1999 jolly green jeep xj
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
1999 jolly green jeep xj
hey everyone,
my name's fred, I've recently bought a 99 xj classic. This is my 2nd jeep, I owned a 1985 grand wagoneer before. So far this is my favorite vehicle that i've owned (7) and am currently researching mods/build options for some light/moderate weekend wheeling. It will remain a DD though.
. I'm not a mechanic by any means though I'm very handy and have done "light" maintenance on my cars in the past ,butwill more than likely need quite a bit of help and advice from this site.
All in all my xj is in fairly good condition
PROS:
-low-ish mileage
-clean interior
-everything functional
-no worrying noises or knocks
CONS:
-rear quarter door window needs replacing (found at a scrap, paid an arm and a leg)
-liftgate is pretty banged up (previous owner tried to fix but only left rusty welt spots)
-light body rust spots here and there
-rear end sag
-electronics seem to have their own personality
-underside seems to be sprayed with some sort of rubberized coating and i have no way of telling if they did a decent job or not. nor can i tell if it was put there to hide rust. (would anyone know how to remove???)
Build "wish-list"
-4.5 lift
- 32s
-lockers
-possible axle swap
-complete exhaust upgrade
-intake upgrade
-misc performance upgrades
-bumpers
-lights
-speakers
-electronics
-bed-liner lower body
-possible bed-liner underbody (winter protection)
Little about me:
-I'm pitmaster/head-chef of a BBQ joint called "Moonshine BBQ"
-i grew up in south florida, but now live in Canada
-spent better part of life as a guitar/amp salesman and technician and have been a musician most of my life.
-Never been formally trained or experienced as an auto-tech or mechanic, but not completely lost under a hood (i've done light maintenance on my vehicles)
- I want my xj to last me another 15 years, so I don't mind spending a few extra bones on the build to make sure it lasts
my name's fred, I've recently bought a 99 xj classic. This is my 2nd jeep, I owned a 1985 grand wagoneer before. So far this is my favorite vehicle that i've owned (7) and am currently researching mods/build options for some light/moderate weekend wheeling. It will remain a DD though.
. I'm not a mechanic by any means though I'm very handy and have done "light" maintenance on my cars in the past ,butwill more than likely need quite a bit of help and advice from this site.
All in all my xj is in fairly good condition
PROS:
-low-ish mileage
-clean interior
-everything functional
-no worrying noises or knocks
CONS:
-rear quarter door window needs replacing (found at a scrap, paid an arm and a leg)
-liftgate is pretty banged up (previous owner tried to fix but only left rusty welt spots)
-light body rust spots here and there
-rear end sag
-electronics seem to have their own personality
-underside seems to be sprayed with some sort of rubberized coating and i have no way of telling if they did a decent job or not. nor can i tell if it was put there to hide rust. (would anyone know how to remove???)
Build "wish-list"
-4.5 lift
- 32s
-lockers
-possible axle swap
-complete exhaust upgrade
-intake upgrade
-misc performance upgrades
-bumpers
-lights
-speakers
-electronics
-bed-liner lower body
-possible bed-liner underbody (winter protection)
Little about me:
-I'm pitmaster/head-chef of a BBQ joint called "Moonshine BBQ"
-i grew up in south florida, but now live in Canada
-spent better part of life as a guitar/amp salesman and technician and have been a musician most of my life.
-Never been formally trained or experienced as an auto-tech or mechanic, but not completely lost under a hood (i've done light maintenance on my vehicles)
- I want my xj to last me another 15 years, so I don't mind spending a few extra bones on the build to make sure it lasts
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