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[Mitch]

I can't think of a build name for this... I will try and document any progress to this already decently build rig.

Vehicle - 1996 Jeep Cherokee classic 4 door
Color - White
Trans – AW4 (automatic)
Motor – 4.0L inline six
Driveline – 4WD (NP231)

KNOWN ISSUES - upon purchase:

•   Needs passenger tail light Fixed 8/12/10
•   Hood release pull is broken Fixed 8/12/10
•   Slow bead leak in passenger front tire Fixed prior to purchase I believe - no leaks
•   Headlight bezel is broken, marker light falls out
•   Failed inspection as it would not connect with the inspection station. Power lead for the OBD2 port and a new ECU has been installed.Inspected 8/16/10 - passed
•   Bad ball joints Fixed 9/10
•   Bad TRE  Fixed 9/10
•   I smell a possible gas leak, but never see any drips.
•   Need a CB antenna - broken Fixed 8/12/10
•   front brakesFixed 8/15/10
•   E-brake cables for the 8.8Fixed 8/15/10

TIRES:
•   35x12.5x15 Maxxis Big Horns and outlaw wheels
•   35” spare mounted on outlaw wheel

AXLES:

•   Dana 30 Aussie locker with 4.88 gears and 297 axle shafts
•   Ford Explorer 8.8” rear with mini spool, disc brakes, 4.88 gears and Ruff Stuff Axle brackets
•   Rubicon Express Hack and Tap slip yoke eliminator with CV drive shaft

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING

•   Rubicon Express lower control arm relocation brackets with braces
•   Rock Krawler adjustable upper control arms
•   Crown Auto adjustable lower control arms
•   Rock Krawler X-Factor steering
•   Rock Krawler bomb proof adjustable track bar
•   Poly bump stop extensions
•   Rubicon express 5.5” coils with 1.75” spacers
•   SkyJacker Hydro shocks

REAR SUSPENSION

•   Rubicon Express 4.5” leafs
•   TeraFlex 1.75” Shackles
•   SkyJacker Hydro shocks
•   Stainless rear brake line

ARMOR AND RECOVERY

•   JCR Rock Sliders
•   C4x4 front tow hooks with frame ties
•   Skid Row gas tank Skid
•   Rear tow hitch (no trailer wiring, recovery only)

MISC:

•   APN header with new down pipe, cat and glass pack muffler
•   Bushwacker fender flares
•   Surco roof rack with light tabs and 4 roof lights
•   Hella 500 bumper lights
•   Bed lined lower half of vehicle
•   Added center console cup holders - 8/12/10

[Mitch]

Just ordered from Jeff at Crown - YOU DA MAN JEFFY!

All front ball joints
Front brake rotors and pads
New passenger tail light
Hood release cable
790 u-joints
Cup holders
D-ring rear tow point for 2" receiver

think i am missing something... but who knows.

[BiGdAdDeE]

You can't start a build thread with an already well built rig can you

jk Mithiepoo

Did you have a tow strap already?
If not Walmarts cheap $20

Whats the plan with making it a DD with no way to connect for emmissions.
too bad it wasn't a 95 for emmissions reasons.



oh.....
and how about updating your freakin AVATAR

[XJFever]

that jeep is sexy....I died alittle on the inside looking at my jeep

[jerry k]

hey mitch..congrats on your new purchase ! i hope you will be wheeling it at the bbq this weekend.
-jerry

[Twisty]

Mitch, I challenge you to not get any body damage at the Q. 

[Mitch]

Tim, challenge accepted!

Thanks for the comments guys.

BigD - Joe since replaced the power wire and ECU, but hadnt taken it to inspect after. So I will be crossing my fingers that day - UNLESS someone here can PM me a guy they know that like beer/etc...

I know that it wont be too much of a build thread, but I am going to at least try and document everything I do with it. Maybe it someday it wont be a DD anymore.... think about it!

I also thought about the emissions thing, but I dont want a loud XJ, so the emissions should be a problem, if I could only figure out how to keep the tailpipe from rattling off the gas skid that would be premium (and no, I dont want to cut it off and have my child breathing all the fumes while Idling - recent horror story about that I would rather not experience first hand).

And about my avatar - I still own that dodge and can use it if I want to! 

I do think I want a new rear bumper with tire carrier though.... where is that jasonm guy at??

[BiGdAdDeE]

you still own it? I thunked You sold it.  Tube that thing and boatside it this winter.  I will bring my heater over and help grind n chop

[Ian]

mitchapaloza!

can't wait to see ya wheel it

[BiGdAdDeE]

how bout project
1.  Bad to the Boner
2.  The Mitchtastrophy
3.  Mr. Roy's Rig
4.  White asa Ghost
5.  My Mitcherokee
6.  Mitch's Big Horn
7.  Not so Low Rider
8.  No Reserve but Steel Reserve
9.  Bout Time
10.Wheredafuksdacupholdaz

[jeepgod]

i just did a job for guy where he had me cut his rockers off and then i built rockrails that come straight off the frame to 2" x 6" 1/4" box where the rockers were. very cool look and strong as heck!! plus it gave a whole lot of extra space from the ground to the rockers (which weren't there anymore)





before they were finished.  the 2 x 2 box is under the 2 x 6 and there is now a piece of uhvm (cutting board white plastic stuff) plus all the open ends on box tube is capped now








that looks like a nice xj mitch, don't name your project thread!

when your ready to come on down wheeling at rausch creek let me know.   

[Mitch]

Hi Todd, Those rockers came out really nice! I would love to come out and see you and your family... someday!

[XJFever]

I love them rockers, def helped give me an idea for mine

[CopperTop]

May I suggest "StormTrooper" thats what we use to call it at the house.

[Mitch]

best name yet Joe