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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: Carfreek458 on March 05, 2013, 03:12:57 AM

Title: Jeep Cherokee Build
Post by: Carfreek458 on March 05, 2013, 03:12:57 AM

So i decided to swap my axles out so i could have 3.55s instead of 3.07s and also go my hands on some other parts like skid plates hd cross member rear bumper and some other things. figure i make this thread so people could see the work im doing. I have almost finished the rear and ill be moving onto the front soon and skid plates and few other things. more pics soon
Old rear axle with 3.07s
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/alxeofthejeep.jpg)
tomken engine/tranny skid
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/tomkenskidplate.jpg)
Rear axle with 3.55s back in and repainted the rear bumper
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/rearaxleinjeep.jpg)
Messing around with paint
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/001-1.jpg)
Before the axles out
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/002.jpg)
Axle is out
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/004.jpg)
New axle for the jeep
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/005.jpg)
Tomken engine/tranny skid on
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/tomkenskidonjeep.jpg)
Swapped my hatch to my black one
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/redjeepblackhatch.jpg)
No more bent tie rods
 (http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/newandoldtierods.jpg)
New 8.25 yoke
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/new825yoke.jpg)
Front diff cleaned and locker installed
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/frontdiffnocover.jpg)
HD diff back on with new lube locker
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/frontaxlereadytogo.jpg)
Custom HD cross member i made and tranny skid mounted to it
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/006.jpg)
Axle back in new tie rod and ends
(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/carfreek458/008.jpg)

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee mods
Post by: skibum on March 06, 2013, 11:19:38 PM

I like the rear bumper. Beefy ;D

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee mods
Post by: Carfreek458 on March 06, 2013, 11:24:09 PM

Thanks i like it alot just wish it came with the tire carrier.

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee mods
Post by: calvynandhobbs on March 07, 2013, 03:21:41 AM

Quote from: Carfreek458 on March 06, 2013, 11:24:09 PM

Thanks i like it alot just wish it came with the tire carrier.

I like that rear bumper too. All you need is some 2x2 square tubing and with a little cutting and welding you could build a swing-out. Looks like it was set up with a swing-out at one time. Scott and I built this bumper for my XJ and it turned out really good.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/EBBronco/RearBumper001.jpg)

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee mods
Post by: Carfreek458 on March 07, 2013, 03:49:26 AM

Yes it had one at one point guy said someone stole it or something and its made by Rock Hard. But when i have some money ill buy some metal but will need help making it.

Title: Re: Jeep Cherokee mods
Post by: Mayhem on March 08, 2013, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: calvynandhobbs on March 07, 2013, 03:21:41 AM

I like that rear bumper too. All you need is some 2x2 square tubing and with a little cutting and welding you could build a swing-out. Looks like it was set up with a swing-out at one time. Scott and I built this bumper for my XJ and it turned out really good.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/EBBronco/RearBumper001.jpg)

Great bumper.  Nice looking latch setup.  Well done!