The ZJ Turtle Build (56K warning)

besthaticouldo · 03-26-2009, 07:02 PM

so after i rolled my xj about 4 months ago i decided it might be a good time to upgrade. so i looked into 97+ cherokee classics but they were missing one thing, a good size motor to move that big suv. so i looked into ZJs. so i bought a 94 grand cherokee limited. 5.2, fully loaded. its only missing a sunroof and heated seats. but oh well. 133k and i paid 2100 for it. not too bad id say. it sat for a while so it needs some work, but thats the name of the game.

here are some stock pics

my first set of mods were a budget boost, bilstein HD shocks off craigslist, and 31x10.50x15 BFG all terrains...heres some pics, an alignment got rid of a nasty case of death wobble

here are the most recent pics. i picked up a turbo city intake off of ebay for 80 bux, i flushed the coolant, the motor, changed the oil to amsoil, replaced the thermostat and a few other small pieces and the plugs and it runs soooo much better now. the catalyst is rattling around inside the cat so i ordered a magnaflow 3" cat, muffler and tip, and im going to get a 3" tailpipe and get it all welded up. i was playing around and i got some flexy pics.

my next few mods will be new wheels to replace the stockers and get the rubbing to stop. then swap the 242 i have in the garage into her. pick up a roof rack. then i am getting a BDS 3" lift with rancho 9000xl shocks and jks discos and lower front control arms.

let me know what ya'll think.

thanks!

**Katesdad** · 03-26-2009, 07:47 PM

Your starting on an expensive habit!

CaribouLouWJ · 03-26-2009, 08:03 PM

Nice primer spot bro

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Nice start....I like it man!

retroron · 03-26-2009, 08:13 PM

that intake is sucking in alot of heat..

besthaticouldo · 03-26-2009, 08:14 PM

thanks guys!

i know its an expensive habit lol. but i can't leave vehicles alone. its a crazy addiction i have. my svt focus had about 14k into it in about 3 years.

CaribouLouWJ · 03-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retroron

that intake is sucking in alot of heat..

yeah, theyre not the best....

besthaticouldo · 03-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retroron

that intake is sucking in alot of heat..

motor has never stumbled or had any problems during a long drive or under any hard acceleration. its fine thanks

rustynail · 03-26-2009, 09:15 PM

If you were to have problems it would likely be at idle stuck in traffic or while wheeling in low 1st gear. The tires sure made those wheels look better. The performance mod on a car called a cold air intake is called that for a reason.

Eldoradoman · 03-26-2009, 09:18 PM

Looks great, leave the cold air intake unless you plan on rock crawling in 110 degree heat or idling in traffic for hours on end.

rustynail · 03-26-2009, 09:28 PM

How is that a cold air intake, it takes in air from under the hood? Anyhow it does look cool.

Eldoradoman · 03-26-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJ-Orvis

How is that a cold air intake, it takes in air from under the hood?

okay, lukewarm air intake...

where'd the antenna go? any plans to de-gold?

besthaticouldo · 03-26-2009, 09:35 PM

i haven't had any problems in traffic at all...sitting in traffic to san diego on the 5 at 4:30pm too.

and i plan on degolding it and i have the power antenna. it retracts when the keys off.

thanks guys.

i like the intake. i don't do rock crawling, its more an expedition and camping rig.

**Ridin' Around** · 03-26-2009, 10:27 PM

Looking good, I like!

rooster51 · 03-26-2009, 10:53 PM

Dats Niiice.

country_boy454 · 03-27-2009, 12:26 AM

Coming along great!