Ep 01 / Jeep Cherokee XJ Overland Build / Pre-Trip Build Overview

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Cherokees are like never ending projects but when you have to travel and live in one for four months with your wife it needs to be in a good operating condition. I've been building and using the Jeep as a work truck and offroad toy for the last two years and although it's pretty solid its going to need some work before we leave for Scandinavia. In this video I break down the build as it stands Pre-Trip, and then the five months work begins before we leave! This video is originally and MCQBushcraft upload from my other channel but I have started this new channel and moved all the Jeep/Adventure stuff here. Thanks for watching

[@jezusxj8356]

Mike Im running the same 2.5td she done 250k totally stock been running on new veg oil she happy but what air filter is that please and intercooler? Cheers keep jeeping

[@jezusxj8356]

One more thing my jeep XJ fellow driver, if you still got those mud tyres you don't like I'll have them plus any old gear you don't need or your finished with just saying, if you don't ask you don't get lol if your still after a back seat or know anyone who needs a full grey cloth electric interior with rear headrest please pass on or let me know don't want anything for it. Cheers

[@JackFalltrades]

Your skill amazes me! 😀

[@rolandasjepsas5950]

Probably the most informative video about Cherokee XJ! Thanks a lot!

[@garykarczewski6678]

So glad I found your channel. I have a USA 99 XJ Sport 4 door 4.0L. I purchased it new back in 1999 and it is now my second vehicle after over 15 years being a daily driver. I am looking for some additional upgrades after completing the following. Added is a 4" lift, heavy duty track bar, sway bar disconnects, upgraded steering damper, Bilstein shocks, 265 x 60 x 18 tires and wheels, slip yoke eliminator, 4.11 gears front and rear with front and rear EATON limited slip lockers. Being it is now 24 years old time to address some aging issues. One, some minor rust is now showing, doors are sagging due to worn out hinge pins, and time for some paint or a wrap and replacement bumpers with a winch. Anyhow I will be following your chapters and look forward to see what you come up with your 99 XJ build. Cheers!

[@jamesa7506]

You've come a long way and have made massive improvements and progress on your jeep! Well done my friend! 👍

[@carlo_geiss]

This Cherokee is so a nice car i see if live in North-Sweden ... and ... Mike is a real expert in cars and outdoor activities

[@PartoftheMadness]

Excellent build and excellent video. You can always make your living in a shop if bushcrafting gets dull.

[@zx5gurl1971]

Nice XJ! We have same year and similar mods. 6 cylinder gas

[@iamoutofideas13]

I'm curious what they use to de-ice the roads in winter where you live. I notice there is very little rust on that vehicle and I'm jealous!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

This video is from back when I lived in the UK. You don't get snow there really. Here in Sweden where I live now you get plenty with ice but they don't salt the roads so its pretty good for cars

[@bucovinavehicles]

I greet you! Congratulations on the fantastic XJ that you improved with so much passion. I follow you from Romania. I also have an XJ and I would like to install vents in the hood like you have on your XJ. Please tell me where you bought it because I can't find the metal model like yours.

[@Daymanoahha]

sorry if you've been asked this many times before.... If you wanted to get into modding cars like this as a complete begginer where would you start? I have a rav4 and love the idea of having it as a project but wouldn't know where to begin... great channel btw :)

[@keithlea6804]

like and subbed. wish they had that engine in the US .

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@PeraPeraEnglish]

Wow! I'm incredibly jealous of your abilities. My 2001 is fresh-from-the-factory stock. Is yours also the Steel Blue Pearl (PBQ) color?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching, I'm no expert but its been a fun learning experience. I believe so, I'm not sure on the exact colour. Its my favourite though.

[@PeraPeraEnglish]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness check the small metal plate on the radiator support. If you see PBQ there that is your paint code for Steel Blue Pearl. Mine is also an export model, so the paint code doesn't appear anywhere else on the vehicle.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah okay, I will have to check that. I had no idea that it was there. Is it the front cross member?

[@PeraPeraEnglish]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness The American market ones have it on the door stickers, but our imports have it on the crossmember, and a few other places, tucked away under bumpers, etc.

[@Rodsteelington813]

When one snapped stud causes an entire rebuild

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Then you know you have OCD.......

[@brolle87]

can you link the special paint you used on the lower part of the doors?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Search for a product called Upol Raptor Liner. Its fantastic and worth the money

[@AndrewBrowner]

do you have any links or names i can search on the different products you used for different areas of rust protection.. in canada and repairing a rusted out cherokee looking for something better than the bed liner paint i have now

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I use this for inside the box sections - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-DINITROL-3125HS-RUST-PROOFING-CAVITY-WAX-500ml-AEROSOL-Extension-nozzle/223128840442?hash=item33f383e8fa:g:bMwAAOSw~llcRaoM&frcectupt=true An this for underneath the vehicle - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tetroseal-4-5kg-TSL500-Tetrosyl-Genuine-Top-Quality-Product-New/232936860324?epid=10012032970&hash=item363c1e6aa4:g:nP8AAOSwj81bpaEq They are both excellent products and they will not fail, chip, crack or come off. The temperatures here fluctuate from -35c in the winter to +33c in the summer and it's still good with no returning rust.

[@ESgod-jn8fj]

Hi Mike, just een recommended to your channel from the FB XJ group, we're moving our XJ uk to Sweden soon, do you know if the 1996 has headlights that can be redirected to right side driving?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey, thanks for checking it out. Yeah you can buy the left hand drive head lights and fit them to the xj. RBS Handle in Sweden will probably sell new units that fit. Or you can find a scrap xj and use them. They are fairly easy to find. We're you guys moving too?

[@4x4.overdrive]

HI! Nice to see XJ with the same engine as mine: D I have no time to make presentation video, but my setup is quite similiar. Maybe I will put some vid on YT chanel. Steering and braking system schould interest you ;)

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hey thanks for watching. Ah nice I will check it out if you upload something. This video is pretty old and its come a fair way since the beginnings of this trip. I have a more up to date vid here if your board one day! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6e3hGSDn6aheqM

[@hangtough503]

Mike…it’s D. I want to do an interview with your blow up doll😂😂😂. I’m doing 15 minute Skype interviews with ceators. Let me know if youd be down. Quick bio and what you’re up to and if MCQ channel getting new content. hope all well. D🤙