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warrpath4x4
11-27-2010, 08:30 PM
not sure that this can really be a "build" thread because this rig is pretty well built to start with, but i am making a few changes to it. starting out with a 97 cherokee sport with a 4.0 and AX15, dana 30 front with 4.56 gears and a locker, the rear axle was swapped out with a dana 35 4.56 detroit and a super 35 kit, bumpers, upgraded steering, 7" lift, yadda yadda yadda.

heres how it looked when i picked it up

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/1.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/2.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/3.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/4.jpg

heres what ive done so far

threw one of my winches on it (i respooled it after the pic)
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/5.jpg

pulled the interior rear panel and mounted a power inverter
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/7.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/8.jpg

my cheap on board air, picked up a 2 gallon tank and compressor from work for about $7
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/9.jpg

im going to build a cover for it and run the air chuck out of the cover along with a 3 outlet plug for 110
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/10.jpg

after riding with kevin at virtue i liked his mesh cargo net he has above his rear seat, well i run around with my rear seat down to much so here is what i came up with using scrap from the shop.
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/11.jpg

cut a eye bolt to use as a hook and a bungy cord to keep it from moving around
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/12.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/13.jpg

so far i have my first aid kit, folding hand saw, and flashlight mounted up there. im going to make another one for the other side.

i was having some bad vibrations in the front axle, while a small vibe from 45-50 or 55 was normal with the jeep this was worse and anywhere from 30-60. figured the jeep ate another hub assembly since its been known to happen (looking for another axle housing to build), jacked the front up and the hubs were still in good shape but the caliper on the passenger side only had one bolt holding it on, apprently the other one had backed out. ran to town and got 2 new caliper bolts and im back to my 45-50mph vibe.

i also got one of my 4 rock rings cut out, but ill post those when im done since i might be redoing this one.

nismo5
11-27-2010, 08:55 PM
thats a fine lookin rig man im diggin the power inverter i wanna get one someday

Showtime3492
11-28-2010, 03:21 PM
nice:thumbsup:

JENSSEN
11-28-2010, 05:40 PM
Any plans on longer arms and re-centering the pin on the leaf springs? Looks like the wheel base is shrinking pretty quickly

bigjim350
11-28-2010, 06:57 PM
Good looking Jeep

Dirt Dogg Rydas
11-28-2010, 08:06 PM
Looks awesome

warrpath4x4
11-28-2010, 09:37 PM
Thanks guys


Yah future plans for this next year is to drop it 2-3 inches, SYE, long arm front, shove the rear axle back 1-1.5 inches, rock sliders, frame stiffeners, different winch bumper, warn 8274, roll cage, tube fender flares.

cantab27
11-28-2010, 10:22 PM
nice xj mate ....thanks for the pics

modestmar00xj
12-02-2010, 12:22 AM
i like the inverter with the air tank idea! i want to set up an on board air system too! do you think that 3 gallon compressor will fill a 35" Tire?

4.3LXJ
12-02-2010, 12:16 PM
If I remember correctly, you worked on your last XJ and then sold it. I thought then, well another one bites the dust. Welcome back. Nice rig, a definite upgrade.

warrpath4x4
12-02-2010, 07:52 PM
i like the inverter with the air tank idea! i want to set up an on board air system too! do you think that 3 gallon compressor will fill a 35" Tire?


i think it will but ill find out how well it will work on the 11th when we do a snow run.

bluedragon436
12-03-2010, 12:55 AM
Awesome looking rig you got there... What brand is that front bumper you currently have?? I was trying to place who's it was, but just can't figure it out..

warrpath4x4
12-03-2010, 01:30 AM
Its a T&T customs from 2006

ice_cold
12-08-2010, 09:48 PM
Thats the bumper I am looking for. Just nobody in Canada has one like it. And the shipping from the States is silly with the border duties and everything.

warrpath4x4
12-11-2010, 06:45 PM
well something came up and i wasnt able to go wheeling today, so i went to the shop.

ive been working on this for a while in my spare time, building rock rings.

started out with a piece of backing board and made a template
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/1-1.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/2-1.jpg

test fitting the template and did some trimming and made the one hole bigger where the valve stem is
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/3-1.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/4-1.jpg

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/5-1.jpg

rough cut
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/6-1.jpg

cleaned it up and beveled the edges
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/8-1.jpg

cleaned the edge of the wheel
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/9-1.jpg

heres a test weld after tacking
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/10-1.jpg

welded in
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/11-1.jpg

cleaned up and painted
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad285/warrpath4x4/97%20XJ/12-1.jpg

now i just have to do 3 more and install my inner airlocks, then wrap the 35's around them. dont worry i am going to replace the valve stem.

4.3LXJ
12-11-2010, 07:50 PM
Those are heavy!. You should never bend an outside bead for sure.

warrpath4x4
12-11-2010, 07:54 PM
Those are heavy!. You should never bend an outside bead for sure.


Yup, that's the point :)

gary63
12-11-2010, 08:33 PM
you have a 7" lift on it right now and you are going to add a sye later next year I think I might know were your 45-55 bibratoin is coming from.
looking good if I hear of any good deal I will lut you know.

warrpath4x4
12-11-2010, 08:57 PM
I also noticed today I need new lower control arm bushings, that might also be giving me the vibes. Or the vibes might have made the bushing bad. Either way it will be changed out soon.

bluedragon436
12-12-2010, 07:21 AM
Its a T&T customs from 2006

Go figure... something they won't offer anymore.... oh well..

Your rings look good...

gary63
12-12-2010, 09:36 AM
nice wheels how do you like your inside bead airlock

4x4Dalton
12-12-2010, 10:57 AM
Lookin good bro. :thumbsup:

warrpath4x4
12-12-2010, 11:20 AM
Never used the before, I bought them years ago but never got around to installing them

gary63
12-12-2010, 06:14 PM
I have talk to 2 guys they like them becouse unlike outside bead locks they
don't get pulled over and lecterd about them. Will lut me know how they work for you.