Project BLKXJ01

[Pacifier]

Hey gang.... I need some help swapping a front axle and replacing a steering box on my new XJ... Please let me know if you guys can come out and help out. PM me for my address.

Saturday 3/29/08 starting at 10:00 am.....

Here are some pics of what I got done this weekend.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2147.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2196.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2179.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2184.jpg

[Pacifier]

Thank you all that came over and helped out with the XJ. Your help was greatly appreciated and just so know, my garage will always be open to you guys anytime you need something done (Elevatorguy, Blair, JMUJeep, Yeti, Tolla).

Everything turned out great and the Jeep is completely done. All it needs is a paint job to match the rest now. Thank you all once again.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2181.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2204.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2203.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2200.jpg

[Pacifier]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2264.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2263.jpg

[Pacifier]

A 3" lift came on next

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2322.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2323.jpg

[Pacifier]

Done with the catback....:tinysmile_aha_t:

Old Exhaust (OEM)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2699.jpg

New Exhaust (Dynomax)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2700.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2701.jpg

[Pacifier]

Done with the CAI

The sound is sweet....... :tinysmile_twink_t2:

Next upgrade: Rubicon Wheels with new 31" tires

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2702.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2704.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2703.jpg

[Pacifier]

As of 4/13/09 :tinysmile_twink_t2:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2741.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_2739.jpg

[Pacifier]

New heavy duty bumpers have been installed

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3842.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3841.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3980.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3978.jpg

[Pacifier]

The new Rusty's greasable shackles have arrived and have been installed. No more sagging ass.

Before

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3977.jpg

After

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3981.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3983.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_3982.jpg

[Pacifier]

Now I can start working on the Zuk again. :tinysmile_eyebrow_t

Courtesy of GenRight, Lighted License Plate Frame

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4043.jpg

Item URL:

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=LPF9001

[Pacifier]

Here is the latest mod (XJ Rear Lower 1/4 Panel Armor).

Getting them ready to clean them up.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4091.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4094.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4096.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4102.jpg

Now I'm just waiting for the parts to dry before installing them on the Jeep.

[Pacifier]

Plastic covers have been removed and doing some touch up painting before installing the corner panels.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4104.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4107.jpg

Inner panels removed

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4108.jpg

[Pacifier]

What a PITA.... to get these installed due to the tight space.

Putting everything back together

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4122.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4113.jpg


I had to cut two additional holes in the inner rear panel in order to make it work. It's all welded and sealed again.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4117.jpg

[Pacifier]

LED Reverse lights installed.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4152.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4148.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4155.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4157.jpg

[Pacifier]

Latest mod (Leather seats)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4158.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4164.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4163.jpg

[Pacifier]

LED kit and steel casings have arrived.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4169.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4278.jpg

[Pacifier]

Let the installation begin

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4280.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4282.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4283.jpg

Lights on!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4290.jpg

[Pacifier]

Here are the latest pictures of my XJ. Now I'm done!

New speedo gears have been installed.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4752.jpg

Finally the roof rack

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4812.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4810.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4811.jpg

[Pacifier]

I got this head unit: Sony CDX-GT640UI with 4 of these bad boys: Kicker KS5250 5-1/4

It was time for an upgrade since my other head unit is 3 years old.

By the way.... I'm still looking for a set of Rubicon (TJ) 44's for the XJ if anyone finds a set. :)

[Pacifier]

The new system has been installed.... Man it's like night and day, the sound quality is outstanding.....!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4813.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4815.jpg


Now all I need is a safety box and a set of 44's. :tinysmile_cry_t2:

[Pacifier]

This is the latest mod to my XJ. :first:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMG_4906.jpg

[Pacifier]

After a few years since I last did anything to the jeep, I have decided to completely upgrade the suspension.

An RE 3.5" lift and a new set of tires will be installed in the upcoming weeks.

The old lift and tires will be up for grabs if anyone wants it, it's only 2.5 years old. How does $100 sound?

[Pacifier]

The lift has been installed and tested for functionality.

Old Lift

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/DSCN0878.jpg

New Lift

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/DSCN0850.jpg

The new look (3.5" lift)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/DSCN0876.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/DSCN0877.jpg

[Scrambler84]

Nice man now bring it out the GWNF and put my stock 2012 to shame on Nov 5th.

[JeepinSoldier]

Looks Great D!

Did the ride change any?

[Pacifier]

The ride is awesome... I don't regret one bit paying the additional cash for it. I went with ProComp leaf springs, Rubicon Express coil springs, and Rough Country 2.2 shocks.

[JMUJEEP]

The ride is awesome... I don't regret one bit paying the additional cash for it. I went with ProComp leaf springs, Rubicon Express coil springs, and Rough Country 2.2 shocks.


damn thought you were buying a full kit... i've got a set of Rubicon Express 3.5" leaf springs from our XJ i would have sold you

[Pacifier]

It was a full kit, I just wanted the various components from each one of those kits.
RE = Good coil springs, hard leaf springs.
ProComp = Good leaf springs, too soft coil springs
RC 2.2 = Great shocks with thicker shafts.

[Pacifier]

Here is the latest mod... designed and fabricated by yours truly ME. :wink:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMAG0171.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMAG0172.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f108/irkermit/Cherokee/IMAG0173.jpg

[ThinkMud]

That looks wicked! What kind of lights are those?

[NYY_XJ]

holy lights batman! You scared of the dark D?:boink:

[YJSos]

Thats is to help people on 66 change a tire if they need to...:boink:

[Pacifier]

Here is where I got the idea. URL: http://www.visionxonly.com/m7/XIL-1000W--52-led-xmitter-light-bar-with-100-huge-led-lights-and-white-housing.html

I just wasn't about to pay that price. The goal is to custom make these for less than half of that price. The one on my roof is the prototype.

[YJSos]

Holy Sh!t $2000? What a rip off

[Pacifier]

Holy Sh!t $2000? What a rip off

Yep! :pound:

[Frankpapa]

D will sell you a set like his for $1899 :grouphug:

[Pacifier]

I'm thinking something around 600-800. TBD...:wink:

[ThinkMud]

What roof rack do you have? that is best XJ roof rack i've seen i think.

[YJSos]

What roof rack do you have? that is best XJ roof rack i've seen i think.

http://www.olympic4x4products.com/cherokee-xj

[Bnizzle]

That is a nice looking rack!