96 XJ "Higher Love"
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: i-6 4.0
96 XJ "Higher Love"
well im new hope (to posting), i hope you love the jeep, and the ideas,
any questions on how i did anything, im glad to help, maybe even a write up
morning of FIRST true muding trip, 95% stock
little fishing that day
HIT a log going about 25mph, though i blew the tire tons of fun...
where i had my cb antenna/flag pole
WELL i messed up the front bumper, time for a new one!
uninstall
ditched old
turns out you can't drive with out a bumper so its back on with 2 bolts,
also sprayed grill with spray bedliner
got this for $80 and a grinder (just bumper) also made the roof rack in the photo, re did it latter on... keep looking
bought these custom made, (with plenty of over spray...)
235's! and you can see the re done roof rack with (4) lights
RANDOM PHOTOS THEN I'LL MOVE INSIDE
a real tool box
he was soooo close
INSIDE:
Blue floor lights
cb and 12v outlets
switches in the center console
inverter in the center console (rear)
gps 12v plug and mount, love how it worked out
new fuse box for add ons
ran 4 awg wire to it
inline fuse
entered fire wall here
took console out and cut a hole for wires
WELL
this is what i have now
added 5 led brake lights on the rear of the jeep CB antenna mount on the roof rack, raised the roof rack to 6.5 inches (i think) and added a tire carrier added the warn GO PREPARED decal, dropped the "Nerf bars" and bed lined the jeeps floors and repaired rust, i guess that's it, for now
;my photo bucket http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/...er1/?start=all
what yea think?
any questions on how i did anything, im glad to help, maybe even a write up
morning of FIRST true muding trip, 95% stock
little fishing that day
HIT a log going about 25mph, though i blew the tire tons of fun...
where i had my cb antenna/flag pole
WELL i messed up the front bumper, time for a new one!
uninstall
ditched old
turns out you can't drive with out a bumper so its back on with 2 bolts,
also sprayed grill with spray bedliner
got this for $80 and a grinder (just bumper) also made the roof rack in the photo, re did it latter on... keep looking
bought these custom made, (with plenty of over spray...)
235's! and you can see the re done roof rack with (4) lights
RANDOM PHOTOS THEN I'LL MOVE INSIDE
a real tool box
he was soooo close
INSIDE:
Blue floor lights
cb and 12v outlets
switches in the center console
inverter in the center console (rear)
gps 12v plug and mount, love how it worked out
new fuse box for add ons
ran 4 awg wire to it
inline fuse
entered fire wall here
took console out and cut a hole for wires
WELL
this is what i have now
added 5 led brake lights on the rear of the jeep CB antenna mount on the roof rack, raised the roof rack to 6.5 inches (i think) and added a tire carrier added the warn GO PREPARED decal, dropped the "Nerf bars" and bed lined the jeeps floors and repaired rust, i guess that's it, for now
;my photo bucket http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/...er1/?start=all
what yea think?
Last edited by jeepsurfer1; 05-27-2012 at 02:41 AM.
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From: Finger Lakes Region NY
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
DO WORK !! looks great. one little thing though and it's purely cosemtic in my eyes. I've always hated those snowflake wheels. the rest of the Rig is TitsBueno
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: i-6 4.0
yea but im young and have vary little cash flow fender flairs soon, then 3" cheep lift.
but MOST of this jeeps work is cosmetic sadly but its getting there
but MOST of this jeeps work is cosmetic sadly but its getting there
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From: Michigan
Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK
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Engine: 4.0L H.O
glad you took those high-center hangers off your jeep (your nerf bars) nerf bars are useless in my mind when it comes to cherokee's. Nice front bumper btw!
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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yea i had them on with big slef taping screws through the floor, and when i went the bed line the jeep didn't want holes in it so they had to go, also i flatted one on a rock on a local ride so they went to the scrap pile
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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update : jeep is (has been) broken down for about 4 days, but i haven't broken the bank and plan on getting a lift in the next few weeks, 4.5 short arm from rc for around about $900, then Iceland Offroad Go Berserk Jeep XJ Fender Flares, and we'll see where it goes from there
http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/ind...oducts_id=1500
http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/ind...oducts_id=1500
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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day 5:
well im going through with draw! i need my jeep back, reset the timing, new coil, new distributor, new cps, new vacuum lines (rubber). still nothing, will keep you all updated
well im going through with draw! i need my jeep back, reset the timing, new coil, new distributor, new cps, new vacuum lines (rubber). still nothing, will keep you all updated
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From: va
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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jeep is running! and im about $500 + for the lift kit, things are back on track lift kit will be ordered in about 2-3 weeks if nothing happens....
along with control arm drop brackets, adj track and drop pit man.
and think you all for the support that you have given me
along with control arm drop brackets, adj track and drop pit man.
and think you all for the support that you have given me
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From: va
Year: 1996
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inside lights (blue)
okay heres the drivers side lights, easy to find at most walmarts, but i recommend ebay, for price and brightness
they stick on with 3m tape pretty simple mounting and where i put it so i'll move to wiring
its pretty simple your leds will have a positive and negitive, i cut the wires from the stock bulb mount and + to +, - to -, simple stuff
SO now for the big led light bar
okay below you'll see the stock lighting control wires, (the ones that go to the right) you'll have three wires in this bundle you'll half to keep mixing the wires up till you get the + - wires (the ones controlled by the dome light switch) and tape your light strip to the support bar up top and enjoy
and this is what i got, i know this is not a quality write-up but its almost 4 am and its 23* outside... i hope this helps you, if thiers anything else i can help with let me know!
okay heres the drivers side lights, easy to find at most walmarts, but i recommend ebay, for price and brightness
they stick on with 3m tape pretty simple mounting and where i put it so i'll move to wiring
its pretty simple your leds will have a positive and negitive, i cut the wires from the stock bulb mount and + to +, - to -, simple stuff
SO now for the big led light bar
okay below you'll see the stock lighting control wires, (the ones that go to the right) you'll have three wires in this bundle you'll half to keep mixing the wires up till you get the + - wires (the ones controlled by the dome light switch) and tape your light strip to the support bar up top and enjoy
and this is what i got, i know this is not a quality write-up but its almost 4 am and its 23* outside... i hope this helps you, if thiers anything else i can help with let me know!