I contemplated doing a build thread of my xj for several days because,I'm not very good at documenting my work at times lol!But what the heck I'm gonna give it a go anyway....
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Ron's 1999 jeep cherokee build
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I contemplated doing a build thread of my xj for several days because,I'm not very good at documenting my work at times lol!But what the heck I'm gonna give it a go anyway....
Within a few days I started gathering parts and pieces.I kind of started a little different than some folks.The first up grade that I have done or in the process of doing is to regear the axles front and rear to help retain power for the larger wheels and tires I plan on putting on.I have the rear completed and will start on the front in a couple of weeks.
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Making a set up bearing so that it's much easier to set the ring gear and pinion
Bearing slides on and off with ease.
Inside of a Chrysler 8.25 rear axle :)
Getting it put back together.
Finally finished!
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I received my DIY front bumper from JCROFFROAD a couple of days ago and began working on it in my spare time. It's starting to come together some
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I've been eyeballing that diy bumper myself. Can't wait to see your results [emoji106]
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Are you pleased with your results? Looks good in the pic, will look better when prep'd and finished
Yes I am very please with how it's turning out.Im in the process of getting it ready to possibly color match the xj
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I miss having a shop space to work on my cars! My next place will have a shop with a lift! Single car garage and 30 degree sloped driveway don't make for fun places to wrench on things.
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Just wondering if you welded/filled the back side of the top ground/radiused top seems. While working for TJM I learned they do this to all their welded bumper so they do not crack/split later. On big ground radius we would tack in a 1/4" to 1/2" squire fill also.
I know it is kinda late to bring it up now - Daryl
Hey Daryl
Actually that's exactly what I did,although I wasn't sure if that was the correct way or not.Me being a novice welder,and using fluxcore wire hopefully it will work out ok.This was my first decent size project welding.So I was kind of winging it the whole time haha.
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Finally finished! All I need now is winch,fairlead,and D-Rings! And mounted to the jeep of course [emoji51]
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