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Revamping My 447K Mile Daily Driver XJ

Well, not sure how to delete that first post.

But here we go with this thread.

BACK STORY

A long long time ago, in the same galaxy you live in, my dad purchased a white 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ with an upcountry suspension and tow package.

Then in highschool, it was gifted to me. On one particular day, when he was away on a business trip, I decided to take an angle grinder to the fenders to get extra clearance....horrible idea.

Since then, I have maintained this jewel of mine and have really learned what it means to say "Just Empty Every Pocket". Currently sits at 447K miles.


WHAT'S BEEN DONE?
- Redhead Gear Box
- Ironman4x4fab Steering brace and gear box plate (Game changer, thanks Andy).
- Ironman4x4fab Trackbar
- Brown dog motor mounts
- Homemade welded front bumper
- Bushwackers (oops, I regret it)
- Some new headlights from Amazon that I enjoy
- ARB Aircompressor
- JKS Adjustable Upper and Lower control arms (Might convert to long arm from StinkyFab)
- Skyjacker 2.5” with other stuff combined for Leaf Springs
- Zoneoffroad Leaf Spring shackles
- Rubicon Express Quick-Disconnects
- DC Power Inc 180 Amp Alternator
- 1/0 AWG “Big 7” by JeepCables
- Dometic Fridge running 24/7
- RIGd Tire Carrier
- JCR Offroad Battery Tray
- 2x Odyssey 34-PC1500T
- CE-9701 Currectlync Steering System by Rock Jock
- Fox IFP Steering Stabilizer (#985-24-072)
- Rubicon Express RE1300 3.5” Coil Springs (Sagging now….)
- Bilstein 5100
- I may write more in depth about other stuff I have done, but it’s getting late. I have replaced every sensor with a new MOPAR sensor, except for:
> IAC
> Downstream O2 Sensor

WHAT’S UP NEXT?
- Custom 4” Deaver lift kit
- New 5100 Bilstein Shocks
- StinkyFab Relocation Shackle Bracket and Shackle
- JB Conversion SS SYE
- Tom Wood’s Drive Shaft
- StinkyFab Axle Bracket to replace the weak OEM one
- Clayton Heavy Duty Front Lower Control Arm Brackets
- Clayton Offroad Extended Brake Lines
- JKS Bar Pin Eliminators (Front and Rears)
- Get the seats redone
- IRO Frame Stiffeners
- RoughCountry 1” T-Case Drop (Might remove after SYE).
- Some random company’s 1.5” Coil Spring Spacer (Waiting on customer coil spring to come in)
 
If you ever plan on any off-roading, you better add some rock rails and a good rear bumper to your list !!!
 
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