91 XJ build

**MAX_Xj** · 11-30-2009, 10:18 AM

So i used to own a yj and has to part it out due to an excessive amunt of frame rot. Picked up a 91 xj for 500 bucks going to build it up to be my DD and Weekend warrior will have pics for every step.

here i went wheelin before i started tearing it apart:

here is a pic of the tear down going to start on the passenger side floor first

picked up some rims off CL for 200 bucks MT classics i think:

**Motorcharge** · 11-30-2009, 10:19 AM

Nice find

Crawled.

**MAX_Xj** · 11-30-2009, 01:32 PM

some things that need to get done in near future are:
exhaust, need to fix head pipe leak before cat
chrysler 8.25, the dana 35 perches have rounded out from years of axle wrap
alum diamond plate drivers and passenger side floor panels
rinoline interior
throw a paint job on it,

so far i have found an axle im interested in out of a 97 for 150 bucks off CL

lk123 · 12-01-2009, 12:00 AM

so that hole on the fender, is that for a snorkel?

**MAX_Xj** · 12-01-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lk123

so that hole on the fender, is that for a snorkel?

ya it came with a full set up for a snorkle not sure if im liking the PVC though, i might just put it on after i clean it up and paint it.

what do you guys think about the looks of a homemade snorkel?

**Motorcharge** · 12-01-2009, 07:50 AM

It sure as hell beats the price of any one that you'd buy.

lk123 · 12-01-2009, 08:09 AM

iv seen some good lookin pvc ones, and some ugly ones. im going to make my own in the summer

**MAX_Xj** · 12-01-2009, 09:09 PM

bought a 8.25 rear axle tonight out of a 97 with c clip eliminators going to clean it up paint it and slap it under the heep this weekend will have some pics up soon

**MAX_Xj** · 12-08-2009, 08:01 PM

new tires and rims on, 33's a little tight going to need a little more lift

today i also cleaned and put back together my dash, and still in the proccess of fitting a floor panel for the passenger side floor board. more pics to follow.

josh94xj · 12-08-2009, 09:18 PM

sweet 2 door 5 speed!! make a beast out of that thing!!!

**MAX_Xj** · 12-08-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by josh94xj

sweet 2 door 5 speed!! make a beast out of that thing!!!

im definately planning on it

i love the 2 door look, everyone thinks its sweet

**MAX_Xj** · 12-09-2009, 08:08 PM

today i got some snow here and had to do an emergency tie rod end replacement.
bad news: 33's rub bad when turning so im going to bust out the sawzall tomorrow.
any ideas on how and where i should trim the fenders to clear these tires?
the rear has already been trimmed but the front needs some serious cutting, and the yj flares are coming off and im going flareless.
i think i have a 3" RC lift

MLTXJ9889 · 12-09-2009, 08:25 PM

I cut mine up to the body line and then cut and folded the rear quarters. I have more lift than you tho. I clear the 33s easy and can run 35s so your 33s will fit fine if you chop it enough.
Look at some of my pics if you need an idea.

**MAX_Xj** · 12-10-2009, 12:48 PM

got some snow today:

also today i did some trimming, cut the front and cut and folded the rear heres my pics:

**MAX_Xj** · 12-14-2009, 02:46 PM

got my floor panel in passenger side, and painted everything but the drivers side
coming along very nicely

also could anyone photoshop on of my pics for me? i want to do a two tone paint job, black bottom yellow top, im thinking id use the body line right below the door handle as the color change, help wold be appriciated