Project Mountain Goat

[OkieOverlander]

So I picked up this old bone stock 98 Jeep XJ for $300 due to a blown gasket. So I threw on one of the easiest head gaskets in the world and she purrs like a kitten. Love these Jeeps.


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[OkieOverlander]

Then it turns out the cat is clogged up and is keeping it from running any kind of rpms. So this happened.


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[OkieOverlander]

Finished up headliner today


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[OkieOverlander]

Steering wheel replaced


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[OkieOverlander]

Also removed rear sway bar.


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[OkieOverlander]

And replaced the hatch struts with tuff struts that will hold extra weight


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[WindyCity_MDX]

Got it at a steal! What plans do you have for her?

When I first saw the photo of the cat, I thought those were burnt pieces of wood or charcoal, haha.

 

[OkieOverlander]

Got it at a steal! What plans do you have for her?

When I first saw the photo of the cat, I thought those were burnt pieces of wood or charcoal, haha.

Yeah man kind of looks like it. Plans right now just finished up some necessary maintenance, fluids, bearings, bushings and such. Working on the layout for some rear drawers, and bought the front and rear bumper plans from Flatland 4x4 and start on those bad boys. I’m on a budget with a baby due in may so I’m doing what I can now on a dime and then work on a lift, lockers and other goodies once I get the funds.


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[WindyCity_MDX]

Yeah man kind of looks like it. Plans right now just finished up some necessary maintenance, fluids, bearings, bushings and such. Working on the layout for some rear drawers, and bought the front and rear bumper plans from Flatland 4x4 and start on those bad boys. I’m on a budget with a baby due in may so I’m doing what I can now on a dime and then work on a lift, lockers and other goodies once I get the funds.


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Very cool and congrats on the upcoming baby. Ours is due any day now so I completely understand the budgeting aspect you're undertaking. Looking forward to the progress.

 

[OkieOverlander]

finally replaced this crappy design. Thanks to JCR Off-road .


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[maxfederle89]

Good job man! I love XJ's and it looks like yours will be a great project. I hope your Flatland bumper turn out good. I've looked them over many times but I don't have a welder or a place to build it. Keep us posted!

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[OkieOverlander]

First good shake down and she’s solid I’m pretty happy with it.


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[OkieOverlander]

So I acquired these for free the only problem is that they’re 6 lug so I’m either going to have to use an adapter or trade for some that fit.


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[OkieOverlander]

New led light on the inside of the hatch thanks to a cop light bar.


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[OkieOverlander]

Can’t wait to put these on.


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[OkieOverlander]

Added an inverter today


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[OkieOverlander]

Started on the rear bumper and roof rack.


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[Joey83]

What engine does it have?

I got to see/listen to a 4.0 XJ when in Holland and loved the sound that engine made! :D

 

[Subzilla]

Nice find and nice work, I have always had a thing for XJs!

 

[RSWiser]

Then it turns out the cat is clogged up and is keeping it from running any kind of rpms. So this happened.
What exactly is that?.

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