lightfighter
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Nevada County CA
Hey everyone. I've been browsing on here for about the last six months and figured I'd finally show my rig. This is my 2nd 99 Cherokee. My first was beat up, stock, with more miles. I decided to buy a 2nd rig as I always liked my first, not to mention my wife has always had a soft spot for them as her first car was an '86.
I bought my golden heep in October 14. It was pretty much as you see it here except EVERYTHING needed replacing or refreshing. The lift was in poor condition, the exhaust leaked, a motor mount was bad, and it was dirty. I've spent too much money on it and I'm definately not able to get what I have into it back out :*( This diminishing return on what was a good deal lead me to almost sell it. I decided not to sell it as I thought I should probably have some fun with it first.
I've COMPLETELY replaced the exhaust as everything was shot or damaged. It has Banks Torque Tubes and Monster Cat back now.
Found a bad motor mount while I was changing the exhaust... thank god their so cheap.
Also this part had me chasing my tail for a couple days. I'll always remember to shift to neutral and try to start before diagnosing anything else!
In summary, I don't really plan on wheeling my heep too hardcore. Its too small and too clean for me to beat up on. I plan on camping with it, hunting, and taking it up fire roads. It still needs a headliner, the front bump stops have fallen apart, and some other little things. I'd like to get a XJ D44 for the rear, re-gear to 4.10, and lockers. Maybe if I come into some money, bumpers and a rack. We will see...
Thanks for all the good articles and write ups. I get a lot of inspiration from everyone else's hard work.
I bought my golden heep in October 14. It was pretty much as you see it here except EVERYTHING needed replacing or refreshing. The lift was in poor condition, the exhaust leaked, a motor mount was bad, and it was dirty. I've spent too much money on it and I'm definately not able to get what I have into it back out :*( This diminishing return on what was a good deal lead me to almost sell it. I decided not to sell it as I thought I should probably have some fun with it first.
I've COMPLETELY replaced the exhaust as everything was shot or damaged. It has Banks Torque Tubes and Monster Cat back now.
Found a bad motor mount while I was changing the exhaust... thank god their so cheap.
Also this part had me chasing my tail for a couple days. I'll always remember to shift to neutral and try to start before diagnosing anything else!
In summary, I don't really plan on wheeling my heep too hardcore. Its too small and too clean for me to beat up on. I plan on camping with it, hunting, and taking it up fire roads. It still needs a headliner, the front bump stops have fallen apart, and some other little things. I'd like to get a XJ D44 for the rear, re-gear to 4.10, and lockers. Maybe if I come into some money, bumpers and a rack. We will see...
Thanks for all the good articles and write ups. I get a lot of inspiration from everyone else's hard work.
