rikinwyoming
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Anyway, so got another cherokee from my roomates to play with and use as a daily driver...here's the specs and no I don't know how long I will keep it, but it's fun to build it...
1996 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0HO engine, AW4 transmission, NP231 Transmission, Dana30 front and Chrysler 8.25 rear with 27 spline axles, electric windows, locks, tilt, cruise, a nice comfy ride.* When I got it , it ran fine with just a few lil mechanical issues (leaks and non working interior lights), worn springs and shocks, etc.* The good was it runs good, gets good gas mileage, seems solid with no rust and a good interior.
here's a pic when I got it...
In the last couple weeks I have concentrated on fixing little things like vacuum leaks, interior lights, oil change, etc.* Also thanks to KJ got some better tires and rims for it! Also bought from AZ77 Jody's old 8.25 rear axle with a lockrite in it, and got a spectre air filter with some pvc pipe from 00DC jeep. Here's how it looks now...
I am not making a rock crawler, more of just an around town/camping vehicle so the mods will not be extreme. Got the tires on and they barely fit, but don't rub around town.* Still have to retrofit the pvc pipe and cone filter for my easier breating capabilities, as well as get off my *** and get the lockrite installed.* As the springs are weak, looking to do a small lift in the 2.5 to 3 inch variety just to clear the 245/75-16's which I got from KJ.* Regearing will be in the works later down the road, as the just under 31 inch tires will not affect gas mileage too much.* Gearing will be in the 4.56 to 4.88 variety when I move up to 33 inch (285 metric) size tire.* A budget roof rack, budget rear tire carrier (probaby made from a hitch mounted bike carrier, some lights, and a front bumper down the road as well as some zj components to strengthen the front up...
comments/suggestions always welcome!
1996 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0HO engine, AW4 transmission, NP231 Transmission, Dana30 front and Chrysler 8.25 rear with 27 spline axles, electric windows, locks, tilt, cruise, a nice comfy ride.* When I got it , it ran fine with just a few lil mechanical issues (leaks and non working interior lights), worn springs and shocks, etc.* The good was it runs good, gets good gas mileage, seems solid with no rust and a good interior.
here's a pic when I got it...
In the last couple weeks I have concentrated on fixing little things like vacuum leaks, interior lights, oil change, etc.* Also thanks to KJ got some better tires and rims for it! Also bought from AZ77 Jody's old 8.25 rear axle with a lockrite in it, and got a spectre air filter with some pvc pipe from 00DC jeep. Here's how it looks now...
I am not making a rock crawler, more of just an around town/camping vehicle so the mods will not be extreme. Got the tires on and they barely fit, but don't rub around town.* Still have to retrofit the pvc pipe and cone filter for my easier breating capabilities, as well as get off my *** and get the lockrite installed.* As the springs are weak, looking to do a small lift in the 2.5 to 3 inch variety just to clear the 245/75-16's which I got from KJ.* Regearing will be in the works later down the road, as the just under 31 inch tires will not affect gas mileage too much.* Gearing will be in the 4.56 to 4.88 variety when I move up to 33 inch (285 metric) size tire.* A budget roof rack, budget rear tire carrier (probaby made from a hitch mounted bike carrier, some lights, and a front bumper down the road as well as some zj components to strengthen the front up...
comments/suggestions always welcome!
