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Old 03-02-2010, 08:00 PM
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Default January 10'-11' Build off 1996 Grand Cherokee

Bought this Jeep in May of 2009 for $3400. As my first car, it isn't perfect, but I love it.
It is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the Inline 6, 4.0 liter engine and it Automatic.




It has around 145,000 miles on it.

It's got all the nice features of the limited. Power windows, mirrors, A/C & heat, leather seats, volume controls on steering wheel... cruise control.. the nice little display screen by my Shift lever... 4 wheel drive (Hi, Lo, Part time)

It's in good condition mostly and runs great. Just a few minor things that need to be fixed and replaced.

What I've done so far:

First Addition! A Flowmaster Super 44 muffler and stainless steel tip.


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I've had to get the radiator replaced twice... It had a crack it in, and when they put the replacement in, they broke a part on it so it still leaked.

The stock radio and speakers (Infinity System) were mostly bad. Radio didn't work, and front right and rear right speaker didn't work.

I replaced the Deck with a cheap Dual stereo. I used some blaupunkt speakers for the front speakers, since the owner of the car threw them in with it. Then I replaced the rear ones with Memphis 6.5 in speakers. For the most part it sounds good besides one speaker rattles.. but I'll fix that soon.
I also got some blue neon lights under the dash to light up the floor






I also have installed a CB radio. It's a Cobra 29 WX NW BT.
Got a big 50 watt PA speaker in my bumper to yell at bad drivers and use for other various occasions.
Using a K40 mobile antenna.. it's 58 inches long.. ya I get a lot of looks..




I like the whole blue interior lighting thing I got going.. so who knows maybe I'll go all out and light the whole inside of the car up.

What needs to be done:

New headlight housings (Mine lights are so dim I have trouble driving at night. Yes I've tried rubbing compounds and such)


New head liner


Replace the back window cleaner thing...

Fix a few spots on the paint..


New driver side Mirror..


Maybe new wheels... and some big tires and a lift...
If you look close you might be able to see a little bit of the PA speaker.


And a few other things/additions to come.
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Old 03-02-2010, 08:39 PM
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I gotta say thats a pretty nice deal for the money. I also have to say I wouldn't have thought a flowmaster 44 would sound worth a dang on a 6-cylinder, but WOW! It sounds really nice, maybe because it's inline? I assume it's very smooth running as well. Interior looks cool, I'd just take care not to overdo it, I see a lot of them that are. PA and CB ought to be cool too, overall I like it. Rad issue sounds kind of lame though, that stinks you have to replace it yet again...but...oughta be a real nice vehicle when you get those few issues patched up.
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Old 03-02-2010, 08:44 PM
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My favorite part has got to be the airsoftgi license plate cover, lol.

Anyway, not a bad vehicle for your first, just be sure to keep up the maintenance on this, because they go south fast if you don't. About 1/4 of the people I deal with at work are buying parts for Jeep Grand Cherokees... And I'm not exaggerating.
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hey can you get me a pic of that engine bay. if my memory serves me right that engine shouldnt be a l6. should be the v6. xjs had the famous 4l six not zj's as far as i know. atleast ive never heard of a 4l 6 in a zj...
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Yea stang, I'll get a pic up tomorrow. I am pretty sure it's an Inline 6... but I'm not too smart when it comes to cars... but I've heard of ZJ's having the inline 6's..

Thanks for the replies guys.

I forgot I had that Airsoftgi license plate on there...
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Old 03-02-2010, 11:27 PM
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It's the 4.0 straight 6, and the higher trim levels had a V8. They didn't put the "global" V6 into Jeeps until the last gen Cherokee.

Sweeeet Jeep though, comfortable and capable
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Old 03-02-2010, 11:26 PM
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lol well yeah hey if you need any help, hit me up with a pm i like to think of my self as the resident jeep guy on here lol. after owning three cherokee xj's.... and working on countless other jeeps lol.
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NVM still get that engine pic, but i just listened to the vid now and im almost 98 percent sure it is the 4l 6! nice score. those motors are good for upwards of 450000kms or 300000 miles if not more. just stay on top of your oil changes
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Jeeps change their own oil. All over your driveway.
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Yea.. Straight 6.. that sounds right.

Anyways to the pics!




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Jeeps change their own oil. All over your driveway.
false. atf via front seal is more along the lines of what truthfully happens
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false. atf via front seal is more along the lines of what truthfully happens
Really? Ive seen more of them damage oil pans than blow front seals.
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Changed the oil today.... didn't even think about taking some pics of all that nice oil you guys have been talking about.

Nothing new really... Fixed a interior light.... nothing worth showing.

Getting new headlight housings or at least clearing up the ones I have now next week.


Also going to try and order some clear corners... to get rid of that orange side marker.

Once my headlight housings are in good shape, I'm going to order some 8000k HID's and some 3000k ones for the foglights. It should turn out good.
I want to replace all the other bulbs with LED's possibly, or just brighter bulbs.

I am thinking about tinting the rear taillights... but I'm really unsure about doing it. I want them to be seen, but I think that tint style looks good. Kind of thinking about some LED taillights.. but for now I'm just going to worry about the front.

More updates as soon as I am able to do things.
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Got the new housings. Ordering clear corners and then my HID's.


Old housings



New housings!! Much much better!

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Sweeeeeet. I love jeeps. If you put a lift, are you going long arm or regular one?
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Sweeeeeet. I love jeeps. If you put a lift, are you going long arm or regular one?
Well... I was looking at the 3.5 inch lifts from IRO (Iron Rock Offroad)..
But.. I mean, parents don't like the idea of me lifting it.

I'd probably need some new tires too, which I'd say mine have around 80% of tread left still..

Who knows what the summer will bring. If I'm working a lot, I'd say the possibility of lifting it would increase
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Awsome this Jeep is just so beutiful and the lift would be nice and do you plan on painting it.
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No plans to paint the entire vehicle, besides the spots that are peeling on the roof. I do plan to paint the roof racks and maybe my rims.

Thanks for the compliment.
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Tonight I decided to paint my luggage rack since I had time. I probably should have waited till next weekend... but I like doing things so I went ahead and did it!

I sanded the racks and rails down and sprayed it a new flat black. I will probably shoot another coat tomorrow morning, and then put them back up in the afternoon if it isn't raining... which it is suppose to do... all day long... and Sunday...

But here are some pics from tonight... (Photobucket is acting up, pictures might not appear.... )




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Looking good, That flat black will look good on your jeep.
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