Aero's 1999 Cherokee Limited

[AeroSynch]

So back in August I was able to finally buy the Cherokee I wanted due to Financial Aid Refunds from college. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee Limited with leather interior, power everything, and sun roof.

Here is when I first got it:

And the floor in the driver's side (the only hole, but still!)

Shortly after, I bought a 2" BB with spacers and rear AAL, and this is how it sits currently minus the bumper:

It rides like CRAP feeling every bump in the road, death wobble, etc.
Now, it is that time of year again where Financial Aid Refunds come to place, and I am planning on fixing the suspension.

I ordered a Rubicon Express 3.5" Super Ride with their stabilizer and adjustable track bar, and Bilsteins all around:

Also, I have ordered a few more things:


#784 Injectors


Rampage H4 Housings

H4 Wiring Harness from LMCTruck.com # 36-3580 as seen in this thread:

HD Headlight Harness write up - Jeep Cherokee Forum

Dual XHD7714 HD Radio

Nates4x4 Winch Bumper:

Now the waiting for the goodies to arrive.

 

[silvElise]

Congrats on the nw part... It will look killer once done

 

[AeroSynch]

Thanks man!

Got my Rampage H4 housings today. The upgraded wiring harness should get here Wednesday according to UPS.

 

[BIGdaddy]

I think you're really gonna like that suspension kit. Two things though:

-If the RE sway bar disconnects get noisy(clunks, clanks, etc), consider dropping $125 on a set of JKS Quicker Disconnects (or look around for used examples)

-On 1997 and up XJ's it's almost 100% assured that you're going to have to run a CV style rear driveshaft with a Slip yoke eliminator of some sort.

Google hack-n-tap for one style which uses your stock tailshaft. The other is made by several companies including Advanced adapters I think. It replaces the tailshaft with new housing, shaft, yoke, etc. , but requres you take apart you tcase (hack/n/tap keeps it together)

 

[AeroSynch]

I think you're really gonna like that suspension kit. Two things though:

-If the RE sway bar disconnects get noisy(clunks, clanks, etc), consider dropping $125 on a set of JKS Quicker Disconnects (or look around for used examples)

-On 1997 and up XJ's it's almost 100% assured that you're going to have to run a CV style rear driveshaft with a Slip yoke eliminator of some sort.

Google hack-n-tap for one style which uses your stock tailshaft. The other is made by several companies including Advanced adapters I think. It replaces the tailshaft with new housing, shaft, yoke, etc. , but requres you take apart you tcase (hack/n/tap keeps it together)

I ordered a transfer case drop for now while I get an SYE. I will have to go the Hack and Tap way because I have the NP242 transfer case.

I thought this kit did not come with disconnects?
I just saw the extended links, but if it does, then great, until what you mentions happens. JKS for sure.

 

[BIGdaddy]

I ordered a transfer case drop for now while I get an SYE. I will have to go the Hack and Tap way because I have the NP242 transfer case.

I thought this kit did not come with disconnects?
I just saw the extended links, but if it does, then great, until what you mentions happens. JKS for sure.

ah, 10-4 didn't know they sold non-disco kit. That'll work fine! If you find you need more flex after driving it for a while, then maybe upgrade. I tossed my rear sway bar, and seem to have more than enough flex for the stuff I do.

As for the tcase, you're right, you're limited to the HnT kit. Might look around for someone upgrading out of their Np231 w/ sye. There's always a few for sail on naxja, and it would bolt right into your rig. (unless you're smitten with the np242. It's a good case, for sure, just not much aftermarket)

You are also able save a bit of coin and go with a rear driveshaft in front, but a nice "fit to your truck" dshaft is probably a slicker way to go.

Cool build so far. I like your mod choices. Should be a great all-around rig when you're done.

 

[BIGdaddy]

For example Np231 w/ SYE and new chain, $350.00

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1054415

Just another option for ya, sir

-B

 

[AeroSynch]

Thanks man, that does look tempting, but I am going to have to hold out for now. Sure the NP242 is not really needed in Miami because I rarely use the Full Time function, but it is pretty cool because it is rare down here.


The idea was to have a good all arounder with this Jeep. It is my daily driver anyway back and forth to university on the highway.

 

[BIGdaddy]

Totally. It's a good case, so why not, right?

Look forward to your installs, brother.

Cheers!

-B

 

[AeroSynch]

Just need to put my rear shocks in and sway bar connectors. Besides that, the suspension is pretty much done. Only pictures from my phone. More photos later.

Starting:

Finished:

 

[alexfm]

Just need to put my rear shocks in and sway bar connectors. Besides that, the suspension is pretty much done. Only pictures from my phone. More photos later.

Starting:

Finished:

Im liking the pile of "spare parts" sitting in front of the Jeep. But Its a nice lookin rig you got there.

 

[AeroSynch]

Thanks man. The exhaust came off due to rust. It fell apart so I need a new one.

 

[bldeagle10]

another route with the tcase would be, quadratec sells full np231 t-case's with a SYE installed already. if i remember right it isnt to expensive, if i remember right there may be a core charge for an np231 but idk i looked awhile ago. just an option.

i like the look of your xj, i wish i could use my financial aid on my jeep :/ but its my first semester so its all getting spent on a laptop and such...next semester though..

 

[Black Dog]

Isn't college financial aid suppose to be used for stuff like tuition...books...living expenses...stuff like that?

 

[carlo muro]

wow...I have never EVER seen an XJ with a sunroof. Is it stock?:Wow1: