Jeep Cheap Cherokee Build

[RockMonkey]

looks good except, why's your t-case selection backwards? 2hi is at the top

I wondered if anyone would notice that. In order to shove the t-case up to make a flat belly, and accommodate the crossmember for my front suspension, I had to completely re-work the linkage on my T-case. I used a different shifter arm on the t-case (from a YJ maybe?) that shifts backwards from the XJ one. That gave me the ability to make everything fit, but it shifts backwards from normal, and I had to remove the stock gates on the shifter to give it enough travel to get into all the positions. That's the whole reason I'm not just using the factory t-case shifter cover in the first place.

Rest assured, my markings are correct.

 

[jmaxj]

makes sense, the YJ's are backwards.

i just did something like this after i clocked mine up and it works normal and was simple

 

[RockMonkey]

makes sense, the YJ's are backwards.

i just did something this after i clocked mine up and it works normal and was simple

That's nice and clean. I like it.

 

[benjy]

Thanks benjy!

Kami gets all the credit on this one. Turned out really clean.

 

[RockMonkey]

I whipped up some sliders to keep my doors a little further away from the rocks. I also slapped a loop onto my front bumper to give me a place to stow my winch hook, and keep my rope out of harm's way.

 

[Herzog]

Those sliders look clean. Nice work!

 

[RockMonkey]

I got around to making recovery points on the rear bumper this weekend. They are attached to the strongest part of the back bumper. They're welded directly between the inner and outer frame plates that extend up the frame about 2 feet. It's a Cherokee, so there is no strong part of the vehicle, but this is about as strong as it gets.

 

[SiRed91]

LOve this build, gives me hope for my Xj

 

[RockMonkey]

LOve this build, gives me hope for my Xj

Abandon all hope, before it's too late!

Seriously, I appreciate the compliment.

 

[XJEEPER]

Nice and beefy.....I see a bruise on your outer thigh in the not to distant future.

 

[Gravy]

Nice and beefy.....I see a bruise on your outer thigh in the not to distant future.

nah bruised shin, if you stand on them things and slip off

 

[RockMonkey]

nah bruised shin, if you stand on them things and slip off

Maybe an anti-slip top surface is in order. Good call. I'll get around to that sometime in the next several years.

Probably

 

[Tacoma]

Stratton should have a couple chunks o' grip tape he should fling in your direction. It works well as long as it's not getting blasted with rain or soaked in water.

 

[RockMonkey]

Stratton should have a couple chunks o' grip tape he should fling in your direction. It works well as long as it's not getting blasted with rain or soaked in water.

This rig is parked in a garage and only very rarely leaves it. Rain shouldn't be much of an issue.

 

[glockman]

I am in awe of your fabrication and welding. All of your welds are beautiful. Great looking rig. It is really amazing to me that you can build something like this for 1/3 the cost of a Rhino or Razor.

 

[RockMonkey]

I am in awe of your fabrication and welding. All of your welds are beautiful. Great looking rig. It is really amazing to me that you can build something like this for 1/3 the cost of a Rhino or Razor.

Thanks!

 

[xj2]

honestly. i dont know why ive been on other forums for so long looking for answers and am now just coming across this. since 11-15-09 ive been looking on forums for this sort of build. i am greatful for this.

 

[RockMonkey]

honestly. i dont know why ive been on other forums for so long looking for answers and am now just coming across this. since 11-15-09 ive been looking on forums for this sort of build. i am greatful for this.

Thanks!

I hope you decide to stick around. RME has a lot more to offer too.

 

[xj2]

as long as this build exists there is no point to leave.

 

[xj2]

i sent a pm i think. let me know if you got it