- Location
- Warsaw, IN
I hate it when junk yards do that. Main reason why we only go to one certain yard for our parts.
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- Thread starter bshaw
- Start date
- Location
- NE Indiana
take-a-part for the win!
mac 'everything goes!' gyvr
mac 'everything goes!' gyvr
- Location
- Southern Indiana
Ordered a set of Revo 2s for the F150.
- Location
- Painted Hills, Indiana
I ran those Bridgestones on my truck when I was with an Sitework Contractor. They rode really well, lasted a long time and pushed through mud well. Good choice.
- Location
- Coshocton, OH
Anyone got any opinions on PowerFlo air filters? R.A. has them on close out dirt cheap, and I need a filter...
Also while I'm at it. I'm looking for recommendations on a trans mount to go with my Brown Dog engine mount kit. It's got the rubber bushings.
Also while I'm at it. I'm looking for recommendations on a trans mount to go with my Brown Dog engine mount kit. It's got the rubber bushings.
altrocker1
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Iowa
went to look at that white xj today...i wish people would tell the truth on clist. it was way rustier than mine. frame was in good shape, but the kid clearly bedlined over rust. i pushed on the rear quarter with my thumbnail and the whole thing moved. i could have poked my finger through if i wanted. that and he started parting it out and gave up...they whole thing is in pieces. he also said in the ad he was selling for scrap value, which apparently to him means $600 with no rear axle and no head...no thanks
the kids who want my xj are coming over tomorrow for another look. i'm not sure what to do, but i probably should just sell it to them, even without another plan. i looked at the front frame rail and its bent in pretty badly. could be straightened fairly easily, but its right where the steering box bolts are. if the deal happens, i might need a hug tomorrow night
the kids who want my xj are coming over tomorrow for another look. i'm not sure what to do, but i probably should just sell it to them, even without another plan. i looked at the front frame rail and its bent in pretty badly. could be straightened fairly easily, but its right where the steering box bolts are. if the deal happens, i might need a hug tomorrow night
altrocker1
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Iowa
the revos are excellent tires
*89Laredo*
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sheffield, IA
So. Any possibility of a parts train from mi to ia?
- Location
- Michigan
- Location
- NE Indiana
A little bit of history on it... It was originally sold/leased out of Massachusetts, from 1997-1999. Then, it went to California, where it spent most of its life, before coming to Michigan. When it arrived in the Motor City, the underbody was coated with Ziebart underbody protection, and it shows. There is no visible rust, anywhere.
When I first purchased it, I had it professionally detailed, it was first washed, then clay bar'd, polished and waxed. The interior was completely detailed as well and the carpets, seats and headliner were shampooed. I had the front doors windows, rear door windows, and cargo area windows tinted 20%. I had most of the dents and dings removed. And, I even replaced the windshield and windshield trim. Even though the interior was thoroughly cleaned, after I got it home, I was still grossed out that there was 17 years of who knows what imbedded in the fabric of the seats. So, I removed the seats, took them apart, threw all the fabric in the washing machine (twice), installed heated seat kits (because I figured, why not?), reassembled the seats, and reinstalled them. The inside literally smelled like fabric softener for a month, lol. There is one cigarette burn on the drivers front seat bottom fabric. I considered having it repaired, but was also considering having Katzkin leather seats put in, so I never bothered.
This is an awesome example of a XJ Cherokee that has been well maintained, and with no expense spared to make it the best XJ around. I purchased this XJ with the intention of making it the best daily driver possible and to keep miles off of my other Jeep, a highly modified 2012 AEV Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I have spent well over $15,000 in parts (plus the vehicle itself, not including labor) on this Jeep XJ. I am very meticulous and I have spent countless hours working on it, to get it perfect. Obviously perfection is impossible without a frame off restoration, that not being possible since it's a uni-body, lol. It definitely has been built to go off road though, but I wouldn't because, honestly, it's just too nice.
When I first test drove this XJ, it was fun and drove fine, but you could tell its suspension and steering were worn out. It had the typical rear end sag and really loose feeling steering. I knew that over 17+ years, it needed some help. I literally changed EVERYTHING related to the suspension and steering. I put on a 1.5" OME Light Load suspension, which is known to have the best ride, and changed every single arm, bushing, bracket, etc. from the suspension and steering. It was much better but I still wasn't content. The ride was better but the stance was still off, now it was higher in the back then the front. At that point, I installed basically every part that JKS offers for the XJ, including the ACOS, which took car of leveling the stance. From there I was happy but still not satisfied with the ride, so I changed the brand new OME shocks over to Monroe Sensatrac shocks with the use of Iron Rock Off-Road Bar Pin Eliminating kits in the front and rear. The front & rear OME shocks will also be included with the sale. The front OME's had the bar pins pressed out, the rears did not.
I wanted to keep a somewhat updated stock look, so I chose the 16" Mamba MR1x Wheels (TJ Rubicon Style) wheels with the great riding 245/75/16 (30.5") Goodyear Duratrac All Season Tires. I was considering black wheels to go for the blacked out look, but decided on the silver finish to compliement the Country Edition Pin Striping and Badging. I think it looks better this way and retains a stock-like appearance. I could've went with up to a 32" or 33" tire with the suspension setup (and added 1" shackles), but I didn't want it to be too tall and "look" like a lifted Jeep. This XJ definitely has a higer stance, but not over the top, more like the UP Country version had, I think.
Safety and style was also big on my list so I sprung for the JW Speaker 8900 DOT LED Headlights. At over $1,000-1,100 for headlights, these are expensive as heck, but once you see them light up the road with a perfectly focused bright white light pattern, you will understand why and appreciate them, and demand them. I actually have them on my JK as well. I continued the lighting changes but adding clear turn signals, side markers, and red/clear tail lights by Depo. I wasn't satisfied with the look so I removed them and replaced them with smoke turn signals, side markers and Red/Smoked/Clear Tail Lights instead. On a Black Jeep, I thought it looked better. I still have the clear lenses, if you want them with the sale, assuming they are still available as they are currently listed on Craigslist locally.
I really enjoy my music, so no expense was spared on the audio system. Years ago, I used to work in car audio and did the installation myself. Except, for the Code Alarm remote starter, I didn't want to mess with that. For that I took the Jeep to Car Tunes. Absolutely no corners were cut during the installation of the stereo system, at all. If I didn't like the way a wire was ran, I redid it. I started out buying and installing a new 2014 Pioneer head unit. I didn't like the controls on it, so I removed it, and purchased a 2014 (Top-of-the-Line) Alpine radio with SiriusXM Tuner and Antenna. Everything else is high-end JL Audio, none of the entry level junk. I installed a JL Audio HD900/5 (900 watts) amplifier to power the two sets of JL Audio C5 Speakers (front doors & rear sound bar), along with a JL Audio 10W7ae (Anniversary model) preloaded in their ProWedge enclosure. Streetwires ZN9 RCA's were used along with a JL Audio 4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit. The System is properly fuse both under the hood (near battery) and near the amplifier (which is under the rear bench seat.
So, here's the basics...
1997 Jeep Cherokee Country XJ (Top-Of-The-Line Model, like Limited)
135,000 Miles and counting, as I am currently using this as my daily driver.
I don't work far from home, so miles won't change that much.
Black Exterior (Painted Grill, Bumpers, & Fender Flares)
Gray Cloth Interior with real headrests on front seats
FACTORY OPTIONS:
Legendary High Output 4.0L In-line 6 Cylinder Engine
Automatic Transmission
Power Door Locks
Power Windows
Power Mirrors
Privacy Glass (Tinted Windows)
Front Disc Brakes
Cruise Control (works perfect)
Air Conditioning (blows COLD)
Factory Roof Rack (crossbars removed)
4WD - NP231 Transfer Case
Dana 35 Front Axle
Chrysler 8.25 Rear Axle
Full Size Spare w/ Premium Cover
EXTERIOR:
-New Windshield - $175
-New Windshield Trim - $50
-new Tinted Windows (20% all around, except windshield) - $200
-new MOPAR front wiper arms - $160
-new MOPAR rear wiper arm - $80
-new Bosch front wiper blades - $50
-new Bosch rear wiper blade - $25
-paintless dent removal
HOOD
-new Chrome MOPAR Jeep Emblem - $40
-new Rugged Ridge gas hood shock kit (eliminates hood prop) - $110
LIGHTING:
-new JW Speaker 8900 LED headlights - $1,000
-new Putco Heavy Duty Headlight Harness - $32
-new Crown Automotive Fog Lights - $200
-new Smoked Turn Signals (Depo) - $50
-new Smoke Side Markers (Depo) - $50
-new Smoked/Red Tail Lights (Depo) - $100
-all new Sylvania bulbs $200
WHEELS/TIRES:
-new Mamba MR1X Silver 16x8 Wheels (03-06 Wrangler RUBICON Moab Style) -$450
-new 245/75/16 (30.5") Goodyear Duratrac All Season Tires (C-Load Range) - $900
-Discount Tire Road Hazard Certificates - $200
SUSPENSION:
-new Old Man Emu 1.5" Soft Ride Suspension Lift (shocks*/springs/leaf packs) - $900
-*removed and replaced with Monroe Sensatrac Shocks (I didn't like the ride of the OME's)
-new Monroe Sensatrac Front & Rear Shocks - $265
-new OME Chrysler 8.25" U-Bolts - $65
-new JKS ACOS Adjustable Coil Spring Spacers - $205
-new JKS Adjustable Upper Control Arms - $300
-new JKS Adjustable Lower Control Arms - $365
-new Iron Rock Off Road Front & Rear Bar Pin Eliminator Kit - $60
-new Iron Rock Off Road Front Spring Retention Brackets - $25
STEERING:
-new Currie Currectlync Heavy Duty Tie Rod & Drag Link - $500
-new Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer - $85
-new Crown Automotive Upper & Lower Ball Joints - $106
-new Addco Performance Front Sway Bar - $210
-new Addco Performance Rear Sway Bar - $180
-new JKS Adjustable Track Bar - $220
-new JKS Adjustable Quick Disconnect Sway Bar Links - $160
ENGINE:
-new Throttle Body Positioning Sensor - $50
-new K&N 1,000,000 Mile Reusable Air Filter - $55
-new Duralast Fuel Filter (not yet installed) - $13
-new Accel TuneUp Kit - $165
STARTER
-new Duralast Gold Starter - $95
TRANSMISSION:
-new Duralast Transmission Filter (not yet installed) - $20
-new NSS/Neutral Safety Switch (not yet installed) - $150
TRANSFER CASE:
-new Mobil One Synthetic Fluid - $30
-new Speedometer gear - $22
AXLES:
-new Mobil One synthetic Fluids (front & rear) - $80
-new LubeLocker reusable Differential Gaskets (f&r) installed - $44
TOWING:
-new Hidden Hitch Class III 5,500lb Trailer Hitch (2") - $200
-new Hitch Mounting Brackets - $38
-new Hidden Hitch Wiring Harness - $22
EXHAUST
-new MOPAR O2 Sensors - $180
-new Magnaflow Catalyst Converter - $150
-new Magnaflow 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust System - $510
-new exhaust hanger - $25
BRAKES
-new Duralast Gold Front Brake Rotors - $104
-new Duralast Gold Front Brake Pads - $60
-new Timken Front Wheel Hubs - $250
-new rear Duralast Brake Shoes (not yet installed) - $25
-new Stainless Steel Extended Brake Lines (not yet installed) - $80
ROOF RACK
-OEM Crossbars removed
-OEM side rails retailed
-YAKIMA Rain Gutter Roof Rack Mounting System - $150
-YAKIMA 48" Roof Rack Cross Bars - $65
-YAKIMA FatCat Snow Board Rack - $200
SECURITY:
-new Code Alarm ca6153 Remote StartAlarm/Keyless Entry - $350
INTERIOR
-new MOPAR Center Console Support - $100
-new MOPAR Center Console Latch - $20
-new MOPAR tailgate Gas Shocks - $60
-new QUADRATEC Front & Rear Floor mats $120
-new QUADRATEC Cargo Floor Liner $70
COMFORT:
-AC blows cold
-new Front heated Seat Kits (Hi/Low/Off) Installed - $300
STEREO SYSTEM
-new Alpine CDE-HD149BT AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM HD Radio - $225
-new Dash Kit - $25
-new Wiring Harness - $20
-new SiriusXM Antenna & Tuner - $40
-new JL Audio HD900/5 5-Channel Amplifier - $1,000
-new JL Audio C5-650x 6.5" front speakers - $350
-new JL Audio C5-650x 6.5" rear speakers - $350
-new JL Audio 10W7ae 10" Subwoofer w/ Enclosure - $850
-new JL Audio 4-Gauge Power/Ground - $100
-new Streetwires ZN9 RCA's (x3) - $240
ADDITIONAL/EXTRAS:
-new MOPAR Rear Main Seal (not yet installed)
-new MOPAR front Main Seal (not yet installed)
-new MOPAR Front Transfer Case Output Seal (not yet installed)
-new MOPAR Rear Transfer Case Output Seal (not yet installed)
-new MOPAR Front Axle Input Seal (not yet installed)
-new MOPAR Rear Axle Input Seal (not yet installed)
I'm sure I'm missing some things.
Only reason I have decided to list it is because my wife and I have just signed a purchase agreement on a new home and I'd like to free up some cash for unexpected, home related expenses. I don't need or really want to sell it. If it sells, great - I hope it goes to a new home that will take as good a care of it as I have. If it doesn't sell - oh well, I'll finish up the odds and ends that it needs to make it perfect, and enjoy it forever. It can be seen locally in the West Bloomfield (Oakland County), Michigan area by appointment. You can call me Jeff (during reasonable hours) at (248) Five Three Five - 4 3 3 3.
I'm not looking for a trade, but I will consider them (clean title), $15,000-$25000 (plus/minus cash).
Possible trades:
2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) Rubicon
2007-up Jeep Wrangler (2-Door) Rubicon
Chevy Camaro or Corvette
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Ford Mustang GT
Audi BMW Mercedes
Toyota Supra
Mazda RX-7
2007-up Cadillac Escalade
2007-up GMC Yukon Denali
2007-up Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban
Infiniti G37 Coupe or Sedan, M37, FX37, FX50, QX56
Others...
mac 'nuts' gyvr
- Location
- Michigan
Too much reading.
- Location
- NE Indiana
I knew since it was longer than an Alrocker post you'd say that.
mac 'you needed something to do today?' gyvr
mac 'you needed something to do today?' gyvr
- Location
- Michigan
I read most of it. Got annoyed when he was adding general maintenance to the value of the jeep.
- Location
- NE Indiana
I was annoyed at 1k headlights...
mac 'but my fuse is short today' gyvr
mac 'but my fuse is short today' gyvr
- Location
- Michigan
Yeah, he must have rich parents or something, being a former stereo installer, I'm sure he's not a CEO anywhere.
BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
- Location
- Columbus, In
89eliminator
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Delphi, IN
says he needs the cash yet would trade for a vehicle plus/minus cash.
- Location
- Bourbonnais IL.
