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17
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July COTM Voting Thread!
07-01-2014, 08:38 PM
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
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1988 AMC Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
- 212,070 miles
- Original color of "Buff Yellow"
Motor/Drivetrain:
- Inline-6, 4.6L stroker swapped in at ~205,624 miles
- 62mm throttle body and '99+ intake manifold, ported and polished
- 24lb/hr Venom Python fuel injectors (better than Ford Cobra injectors, supposedly)
- Homemade Renix-to-HO TPS adaptation
- Brown Dog polyurethane motor mounts
- Converted to open cooling system
- Factory A/C bypass pulley assembly
- NP231 with HnT SYE
- AW4 with Power/Comfort mode and B&M trans. cooler
- Non-disco HP D30 with 5-297x u-joints & 27 spline C8.25 with factory 4.10's (came from '94 XJ with 2.5L/AX5 and ABS)
- Spartan rear locker
- ZJ rear disc brakes
- '96 XJ dual diaphragm brake booster and MC
Suspension/Steering:
- 3 inch Rusty's Kit, modified to 4 inches of lift
- Coil spacers and extended shackles
- IRO 1/4th inch LCA axle mounts
- Rusty's fixed LCA's
- Rubicon Express adj. UCA’s
- Extended, stainless steel braided front brake lines
- Dayco 4 inch front bump stops
- Prothane sway bar polyurethane bushings
- Energy Suspension UCA polyurethane bushings
- IRO OTK/Crossover steering
- Rubicon Express Extreme adj. double shear trac-bar
- Durango steering box and PS fluid cooler
Wheels/Tires:
- Cragar V5 black steel rims, 15" x 8" with 4.00" backspace
- 31" x 10.5" Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers
Exterior:
- Rare, Romik bull bar with 100W, 6" lights
- JCR steel tail light boxes with LEDs
- Factory swing-out spare tire mount
- Front doorless mod
- Homebrewed LED lighting, retrofitted into the stock housings
- Homemade LED high mount 3rd brake light and customized reverse lights
- Roof mounted tractor lights
- Rampage 5" x 7" clear housings with 6000K Xenon HID headlights
- Train horn
- Offbrand FM40 with dual turndowns, dumped before rear axle
- Factory trailer hitch
Interior:
- Homebrewed LED lighting and LED instrument cluster
- Kenwood head unit
- Overhead front soundbar
- Two, 8 inch Polk Audio subwoofers and 400W amp
- Relocated front door window/lock switches to lower dash for easy doorless mod
- Midland CB radio and PA system
- Fire extinguisher in rear cubby hole
- 6" x 9" Kenwood speakers in lift gate
Misc.:
- Keyless entry/alarm/remote start
- Grille inserts
Future Plans:
- Front locker
- Traditional Reese-style 2" trailer hitch
- Skid plates
- Rock sliders
- 8,000lb winch
- Onboard air system using stock A/C compressor or potential dual alternator setup
- 212,070 miles
- Original color of "Buff Yellow"
Motor/Drivetrain:
- Inline-6, 4.6L stroker swapped in at ~205,624 miles
- 62mm throttle body and '99+ intake manifold, ported and polished
- 24lb/hr Venom Python fuel injectors (better than Ford Cobra injectors, supposedly)
- Homemade Renix-to-HO TPS adaptation
- Brown Dog polyurethane motor mounts
- Converted to open cooling system
- Factory A/C bypass pulley assembly
- NP231 with HnT SYE
- AW4 with Power/Comfort mode and B&M trans. cooler
- Non-disco HP D30 with 5-297x u-joints & 27 spline C8.25 with factory 4.10's (came from '94 XJ with 2.5L/AX5 and ABS)
- Spartan rear locker
- ZJ rear disc brakes
- '96 XJ dual diaphragm brake booster and MC
Suspension/Steering:
- 3 inch Rusty's Kit, modified to 4 inches of lift
- Coil spacers and extended shackles
- IRO 1/4th inch LCA axle mounts
- Rusty's fixed LCA's
- Rubicon Express adj. UCA’s
- Extended, stainless steel braided front brake lines
- Dayco 4 inch front bump stops
- Prothane sway bar polyurethane bushings
- Energy Suspension UCA polyurethane bushings
- IRO OTK/Crossover steering
- Rubicon Express Extreme adj. double shear trac-bar
- Durango steering box and PS fluid cooler
Wheels/Tires:
- Cragar V5 black steel rims, 15" x 8" with 4.00" backspace
- 31" x 10.5" Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers
Exterior:
- Rare, Romik bull bar with 100W, 6" lights
- JCR steel tail light boxes with LEDs
- Factory swing-out spare tire mount
- Front doorless mod
- Homebrewed LED lighting, retrofitted into the stock housings
- Homemade LED high mount 3rd brake light and customized reverse lights
- Roof mounted tractor lights
- Rampage 5" x 7" clear housings with 6000K Xenon HID headlights
- Train horn
- Offbrand FM40 with dual turndowns, dumped before rear axle
- Factory trailer hitch
Interior:
- Homebrewed LED lighting and LED instrument cluster
- Kenwood head unit
- Overhead front soundbar
- Two, 8 inch Polk Audio subwoofers and 400W amp
- Relocated front door window/lock switches to lower dash for easy doorless mod
- Midland CB radio and PA system
- Fire extinguisher in rear cubby hole
- 6" x 9" Kenwood speakers in lift gate
Misc.:
- Keyless entry/alarm/remote start
- Grille inserts
Future Plans:
- Front locker
- Traditional Reese-style 2" trailer hitch
- Skid plates
- Rock sliders
- 8,000lb winch
- Onboard air system using stock A/C compressor or potential dual alternator setup
07-01-2014, 09:51 PM
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
July COTM Voting Thread!
This is my 1988 jeep Cherokee xj Laredo
engine/transmission
-new stock 4.0
- 746 4 hole injectors
- home brew bold air intake with snorkel
- aw4 freshly rebuilt
- np242 freshly re built
-2.5 inch Dinomax cat back exhaust
- pacesetter headers
- Brown dog offroad classic poly motor mounts
Axles tires and wheels
- Dana 30 front (HP) with 4.88 gears and lockright(297x ujoints)
- ford 8.8 rear end with disk brakes built with heavy duty iron rock hardware 4.88 gears open
- solid diff covers front and rear
- 35x12.5r15 BFG km2s
- black d windows 15x8 with 3.75" back spacing
Suspension and steering
- 3 inch coils with 2 in coil spacers
- add a leaf 3 inch with RC shacke relocation brackets
- iron rock heavy duty double shear track bar with frame side bracket
- RC lowers stock uppers
- zj tie rod and new ends
- dodge durango steering box upgrade
Armor and recovery
- home brew tube bumper with tie ins
- l&l winch bumper with smitybilt xrc8
- in cab winch controls
- in cab mounted 54" trail jack
Lighting
4 kc day lighters on Carr light bar
- led reverse lights
-24" led light bar on bumper
Misc - cb with horn
- bed lined floor
- stripped ac
- new cooling system with zj fan clutch
- cut fenders with rear lower qtr pannel fold
- Removable doors
- new sensors and gaskets
-97+ door mod
ALSO....
remember the reason we celebrate the 4th this month guys, a lot of brave men and women have lost their lives so we can enjoy the fruits of this amazing country!
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
engine/transmission
-new stock 4.0
- 746 4 hole injectors
- home brew bold air intake with snorkel
- aw4 freshly rebuilt
- np242 freshly re built
-2.5 inch Dinomax cat back exhaust
- pacesetter headers
- Brown dog offroad classic poly motor mounts
Axles tires and wheels
- Dana 30 front (HP) with 4.88 gears and lockright(297x ujoints)
- ford 8.8 rear end with disk brakes built with heavy duty iron rock hardware 4.88 gears open
- solid diff covers front and rear
- 35x12.5r15 BFG km2s
- black d windows 15x8 with 3.75" back spacing
Suspension and steering
- 3 inch coils with 2 in coil spacers
- add a leaf 3 inch with RC shacke relocation brackets
- iron rock heavy duty double shear track bar with frame side bracket
- RC lowers stock uppers
- zj tie rod and new ends
- dodge durango steering box upgrade
Armor and recovery
- home brew tube bumper with tie ins
- l&l winch bumper with smitybilt xrc8
- in cab winch controls
- in cab mounted 54" trail jack
Lighting
4 kc day lighters on Carr light bar
- led reverse lights
-24" led light bar on bumper
Misc - cb with horn
- bed lined floor
- stripped ac
- new cooling system with zj fan clutch
- cut fenders with rear lower qtr pannel fold
- Removable doors
- new sensors and gaskets
-97+ door mod
ALSO....
remember the reason we celebrate the 4th this month guys, a lot of brave men and women have lost their lives so we can enjoy the fruits of this amazing country!
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Last edited by 884x4; 07-21-2014 at 01:41 PM.
07-06-2014, 06:24 AM
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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89WhiteXJ
1989 White Cherokee Laredo 4x4
Engine:
-Stock 4.0
Trans / Transfer Case:
-AW4
-NP231
*Slip yoke eliminator
*1410 Rear U joints
*Home Made Drive shafts F&R (strong enough to support the jeep on a rock)
Axles:
-Front 8 lug Dana 44
*5.13 gears
*Yukon Shafts
*Yukon Super Joints
*lunch box locker
*Custom High steer and Track Bar with 1.5" DOM and Heims
*Hydro Assist
-Rear 8 lug Sterling
*5.13 gears
*Stock Shafts ( Very large no need for Chromos )
*Welded
*Disc brake conversion
Suspension:
-Front ( All custom made )
*Extended Ford radius arm with Johnny joints. Links made of Drill Pipe ( Wristed Pass. side for less suspension bind which=more flex )
*Homemade Crossmember
*4.5 coils
*Blistein Shocks ( mounted in engine bay )
-Rear
*S-10 springs ( Not a bastard pack. Just stock S-10 springs )
*2" lift shackles
*Bilstein Shocks
*Anti Axle wrap bar ( Homemade )
Wheels and Tires:
-H1's Recentered with Rock rings
-38" TSL's
Extra Info:
-S-10 springs stretch the rear axle around 3"
-Front Axle stretched
-Rear bumper custom made by me and a friend
-Front bumper bought from a friend
-Gas Tank relocated in floor
-Transmission is Auto but I control the gears with switches
Plans:
-Exo already kinda in the works
-Racing seats
-4 or 5 point harness
-More body cutting
-97+ front clip already in progress
-Shave rear Sterling axle and Truss
1989 White Cherokee Laredo 4x4
Engine:
-Stock 4.0
Trans / Transfer Case:
-AW4
-NP231
*Slip yoke eliminator
*1410 Rear U joints
*Home Made Drive shafts F&R (strong enough to support the jeep on a rock)
Axles:
-Front 8 lug Dana 44
*5.13 gears
*Yukon Shafts
*Yukon Super Joints
*lunch box locker
*Custom High steer and Track Bar with 1.5" DOM and Heims
*Hydro Assist
-Rear 8 lug Sterling
*5.13 gears
*Stock Shafts ( Very large no need for Chromos )
*Welded
*Disc brake conversion
Suspension:
-Front ( All custom made )
*Extended Ford radius arm with Johnny joints. Links made of Drill Pipe ( Wristed Pass. side for less suspension bind which=more flex )
*Homemade Crossmember
*4.5 coils
*Blistein Shocks ( mounted in engine bay )
-Rear
*S-10 springs ( Not a bastard pack. Just stock S-10 springs )
*2" lift shackles
*Bilstein Shocks
*Anti Axle wrap bar ( Homemade )
Wheels and Tires:
-H1's Recentered with Rock rings
-38" TSL's
Extra Info:
-S-10 springs stretch the rear axle around 3"
-Front Axle stretched
-Rear bumper custom made by me and a friend
-Front bumper bought from a friend
-Gas Tank relocated in floor
-Transmission is Auto but I control the gears with switches
Plans:
-Exo already kinda in the works
-Racing seats
-4 or 5 point harness
-More body cutting
-97+ front clip already in progress
-Shave rear Sterling axle and Truss
07-13-2014, 10:58 AM
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Turbo
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1995 2WD Jeep Cherokee XJ-R
Originally this project started off as a joke. Our team wanted something that was different and unlikely to be competitive at the GRM $20XX challenge. Since most of us are Jeep guys we thought an XJ would be perfect. Over the years we developed the Jeep into what you see now while staying under the $2013 budget. We never imagined wining the autocross portion of the event and placing 3rd over all once let alone 2 years in a row! The project has been a lot of fun and we continue to autocross it locally with the Boston BMWCCA.
Engine: Stock Jeep 4.0L w/ 243K miles, 50 trim T3/T4 Turbo, 12 psi, 322tq / 274hp, MegaSquirt v3.0 EFI computer, GM 36 lbs injectors, 99+ intake, FMIC
Transmission: Stock 2WD AW4, factory transmission computer plus manual 1-3 shift mode
Front axle: Original solid axle cut, notched, and bent 5 degrees to add -2.5 degrees camber per wheel, boxed control arms, relocated and reinforced control arm brackets, cut springs (about 370 lbs), Ford-150 Rancho shocks, Addco 1 1/8 swaybar.
Rear Axle: Ford Explorer 8.8 w/ 3.73 gears and disc brakes, rebuild and shimmed LSD, 2 Cherokee leaf packs added together, springs smoothed and greased then sealed with duck tape to prevent bind, Toyota Tacoma TRD Bilstein shocks, no rear swaybar, homemade traction bars
Wheels: 15x10, 5" backspace front, 4" backspace rear
Tires: Hoosier A6 275/35R15
Race Weight: 2,780 lbs w/ full tank of fuel
1/4 Mile: 12.9 @ 100 MPH
Power: 274 whp / 322 wtq
Paint: Inspired by Mark Donohue's 1971 AMC Javelin Trans Am.
Originally this project started off as a joke. Our team wanted something that was different and unlikely to be competitive at the GRM $20XX challenge. Since most of us are Jeep guys we thought an XJ would be perfect. Over the years we developed the Jeep into what you see now while staying under the $2013 budget. We never imagined wining the autocross portion of the event and placing 3rd over all once let alone 2 years in a row! The project has been a lot of fun and we continue to autocross it locally with the Boston BMWCCA.
Engine: Stock Jeep 4.0L w/ 243K miles, 50 trim T3/T4 Turbo, 12 psi, 322tq / 274hp, MegaSquirt v3.0 EFI computer, GM 36 lbs injectors, 99+ intake, FMIC
Transmission: Stock 2WD AW4, factory transmission computer plus manual 1-3 shift mode
Front axle: Original solid axle cut, notched, and bent 5 degrees to add -2.5 degrees camber per wheel, boxed control arms, relocated and reinforced control arm brackets, cut springs (about 370 lbs), Ford-150 Rancho shocks, Addco 1 1/8 swaybar.
Rear Axle: Ford Explorer 8.8 w/ 3.73 gears and disc brakes, rebuild and shimmed LSD, 2 Cherokee leaf packs added together, springs smoothed and greased then sealed with duck tape to prevent bind, Toyota Tacoma TRD Bilstein shocks, no rear swaybar, homemade traction bars
Wheels: 15x10, 5" backspace front, 4" backspace rear
Tires: Hoosier A6 275/35R15
Race Weight: 2,780 lbs w/ full tank of fuel
1/4 Mile: 12.9 @ 100 MPH
Power: 274 whp / 322 wtq
Paint: Inspired by Mark Donohue's 1971 AMC Javelin Trans Am.
07-21-2014, 07:00 AM
#5
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July COTM Voting Thread!
Lowrange2
1993 Jeep Cherokee Country
Front Suspension:
Rock Krawler 3 link
Rustys 5" coils
Bilstein 5150s
Front Axle:
Wagoneer 44
Trussed
Detroit Locker
Chromoly Yukon shafts
Yukon Super Joints
Custom 1.5" DOM highsteer
Ruff Stuff heims
Ruff Stuff cover
Part's Mike High Steer Arms
Custom trac bar
Bilstein 5150's
Hydraulic Assist
Rear Suspension:
RE's 4.5" Leaf springs
Bilstein 5150s
Traction bar and anti-wrap perches
Rear Axle:
Ford 8.8
Discs
Detroit Locker
Yukon Chromoly Shafts
Drive line:
Stock 4.0
Stock Aw4
Rebuilt NP231
AA SYE
Tom Woods DS
Recovery and Armor:
Smittybilt XRC8 / Masterpull rope.
Shade tree built bumpers front and back.
2x6 Rocker replacements
Tires and wheels:
D-windows
35" BFG M/Ts
Interior:
T&J 8-point cage with a bit of custom tube added
Racequip 5-point harnesses front and rear (4)
Corbeau Suspension Seats
"Sun Roof" with custom snap on top
#Merica
1993 Jeep Cherokee Country
Front Suspension:
Rock Krawler 3 link
Rustys 5" coils
Bilstein 5150s
Front Axle:
Wagoneer 44
Trussed
Detroit Locker
Chromoly Yukon shafts
Yukon Super Joints
Custom 1.5" DOM highsteer
Ruff Stuff heims
Ruff Stuff cover
Part's Mike High Steer Arms
Custom trac bar
Bilstein 5150's
Hydraulic Assist
Rear Suspension:
RE's 4.5" Leaf springs
Bilstein 5150s
Traction bar and anti-wrap perches
Rear Axle:
Ford 8.8
Discs
Detroit Locker
Yukon Chromoly Shafts
Drive line:
Stock 4.0
Stock Aw4
Rebuilt NP231
AA SYE
Tom Woods DS
Recovery and Armor:
Smittybilt XRC8 / Masterpull rope.
Shade tree built bumpers front and back.
2x6 Rocker replacements
Tires and wheels:
D-windows
35" BFG M/Ts
Interior:
T&J 8-point cage with a bit of custom tube added
Racequip 5-point harnesses front and rear (4)
Corbeau Suspension Seats
"Sun Roof" with custom snap on top
#Merica
Last edited by Lowrange2; 07-23-2014 at 07:00 AM.
07-21-2014, 07:08 AM
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Junior Member
July COTM Voting Thread!
Guys, please remember that when this is over I will REQUIRE that high resolution/good quality photos be sent to me to go in the Calendar. Please be prepared to do so. If not, the runner up's entry will be used instead.
K, Go.
K, Go.
