XJ Build

SwampDonkey · Sep 27, 2013

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

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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.

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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.

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Deck that was taken out

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

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

Canvas JK · Sep 27, 2013

Look forward to seeing your prgress.

Spade · Oct 4, 2013

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

SwampDonkey · Oct 6, 2013

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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.

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

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

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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

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MORE TO COME

wayoflife · Oct 6, 2013

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

SwampDonkey · Oct 6, 2013

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

SwampDonkey · Oct 8, 2013

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

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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 .