My 2001 Jeep Xj Build- Rattletrap - Page 3

justinwalden · 01-20-2009, 11:56 PM

well mis padres wanna look for something new for me but i'd much rather have something that says "Jeep" on the steering wheel. mine didnt say "Jeep" on the grill or hatch haha

srmitchell · 01-20-2009, 11:59 PM

Remind them that when the Armageddon comes, everyone will want to get in the Jeep to drive over flipped priuses and hondas.

justinwalden · 01-21-2009, 12:02 AM

i guess they arent expecting armageddon until after i graduate in 2 years lawlz

srmitchell · 01-21-2009, 08:00 PM

Hahaha, yeah.

Just for reference here's my current specs.

Year & Model
2001 XJ Cherokee

Engine
4.0L
Transmission
Aw4
Transfer Case
NP231/ 1 inch drop
Front Axle

Dana 30 Low/ solid diff cover, alloy usa x joints

Rear Axle
Chrysler 8.25

Gear Ratio
3.55

Suspension
3.5 inch RE super flex, re track bar/ Ome
nitrochargers

Tires
5- 31" Bfg Treadwright all terrains

Wheels
5 -15x8 Cragar d windows, 4 inch backspacing.

Recovery
C4x4 tow hooks/ rear oem hitch/d ring, 48"
all cast Hi lift.

Armor
Mopar- Tank/ tcase skids, Solid Diff cover, Aj's
standard Rails, duplicolor bed liner.

Accessories
Kc Slimlights, Led dash lights, custom fan
switch.

Other mods
Trimmed bumper caps, trimmed fender flares up front, mopar zj tranny cooler, RE stainless brakelines f/r, all mobil one fluids.

Future Mods
Rigidco tire carrier, lebaron vents, locker, and anything I want to save for.

Robs01XJ · 01-27-2009, 10:02 AM

Are your leaf springs shimmed?

No drivetrain vibration 60+mph ?

srmitchell · 01-28-2009, 07:35 PM

No shims, or sye, just a drop.

No vibes past 60, but I get a small amount of growl on deceleration at 50.

srmitchell · 03-01-2009, 12:46 PM

Well a month later, and I finally got a tire carrier.

A local jeep got totalled, and I scored a c4x4 rear bumper/carrier for $320.

It has the end plates as well.

No pics yet, my computer died, and Im using my dad's.

It look great though.

Expect pics soon.

srmitchell · 03-09-2009, 10:17 PM

Damn its been awile. FINALLY an update.

Good bye to this.

And heelllooo to this.

Oh, and we traded in the stupid liberty for a wj.

AustinTexasXJ · 03-15-2009, 02:46 AM

are yall gonna lift the wj??

srmitchell · 03-15-2009, 12:30 PM

We did. It has a 2 inch BB, and 31's.

Doesn't look like much, but next to a stocker it is visible.

HankyDanky · 03-15-2009, 12:35 PM

Hey great looking XJ!. I love that rear bumper. Spare tires always take up to much room!

srmitchell · 03-15-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks!!

It is such a big improvement.

I'm very happy.

01ClassicXJ · 03-15-2009, 08:28 PM

nice build thread you have here how hard is doing the lift with just basic hand tools or did you use air tools thanks it looks good

srmitchell · 03-15-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks. All basic hand tools. It really isn't that bad. I'd love air tools, but now all my bolts are easy to get off if I have to.

1/2 inch drive deep dish metric sockets, a breaker bar, and a good jack are important. Don't be afraid to use a big freaking hammer either.

Take your time, use lot's of pb laster, and use quality, lifetime warranty tools.

I love craftsman, because I can get anything replaced at the sears less than a mile away.

01ClassicXJ · 03-15-2009, 09:04 PM

ok yea i have matco tools just to much work to drag home for spring break since i use them for school in ohio and live in new york i believe at home i have a bunch of Stanley before they went china made thanks for the advice

01-21-2009, 12:02 AM	#33
justinwalden Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: C'ville, TN Posts: 1,073 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i guess they arent expecting armageddon until after i graduate in 2 years lawlz __________________ Tennessee, Tennessee, There ain't no place I'd rather be!