The budget build XJ multi purpose rig!
This Cherokee originally came in to us for a simple frame stiffener, 8.8 swap, d30 build, tires, and beadlocks, and maintenance with the plans to stay as a functional rig for mud and hunting in Florida. We invited the owner with us to Hawk Pride, AL, and it was downhill from there. After all sorts of body damage (which none of it was fixed of course), the owner continued going on more out of state trips, and eventually D44 swapping the front, and fully caging the XJ. The XJ has been flopped over 5 times and keeps up with some of the most built/expensive rigs on the hardest trails! Here’s a build sheet and more pictures to enjoy!
Chassis: 99 XJ
POWERTRAIN
Engine: 4.0L
Transmission: Automatic
Transfer case: NP231 with a Tom Woods Superduty SYE KIT
Exterior Upgrades: DIY sliders, natural window deleted, Warn front bumper
Lights Interior/Exterior: eBay special and what’s left of stock XJ tail lights
Winch: Warn VR10
DRIVETRAIN
Suspension: Front 3 link long arm, rear XJ springs
Shocks: Fox 2.0’s
Driveshafts: Tom Woods Driveshafts
Front Axle Housing: Wagoneer D44
Front Differential/Locker: Spool
Front Ring & Pinion/ratio 4.88
Front Differential Cover:
Front Axle Shafts: Yukon Chromoly
Front Drive Flanges/Hubs: Warn hubs
Front Steering Setup/Arms: Custom heim joint setup
Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 with super 88 kit
Rear Differential/Locker: Spool
Rear Ring & Pinion/Ratio: 4.88
Rear Differential Cover:
Rear Axle Shafts: Yukon chromoly
Tire Make/Size: 37” Badak’s
Wheel Make/Size: 17x9 Vision Beadlocks
