Krash's 1997 XJ Build

TIMH · Apr 4, 2016

Been reading this site for a while, now my twins are getting ready to drive maybe I can finally build another XJ. For now here is my son Kevin's(Krash with a K as he is known in the family, hope he doesn't continue living up to it) 1997 Cherokee he wants to build for his first vehicle.

TIMH · Apr 4, 2016

It was bought from a Gov auction as non running, possibly seized engine. Turns out a bad starter and seized up alternator. Has under 100,000 miles. Needs floors and possible rockers.

Just after we got it running, his brother and him driving up the lane.

TIMH · Apr 4, 2016

Driver side floor as of last week;

Now as of today;

Using Key floor pans from Raybuck, would definitely recommend. On his brother's MJ I started using C2C floor pans and switched when doing passenger side. Much less fabrication needed.

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

More of the floors

Krash working on his floor

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

Fixing corrosion on frame lip.

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

Krash welding in his floor.

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

Repairing the seat floor brace.

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

Passenger floor pan welded in.

TIMH · Apr 10, 2016

Also yesterday Krash was lucky enough to get a set of 3" coils and 3" complete leaf spring packs for free. Just needs to looks for all the other required items now.

TIMH · May 3, 2016

Had some rusted lower quarters, so we cleaned them up.

TIMH · May 3, 2016

Front springs in, poor kid found some stress cracks by the steering box. Time for stiffeners.

Krash's 1997 XJ Build

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