I want to get rid of it and get a jeep for a daily driver. Cargo room allows for larger hauling, and moving capicty. This kit also replaces the steering knuckles and relocates the steering much higher than stock, which helps alleviate steering angles with a lift kit. Highperformance jeep cherokee xj builders guide 1984. The five best jeep wranglers to buy used autoinfluence. Which camshaft for a 2000 jeep xj cherokee stroker 4. Whether your jeep truck is a family around town daily driver, long term overlander or full blown rockcrawler, metalcloaks line of lift kits and suspension systems are designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. I just needed to replace my input shaft bearing but my engine is strong. The exterior of this jeep is a must see in person xj to really appreciate. The new tie rod and drag link are constructed of 1.
When thinking about a jeep as a daily and not an off road vehicle you have to think of it more as a somewhat crude convertible, more than an off road performance powerhouse. Custom ashtray switch panel and stereo install jeep xj duration. Transmission ax15 it replaced the 3550 when it blew. Our rules allow each competitor the option of constructing their own race vehicle, thus keeping fabrications costs to a minimum. Roofrack boxes by wayne nielsen jeep camping, jeep zj.
Build your own jeep create your own off road jeep build. The jeep cherokee xj has earned an enthusiast following, unlike any other suv. Easy installation, and unmatched engineering make this kit the superior jeep xjmj long arm upgrade. Follow along, ill have more videos of it including car audio setup and how to as well as suspension wheels and tires. Designed, engineered and proven to have the best offroad and onroad performance for your daily driver. Eric zappe has written two books about the jeep cherokee xj. See more ideas about jeep xj, jeep and jeep cherokee.
Davis autosports is the nations leading cheorkee xj builder and seller. The paint shows amazingly well for the year and mileage. Jeepspeed is the most affordable class is offroad racing. Mar 01, 2010 the 8401 jeep cherokee, also known as the xj, is one of the most affordable and competent offroad vehicles ever produced. I recently picked up a couple more xjs and ive decided to put one of these together for my wife as a daily driver. I have limited mechanic skills but have been learning on my 99 dodge ram 4x4 tune up, replaced the seals in the dana 44. Led headlights,led headlight bulbs,jeep led headlights home page. I am building this engine for my current daily driver 1990 xj w 220k miles which will see fewer street miles later but for time being will remain my commutetow rig. I have a mustang that i daily now but was perfectly content with the xj. Cavfab jeep crossover steering xj tjzjmjthe cavfab crossover steering kit will fit any jeep xj, tj, zj, mj, or lj with the factory dana 30 or dana 44 front axle. Jeep yjxj gear package 8796 dana 44dana 30 reverse rotation 5. The first book titled high performance jeep cherokee xj builder s guide was published in 2006 and quickly became known as the cherokee owners bible.
Driving a jeep xj with a front locker in the snow youtube. And while i initially loved the way it turned out, ive grown to detest almost everything about my new. Aug 01, 2008 the key was to build a daily driver adventure jeep with a suspension that was safe, comfortable, reliable, and controllable at high speed. In 2001, after driving a zj with a 6 lift and a shortarm suspension for a year as a daily driver, he recognized the need for a new suspension system to make the zj a pleasure to drive again. I thought id go ahead and post some details of an xj build i started this week. Metalcloaks jeep jl wrangler suspension system and lift kits are the first to market complete and true suspensions featuring the patented duroflex joints and durotrak track bar joints and the unique true dual rate coils. Locked this forum is for on going projects and builds. In june 2001, clayton off road manufacturing, llc was established and debuted its zj longarm suspension at the grand slam east event in gore, va. With well over 200 custom built cherokees on the market and an additional 200 original cherokee xjswe build everything from rugged yet classy daily drivers to extreme off roading xjs. In 2014, eric authored his 2nd book for those jeep owners who want to take their cherokee builds to the extreme. Longblock rebuild stock cleaned maf or new maf new fuel injectors, new fuel pump, new feul filter, clean or replace efi fuelrail o2s, new cat, quiet mufflerexhaust all new suspension bushings, ujoints, neutral safety switch crank sensor, and a few extra spares new 2core. And virtually every jeep owner will surely agree with them. Our goal with this xj was to build a classy, fully serviced daily driver. In this episode of part out nate gives a subscriber the scoop on how to effectively spend his tax return on building and entire offroad rig and have it.
Ian and jessi take a 95 jeep cherokee xj and tear it down, then turn it into a spec class baja racer. Wrangler yj, builder parts products motobilt jeep parts. Spanning yj, tj, and jk wranglers, our projects and builds turn stock wranglers into offroad warriors that can tackle everything from grueling, rock covered trails to the swampiest of mud bogs. Customizing jeep cherokee xj, fort campbell, kentucky. These vehicles, if serviced and looked after properly, can represent good. In this exclusive hd video interview series with performance engine builder tony hewes, moses ludel and tony discuss the needs of a multipurpose jeep 4x4. Feb 20, 2018 in this episode of part out nate gives a subscriber the scoop on how to effectively spend his tax return on building and entire offroad rig and have it done in a day. This is a race proven kit and is the perfect solution from anything to a daily driver, to a full blown trail or race rig. Dec 06, 2014 historically, i have always recommended this camshaft for the 232, 2584.
Jeep xj mods jeep 4x4 jeep truck jeep camping motorcycle camping camping life. After all, the vehicle is one of the most popular suvs in the world, and their 70plus year tenure it was previously known as the cj proves that theyre a. It produces very good torque, power, and throttle response from idle right to the redline. Jeep exterior, wrangler jl products motobilt jeep parts. Our newest jk jeep concept boasts top off road gear but also keeps its street savvy with, with products from rock krawler, dick cepek, and other big name brands. When the time came to replace it, chrysler looked at the new version and the old version, then created the first grand cherokee out of the new version. If you consider yourself a pretty big jeep fan, you may eventually consider pursuing a used jeep wrangler.
All 14 main structure high clearance crossmember laser cutpress bent crossmemberdrop out removable center section crossmemberskid 8 12 bolts to remove drop out centerhigh clea. Nov 17, 2018 checking out 2016 jeep wrangler, or 20 jeep grand cherokee, press visit link above for more options shes got some nice tires, so does the jeep. Jeep cherokee xj budget build part 1 rc builds episode 1 duration. Build and adventures the getaway crom s build and adventures toyota tacoma 2009 trd off road bought new may 31 2009 daily driver for seven 7 years and 68 336 miles now retired dedicated to recreation off road gear. The xj continued from 1984 to 2001, a seventeen year run with relatively few changes stunning for a massmarket car.
Nov 23, 2015 potential buyers may be overwhelmed by the various engine choices, as the nameplate featured six different units during its 10year run. No matter if its your daily driver, hardcore rock crawler, or weekend warrior trail rig, the jeep cherokee xj can be easily adapted to your lifestyle. Rustys has put together a kit that will upgrade the brakes on an xj, tj or zj to a larger dual piston caliper. One of the major challenges for jeep in the major redesign of the 2018 jeep wrangler the 4th gen wrangler was how to maintain its ultimate offroad capability while making it easier to live. This series of articles offers buying tips and advice on some of our alltime favourite used four wheel drives. Available with two and four doors, solid front and rear axles, and a very functional interior, it has claimed its spot in history as one of the top 4x4s for an everyday driver and recreational vehicle.
Get the look and utility you need with new daily driver mods at. This is a great way to get introduced to desert racing. Roofrack boxes by wayne nielsen jeep camping, jeep zj, jeep xj. The jeep cherokee, designated the xj, was a deft move in the early 1980s, and was a major factor in making suvs the modern family car over the last 15 years.
Please keep in mind, our goal with this jeep was not to built the most radical off road jeep, but to produce a trail worthy jeep that is also meant to be a daily driver with a custom look, but most importanlty run and perform like a new xj and road worthy for years to come. With tires getting bigger and bigger, there is always something to upgrade. As seen in the 2017 spring edition quadratec catalog. I didnt want or need a superslinky rig with 20 inches. These buggies run best in the desert, and score competitions. Here at davis autosports, we are nationally known as the leading xj builder and seller. The key was to build a daily driveradventure jeep with a suspension that was safe, comfortable, reliable, and controllable at high speed. Alpha series jeep xj 3 linkthe cavfab jeep xj alpha series 3 link. Vehicles that have proven themselves and stood the test of time. Most common problems with 19972001 jeep cherokee xj youtube.
We have built, restored and sold well over 500 cherokee xjs over the years. Build your own jeep create your own off road jeep build kit. This jeep came to us bone stock, 100% original with zero upgrades. One of the, if not the, most informative book available on the xj subject.
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