Jeep Cherokee Present Status

( as of )

Engine

  • Weber dual-barrel Carburetor kit K552 installed.
  • All pollution control devices removed, except the catalytic converter (that includes EGR, Canister, Air Pump etc.).
  • Three-row radiator installed.
  • 190 degrees thermostat.
  • Ignition wiring modification.

Transmission

Stock, except a double-cardan front driveshaft.

Suspension Front (total lift : 6")

  • Rusty's Off-Road 4.5" coils
  • Bilstein shocks.
  • Rusty's Off-Road adjustable upper control arms.
  • Rusty's Off-Road lower control arms.
  • Rusty's Off-Road adjustable, heavy duty track bar, with bushing end and corresponding frame mount.
  • Rusty's Off-Road steering stabilizer.
  • JKS Quick Disconnects.
  • Trimmed shock mounts for better articulation.
  • Rubicon Express Drop-Down brackets and braces

Suspension Rear (total lift : 6")

  • Rusty's Off-Road 4.5" spring packs, with lower leaf removed.
  • Rusty's .75" extnded greasable shackles.
  • Rusty's heavy duty front spring bushings.
  • Bilstein shocks.
  • Sway bar removed.

Wheels, Tires & Brakes

  • Aluminum wheels 7x15" size, 4.5" backspacing.
  • Tires BF Goodrich Mud Terrains KM 32x11.5R15.
  • Extended, stainless steel covered, brake hoses.
  • New handbrake cables.
  • Relocated handbrake cables mounts.

Electric System

Stock with the following mods:

  • High beam flasher switch installed.
  • Icom IC-229 VHF transceiver installed.
  • New FIAMM twin horns installed.
  • Fog lamps rewired to work independently of car's main lights
  • IPF headlights with Magic J bulbs.
  • Side markers rewired to work as turn indicators as well.
  • Electric-Life electrical windows kit.
  • Power door locks.
  • New alternator.

Other Goodies

  • Rusty's XJ tow hooks.
  • All ventilators (front, rear diff and transfer case) relocated inside the hood area.
  • Steering pump rebuild and hoses replaced.
  • Steering wheel leather cover installed.
  • Front fenders and flares trimmed to avoid rubbing.
  • Rear fenders hammered to avoid rubbing.
  • New dashboard parts.
  • New, Type-2 Instrument cluster.

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