1997 Jeep Cherokee SE (XJ)
My 1997 XJ did not have very many options when I bought it. The factory options include AC, power mirrors, cruise control, and a stereo/cassette player. Since then, I have upgraded the following components:
Front tow hooks
Rear receiver with tow hook
Engine/tranny skid plate
Transfer case skid plate
All J Products Boulder Bars.
Rubicon Express 4.5" Lift with RE 6 leaf rear spring packs. 2" spacers in front along with rear springs net 5-6" total lift.
Tom Wood Custom CV driveshaft and Advanced Adapter SYE package.
Custom front and rear bumpers.
4.10 ratio gears for the differentials
32x11.50R-15 Goodyear MT/R's mounted on AR767 rims. Modified CJ flares for the front fenders.
Safari Snorkel for those really deep mud holes.
Powertrax No Slip for the Chrysler 8.25" 29 spline rear differential.
Custom shovel carrier on roof rack
Powertrax Lock Right for the Dana 30 front axle.
As with most XJ owners, the modifications completed to date are only the start. My immediate plans for the next evolution of modifications include:
Modify the front bumper for a winch mounting plate and install Warn XD9000.
Custom tire carrier, high lift mount, and jerry can mount.
Custom Moser axles for the Chrysler 8.25" 29 spline rear differential.
For the long term, I am kicking around the following ideas:
Internal roll cage, or
External roll cage, and
Reinforce the existing uniframe rails since they really can take a beating during off road adventures!
This web page was created by Derek Paschal.
Last updated on 17 JUN 01.
