Hunting Rig Update

Well folks fortune just smile on me and as I found what I was looking for. I just got a '87 Jeep Cherokee for dirt cheap! It will take a little work but I've got some plans for it! already working on the lift and wheels and tires. I will get a picture up once I finish with those. It still runs well and transmission is strong so hopefully I can run them as is for a while.
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hardstalk



Nice score! Not sure if the pic will work but here's mine I picked up a couple months ago 79 blazer with rocksliders all the way around 4" lift and 35 inch military mud terrain she's got a stroker motor and brand new trans with dodge 1 ton axles and lockers in the rear its a blast oh and the flat green paint is actual hummer h1 paint off a military base I was lookin for a jeep when i found this already built for 2500 bucks and it runs like a banchee.
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ABert
Best thing about buying a Jeep is the amount of aftermarket out there for them. Would love to see the pics when you get the lift and wheels/tires!
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sneekeepete
Well here it is. Lift,wheels, tires, and bed liner throughout the entire floor.
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ARCHER11
Looking good! :thumb

If you dont mind me asking, what you end up paying after all was said and done?

What kind of gas mileage you get after the lift and tires?
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sneekeepete
Archer11 after sales tax registration lift tires and the stuff for me to do the liner myself i have just over 5 grand into this. The sales tax where I am at ended up being over $500 just for the sale!
As far as fuel milage and loss of power i will let you know after i put a tank through it. They should be minimal though since I only put 31" tires on it. It is when you bump up to 33" or larger that you see drastic changes and need to "regear" or swap axles.
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hardstalk
No rubbing issues? do you have any pics of it flexing? I love how those Cherokees have enormous amounts of travel with little lift needed.
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sneekeepete
From what I can find to put it through here in NC there are no rubbing issues. Of course there is no slick rock to test it on! lol I will try and get a picture of it flexing one of these days.
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TheGreatwhitehunter
It looks like it came out great.
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hound_hunter
Awesome, that's a perfect huntin rig!
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sneekeepete
Well I got the fender flares torn off and am reading up on the best method to cut and roll the metal. I did end up with some rubbing but not too bad.
I have also begun building a safari rack for it. I will try and get some pictures of that process if you all are interested.
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sneekeepete
Here is the progress on the roof rack so far... I have a total of $90 into it with all materials including welding rods and a new angle grinder.
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hardstalk
Looks sweet it also looks like you have plenty of space in that shop to work. im jealous. Are you going to mount a hijack on the rack?
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