mild XJ Build 92 Cherokee

SJR · Oct 25, 2012

OK heres what Ive done so far

installed 3" lift
installed 32" mud tires
lincoln locked the rear diff
trimmed the fenders
replaced bad fuses so the heater and taillights work
cleaned out the insides and removed vacant mouse nest from the glove box
removed the rear carpet

total investment

92 stock Jeep that a tree had fallen onto and them sat for a few years $700
tabs and new plates $100
lift from a rolled jeep I had got for $200
Tires 32x11.5 -15 mud kings off a truck I used to own $??
Rims off a ford ranger I used to own$??

things to do
install CB
make up some bumpers
install 8k Warn winch

take it to Walker Valley this weekend and beat it !

future
setup the 8.8 4.10 explorer rearend with a locker
set up the parts jeep front dana30 with alocker and 4.10s I have
Install both
look into SYE and maybe install,
get more flex
rollcage exo type
new set of tires
on borad air
flux capaciter
maybe modify the rear body

WA-Wheeler · Oct 25, 2012

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/EB00/121G.oap

:awesomework: Got ya covered buddy

SJR · Oct 28, 2012

Went to walker had a blast! love the setup,1st Jeep Ive wheeled, used to the subaru I like the automatic , it made it past the big rock at the top of rons run , that was my goal as thats were my subaru let me down
need to get a front bumper and winch set up and some cup holders

ready to go again maybe this fri or sat

SJR · Nov 19, 2012

been thinkin about the rear driveline and how it may slip out the tranny thinkin I could make a arm that hooks to the rearend and goes uo to the frame so it couldnt slip back, something like a tractionbar you see on cars to stop wheelhop but make the front limited so it wont allow the yoke to slip out , here one I found om the net, what have you guys done?

WA-Wheeler · Nov 19, 2012

Seems like a lot of work. If it were me I would check it all dump bump on each side and see where it is, I know some companies make a long travel yoke for the Cherokees. Other than that I think it may be time for some money saving and a sye kit and new rear dl.

SJR · Dec 4, 2012

ok you jeep experts what axles would be a good upgrade for the front, maybe a dana44 but what model and year?

WA-Wheeler · Dec 4, 2012

SJR said:
ok you jeep experts what axles would be a good upgrade for the front, maybe a dana44 but what model and year?

Cheapest would be a waggy 44.... out of an 80's wagoneer. They vary on makes, models. blah blah. Or a cut down big axle 44.....

It takes some money to do this swap though... cant just weld some perches on there and bolt the biotch up...got these darn fangled coil thingies.....

SJR · Dec 4, 2012

WA-Wheeler said:
Cheapest would be a waggy 44.... out of an 80's wagoneer. They vary on makes, models. blah blah. Or a cut down big axle 44.....

It takes some money to do this swap though... cant just weld some perches on there and bolt the biotch up...got these darn fangled coil thingies.....

so they have a driversside diff?

WA-Wheeler · Dec 4, 2012

SJR said:
so they have a driversside diff?

Yeah the newer of the wagoneers do. Pre 1980 (no body quote me on this ****) are pass drop. 80's are driver. I may be generalizing it but thats what i have seen.

Jokenring · Dec 5, 2012

WA-Wheeler said:
Yeah the newer of the wagoneers do. Pre 1980 (no body quote me on this ****) are pass drop. 80's are driver. I may be generalizing it but thats what i have seen.

Done. :fawkdancesmiley:

WA-Wheeler · Dec 5, 2012

Jokenring said:
Done. :fawkdancesmiley:

Thanks Buddy :awesomework:

monstaru · Dec 6, 2012

Polishing a turd with no frame still Scott?

LOL

SJR · Dec 6, 2012

monstaru said:
Polishing a turd with no frame still Scott?
LOL

yep, fits my current budget and is a daily driver I cant complain

monstaru · Dec 7, 2012

SJR said:
yep, fits my current budget and is a daily driver I cant complain

Nice,Can't wait to do some REAL wheelin with you.It's a whole different world

cheers

SJR · Dec 7, 2012

monstaru said:
Nice,Can't wait to do some REAL wheelin with you.It's a whole different world
cheers

oh yah!, this rig crawled right over the rock that killed my subaru, I broke both rear axles and put a hole in the oil pan at that spot, the big rock at the top of rons run

monstaru · Dec 7, 2012

Thats why I always went down that run

Always wanted to go up.And now I will

cheers

SJR · Dec 13, 2012

workin on bumpers

got this rear one on needs some corner protection, made up a 2x2 recovery point

figurin the front out, want good protection for the lights and rad and a winch mount

Oil can · Dec 13, 2012

Gotah love the ole home made cherokee bumper project. I'm in the same boat I have yet to do my rear bumper either... due time I suppose. More steel lots welding and a big hammer= a good time!