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Project ReXJ - CaptainHenreh - 06-20-2011
Well.
I bit the bullet and bought the other "Inline 6" auto that MM is famous for.
Specs: 1989 Jeep Cherokee
128,362 miles
?D35 Rear Axle?
4WD
4.0 "Standard" Output
AW4 Auto
Factory Towing package
The seller's pictures:
![[Image: photo4.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/photo4.jpg)
![[Image: photo2.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/photo2.jpg)
![[Image: photo.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/photo.jpg)
![[Image: photo6.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/photo6.jpg)
I couldn't drive it home today (seller had to find the title, and I didn't have a trip permit) so I'll pick it up tomorrow.
Problems/Issues:
Rust through rear bumper (but not through the mounting). This will be solved by a bitchin' new tube steel bumper. I also need to take everything off back there, sandblast, and POR-15.
Rear Driver's Side window won't roll down. They're power windows, so it might be a wiring issue. We'll see when we dig into it. All the other windows work though.
Power steering is a little, er, grabby I guess is the word. Probably needs a new pump or rack. NBD.
There was a small (most likely oil) fire under the hood, that singed the injector harness. All the injectors seemed to work ok, but I want to repair it just the same.
AC doesn't work. Jason...?
Eventual goal:
Pretty much this.
Re: Project ReXJ - ScottyB - 06-20-2011
been too long since we had a fresh Rex project. i'm looking forward to the awesomeness.
Re: Project ReXJ - Kaan - 06-20-2011
jeeps are like an art canvass... dont "copy" other people... make it your master piece!
I'll get the welder, chop saw, grinder, pry bars, etc ready for work
Re: Project ReXJ - CaptainHenreh - 06-20-2011
I'm just taking Jeff's Jeep for Inspiration, that's all.
Re: Project ReXJ - Kaan - 06-20-2011
Jeffs mopar thread... he owes me long black marks on the pavement and a police chase video
you must flex your jeep on a mall curb... police lights in the picture are a bonus
Re: Project ReXJ - NTIman - 06-20-2011
I gotcha covered. I can rewire the injectors and all that.
Id guess it needs a ps pump.
Cant promise anything on the ac, plus itll be expensive due to r12
Re: Project ReXJ - V1GiLaNtE - 06-20-2011
Hellz Yea.. Now we need to plan a MMXcursion!
Re: Project ReXJ - JustinG - 06-20-2011
LOL that didn't take long
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Rust through rear bumper (but not through the mounting). This will be solved by a bitchin' new tube steel bumper. I also need to take everything off back there, sandblast, and POR-15.
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Enjoy.... :thumbup:
Might i suggest, the Stage 3 rock sliders, stage 4 rear bumper, and the winch/pre runner front bumper.
Re: Project ReXJ - Apoc - 06-20-2011
I like the part where it was once on fire.
Re: Project ReXJ - Jeff - 06-20-2011
I'll be right there by your side Rexy if you need anything. With the power steering...any chance it might just be low on fluid? They have a box not a rack.
Re: Project ReXJ - Jeff - 06-20-2011
Kaan Wrote:Jeffs mopar thread... he owes me long black marks on the pavement and a police chase video
you must flex your jeep on a mall curb... police lights in the picture are a bonus
Did 100mph today...its a little floaty.
Re: Project ReXJ - Kaan - 06-21-2011
JustinG Wrote:LOL that didn't take long
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Rust through rear bumper (but not through the mounting). This will be solved by a bitchin' new tube steel bumper. I also need to take everything off back there, sandblast, and POR-15.
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Enjoy.... :thumbup:
Might i suggest, the Stage 3 rock sliders, stage 4 rear bumper, and the winch/pre runner front bumper.
i like the bumper mounts they have but i'd rather gather parts from jeeptubes/rokmen/TMRcustoms...
i need to find a place on sylvias jeep for this
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Re: Project ReXJ - CaptainHenreh - 06-21-2011
Flossy new pictures, fresh from Charlottesville:
![[Image: IMG_0467.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0467.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0468.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0468.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0469.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0469.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0471.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0471.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0470.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0470.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0472.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0472.jpg)
Rusty rear lid latch:
![[Image: IMG_0473.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0473.jpg)
Should be an easy fix.
Why I need a bitchin' steel bumper:
![[Image: IMG_0474.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0474.jpg)
Factory tow package:
![[Image: IMG_0475.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0475.jpg)
Gonna take that off, blast it, and paint it.
Seriously this thing is really clean on the inside:
![[Image: IMG_0476.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0476.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0477.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0477.jpg)
Engine? Not so much:
![[Image: IMG_0478.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0478.jpg)
Carbeque:
![[Image: IMG_0479.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0479.jpg)
Is there supposed to be a shroud here? I'm afraid I'm gonna lose my finger:
![[Image: IMG_0480.jpg]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/IMG_0480.jpg)
Re: Project ReXJ - Jeff - 06-21-2011
Shroud would help with cooling as well. Looks great! You made a good buy for yourself. Wish I would not have thrown that bumper away.
Re: Project ReXJ - CaptainHenreh - 06-21-2011
![[Image: plate.png]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/MMRex/ReXJ/plate.png)
Re: Project ReXJ - Jeff - 06-21-2011
Re: Project ReXJ - Goodspeed - 06-21-2011
Moar XJ!
Nice purchase :thumbup: When the zombies come, we can form a wagon circle to protect the poor non-XJ owning bastards
Re: Project ReXJ - Kaan - 06-21-2011
You can protect the JK with the soft top! Actually we need to protect the stockers
(yes that's you goodspeed)Rex we need to find a "junk" HO 4.0 to build!
Re: Project ReXJ - Kaan - 06-21-2011
iPhone double tap
Re: Project ReXJ - .RJ - 06-21-2011
Kaan Wrote:Rex we need to find a "junk" truck 5.3L LS1 to build!
FTFY