XJ Build

[SwampDonkey]

Recently bought myself a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 156,000kms , auto transmission , 4l inline 6. Looking to eventually have 4.5" lift, 33" tires, cutout flares, roof rack , front/rear bumpers, snorkel, re gear it . Reinforce front diff, but I'm sure new things will come up!


Bone Stock no upgrades when I purchased




I've had it for about a week now, I just finished upgrading the sound system, I put 4 5 1/4" speakers in and also a Double Din JVC deck. I still have to pick up a subwoofer to complete the sound system.


Before picture of the speakers that were in it, I didn't get pictures of the door speakers being changed out, but they were the same speakers ,

AFTER.


Deck that was taken out

JVC, tons of colour options, my day is set to purple, and my night settings are red .




That's all I have for now! Will update as things continue to unfold.

 

[Canvas JK]

Look forward to seeing your prgress.

 

[Spade]

I can't wait to see this one as well, I love the XJ's great vehicles.

 

[SwampDonkey]

The latest bunch of stuff for the Cherokee, did a bit of mechanical work on it tonight ( Rotors/Pads in the front and the rear hatch lift props.. And the mud flaps had to go. )

Before picture , the rotors didn't need to be changed, but now I know that there brand new and 100%, pads def needed replacing.






After picture with the new rotors and pads, gotta love shiny new stuff ..



Not much to take picture of, but new lift props.


Last little bit of tinkering was just getting these mud flaps off, a lot more trouble then expected ! Most of the screws were either stripped or snapped cause they were rusted in, but either way their off now



MORE TO COME

 

[wayoflife]

LOL!! Looks just like mine - AWESOME!! Can't wait to see what you do with yours :thumb:

 

[SwampDonkey]

Haha I laughed pretty hard when I saw yours on Facebook! They look almost identical! Haha, thanks Eddie !

 

[SwampDonkey]

New swaybar, swaybar links and repainted the front skid plate ! Also did the rear shoes, hardware and drums (Pain in the ass!!)



The sway bar on the top is the original XJ swaybar, the one on the bottom is a sway bar out of a ZJ, the only difference between the two is the end pieces that attach to the links. You can see the different bends in the picture .



New swaybar links also from a ZJ to work with the bar.






Then came the rear breaks >.<
Before pictures





AFTER:



Having the right tools would have helped majorly In doing the rear brakes, but of course we never had all the right ones lol


More to come

 

[TheBaconator]

Love seeing another XJ build

 

[SwampDonkey]

So tonight my dad changed out my Oil Filter housing o-rings.. That means all the maintenance is done... Time for the good stuff !!!

 

[Morticon]

So tonight my dad changed out my Oil Filter housing o-rings.. That means all the maintenance is done... Time for the good stuff !!!

Nice! I'm excited to see it lifted

 

[SwampDonkey]

WOO, lift, tires and rims have arrived !

4.5" Rubicon Express Super Flex Short Arm lift kit!


33/12.50R15 Goodyear duratracs for the winter seasons up here in Canada eh




and last but not least Procomp series 98 15 inch wheels !




I am beyond excited to get all this in the jeep! Just gotta find time to get this all done !

 

[SwampDonkey]

Tires are mounted and ready to go.. Just getting the lift put in, fronts done today, gotta get time for the back!

 

[wayoflife]

Looking good!! Can't wait to see it all installed