Project 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic

[JustinG]

I miss old Jeeps. I really miss my XJ....should have never sold it. I did a lift on a used 99 TJ we had in the shop a few weeks ago, it was like kickin it old school. If anyone around needs any help working on busted Jeeps you know where to find me. I really like what you have done with this one. :thumbup:

Sell you mine....

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[Jeff]

Sell you an Evo.

[JustinG]

Sell you an Evo.

Straight up trade?

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[V1GiLaNtE]

i'll keep your name on the snatch strap

Deal...Need to probably get some longer LCA's now too..hopefully I'll be on 33's with a SYE by then. We'll hit Rausch hard and we'll just scratch my name off... :mrgreen:

It just realized it never ends does it..?

[Kaan]

i'll keep your name on the snatch strap

Deal...Need to probably get some longer LCA's now too..hopefully I'll be on 33's with a SYE by then. We'll hit Rausch hard and we'll just scratch my name off... :mrgreen:

It just realized it never ends does it..?

it does end. people then sell whatever they have and buy something else to sink money into. it usually goes XJ, TJ, LJ... then back to XJ when the cycle starts over

armor of any kind will help. sylvia used the length of the plate to get over some stuff at RC. I'm looking into aluminum for her so she doesnt sag the little lift she wants too badly.

[V1GiLaNtE]

Don't hold me to it but nothing about the TJ,LJ appeals to me...

[Kaan]

Don't hold me to it but nothing about the TJ,LJ appeals to me...

just in case i need this later

the XJs are great but eventually you go shell shopping OR you want to big wheel. XJs on 35s+ is tough to keep on the street and tough on the unibody.

[V1GiLaNtE]

^ I figured at that point it's not a street machine..Most folks seem to be able to do just fine on 35's.. after gears, 8.8 swap, blah, blah,, Hell maybe I'll do an XJ LCOG build on 35's... Eventually after graduation because It's stupid cheap to maintain and keep the Heep will just become a toy..

[V1GiLaNtE]

Guess I'm on a "buy once cry once" kick.. I would like to permanently address my drive-line vibration issues.. Ordered Iron Rock Offroad hack n' tap Slip Yoke Eliminator kit..

[V1GiLaNtE]

Few Updates..

Installed trans cooler inline with radiator. Gives me a piece of mind
Hard to see but it's stealthy!




Trimmed fenders in the front a little. I think it looks pretty good
Before


After


Tomorrow:
Install SYE in the AM

Just a few backyard shots..

[SlimKlim]

Looks bad ass man. You gotta go dip it in mud tomorrow so she's in proper car show condition. :thumbup:

[V1GiLaNtE]

^ That's the plan!

[Kaan]

from your skillz day pics, i'd cut and tuck the rear too. the ricer in me requires some matching on the fenders damn you!

[V1GiLaNtE]

Dr... the patient appears to need some amputation...
Specimen A


Hack


Tapped


BANG



Going to need some 4* shims to correct pinion angle but Vibes are really almost no existent!

[CaptainHenreh]

Hack & tap SYE?

BRAVO, SIR. Come help me with my jeep, seriously.

[Kaan]

he fears taking the TC apart... i fear the hack and tap. with our powers combined i'm sure we can get the TJ done!

Camp Heep is going to be FUN

[V1GiLaNtE]

^ Indeed Rex! Complete kit from IRO.. Get some parts and let's dive into your heep!

Kaan..You afraid because of strength of part or the "hack" part? Plenty of folks have run this setup without any failures whatsoever..

And yes, have you seen the tear down pics of a transfer case? That's too close to transmission work which I AM NOT confident enough to tackle.. Sylvia SYE install/drink beers day soon?

[Kaan]

cutting flush and tapping dead center, working off the ground... sounds like i wold screw that up