Well, just a warning, this is going to be a slow process. I'm also copying this from my original post on another forum, trying to condense it all in one post. 
Oct 2013
So..had a few Jeeps over the last few years, but my most recent DD/project was a 1987 Cherokee Wagoneer. After quite a lot of work and money I was finally getting to a point where I wanted to start painting. Well, last week driving home from work it started pinging/tapping very loudly. After a thorough check I found I had a cracked piston skirt, chunks of piston in my oil pan. So at that point I decided I was done with that project. (FYI, if anyone cares my build is over at cherokee forum, not sure about the link policy, will remove if i need to, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/bobbys-1987-wagoneer-build-165856/
Fast forward to this week. I picked up a 2008 Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4. It's got the 5.7 Hemi and as the overland name suggests, it's got all the bells and whistles except the DVD player (which is fine with me) and 134k miles.
My plans for the foreseeable future are to get a lift and some new wheels'/tires. I'll also be performing some of the cheaper mods I've seen on here. As soon as I sell off the 1987 I'll be shopping for the lift, and hope to pick up some Rubicon take offs or similar from craigslist. Here's some pics for now.
Oct 2013
Again, slowly making progress. Found a heck of a deal on some JK Moabs on CL so I snatched those up and some parts store spacers. I have some auctions ending soon so hopefully a bit of a lift and some real spacers in the near future. The Goodyears on the JK wheels are going to have to do for now.
Feb 2014
Well Sunday got up to 65* so it was perfect to work on the Jeep. Managed to get the RC lift on in about 4.5 hrs. It looks so much better already, I was getting tired of the soccer mom look. Now to keep my eyes on CL for some good AT or Mud terrain tires.
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Apr 2014
Don't have any new Jeep updates, but I did get a new "accessory" for it. Used my little bit of Jeep savings and picked up a Pop-up camper. Took it out on it's first trip last weekend to a local state park. Now that I got that out of the way, hopefully I can get back on track with the Jeep mods. I realize I need a roof basket, probably the rolla or something similar, for these camping trips!
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Aug 2014
So, just some small updates to my build. I picked up a set of Nitto Tera Grapplers (265/70/17) off of CL about 3 months ago and they have been sitting in my garage since. I managed to finally get them installed on Sunday, and also had my alignment done. I've got a bit of clunking that I am chasing down now, only happens when turning....so time to start replacing old parts I guess.
I've also done a bit of plasi-dipping. Used the gun metal gray on my grill, front and back emblems, and the side molding. I also removed the overland side trim below the door and the front lower portion of the air dam. At some point in the next 6-10 months I plan to fab up a front bumper and sliders, and also some kind of spare tire holder similar to Detours knucklebone, and roof rack (Gobi knockoff).
Here she is at the moment.
Oct 2014
No real Jeep updates right now, but with fall/winter coming I'm sure I'll work on some stuff.
Did get out to Uwharrie this past weekend. Didn't have a chance to run any trails, this was a camping trip with the family, but still managed to cruise some of the paved roads.
I've got a big list of stuff to do, just waiting to find some good deals on metal. Hoping to build sliders, roof rack, spare tire carrier, and a front bumper of some kind (maybe something like the 4xguard for less weight).
And that bring this thing up to date. As the weather gets warmer, I'll be fabbing a roof rack, maybe some sliders and some form of front bumper like a 4xguard (not a full size bumper) and some other accessories.
Oct 2013
So..had a few Jeeps over the last few years, but my most recent DD/project was a 1987 Cherokee Wagoneer. After quite a lot of work and money I was finally getting to a point where I wanted to start painting. Well, last week driving home from work it started pinging/tapping very loudly. After a thorough check I found I had a cracked piston skirt, chunks of piston in my oil pan. So at that point I decided I was done with that project. (FYI, if anyone cares my build is over at cherokee forum, not sure about the link policy, will remove if i need to, http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/bobbys-1987-wagoneer-build-165856/
Fast forward to this week. I picked up a 2008 Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4. It's got the 5.7 Hemi and as the overland name suggests, it's got all the bells and whistles except the DVD player (which is fine with me) and 134k miles.
My plans for the foreseeable future are to get a lift and some new wheels'/tires. I'll also be performing some of the cheaper mods I've seen on here. As soon as I sell off the 1987 I'll be shopping for the lift, and hope to pick up some Rubicon take offs or similar from craigslist. Here's some pics for now.
Oct 2013
Again, slowly making progress. Found a heck of a deal on some JK Moabs on CL so I snatched those up and some parts store spacers. I have some auctions ending soon so hopefully a bit of a lift and some real spacers in the near future. The Goodyears on the JK wheels are going to have to do for now.
Feb 2014
Well Sunday got up to 65* so it was perfect to work on the Jeep. Managed to get the RC lift on in about 4.5 hrs. It looks so much better already, I was getting tired of the soccer mom look. Now to keep my eyes on CL for some good AT or Mud terrain tires.
Apr 2014
Don't have any new Jeep updates, but I did get a new "accessory" for it. Used my little bit of Jeep savings and picked up a Pop-up camper. Took it out on it's first trip last weekend to a local state park. Now that I got that out of the way, hopefully I can get back on track with the Jeep mods. I realize I need a roof basket, probably the rolla or something similar, for these camping trips!
Aug 2014
So, just some small updates to my build. I picked up a set of Nitto Tera Grapplers (265/70/17) off of CL about 3 months ago and they have been sitting in my garage since. I managed to finally get them installed on Sunday, and also had my alignment done. I've got a bit of clunking that I am chasing down now, only happens when turning....so time to start replacing old parts I guess.
I've also done a bit of plasi-dipping. Used the gun metal gray on my grill, front and back emblems, and the side molding. I also removed the overland side trim below the door and the front lower portion of the air dam. At some point in the next 6-10 months I plan to fab up a front bumper and sliders, and also some kind of spare tire holder similar to Detours knucklebone, and roof rack (Gobi knockoff).
Here she is at the moment.
Oct 2014
No real Jeep updates right now, but with fall/winter coming I'm sure I'll work on some stuff.
Did get out to Uwharrie this past weekend. Didn't have a chance to run any trails, this was a camping trip with the family, but still managed to cruise some of the paved roads.
I've got a big list of stuff to do, just waiting to find some good deals on metal. Hoping to build sliders, roof rack, spare tire carrier, and a front bumper of some kind (maybe something like the 4xguard for less weight).
And that bring this thing up to date. As the weather gets warmer, I'll be fabbing a roof rack, maybe some sliders and some form of front bumper like a 4xguard (not a full size bumper) and some other accessories.
