Jeep newbie, 1990 XJ

[Oskar K]

Hi there, New to the forum and new to jeeps
have wanted one of these for a long time and this one kind of fell in to my hands by accident :D

its a 1990 4.0L limited with a AW4 trans with a NP242 t-case
it has about 3inches of lift and some 33x12.5r15's
D30 up front and D35 at the back with a Lsd
it has some tint, light bar, driving lights,
the A/C compressor has been converted to an air compressor
and it has a 2,5" side exhaust with open style mufflers
some fender flares made a long time ago by an fiberglass boat maker here

on the plan
35" tires on 12" wide wheels
Regearing
do something about the cooling system
Roofrack would be nice
figuring out why the electric seats don't work
repairing the little rust that there is

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/477369_3674233707482_364609387_o.jpg

first time of the pavement with a friends 35" suzuki crap
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/477875_3692666368287_295027685_o.jpg

6psi =
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/416756_3692679168607_1734048706_o.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/7942_3724753730451_61042203_n.jpg

ridiculously comfortable seats =
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69007/2012-05-27%2013.34.17.jpg

Went Camping with some friends =
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/471699_3776201176605_1797701248_o.jpg

Overheated because my fan belt started slipping every time it got wet
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/456955_3775949330309_1484924329_o.jpg

Went for a play in the sand =
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/602550_3366141516918_793696031_n.jpg

22psi vs. 5psi on 33x12.5 =
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396537_2846230647923_1694994889_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/474551_3823366715714_1595633264_o.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/288387_3823371915844_1266041565_o.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/458558_3823427077223_1771568426_o.jpg

Hope you guys like it :pray:

[Mudderoy]

:welcome: to xjtalk. Those are some interesting flares. Do you know if that is after market. They look so well done, they look like factory flares.

Great pictures, thanks!

[Oskar K]

the most interesting things from the build sheet =

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

VIN 1J4FJ78L7LL264974
Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE
Model Year 1990
Body Model XJ J L 74

Sales Code --- Description
*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
ABB European Equipment Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARP Limited Decor Group
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUN Overhead Console
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
DSAP Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
ERB 4.0L I-6 Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTKP Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JDBP 180 KPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQS Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MFKP Body Color Grille
MWGP Roof Rack
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
RCGP 6 Speakers
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
YABS Build To Export Mkt. Specifications
YGGA 9 Additional Gallons of Gas

[Mudderoy]

Are you already aware of the extreme limitations of the Dana 35? Many people say you shouldn't run anything over a 31" tire on one, and 35's would be a very bad idea off road unless you dump some money into beefing up the axle.

Just what I've read, no personal experience.

[Oskar K]

:welcome: to xjtalk. Those are some interesting flares. Do you know if that is after market. They look so well done, they look like factory flares.

Great pictures, thanks!

well, modifying trucks is a well known trade here, there have been flares like these made for almost all the major 4x4 trucks (toyotas, nissan´s, fords, etc.)
most of them by local fiberglass company's, and today can be tricky to get a hold of.

[cantab27]

nice mate...welcome to xjtalk

[Oskar K]

Are you already aware of the extreme limitations of the Dana 35? Many people say you shouldn't run anything over a 31" tire on one, and 35's would be a very bad idea off road unless you dump some money into beefing up the axle.

Just what I've read, no personal experience.

i and most of the modified XJ´s around here hardly ever have problems with the D35 (even on 38"´s)
you have to take in consideration that most cars here are modified for snow driving and i don´t think that is as hard on these as these rock-crawling trails most of you off-road on :)

[cantab27]

seen some of your kinda rigs on the net....very cool.......and very big tires...ya right about the d35 and snow...kinda the same in the mud down here..

[Oskar K]

seen some of your kinda rigs on the net....very cool.......and very big tires...ya right about the d35 and snow...kinda the same in the mud down here..

exactly !
As long as i don´t run some crazy offset wheels and murder my bearings i´m not really concerned about the D35



and if all hell breaks loose, there is always the trusty D44

[cantab27]

sounds like ya done some homework .......many jeeps over there...im down in new zealand

[Oskar K]

hehehe, yes i try to read up on my cars :D
Jeeps are not so popular here but there are allot of XJ´s

[cantab27]

hehehe, yes i try to read up on my cars :D
Jeeps are not so popular here but there are allot of XJ´s

um yeah mate the xj is a jeep :D..so heaps of jeeps over there....i think our friends in the states have a thing where the wrangler jeepas dont class the xj as a jeep....................................

but thats another story.....i now have a tj but wished i had kept the xj....:o

[oderdene]

very nice XJ, welcome to xjtalk bro,

looks awesome and capable though :D

[ArmyGuy45]

the most interesting things from the build sheet =

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

VIN 1J4FJ78L7LL264974
Vehicle Description JEEP CHEROKEE
Model Year 1990
Body Model XJ J L 74

Sales Code --- Description
*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
ABB European Equipment Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARP Limited Decor Group
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUN Overhead Console
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS 230MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
DSAP Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
ERB 4.0L I-6 Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTKP Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JDBP 180 KPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQS Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MFKP Body Color Grille
MWGP Roof Rack
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
RCGP 6 Speakers
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
YABS Build To Export Mkt. Specifications
YGGA 9 Additional Gallons of Gas

How can I get this for my Jeep?

[4.3LXJ]

Oskar, you must be up in Iceland? Kind of has the look of the rigs up there. Nice flares and very nice looking XJ

[Mudderoy]

How can I get this for my Jeep?

Check out this :link: (www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=493)

[Oskar K]

Oskar, you must be up in Iceland? Kind of has the look of the rigs up there. Nice flares and very nice looking XJ

Yes, Iceland it is :D
i´ve been working around the clock for the last month but you will be seeing some changes in august (35"´s) :D

[4.3LXJ]

That is a whole different world of wheeling up there. I have seen a number of very nice looking XJs set up for snow wheeling up there with low lifts and lots of cutting on the fenders to clear those big tires you guys use. And of course some really nice looking glass flares

[Oskar K]

That is a whole different world of wheeling up there. I have seen a number of very nice looking XJs set up for snow wheeling up there with low lifts and lots of cutting on the fenders to clear those big tires you guys use. And of course some really nice looking glass flares


we can have nice flares here, no trees to worry about :D

i was wondering, i have a 20 gallon fuel tank, is that bigger than normal ?

[Carves]

20 U.S. liquid gallons ... or Brit gallons ?

My export model XJ is 20gal U.S. ... 76 liters approx

[Oskar K]

u.s. gallons, so im not the only one with a huges fueltank

[4.3LXJ]

we can have nice flares here, no trees to worry about :D

i was wondering, i have a 20 gallon fuel tank, is that bigger than normal ?

Sixteen US gal is the standard size tank, but I haven't seen one yet. All of them have the upgraded 20 gal tank.

[4x4Dalton]

Welcome to xjtalk.Thats a sweet lookin XJ ya got. I agree those flares are some nice ones.Looks like yall got some great fab ppl there.

[XJMJeep]

Nice XJ!
Welcome aboard!

[XJ Wheeler]

Welcome to xjtalk Oscar, been following your thread on cf. I still love how you guys do these rigs up over there.

[Oskar K]

Welcome to xjtalk Oscar, been following your thread on cf. I still love how you guys do these rigs up over there.

thanks :D much more friendly over here :love0007:

[4.3LXJ]

thanks :D much more friendly over here :love0007:

Absolutely, that is the way we like it

[4x4Dalton]

Cause thats how we roll:driving: