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Vehicle of the Month
1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport
Owner: Brian Blessing
The Basics:
- Engine: Stock 4 Liter
- Transmission: Stock AW-4
- Transfer Case: NP-231J with Terra Low 2WD Low Range Kit and Slip Yoke Eliminator
- Front Axle: Dana 489 with Grizzly Locker, 5.38 Gears and Chromoly Shafts, by ECGS
- Rear Axle: Dana 60 with Grizzly Locker, 5.38 gears, 35 spline Chromoly Shafts, by ECGS
- Tires: Nitto Trail Grappler, 38x17x13.5
- Wheels: Vision Manx Beadlock 17×9.5 -44 Offset
- Lift: 8″ Iron Rock Offroad, with Anti Wrap Spring in Rear
- Shocks: Fox 2.0
- Winch: Badland ZRX 12,000 lbs
- Bumpers: Custom
- Tire Carrier: Custom
- Roll Cage: DIY Hybrid Cage by Welderd.com
- Armor: Custon Rocksliders, Skid Plates, Brake Light Covers, and Rear Window Side Bars
The pictures below are some from the build process. They are not in any real order, just trying to give you an ideal of the process. The paint job was one of the last things to be done.
For more mod and repair information see Brian’s page in the Club Members area.
