Project ReXJ

[CaptainHenreh]

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:





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.

[ScottyB]

been too long since we had a fresh Rex project. i'm looking forward to the awesomeness.

[Kaan]

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

[CaptainHenreh]

I'm just taking Jeff's Jeep for Inspiration, that's all.

[Kaan]

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

[NTIman]

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

[V1GiLaNtE]

Hellz Yea.. Now we need to plan a MMXcursion!

[JustinG]

LOL that didn't take long

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.

[Apoc]

I like the part where it was once on fire.

[Jeff]

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.

[Jeff]

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.

[Kaan]

LOL that didn't take long

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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[CaptainHenreh]

Flossy new pictures, fresh from Charlottesville:













Rusty rear lid latch:

Should be an easy fix.

Why I need a bitchin' steel bumper:


Factory tow package:

Gonna take that off, blast it, and paint it.

Seriously this thing is really clean on the inside:




Engine? Not so much:


Carbeque:


Is there supposed to be a shroud here? I'm afraid I'm gonna lose my finger:

[Jeff]

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.

[CaptainHenreh]

[Jeff]

[Goodspeed]

Moar XJ!

Nice purchase :thumbup: When the zombies come, we can form a wagon circle to protect the poor non-XJ owning bastards

[Kaan]

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!

[Kaan]

iPhone double tap

[.RJ]

Rex we need to find a "junk" truck 5.3L LS1 to build!

FTFY