Episode 2: Abandoned too long now everything needs to be fixed on Project ‘87 Jeep Cherokee Xj

Can this jeep become roadworthy again? It’s been abandoned too long and everything needs to be fixed. Let’s get to work!
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[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

These are the last of the greatest cars ever built. They last.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’m seeing this first hand, welcome to the channel and thanks for watching 🍻

[@brantdill1868]

Just got a 01 Sahara, in great shape but still has plenty to work on as well. So cheers 🍻

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Saharas are awesome, sounds like a solid buy 🍻

[@dorianbrown106]

I almost bought that jeep to. Just way to much work. I'm excited to see where it goes.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s been a lot of work but I’m excited about it! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@NajarOffroad]

Can't wait to see more of this series!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

More is to come, the sooner I find an axle the better 🍻

[@paynenickerson3093]

That Cherokee looks awesome! 👍

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks buddy, you won the Giveaway! Details coming soon , please send shipping info to [e-mail]

[@arnoldcars8227]

Nice I got to get my 2door xj running

[@tonysautoworksoffroad223]

This should be a good one! Always love seeing XJs built nice and you certainly have a track record of doing jeeps right. Also, I can't tell you how many times recently I've needed one of those brake flush/bleed kits and not had one 😂

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you for the compliments bro I appreciate it, and good luck on winning the package I’ll announce it soon on instagram! 🍻

[@DinkAround]

Just picked one up myself, super excited. Great Jeeps.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Sweet we can build them up together 🍻

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Ah, love XJ builds, yea it's been left way too long ok. Honestly I would either keep the original axles/diffs and install maybe a rear ARB locker. I know the originals are not known for there strength but to get it up and running try to stay original, yes there may be certain items that may require modernization, but it will be cheaper. Once back on the road then decide do you go further or not. It's my opinion and I know others may disagree. Either way enjoy the build... Been there done that.😉 Looking forward to watching the progress.

[@keithrushforth4019]

I think you've misunderstood what he said. For the four wheel drive to work. both the axles have to have the same ratio. Having the front and the rear trying to drive at different speeds when 4wd is engaged would damage the transfer case or one of the axles..Installing a locker won't help and would probably make the situation even worse.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

@@keithrushforth4019 I was only talking about keeping the jeep original overall, obviously I'm very aware you can't have different ratios etc

[@keithrushforth4019]

@@Wolf4wdadventures.576 Sorry for my misunderstanding of your comment.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for the insight, that’s probably what I’ll end up doing , get the use out of what I already have then start working towards the end game on the side. Will see where this goes , I’m running out of funds 😅😂 🍻

[@MrCee-eq9fe]

Coming along real nice dude 👍🏽 with ur expertise you’ll get that done in no time

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks buddy, wheels are temporary but will see where this goes, thanks for joining me today i appreciate it 🍻

[@MrSamuelLewis]

Time for some JK Rubicon axles!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

That would be awesome, have to wait and see 😅

[@JeepinDownUnder]

Perhaps you need to set up a Patreon so some of us subscribers can pitch in for some Dustin! 😃

[@campoutwestus]

Someone gave us an 89 Cherokee with various problems. Trey is sorting it all out and we hope to have it on the road soon. We have an extra air box lid we can send you if you want it. You can msg me on IG if you do. Enjoying the XJ series!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Oh nice , if I can’t get this thing to pass smog because of the air box then I might take your offer on that, so far this one seems to be getting the job done , it looked pretty bad but I think it will hold up! 🤞🤣 i appreciate the offer thank you.

[@flyfisher530]

Nice video Dustin, I had an XJ in the 80's and loved it!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s been a blast to the past, I’m glad you like it. Maybe some day I’ll show up with it for a camp or two. 🍻 Thanks for watching

[@hugosantana730]

Im in the same boat, just got one for 200$ 1987 125k miles. Not driven since 2014

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Very cool , you found gold . Should be a fun little project low mileage too 🍻

[@JeepinDownUnder]

Should find an 8.8 for the rear, and a HP D30 for the front. That’s AFTER you get rid of the Peugeot box! 😂

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’d say that’s the next thing that’s going bye bye, first gear is already acting up 😅 35 years later lmao

[@JeepinDownUnder]

@@ATEMOFFROAD from what I’ve read I’m pretty surprised!

[@opaoverlanding]

Geez, I tell ya what don't see to many of these old girls over here in Australia. Digging the colour champion keep up great work can't wait to see what's next

[@keithrushforth4019]

The axle ratios being different probably explains how the transfer case extension got broken. If the transmission has suffered so much wind up that the the output shaft flexed enough to break the extension, then I would check carefully that nothing else is damaged. I would certainly strip and examine the diffs before deciding which axle to replace as they must have been severely stressed as well.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes in theory what your saying could have been the cause , the back story on this jeep is that the rear end locked up and or the unjoint failed on the axle side and tossed the drive shaft around during motion. Hence the rear end and driveshaft was replaced. Not knowing what really happened it’s hard to say

[@Raiz48]

Dude please fix that seat belt soon. The moment I saw that some crazy movie scenes came up in my mind.

[@michaelnapolitano2141]

Love your jeeps bro

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you i appreciate it 🍻

[@Raiz48]

By the way it's a nice XJ with sand color 😍

[@motownXJdad9565]

WJ axles are wider than XJs, and they have those funky Vari-loc diffs for the quadra drive transfercase. Youre better off with 97-99 front D30, and the rear 8.25 if you can get them cheap. the late96-2001 rear 8.25s are 29 spline and stronger than the earlier ones, and most auto trans XJs have 355:1 gears. that honey interior is super rare, and the coolest thing about 87 Jeeps is its the last year of AMC👍

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I did end up finding a front axle with 3:55 gears low miles and a good deal didn’t even have to pull it off. It’s a Dana 30 HP cad axle but I will probably end up deleting that and running it for now until I get the axles I really want in it. I looked for the 8.25 D44s not much to pick from in my area and people are asking a lot. This one should do for now , at least I can get the jeep in 4x4 now and it goes along with the budget build theme. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@ambitionforfishing3719]

Great video bro

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it 🍻

[@JeepinDownUnder]

Thanks, now I have something to watch on my lunch break! 😂

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Waiting is probably a good thing, seems like there’s a lag in video quality! 🍻

[@JeepinDownUnder]

It seemed perfectly fine for me. 🤷‍♂️

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

@@JeepinDownUnder that’s good to know , super laggy on my end thanks for the feedback

[@tomf1930]

What brake bleeding kit is that?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes here is the link, amzn.to/3XXELzM Stay tuned I’ll be announcing a kit giveaway soon in the channel’s community tab. 🍻

[@tomf1930]

Great! Thanks.