What did you do to your Cherokee today?
09-04-2016, 01:21 PM
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Got the rear drivers side fender trimmed up and moved the fronts up to match. I'll update the build with more details tomorrow.
09-04-2016, 04:13 PM
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Good news. I found the proper driveshaft today. Threw a fresh ujoint in and I'm about to install it, wish me luck
09-04-2016, 04:21 PM
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09-04-2016, 04:53 PM
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My ammo cans in the back have always rattled from the subs. I finally picked up some marine grade foam and applied a strip down each side of each ammo can, and I touched them up while I was at it.
Due to the ribs on the tire wells, I couldn't put a bolt in each corner. Instead, they go in a straight line lengthwise up the middle. This compromise allows the ammo cans to wobble side to side, and sometimes they hit that perfect resonate frequency and try to send themselves out of the Jeep.
Should be better now, so I'll be test driving with the stereo up on the way to get a steak.
Oh, and I sanded and sprayed my floors to slow down the catastrophic rust until it's fixed properly. It won't fix the holes or the separating spot welds, but at least my floors aren't orange anymore.
Due to the ribs on the tire wells, I couldn't put a bolt in each corner. Instead, they go in a straight line lengthwise up the middle. This compromise allows the ammo cans to wobble side to side, and sometimes they hit that perfect resonate frequency and try to send themselves out of the Jeep.
Should be better now, so I'll be test driving with the stereo up on the way to get a steak.
Oh, and I sanded and sprayed my floors to slow down the catastrophic rust until it's fixed properly. It won't fix the holes or the separating spot welds, but at least my floors aren't orange anymore.
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09-04-2016, 07:14 PM
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09-04-2016, 07:15 PM
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My ammo cans in the back have always rattled from the subs. I finally picked up some marine grade foam and applied a strip down each side of each ammo can, and I touched them up while I was at it. Due to the ribs on the tire wells, I couldn't put a bolt in each corner. Instead, they go in a straight line lengthwise up the middle. This compromise allows the ammo cans to wobble side to side, and sometimes they hit that perfect resonate frequency and try to send themselves out of the Jeep. Should be better now, so I'll be test driving with the stereo up on the way to get a steak. Oh, and I sanded and sprayed my floors to slow down the catastrophic rust until it's fixed properly. It won't fix the holes or the separating spot welds, but at least my floors aren't orange anymore.
09-04-2016, 08:17 PM
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I really hope so. I wanted to get that driveshaft done this week. Drove it on a 50 mile round trip today and managed to get the mpg meter up to 13.4. My best so far. LOL. The xj was a prius compared to this thing. Just not as ugly. LOL.
09-04-2016, 08:59 PM
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So I am currently in the process of putting a 3.5" lift into my 01 xj. I have the leaf springs, coil springs, u bolts and other hardware, new shocks, transfer case drop kit. Could anyone tell me what other parts are absolutely necessary for this lift to work. Jeep is a daily driver, so it doesn't have to have parts that are meant for purely off road use. Thanks in advance
09-04-2016, 09:18 PM
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So I am currently in the process of putting a 3.5" lift into my 01 xj. I have the leaf springs, coil springs, u bolts and other hardware, new shocks, transfer case drop kit. Could anyone tell me what other parts are absolutely necessary for this lift to work. Jeep is a daily driver, so it doesn't have to have parts that are meant for purely off road use. Thanks in advance
What's counted with "Other hardware"? If you live in the salt/rust belt you should replace every single bolt you remove.
09-04-2016, 09:22 PM
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Okay I figured I would need new brake lines, and by other hardware I mean every bolt, be shackle bolts and bushings all around
09-04-2016, 09:25 PM
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09-04-2016, 09:28 PM
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