVAP Control System
    NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
    NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
    NHM Speed Control
    NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
    PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
    QW1S Stone White C/C
    RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
    RALP AM/FM Radio
    RCBP 2 Speakers
    RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
    SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
    SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
    SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
    SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
    SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
    SUA Tilt Steering Column
    TBB Full Size Spare Tire
    TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
    TM6P P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
    TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
    WJDP 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
    WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
    WLYC All Steel Wheels
    XCYS Delete Remote Start System
    XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
    XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
    YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
    ZFJP Spring - Left Front
    ZFUP Spring - Left Rear
    ZUHP Spring - Right Front
    ZUUP Spring - Right Rear
    Z5BS Payload Rating - 1800#

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    Found a deal on Craigslist for a set of LT235/75/15 BFG T/A KOs All Terrains for $350. They had less than 1,000 miles on them and I needed new tires badly!





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    Decided to do a little cleaning:

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    Then I scored another deal on Craigslist. A lighty used HD Old Man Emu Suspension system for $240:


    I cleaned up some:


    Unfortunately I had a few family issues come up and well... Family>Jeep. I sold it for $475 though so at least I made a profit.

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    Moving forward from selling the Lift Kit, I had to service the differentials:

    I also decided that since the SOLID differential covers were on sale that I might as well pick them up!:



    Painted:

    Few more pics:


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    Hit a milestone shortly after:
    Last edited by MCObray; 12-17-2012 at 09:51 PM.

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    Dana 30 & Chrysler 8.25 Solid Differential Covers installed:


    C4x4 Front Tow Hooks & Brackets:

    Headlight set-up:

    Bought this for $130:


    Didn't like how high it sat so I turned around and sold it for $250. Profit!

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    Got the lights installed! Night and days difference:





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