Jeep Cherokee XJ (BOV) everyday driver lifted 4x4

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• published: 15 Jan 2018
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Here is an update of my 2001 jeep Cherokee XJ. I started out with a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4 that was running but had no title. I then found a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2x4 with a clean title but no engine. So I took about 12 days and did a complete drive train swap and two wheel drive 2x4 to four wheel drive 4x4 conversion. I went ahead and replaced all of the gaskets and seals and O-rings that would be hard to get to when the engine went back in. Did a complete system flush, including the cooling system, oil, and so on. After a few maintenance hiccups I had to get lined out like the water pump inlet stripping out and having to come up with a non OEM solution the OEM replacement requires you to remove the mechanical fan, belt and water pump to replace. I came up with a solution using brass fitting and couplers. The 01 XJ was bone stock so I did a 4.5" Rough Country full X-Series short arm lift kit. I then through on some Kenda Klever AT's 31x10.50. I swapped out the short 01 roof rack rails for the 97 full rails and mounted the 46 inch LED light bar and full roof rack. I did a LED dash light conversion, and put in a new headliner in desert digital camo. After doing some off roading after dark I decided to remove the green hood and put on the flat black hood that I had to cut down on the glare off of the shiny green good. I then put in the black grill to match the hood. I debranded the entire jeep. Next on my list of to do's for this awesome Xj is LED headlights, Winch and winch bumper, rear tire carrier, and more off road lights. As for the 97 country the body is severely rusted so it is going to live out the rest of its days as an XJ trailer. Very similar to what this gentle man has done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzzN9aFXhUc the one main difference in mine, is that I am going to build two fixed kennels into the rear cargo area for my dogs to ride in and sleep in while we are all out camping and such don't worry it will have crank winds so they can get plenty of air circulation. Also in my trailer I will be adding a fuel tank with DC electric pump, Water tank with DC electric pump, storage for camping gear, roof rack, and a 100 watt solar panels to charge 4 deep cycle batteries. As for the cost, Most of you might not believe it but I have very little in this thing. I bought the running 97 Cherokee XJ for $400 with no title. I bought the non-running 01 with a clean title for $300. Taxes, parts, and fluids came up to around $300. If you've been doing your math that comes up to $1000 give or take. The Rough country lift was $1000, and tires cost me $300 I already had 2 of them that came with the 97 so I only had to buy 2 more to match So my grand total was $2300 give or take a $50 spot here or there. The craziest thing about this is I got side swiped the day I got it done and their insurance company totaled my Jeep, after buying it back they sent me a check for $2700. So it's almost like a have $0 in my jeep at this point. The beauty of it is the only damage to my jeep was the front passenger side door I have a matching color door to replace it already for a previous jeep that I and my pops stripped out and I do not have a salvage title. I would also like to send a shout out to Matt over a Bleepin Jeep, when I would run into a snag on this project or just couldn't quite get something to come off I was always able to find a Bleepinjeep video that would shed alittle light on the subject. As always thank you for watching Please consider hitting like and subscribe if you like these videos Also feel free to follow me on social media Snapchat - Thebootheelkid Facebook - www.facebook.com/thebootheelkid Instagram - www.instagram.com/thebootheelkid Twitter - www.twitter.com/thebootheelkid youtube - www.youtube.com/thebootheelkid