Daily driver xj build

Our goal with this xj was to build a classy, fully serviced daily driver. First off let me start by saying this will be my daily driver trail rig i want this to be a dependable build and not something i have to turn wrenches on every weekend so i can make it to work on monday. Nov 08, 2018 the xjgeneration cherokee was introduced in 1984. Make sure to like and subscribe to follow the project build.

Swanks xj cherokee overland build slow swanks xj cherokee overland build slow project cars. We originally planned the build around easter jeep safari 2018, where it was put to the test across any and all trails we could fit into our schedule for the week. Project 2000 xj daily driver page 4 naxja forums north american xj association. Project daily driver 1991 4runner veteran overland forums. The paint shows amazingly well for the year and mileage.

This all took place a couple years ago on my 1999 xj sport. Here at davis autosports, we are nationally known as the leading xj builder and seller. I picked this up as a daily driver a couple days ago. The xj cherokee is sometimes referred to as the disposable hero because of how cheap they are. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Guys my son is looking to lift his 1999 xj and wants to go with a 33. Jan 18, 2015 project 2000 xj daily driver page 4 naxja forums north american xj association. To best experience this web site, high speed internet connection is recommended. Hello guys, ive been in love with these for a while now and really want my first car to be a xj6 series 3 or older, if possible. Jake and ryan showing what its like to daily a prerunner. The only con i have is the book value on 060 it will do under 4. Jan 26, 2018 here is a quick look at my everyday driver jeep cherokee xj bov. I now have over 10,000 miles on this build, and the jeep itself has 155,000 miles on it the lowest mileage vehicle i have by 50,000 miles.

With well over 200 custom built cherokees on the market and an additional 200 original cherokee xjswe build everything from rugged yet classy daily drivers. Now that our daughter jennifer is 16, i decided to build the xj project as a mild daily driver she could use and also take into the backcountry. We had a longterm tester for more than 20,000 miles in 2017, and can confidently say youll have no issue commuting to work everyday in one. Apr 01, 2015 i am in the beginning stages of building my 4. The daily driver high back seat from prp seats will add a bit more comfort over your worn out stock jeep seats. Coming in the following days weeks months, ill post updates in realtime of. Jeep wrangler yj near philly april 16, 2019 616 623 dirt riot racing presents renegades on the ridge 2019 fro, pa january 30, 2019. With well over 200 custom built cherokees on the market and an additional 200 original cherokee xjswe build everything from rugged yet classy daily drivers to extreme off roading xjs. Jan 19, 2015 an econobox daily driver isnt going to do it and a fullsize truck is too big for tight trails and uses too much gas. Cherokees were everywhere throughout the 90s and 2000s, so common you barely noticed them. Ill go through a little bit of what we did to get this thing ready to drive. The thing is i want them to be a daily driver also, driving about 20 miles daily. Easy to upgrade by adding rear long arms at a later time.

Updated jeep liberty control arms for lifted and stock suspensions may 27, 2019. First off let me start by saying this will be my daily driver trail rig i want this to be a dependable build and not something i have to turn wrenches on e. Plus my wife wanted her own trail rig to go jeeping with the girls jeep club. Very cool looking tire, but wondering if it should be held strictly to off roading and a bad idea for a tj thats a daily driver. Jeep cherokee xj bov everyday driver lifted 4x4 youtube. Coming in the following days weeks months, ill post updates in realtime. I wanted to get something i could work on myself and was 4wd. Jeep cherokee xj everyday driver walk around youtube. Just a simple well built daily driver build details engine. The 2001 jeep cherokee has been out of production for nearly 15 years yet many. I have limited mechanic skills but have been learning on my 99 dodge ram 4x4 tune up, replaced the seals in the dana 44. Locked this forum is for on going projects and builds. Here is a quick look at my everyday driver jeep cherokee xj bov. And while i initially loved the way it turned out, ive grown to detest almost everything about my new.

Two of the car mags tested the 470 hp and hit a flat 4. Just driving around to some local spots on an average day living in the desert. Im the reason why old jeep cherokees are so expensive today. The cj5 was junk when i bought it, the only reason it hadnt been hauled to the scrap yard was the guy hadnt had a chance to pull the engine and trans. The ultimate overland jeep cherokee xj build walkaround of features duration. We have built, restored and sold well over 500 cherokee xjs over the years. Xjs can make for a great daily driver and a weekend wheeler, but be prepared to spend a little extra dough on the purchase of a model thats been well kept.

And while i initially loved the way it turned out, ive grown to detest almost everything about my new suspension. Another great daily driver would e the x300, still has the 6 pot and is a proper jag, you could get a very tidy sovereign for under 1500 pounds. Dec 29, 2016 the lunar lander nightprowler build tjota 2003, dc build swampyotas 2003 tacoma build standrews build lambos daily driver trail hunter build dbc trd now i need a new daily. Feb 4, 2018 project 2000 xj daily driver page 4 naxja forums north american xj association stay safe and healthy. While a low mileage, unmodified original at a low price may be a bit diffic. What does it take to successfully build a lcog daily driver. Figured id put this in here since it isnt really build, im just going to be bolting on a bunch of parts.

After a career change in 2003 which required a onceaweek commute of 50 miles, i still kept the xj for another two years, until i eventually decided to replace it with something a bit faster in 2005. What is the best setup for a daily driver to make it perform well on road, be adequate off road and look good at the same time. We expect it will be significantly more expensive than the. Lambos daily driver trail hunter build dbc trd now i.

Davis autosports is the nations leading cheorkee xj builder and seller. Prp also bent the headrest forward to provide more head support and allow a few more inches of clearance in standard cab trucks. Ive driven the car for two years, and have decided to address the degraded oem audio situation. Jaguar hasnt said how much the xj will cost or what trim levels will be offered. Few other 4bys offer the room, offroad prowess, and aftermarket. Heres one with 2200 miles on the clock you can own for tens of thousands off the original price. We are excited to use the chief as a daily driver, family camper and all around attention grabber. We were then asked to bring it to sema 18 and made the current modifications. I now have over 10,000 miles on this build, and the jeep itself has 155,000 miles on it the lowest mileage vehicle i have by 50,000 miles it all began driving home one evening when i developed a knock and loss of power on the highway.

These seats are designed to replace the factory front seats and are comfortable enough for daily driving, but more than capable offroad. The 8401 jeep cherokee, also known as the xj, is one of the most affordable and competent offroad vehicles ever produced. I want to get rid of it and get a jeep for a daily driver. Some of my goals will be to not break my daily driver jeep offroading while still paying for it, recycle the most parts. The daily driver is 33 tall and 22 wide, we lowered the sides of the seat to make it easy to slide in and out of.

The lower sides on the seat cushion allow for easier entry and exit, which is perfect for lifted jeeps. The 2001 jeep cherokee has been out of production for nearly 15 years yet many are still on the road. I started with the following, in january car lived outside and hadn. The exterior of this jeep is a must see in person xj to really appreciate. Nice zj man, cool build too, wish i would have better pictures of my build life for my xj. We had a 93 xj and while i could work on it, it needed a lot and just didnt feel right, so i sold it and promptly bought this 4runner. The lunar lander nightprowler build tjota 2003, dc build swampyotas 2003 tacoma build standrews build lambos daily driver trail hunter build dbc trd now i need a new daily.

This jeep came to us bone stock, 100% original with zero upgrades. I bought a jeep cherokee xj project car 4x4 offroad. Long before the jeep wrangler unlimited was dominating the trail, if you wanted a capable fourdoor suv that you could daily drive and wheel. Did a cheap lift on a buddys xj a few years back and the sway bar endlinks broke, chewed into the rear tires and blew both out at. Some of my goals will be to not break my dailydriver jeep offroading while still paying for it, recycle the most parts from the dead one possible, all while learning metal fabricationwelding, etc. I would be willing to put some money for repairs before doing so but i am concerned this could escalate to. Apr 01, 2009 now that our daughter jennifer is 16, i decided to build the xj project as a mild daily driver she could use and also take into the backcountry. Discussion in truck gallery started by blaze, feb 17, 2016. Mar 01, 2010 the 8401 jeep cherokee, also known as the xj, is one of the most affordable and competent offroad vehicles ever produced. As seen in the 2017 spring edition quadratec catalog. Anybody run interco super swamper tires on their daily driver. I am building this engine for my current daily driver 1990 xj w 220k miles which will see fewer street miles later but for time being will remain my commutetow rig. So i am getting out a grinder and a saw zaw to make more room for the tires. This allows you to build up to the rocklink pro in stages as your budget allows.