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Congratulations to our August 2009 Cherokee of the Month: Sprintagogo
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08-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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The Post man
 
2000 XJ Cherokee
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Congratulations to our August 2009 Cherokee of the Month: Sprintagogo
Congratulations to Sprintagogo for winning Cherokee of the Month for August 2009.
Sprintagogo I’m back again for a second attempt at Cherokee of the Month after the little trick EricsXJ played in the April poll. This is my 2000 XJ which I have owned for a bit over two years. It’s my first Jeep and follows a few Landrover Defenders, but I had to get something with proper seats for the kids. This was the cheap choice that turned out to be every bit as good as a kitted Defender. When I bought it it was badly in need of some intensive maintenance. Jeep have only had an official Presence here in Great Britain since 1993 so used examples only really started to hit the enthusiast scene at the end of the 90’s which means the supply of aftermarket kit and accessories is still limited even now compared to the US. I have done plenty of modifications and here is a summary - Base vehicle Cherokee Classic 2000 model year 4ltr I6 with AW4 auto and NP242 transfer case Black with camel/beige leather interior 124,000 miles Axles & Driveline Tires 32.3” tall Insa Turbo Special Tracks (235/85/16 remould) on ZJ/Grand alloy wheels Front high pinion Dana 30 4.10 ratio which replaces 3.55 ratio low pinion axle Rear 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 4.10 ratio which replaces Dana 35 with 3.55 ratio and ABS Trac-lok limited slip diff fitted in place of open carrier KJ/Liberty rear disc brakes conversion Rubicon Express 1807 Hack & Tap with front driveshaft All breather tubes extended Suspension 4” front lift with 2” Procomp spring and 2” poly spacer Rubicon Express control arm drop brackets Skyjacker fixed lower control arms re-tubed with heavier box section Relocated front brake flexy pipes 5” rear lift with 3” custom built spring, +1” extended shackle and 1” angle block YJ rear brake flexy pipe Procomp ES9000 shocks Protection/Armor Mopar steering, T-case and tank skids from 1995 XJ Roof ‘rack’ consisting of gutter slider bars for leaning against trees Box section rockers welded in place of the original rockers with points for hi-lift jacking Safarigard snorkel Recovery Warn 9.5XP winch with synthetic rope mounted in home made bumper. Transmission oil cooler raised so winch can sit within 1/8” of front crossmember Tow loops x2 in front bumper and x1 bolted to factory rear hitch mount fibreglass waffle bridging mats mounted on roofrack Elecrics Optima yellowtop battery Dash mounted winch controls and plug for wander lead so winch can be used from drivers seat or outside the vehicle Roof lights 8 x 55watts, 4 x spot light for distance and 4 x fog light for spread CB radio for trail talk Nokia hands free phone kit Pioneer 4x50w CD/MP3 player Quite proud of the truck I have built and had to fab many bits myself due to limited choice and availability on this side of the pond. Also, all the work I have done has had to account for the fact that my wife drives this truck to work and back everyday so had to maintain some civility for her sake. I couldn’t go for an out and out trail rig.   Click here to see previous Cherokee of the Month winners
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08-01-2009, 11:18 PM
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1997 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
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goodjob! way to win one from over across the pond!
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08-02-2009, 04:05 AM
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Nice rig. I love the lights on the roof.
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08-02-2009, 07:06 AM
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1992 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: High Springs, Florida
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CONGRATULATIONS !!! well deserved
 You had gotten my vote  I have used some of your responces to work on my junk in the past . Thank You !!! Brizzle |
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08-02-2009, 10:35 AM
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2000 XJ Cherokee
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Thanks guys and everyone else that supported me. I have used huge amounts of knowledge gained through reading this forum so it is only fair that I use my experience of my jeep to give a little back. I don't always do what others do hence little things like the roof lights. Most people go for 2 or 4 big lights while I think anything too obtrusive is just going to get knocked off so chose something with a lower profile.
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08-02-2009, 08:52 PM
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XJ on 37's
 
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
Posts: 10,165
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congrats mate
they may as well rename it "lancs. xj of the month"...   again well done, you had my vote. martin
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08-03-2009, 01:29 AM
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1998 XJ Cherokee
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Grats man!
Glad I didnt enter this month LOL. You ran away with it the second time around! Good job on the rig.
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08-03-2009, 02:28 PM
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2007 JK Wrangler
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Well deserved!
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08-05-2009, 05:24 PM
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2001 XJ Cherokee
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congrats dude! good job this time around!
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08-06-2009, 09:15 AM
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2000 XJ Cherokee
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08-06-2009, 08:28 PM
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XJ on 37's
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
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1998 XJ on 37's.JK Rubi axles with chromo shafts and ctm's, 4:1 transfer case, etc etc etc.The Cherylkee.... 1998 Range Rover 4.6 HSE 2000 4.7 4WD WJ with a rebuilt motor. 4.3/700r4/new frame buildup (YJ).... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324622 Years to gain the hands on experience, and offer it freely. Minutes to gain the knowledge from the internet, and quote it just as freely. Choose wisely! |
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08-08-2009, 12:41 PM
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1998 XJ Cherokee
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Well done mate!!!
YES......the Brits are coming. Once I've completed all my latest mods I'll be snapping a few "action" pics and sticking mine in a future poll!!
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1998 XJ RE 4.5 inch superflex lift, RE GEN2 disconnects, 15x8 Crager 352's, 33x12.5x15 BFG MT, ARB Lockers Front and Rear, 4.56 Diffs, Cut & Tap Short Shaft Conversion, CV Rear Prop, B&M Transmission Cooler and Gauge, Bushwackers Cut-Outs, Skid Row Armor, AJ's SuperRails, LeBaron Hood Vents, KargoMaster Rack, Safari Snorkel, KC Daylighters, Midland CB, Brantz Navigation Loads a mud!! |
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08-09-2009, 08:16 AM
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2000 XJ Cherokee
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I wasn't sure that you hadn't entered or won the COTM before but you will definitely get my vote  Let's keep the Brit theme going.
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