WL:1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo

[Grey03GT]

I'm pulling the motor and replacing it. I plan to install some new auxilary lights on the front bumper. I'm going to take off the flares and paint the grey part at the bottom with bed liner.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/007-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/006-1.jpg
Here's why it needs a new motor.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/004-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/008-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/005-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/002-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/003-2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/001-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/013-1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/011-1.jpg

[BOORAH]

GET OFF THE PHONE

[KyleJ]

Did you know you were going to have to put in a new motor when you bought it?

[Grey03GT]

Yeah. I wanted a project.

[¿umop apisdn]

Those boots are downright cute.

[¿umop apisdn]

Also, by the time you get a new motor in, won't winter be over?

[Hillbilly]

I gots a 350 for it.

[sn95.0]

is that the one from the police auction?

[turbodaytona87]

I was going to ask that, but then thought the police auction one was an 86 or something like that

[Hillbilly]

Also, by the time you get a new motor in, won't winter be over?

4wd works in the summer too.

[350-10]

Also, by the time you get a new motor in, won't winter be over?

4wd works in the summer too.

That's when it usually breaks for you too.

[Grey03GT]

I'm picking up some black steel wheels, and got a Free 2inch lift kit. I'm pry just going to sell the lift.

[turbo_jb]

is the 2inch lift blocks or spings?

[Grey03GT]

coil spacers and blocks.

[turbodaytona87]

Where is everyone getting these free budget boosts?

[Hillbilly]

they are using bricks

[turbodaytona87]

hmmm I have a couple of those lying around

[82355]

Why sale the lift?

Martin

[Lepa]

sell?


Obviously going to be a mall crawler.

[82355]

****. I always mix those two up.

Martin

[Grey03GT]

I don't know a 2 inch lift is almost not worth it to put it on.

[82355]

Why is that?

Martin

[turbodaytona87]

Maybe he wants to go 4" :dunno:

[Grey03GT]

It's true i would like to go 4 inches and get some 32's.

[c0z]

Nice. I've never read much about those, but have seen quite a few for cheap, and quite a few pretty sweet looking ones. I'd personally just lift it a little, put a locker in the rear, and get some treadwright 31s or 33s, and have fun with it.

[toom1h]

I've got the bb on mine. but I'm also going to go with the cheap way of doing about a 4-4.5 in lift while only spending about 300 bucks :)

[turbodaytona87]

I've got the bb on mine. but I'm also going to go with the cheap way of doing about a 4-4.5 in lift while only spending about 300 bucks :)

double BB?

[toom1h]

i said cheap not stupid...

all you really need is a 4.5 lifted front coil spring.
get the correct lcas and etc.
do a f>r swap and put one of my 2'' bb there as well

[turbodaytona87]

where do you get the 4.5" spring?

[toom1h]

probably just ebay

[turbodaytona87]

ok

[Grey03GT]

Yeah i could get some 4.5 inch springs off ebay for like $150

[Grey03GT]

I just picked up the motor tonight.

[toom1h]

my motor is a god of a i6 because of no leaks.... but i recommend replacing all gaskets (if you don't plan to already)

[Lepa]

^^^ yours has also been water tested lol.

[Hillbilly]

I would just cut to fit what ever tires you want. A sawzall it like 125.

[Grey03GT]

Yeah i plan to trim the front fenders for some 33's when i get a 4.5 inch lift.

[toom1h]

what lift you getting

[turbodaytona87]

Will you need to trim at all with a 4.5" lift and 33's?

[fmstruck]

If he just wants to drive it in town on 33s, no. If he wants to seriously off road it he will have to seriously trim the fenders.

[turbodaytona87]

ok, not real familiar with lift-vs-tire-size yet

[toom1h]

well since you own a zj most people would think thats the first and foremost thing you would realize because the space for bigger tires on zjs reallllllly suck

[Grey03GT]

DAMN! I put some lights on the front bumper using the original mounting holes. Well i just went over to the my brothers and ones ****ing broke off. I still don't have the motor out yet. One of the bolts for the T-case cross member is rounded, so i jut got a bolt extractor tonite. Hopefully that will get it off. I'm going to be ordering http://treadwright.com/Tires-31x10_50R15_M_T-P16.aspx at the begining of next month hopefully it's done by then. I'm also going to be picking up some black steel wheels.

[SupraFTL]

DAMN! I put some lights on the front bumper using the original mounting holes. Well i just went over to the my brothers and ones ****ing broke off. I still don't have the motor out yet. One of the bolts for the T-case cross member is rounded, so i jut got a bolt extractor tonite. Hopefully that will get it off. I'm going to be ordering http://treadwright.com/Tires-31x10_50R15_M_T-P16.aspx at the begining of next month hopefully it's done by then. I'm also going to be picking up some black steel wheels.


Yeeeeeeaaaaahhhhhh i was kinda movin **** around and.......i'll have to buy you anew, broke so easy it probly would of brokeoff when muddin or jumpin.

[Grey03GT]

Here's the new motor.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/004-2.jpg
Took off the gay ass running boards.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/003-3.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/001-2.jpg
Look at this clean oil.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/006-2.jpg
Got the lift installed all i need now is some 33's and i'm good.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/008-2.jpg

[BOORAH]

Comin along I see

[KyleJ]

Looking better all the time!

I vote Rhino line the entire thing.

[toom1h]

better do some cutting or you are looking at a mall cruiser only

[Grey03GT]

Comin along I see

haha this damn motor is pissing me off there's so many damn things bolted to it it's insane.

[Grey03GT]

not to mention i didn't label any of the bolts so i'll have fun finding where they go.

[¿umop apisdn]

That's not really important. Just put em somewhere.

[Lepa]

not to mention i didn't label any of the bolts so i'll have fun finding where they go.


Should have left everything possible on the old engine as far as bolted on objects go it would have made it easier to put together.. lol. Next time get some trays or containers for bolts even baggies if u must.

[turbodaytona87]

well since you own a zj most people would think thats the first and foremost thing you would realize because the space for bigger tires on zjs reallllllly suck

I'm going in a different direction with my jeep:shock::woot:

[Grey03GT]

Woot found out this ***** is rare. According to oreilly's there never was a 92 Cherokee with a 4.0 just the 4 cyl.

[turbodaytona87]

You must've gotten a retarded counter guy, their website lists a 92 Cherokee with the 4.0l

[Grey03GT]

The new motor is from a 94 Grandcherokee and the flexplates must be different cuz the Torque converter is not bolting up so i called to find out if they were different.

[toom1h]

probably because you probably got a 4.0 that use to bolt up to a ax-15

[Grey03GT]

probably because you probably got a 4.0 that use to bolt up to a ax-15

It has a flex plate not a flywheel.

[toom1h]

Oh rofl. All i bothered to read was didn't fit.

[Grey03GT]

I still have to pull the tranny out and switch flex plates. Took off the flares today and marked where i'm going to cut and fold the fenders under.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0634.jpg

[toom1h]

Still looks lowered..

[Grey03GT]

Well yeah it has stock suspension on it.

[toom1h]

I was trying to point out the obvious problem here..

[Grey03GT]

Yeah yeah i know it'll be lifted by the end of summer hopefully.

[toom1h]

Join the club, just got another project to finish then my jeep goes back in the garage.

[Grey03GT]

Started triming the fenders today. Threw on some junk tires to see what it would look like i think my brother said the tries measured 31.5 inches.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/01/3c/9910bda6c9ac.jpg

[Grey03GT]

Waiting for DJ to post since nobody else will.

[Grey03GT]

Fired it up tonight. I've decided it's going olive drap green with Black Bead locks. I'm also thinking of putting a white star on it somewhere maybe across the hood of behing the rear tires even with the tail lights?
Anyways here's some better pics of the tire clearance, still not done cutting the fender.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/73/b9/9269fb2a32b6.jpg
Here's a pic of the back with no fender triming done yet.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/53/82/35d258c2a936.jpg

[c0z]

Lookin good. We all need to plan a tuttle trip for this spring.

[toom1h]

put the white star like they do the black starts on the jk's. Just a decent sized one right on the drivers door.
Once I find a worthy parts zj within a month I could safely say I'd be ready for tuttle. Just got to finish one other project first and that has taken the side track sense I've been sick as **** lately

[toom1h]

do somethin about that ugly chrome too. ICKY!
Plan to go bumperless?

[Grey03GT]

I probably won't go till i get some kind of lift and tires.

[82355]

The light getting broken off was a sign from god not to put lame ass lights on it.

Martin

[toom1h]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

[Grey03GT]

I'm going to sand the Front grill to get the chrome off then paint it black. I'll see how long that holds up before i spend mony on a new black grill and headlight bezzels.

[82355]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

I keep thinking I had to pull you over a little hill . . . . . . . .

Martin

[toom1h]

If you don't plan on putting it through a mall cruiser contest, paint it black and then just say **** it.

[toom1h]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

I keep thinking I had to pull you over a little hill . . . . . . . .

Martin

A stock zj that had a 2'' bb boost had to get pulled over ONE hill... WAHH that is ****ing impressive in my book.

[toom1h]

without 4lo mind you! if I would have had 4lo I'm positive it would have ended differently

[Grey03GT]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

Those tires are ****, there pretty much bald, just something my brother had out back that i threw on just to see. I also plan to buy a iron scropion bumper kit for it.

[82355]

without 4lo mind you! if I would have had 4lo I'm positive it would have ended differently

I just like feeding you ****.

Martin

[toom1h]

i was joking, but i seriously would like a fall one (because that is realistic for me, unless a zj with the right price tag shows up, preferably with a horrible rear end damage)

[toom1h]

without 4lo mind you! if I would have had 4lo I'm positive it would have ended differently

I just like feeding you ****.

Martin

I'll feed you **** next time we meet up at tuttle :cry:

[Grey03GT]

Got both patch panels done fo the rockers on both sides.
here's the drivers.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/a7/63/1a1900bf66e8.jpg

[Grey03GT]

I hope to make it look like this
http://media.photobucket.com/image/Army%2BGreen%2BJeep%2BCherokee/trialbyashes/100_1294.jpg

[toom1h]

looks decent, got some lift to do though.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j316/speedbullet2/Jeep/zj5.jpg
That is what I'd like minus the homo lights, stupid stickers, and expensive bumpers.

[toom1h]

Minus also the fact it looks like the rims are two different sizes, but it may just be the angle.

[Lepa]

free post.

[fmstruck]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

without 4lo mind you! if I would have had 4lo I'm positive it would have ended differently

NP249 FAIL!

[Grey03GT]

Not sure what Tcase i have but it has 2wd,part time, Full time, Neutral then 4 low.

[Grey03GT]

And it's got the 8.25 rear end and 3.55's

[toom1h]

Not sure what Tcase i have but it has 2wd,part time, Full time, Neutral then 4 low.

Well considering your year I'd have to assume the 242. Which is just fine for your wheeling.

[toom1h]

I see that you have tires right there!,,, and seriously i was on a 2'' bb and i went through everything fine besides a lake

without 4lo mind you! if I would have had 4lo I'm positive it would have ended differently

NP249 FAIL!

YES I ****ING NO!
Give me some time damn it.

[Grey03GT]

Black Grill Treatment. Still have to paint the mirrors and as soon as it comes home, hopefully this weekend? It's not getting power to the starter. I'll begin painting it.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/8e/39/6d76e980f6ae.jpg

[toom1h]

Looks better all ready. And I'm serious.

[Grey03GT]

The only thing i don't like is how it looks against the Grey bumper.

[toom1h]

bumperless

[Grey03GT]

It look retarded with no bumper and it doesn't bother the ground clearance like yours does.

[Grey03GT]

Got some better tires.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/04/b6/2a17bf02809a.jpg

[¿umop apisdn]

Looks good. Dark green will be cool.

[Grey03GT]

I got them tires for free, there about %50 tread left.

[¿umop apisdn]

Them tires? Bobby Gall? You use'ta could?

[Grey03GT]

yeah they was on Mark Rolfsmeiers pick em up truck. Keep that on the DL tho.

[¿umop apisdn]

Are they hot? :ohnoes:

[toom1h]

Nice it is lookin better each post. Hopefully this summer I will be able to get mine done. Hope mine is bigger and better and shows you how to run through tuttle.

[Grey03GT]

Are they hot? :ohnoes:

Naw, They was getting wore so he got some baja claws.

[Grey03GT]

Nice it is lookin better each post. Hopefully this summer I will be able to get mine done. Hope mine is bigger and better and shows you how to run through tuttle.

I hope to pull you out sometime this summer.

[toom1h]

Haha, unless I end up in a lake again I don't plan for there to be a need to.

[Grey03GT]

here's a better pic of the new look.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/c4/ef/54e7abd51869.jpg

[toom1h]

Needs more lift

[C.J.]

and needs real tires

[82355]

Those tires appear to be real to me.

Martin

[Grey03GT]

Damn needs a neutral safety switch, there's goes $150. I thought about wiring the ignition so it was hot all the time.

[toom1h]

I r need a jeep gc parts vehicle. That would save me so much money lol..

[Grey03GT]

Welp i just decided to ground the wire that goes to the neutral safety switch so it will start in any gear.

[toom1h]

Lol nice.

[82355]

Welp i just decided to ground the wire that goes to the neutral safety switch so it will start in any gear.

Good choice.

Martin

[fmstruck]

Damn needs a neutral safety switch, there's goes $150. I thought about wiring the ignition so it was hot all the time.

I looked that up on my NAPA account. Holy buckets!! Every other switch is like $25 except that one. Cost on it is $277.

[fmstruck]

and needs real tires

Do you even own an off road vehicle?

[toom1h]

Yeah. An sti.

[JesterMX6]

^^^^ :rofl:

[Grey03GT]

Needs a new head gasket. But i drove down the street and back and sprayed for mosquito's.

[toom1h]

haha, o well, it looks like a fun project. If you want you can bring it over to myplace sometime and we can do it.

[Grey03GT]

I'm changing the head gasket right now.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/59/2f/ebef676491cd.jpg

[toom1h]

Haha very nice, I dunno what I want to do with mine. A guy is coming to look at mine tomorow. I really don't 'want' to sell it because I want to fix it. But I'd rather spend that money else where right now.

[JesterMX6]

haha. same guy that looked at it last time? that bought mine?

[toom1h]

Yeah, he looked tried to talk to me about it but told him I didn't want to sell it, and another guy called me, and I told him no as well. Just going to keep the pos.

[JesterMX6]

lol

[Grey03GT]

It's home now and i've started painting. Pics in like 10 minutes.

[Grey03GT]

Powerwashing it
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0752.jpg
Blasting off the pin striping.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0757.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0765.jpg
Decided to do half the hood to see how i liked it
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0794.jpg
And i did so...
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c248/Z32300ZX/IMG_0800.jpg

[toom1h]

Needs more lift. I should be ordering my 4.5 or more this month

[Grey03GT]

Hopefully the paint sticks. All i did was sand the clear off and ruff up the paint.

[Grey03GT]

Yes or No?
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/ad/e5/f7e213741a02.jpg
Still need to cut the back fender and Rocker off.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/45/d0/b70439482b8e.jpg
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/7d/44/7149bc7a2c0f.jpg

[¿umop apisdn]

I think it's decent. I'd just go for it.

[82355]

Better than red.

Martin

[toom1h]

The star is just a weee bit gay though

[82355]

It looks better than the black star on your buddies red Jeep. I like the white star on the olive.

Martin

[Grey03GT]

Not done yet but more progress was made. I still have to cut every where the pink lines.
http://www.StarCityRacing.com/Forums/imagehosting/344a020ed17b9e3.jpg

[¿umop apisdn]

Yeah, I like it. Retro. You should chop the roof.

[Grey03GT]

so far i've used 3 cans and have got the hood,Drivers fender, Both Driver side doors, rear quarter, Pass rear door and quarter.

[82355]

Damn, you are getting good coverage for only using three cans.

Martin

[Grey03GT]

Hmmm.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/trialbyashes/jeeps/47b5df24b3127cce9da3bf60b4270000001.jpg

[¿umop apisdn]

Gross. I was thinking something like this, but with 4 doors. 50 caliber optional.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/1128960429_bb6698d3a0.jpg

[Grey03GT]

I think it'd look sweet with a camanche back window on it. I'd get a sliding window tho.

[Grey03GT]

There's a place where you can a rear gun and mount like that but it only shoots air out of it, but sounds real.

[82355]

There's a place where you can a rear gun and mount like that but it only shoots air out of it, but sounds real.

That wouldn't be the nerdiest Jeep thing ever. . . . . . . . . .

Martin

[JesterMX6]

:lol:

[Grey03GT]

I wouldn't get it. What does everyone think about the Truck back half?

[¿umop apisdn]

I don't really like it.

[82355]

I don't mind it, the paint job on that particular one is horrible though.

Martin

[toom1h]

Hmmm.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/trialbyashes/jeeps/47b5df24b3127cce9da3bf60b4270000001.jpg

I take it you haven't seen 'the fish bowl'

[Grey03GT]

No i have not. Unless your talking about Tank's project?

[toom1h]

Yes I am.

[Grey03GT]

Alright yeah i've seen the pics but it hasn't been updated in awhile.

[fmstruck]

Why do you care what everyone else thinks of it. Just build it how you want it. Paint it how you want it and let the haters hate.

[Burntz]

Hmmm.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/trialbyashes/jeeps/47b5df24b3127cce9da3bf60b4270000001.jpg

personally I really like that

[JesterMX6]

aside from the ugly paint thats not bad.

[Grey03GT]

http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/00/62/bdc043c8aff3.jpg
Roof's done now.

[82355]

You got me beat.

Martin

[82355]

You gonna take that thing down to Tuttle Saturday? You should. Could go with us . . . . .

Martin

[Grey03GT]

I'm not to sure if it's road worthy yet.

[82355]

I drive Billy on public roads. It's road worthy . . . . . . . . . .

Martin

[Grey03GT]

I need to figure out why the speedometer doesn't work, the wheels are not balanced yet.

[Grey03GT]

Been kinda tossing the idea around about selling it and getting a samurai.

[¿umop apisdn]

Take it to Tuttle. Then sell it for a samurai.

[82355]

There are no weights on the wheels on either my Suburban or my K30. My K30 has no speedometer, my Suburban isn't accurate. Take it to Tuttle.

Martin

[JesterMX6]

There are no weights on the wheels on either my Suburban or my K30. My K30 has no speedometer, my Suburban isn't accurate. Take it to Tuttle.

Martin

no weights....but are they balanced?

[toom1h]

Yeah my jeep has no speedometer either and I drove it to tuttle and nick followed me....

[82355]

If they are balanced, it would be a miracle. They are dry rotted, bias ply, Super Swampers with inner tubes, and no, they don't have beads inside them.

[JesterMX6]

thats what i was wondering is if u had BBs in them.

[SupraFTL]

i need to stop by and take a look at this and get my(your) camera back for awhile.

[82355]

Are you taking it to Tuttle Saturday? You should.

[Grey03GT]

Still got cutting to do and figure out what i'm going to do with the bottom part.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/e8/06/4f2b5fe6103a.jpg

[82355]

It doesn't need finished body work to go to Tuttle.

Martin

[82355]

What did you do last Saturday?

Martin

[Grey03GT]

Kinda lost interest on this project for a couple weeks or so but i did a little bit of work today. I trimmed the rear fender flares and sanded them ready to paint, not sure what color yet either body color of black.
stock drivers
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/59/01/d0dd60735c3c.jpg
Modified Passenger
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/09/73/0a70339ff7a7.jpg

[Grey03GT]

I also plan to use the front flares as molds and make fiberglass ones.

[82355]

They'll just brake when you hit something.

Martin

[Lepa]

What will he hit at the mall? other than a grand am or something.