THE PERFECT XJ - MY 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE, BLACK BEAUTY

I was Finally able to put together a video to officially show KZbin my 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ. This Jeep embodies my ambition to create an XJ that could roll off the assembly line in the present day. This Cherokee has most of my favorite custom 1 off XJ mods that I have developed over a decade time of owning Cherokees. Hope you enjoy!
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Hey, what’s up guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Also please remember I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fixing your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project!

[@truthbetold89]

Back when jeeps were build to last. That 4.0 is bulletproof

[@ProjectDanH]

Hell yeah!

[@tempo869]

human People are always asking for like 4K for their cherokees with 200k+ miles

[@Hertacles]

Tomowenazin because they’re worth it. You can find them rebuilt and ready to install for less than 1k if you need one. They’re plentiful like a GM 350 but actually last once installed.

[@headlesnorseman701]

One of the few vehicles where the drivetrain almost always outlives the rust issues lol

[@bread4head69]

Mine blew up at 152k. Shot at least 2 rods and had 3 holes in the block and 2 in the oil pan. I'm assuming the owner before me didnt take good care of the motor, but I put in a high output engine with 120k miles and it runs beautifully.

[@Nickoli8390]

Your xj is stunning. The attention to detail is beyond most professionals. Its great to see someone give theirs respect instead of just adding a 6in lift and 37" mud tires and letting the rest go.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow. Thank you for the kind words. I love to drive it so I kept her drivable 😁. Thank you for appreciating the detail!

[@bpmurphy138]

I drive a 2000 xj. She's my baby. Wish I had the time and money to make her this clean. Excellent work.

[@ProjectDanH]

Try to clear her up a little bit here and there, your baby is worth it!

[@3AdamAnt]

That’s a haiku, right?

[@61Husky]

Got a XJ 25 years ago when my son was born. Your ZJ is 22 years one of the best ever seen ❤

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother!

[@tcjohnson3437]

Got a '92 XJ. Bought it new in '92. Still looks new when I wash it. Never changed anything. Still run wrangler tires on it. 235 instead of 225. Best vehicle ever built IMO.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow! That's a great XJ story. I love to hear from their original owners! 🍻

[@bobquattrini1787]

Sweet!!! My 1999 Xj has almost 400,000 miles and is just like new...These Jeep's last forever.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's excellent news Bob, I'm excited for another 300k more! Thank for watching 👊

[@MrLaurenceDunn]

The ideas here are great, as a Jeep owner for the last 23 years, I can appreciate the custom work that can be done to XJ, WK, and ZJ Jeeps which are very cheap to buy in the UK and maintain if you pick the right ones that have not been abused too much. I run a WK 5.7 HEMI on LPG which gives me the same running costs as a small car.

[@ProjectDanH]

wow! an LPG hemi! can you send me pics on ig?

[@MrLaurenceDunn]

@@ProjectDanH yes of course instagram.com/jeep_wk_5.7_hemi_hydro_blue/

[@kevinthrun8262]

Beautiful Jeep! I had a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport Black. Almost 2 years ago it was stolen and when the police found it, it was totaled. Now it wasn't perfect by any stretch but ran great and it was black. I had it for 20 years. Maybe one day if I could ever afford it I'll get another one, but I don't have mechanical skills or the money to buy one and fix it up. I'm 70 so it may never happen, but I can dream.

[@EthanDavis.w]

Love the thing! Only thing I would change is the angry eyes

[@ProjectDanH]

Already done! LoL

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Stackali LMAO.. Id say the death of the 4.0, the Grand Cherokees getting an IFS in 2005, and the ugly new "Cherokee" far surpass angry eyes as the worst thing to happen to the Jeep community! HAHA

[@chrisfusco1108]

Agree on the lights, at least it doesn't have one of those artard stinger bumper.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@chrisfusco1108 LMAO 🤣

[@lackyparker7799]

Yeah looks kinda lame with the cute lil eyes...

[@crisantoap]

i totally agree this is the prettiest cherokee xj i've seen

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you!!!

[@BrodieBr0]

I have owned 4 of these and all of them have went over 300K miles with the original engine and transmission. Funny you mention New York because that is where I live. lol The only thing that kills XJ's here is road salt so you put a huge smile on my face saving this one with a nice full sandblasting restoration. She is, the perfect XJ!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you for the kind words Brodie! its a lot of maintenance to make these things last in NY. Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@PonchoVonRichtor]

Just got a 2000 XJ with 155k miles from my cousin yesterday. He got it cheap and fixed up a lot of stuff on it, and now it runs like a champ! It's in awesome shape with barely any rust. I'm now realizing what an awesome SUV it is! Can't wait to start putting some time and money into it to make it my own.

[@ProjectDanH]

Right on! great purchase!! Congrats on joining the XJ family 💪

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

Super clean. Low pinion front axle, and the eyelids need to go xD lots of hard work in this Jeep. The more I watch the more impressed I am by the work done. You have a strong attention to detail. Very well done. Earned a sub for sure.

[@ProjectDanH]

I actually already have a high pinion d30 in already. Sorry I wasnt clear on that. So far the angry eyes are voted most hated part! Lol thank you for the sub!

[@firekrueger3987]

I agree with the headlights

[@ProjectDanH]

@@firekrueger3987 any recommendations? New lights entirely? Or just ditch the angry eyes?

[@crs290]

@@ProjectDanH Keep 'em if YOU like 'em. Builds are personal and you never submit them for committee approval. Great build and it makes me miss my Comanche that was a lot like this XJ.

[@CounterclutchHD]

I have 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport 4x4 4L 6cyl and I got it with 71,000 miles on it. I love it. Still working on it now and yours is great for inspiration! So thank you!

[@ProjectDanH]

Oscar that is awesome to here! 71k? Wow! the best part about XJs is you can plug n play every option... the OHC, heated mirrors, cruise control, it's all bolt on! Go nuts! Lol Good luck with it and thanks for watching.

[@thunderj176]

I drove a 2000 cherokee classic that still had factory alternator for 11 yrs. Wrist pin on connecting rod finally gave way. 219,000 miles. Had 76000 when I bought it.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow you definitely got alot of miles out of it... Thanks for sharing. RIP XJ

[@biohazardshrimp]

That thing is perfect. As a Wrangler guy I have always wanted an XJ as a project. That’s exactly how I would build mine. Perfect 👌

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much! I'm an XJ guy but always wanted a TJ. Thanks for watching!

[@dragon7590]

Dude you could perform surgery in that thing its so clean! Looks so good, thanks for the video and all the time you spent brining it back to life!

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha I should change my name to Dr. DanH haha! My pleasure... Thank you!

[@esw7777]

Absolutely stunning! the black on black is gorgeous. My favorite Jeep and really miss mine!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Eric!

[@theinnerpalacemind3825]

Well Sir !!! Huge congratulations, you designed and created plus restored the most beautiful Jeep XJ on the planet. What an extraordinary dream Jeep. Am literally drooling !!! Jummy!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you very much!

[@Lego_SML]

How did you manage to make that rear wiper switch? I love it!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man, Some tiny drills, a little but of glue and a lot of patients.

[@biguprise2550]

This truck is for the smart thinking man what a tank on wheels all original few mods xj 1990 4.0 stock 150,000 miles I hope to reach 500,000 miles xj family kick ass wooow!!!!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Hell yea! Let's go for 500k!

[@thecherokeechannel688]

Really lives up to the "Black Beauty" name. Its nicely customized with factory functional options and I think thats my favorite part. Definetly a fan of Black Beauty.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, Factory Functional! That's my goal in most mods, to make it look like it was always supposed to be there. It keeps it clean. Thank you for noticing!

[@salortiz3528]

My wife has a 92 with 150,000. And is a daily driver she goes everywhere with it never has broke down does not burn oil still drives and handles like a new Jeep

[@ProjectDanH]

I love it! Keep that baby forever! ... and the XJ too LOL =)

[@jonesingaround3260]

It's a clean xj. Good job on building an xj that's perfect to you! It's awesome seeing all the different variations of these machines. For me I've got mine built as a full time rock crawler/trail rig. Under 100k miles, itll out wheel alot of other rigs, and I've only got about 2500 total invested in it.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's awesome! I'll probably never build a rock crawler because I live on a sand bar... Lol.. But really love how capable they can be and all the variations

[@leftyhara3876]

2000 wrangler TJ 87000 miles here. love seeing people take good care of nice cars.

[@ProjectDanH]

Excellent! All about taking care of your things

[@DEInTheGarage]

This XJ blows me away every time dude... just a work of art, really

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother 👍

[@Officer239]

She’s a thing of beauty, I got a 2000 xj with over 300,000 and she still runs like new, it’s got a 2 inch lift, the engine has been fully rebuilt, it’s got the original transmission but I want to get a throttle body for her so she can get some more horsepower

[@ProjectDanH]

That's awesome. I love hearing about high mileage XJs that still run like new! Thanks for sharing!

[@Crawpapi]

Wish mine looked like this other than the lift wheels and tires, would look great with my set up!

[@ProjectDanH]

No reason why it cant... Go for it brother!

[@josephhudgins2630]

I have a 2011 wk2 Overland with the 5.7, and you just made me experience buyers remorse for the first time. I absolutely love your xj👌🏻

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow.. that's a pretty awesome thing to say... Thank you so much. The 5.7 is awesome. Once you have that power it's hard to go back

[@justin_lee3005]

At first I blew it off when I read “perfect” ...then I watched..and realized I think this is the route I wanna go with my XJ build. Looks are somewhat conservative, but the build itself is extremely detailed. For that, I love it!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Justin! I kept it simple and clean! Although it looks stock there's lots of mods hidden inside. Thanks for watching!

[@8bitsamurai6]

Yea WJ are prob the best bang for the buck and look really nice and timeless itself. However the XJ is like the 90s BWM 3 series. Just a classic frame shape thats so iconic.

[@indridcold8433]

She really is perfect. Love her and keep her safe from harm the rest of your life. I have had my Jeep since 1996 and love her more each day.

[@ProjectDanH]

I will! You have my word!

[@indridcold8433]

@@ProjectDanH There will come a time when the dreaded death rattle or death wobble will come for your beloved. You must power through it. It will be a test of your love for your beloved XJ. Many abandon their solid front axle vehicles when the death wobble comes for their vehicle. I regrettably did this with Murphy, my once loved 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ. The death wobble came for her and I tried to fix it with changing the drag link and the tie rod. I became frustrated and parted with her in 1994. The person I sold her to said he would fix her and love her. That was a lie. He took the lift off, the wheels, and engine and built up his Wrangler. To this day, I can not look at a picture of my dear Murphy and not feel sadness. The fact that I got a nearly new cadillac to be my vehicle after abandoning my Murphy makes it worse. I went from a vehicle that was a part of me, alive with the love I put into her, full of fun, personality, and joy to a sterile appliance that sucked the soul from me every time I went somewhere. In 1996, I sold the cadillac and got my current Jeep, a 1997 Wrangler TJ. At first she was just a baby and needed to grow to develop into a wonderful friend. She was paid in full 2001. Then I began growing her into the beauty I have today, nourishing her, loving her, becoming best friends. The dreaded death wobble / death rattle came for my dear Windi two years ago. Gradually getting worse until last year I replaced the four ball joints, the tie rod, the track bar, and drag link. We can go out together again but there is still a trace of the death wobble. We will power through this together. Never turn your back on your beloved, even if someone promised to love her when you part ways. Do not live that regret the rest of your life. I owe it to my deceased Murphy never to part with Windi and to love her through all the hard times as well as the best times. I love Windi so much that it sometimes hurts to know that she could never love me back. But betraying Murphy hurts even more. Others can never understand the deep bond between a a true Jeep lover and their Jeep.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@indridcold8433 Indrid Cold that's the realest jeep testimony I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing your story. Take heart knowing the spirit of Murphy lives on through Windi. Please don't regret your past, you must realize that it is the JEEP that shapes US, not the other way around. Murphy was preparing you for Windi. It reminds me of a quote from John the Baptist as Jesus began his ministry... He said that I must become less and less so that He can become more and more. I believe that all the years of experience with XJs led me to owning this Cherokee and I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate it without the Cherokees before it. Thanks again for sharing and remember love conquers death wobble!

[@lonniet.2816]

Sweet XJ!! My 94 XJ only has 85,815 miles on it. Its super clean but i have been building mine more with off roading in mind. But not to tear it up.

[@ProjectDanH]

85k on a 94!? Amazing! That's a Time capsule!

[@off-roadprojectsandfun6868]

Wow that definitely beats mine on mileage! Mine is a 1991 limited white and has 167k on it but it runs like it has 12k on it!

[@seanbarnes9021]

Nice to see someone keep a build clean. Love this jeep absolutely perfect. This is the direction I'm going with my 99. Simple and clean not like these kids who jack them up to the sky and run 44s with a winch front bumper roof baskets cut up fenders and huge fenderflars.

[@ProjectDanH]

Right on! "Stock" and clean. I hate chopping up a clean XJ. do what you want with a rust bucket.. not something straight and original.

[@V8salem]

I m from saudi arabia . I have 2 xj 1998 both . sport edition both . white color both . I love them both

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@toddrocks]

Imagine what oil money can do to a jeep

[@V8salem]

@@toddrocks My cousin have three :)

[@cheshirecat9081]

They won't rust . That's for sure .

[@melissalaliberte5452]

I miss my Jeep, it was a 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport, lost it in an accident this past Friday, I’m ok but nothing will beat that Jeep!

[@ProjectDanH]

except for maybe another jeep 😎

[@baatein6090]

Couple days of watching these jeep Cherokee videos and I'm hating the fact that I can't brought that thing in India

[@ProjectDanH]

maybe you and have one imported!

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Looks similar to mine, mine has 166k on it and somehow hardly any rust. Love to see these things still on the road. The engines and trans's run forever. Rust is the biggest enemy to XJs, it's hard to find them not beat up and offroaded. Mud is basically a sponge for moisture and guys go offroad and don't clean the undercarriage and they rot bad.

[@ProjectDanH]

Agreed! I lost my first 2 XJs due to rot... I still have my 2nd two 😁

[@firingallcylinders2949]

@@ProjectDanH I undercoated mine as soon as I got it. I see orange and I'm wire wheeling and coating it lol Not taking any chances. I can deal with engine problems, electrical problems etc. But rust is easily the most annoying part of owning an older car. It's like a cancer, once it's there you have to act fast and efficiently. A small bubble in the paint or orange spot on the metal can be rot in a couple months especially if you live in the North.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@firingallcylinders2949 exactly! It's an endless battle! Gotta act with extreme prejudice to take out the enemy!

[@paulezk]

Really nice jeep and great work.. I love it.. It's inspiring to me!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! I hope you'll try some of my mods!

[@gregorywebster6640]

I picked up a 2000 Cherokee sport a few years ago. Also black 125,000. I had owned one new back when and I always missed her. Your jeep looks sweet for sure.

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome Gregory. thank you and thanks for watching

[@jeffmech600]

Man i love the xj, been driving mine for 19 years

[@ProjectDanH]

So cool! Are you the original owner?

[@XloMotion]

Sandblasting the bottom of the unibody is something that I always wondered why people didn't do more often. Great job!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you very much!

[@BJ-sv3ji]

Impressive mate goes to show that patients and hard work pays off .

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you!! very true!

[@douglaswilliams4498]

Nine years ago, I bought my 2001 XJ with 78K on the odometer. Now, at 169K, it's still going strong. You should have a lot of miles ahead of you. I replaced my injectors and insulation but I think I'll try your wrap as I still occasionally get the injector 3 misfire code. I like your wheels and flowmaster. I'm going to follow your lead. Thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectDanH]

My pleasure brother! Sounds like your know exactly what you want it an XJ too. Take care of it!

[@jaychewinonmetal2912]

This is a beautiful Jeep Cherokee. Great work, you should be proud.😀👍

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Jay

[@aggrex]

Great job rejuvenating that XJ. All the personal mods make the XJ special and thanks for sharing

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you very much!

[@thetomasloretta]

Beautiful 100%! Angry eyes are not my thing, but it’s not my vehicle. Genial, hermano!

[@ProjectDanH]

Right on!

[@elsean69]

I like it. I prefer my jeeps for off roading but you can see the incredible detail and love that went into this

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you for noticing! much appreciated!

[@freestyleskier34]

1. dream car, did an unreal job man 2. Lovin the scotty cranmer hoodie

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank very much! Scotty is a legend... Coincidentally he inspired and named my KZbin channel! Lol

[@robbcorreia3592]

I still drive my 95 has 200k on it now but best part...5spd...this overhaul is what the 95 needs..looking good

[@ProjectDanH]

thanks brother. 5 spds are tits💪

[@johndorflinger2344]

your XJ seems to be missing a clutch pedal.

[@ProjectDanH]

Ahhhh. . Ya got me there.

[@off-roadprojectsandfun6868]

That is funny! I also much prefer a manual over automatic but sadly mine is an auto.

[@stuartbear922]

In this vehicle, I'd much rather have the auto. The stock engine is so powerful and the trans is perfectly matched. The manual would be good for serious off-roading, however. I've owned 4 XJ's and never wished I had a stick. The only XJ I hated was the '86 Laredo with the V6.

[@deadkemper]

in the Uk you couldnt buy a 4.0 on a manual...damn i'd love one..but teh auto is one of the smoothest

[@codyfulk]

@@deadkemper The only manual transmissions I've seen are two door pre '98 XJs. Pretty rare; don't see many anywhere.

[@hidel308]

Very nice XJ. I have a 2000 myself. If you start blowing head gaskets, the heads on the 2000s were defective. If I remember right the casting code was 0330. They have micro fractures in the steel which become a problem at about 80,000+ miles. My solution was to replace the head with a 96’ head, and aftermarket stainless header.

[@ProjectDanH]

you are exactly right! did they drill holes for your coil pack rail in the 96 head??? usually the TUPY head is the replacement for the defective 0331.

[@Mak-Daddy]

Nice XJ, but sorry to tell you the 2000-2001 XJ's have the faulty 0331 cylinder head that was known for overheating and catastrophic failure. That said, best years were definitely 1998-1999. Those years still had the newer styling with best suspension, gearing, and the reliability XJ's were known for. My personal favorite is the 1999 XJ 2DR 5SPD.

[@ProjectDanH]

Hell yes brother! Great choice! I'll be ok with a TUPY head!

[@Mak-Daddy]

@@ProjectDanH Absolutely! Great work btw. I'm sure she'll last a long time. Especially, with that low of mileage. ;)

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Mak-Daddy I hope so! As long I can keep the rust away

[@AlexTM44]

Awesome Jeep, XJ Jeeps already look really cool stock, lifted they look even better

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes they do

[@AlexTM44]

@@ProjectDanH I have one for 20 years already, they're not just cool looking Jeeps but awesome in every other way. Now I sold my 95 Wrangler and bought a 2007 Commander, but I'll still be keeping my XJ, he's like part of the family now lol

[@AzizKH1]

The best XJ I’ve ever seen! 😍

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you!!

[@bobquattrini1787]

My 1999 Cherokee Xj has almost 400,000 miles and is just like new.....These Jeep's run forever

[@ProjectDanH]

Where are you from bob? Id love to have your XJ on the channel

[@bobquattrini1787]

I live in Denver

[@ProjectDanH]

@@bobquattrini1787 crap! Well.. next time I'm in Denver we'l connect! 😁

[@Fr0zenfr0st]

Hey this is smithpoint beach on long island. I think I've seen this xj driving around before. I was just out there getting my outer beach permit maybe I'll see you person and you can see my "perfect" rusted xj

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha. I'm a fan of all XJs. I'd love to see it! Don't be shy, say hi!

[@klaw163]

Just wanted to give you praise for your tasteful mods and attention to detail with this build man! Very very nice. I thought I was picky about things! Lol. I just picked up a 99 black XJ and can only strive to make it as nice as this one.

[@ProjectDanH]

wow, thank you so much for the kind words. best of luck to you and your black beauty!

[@jasonliblick9879]

That 4 liter sounds mean, I thought it was a 4.7 v8 when you started the video

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Jason! Sorry, I forgot to mention it in the video. If you notice at 3:15 my exhaust rotted and fell out on my way to work one day. lol. behind the cat I replaced it with a straight pipe and a flow master 40 muffler.

[@ronaldsisemore8785]

That is awesome. You inspire me to keep going on my ‘95 Cherokee. Recently when after the suspension, replacing everything underneath that needs it, while tackling the rust along the way. Seeing how you restored the original paint gives me hope that I can do something similar as the original paint is in good shape, except for a rusted area on the drivers door. Thanks!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Rust is an endless battle but it's worth the fight! Buy a gallon of POR15 !! Lol. Godspeed brother, thanks for watching!

[@brians5437]

@@ProjectDanH do you have a video describing how you did the paint work?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@brians5437 I don't . Just a little compound and polish

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

Doing the same thing to my Astro van it's been a challenge but it's great van

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! any rust issues?

[@joseacevedo1904]

I will never forget my first “car”. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport 2wd. This video bright back good memories thank you😂

[@ProjectDanH]

Great jeep! My pleasure bro!

[@carlhuffman454]

I bought a 1999 Cherokee Limited 2WD new and loved it. I'm not an off roader or mechanic, so I left it stock. On a trip to New Orleans in 2000, it got hit twice in the rear end - once in hotel parking lot and again in Houston during a rainstorm. I took it to the dealer where I bought it, but it was never the same. I think the frame was bent but wasn't fixed. In any case, it was a great vehicle, and I had two more Jeeps after that one. The 2003 Grand Cherokee was a very good little beast, but the 2007 GC was a lemon. I liked Jeeps, until that experience. I might look at them in the future (if I live long enough), but I doubt than any of their new engines will be as reliable as the old 4.0 liter. Fond memories of the first two.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@carlhuffman454 restore yourself an XJ!

[@carlhuffman454]

@@ProjectDanH Dan, I'm 75 and tired. I won't have the energy or money on a retired teacher's salary to do one, but I do appreciate the quality of the XJ and the dedication of the people who work on/restore them. Thanks for the kind note.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@carlhuffman454praying that you get the opportunity to enjoy an XJ again. thank you for your service to the children and your community. 🙏

[@breakawayboys5859]

I’m 16 I got a 1999 for my first car and just recently I got in an accident after someone pulled out in front of me and it’s getting totaled. Sad day 😭😭

[@ProjectDanH]

Keep it, buy it back from the insurance company and use the parts to build another! (Ive done it)

[@kdigiacomo]

Parts are worth a lot, I need a 1999 8.25 really bad.

[@gordongman3423]

For sure.. Keep It, great parts for another build.

[@breakawayboys5859]

Project Dan H that’s what I’m attempting to do

[@telegoose9905]

Just curious, where are you from? I just bought a rebuilt white 99. 158k on it. I Love it!!!!

[@jeepercreepers54]

I miss my XJ's. I can appreciate the work you put in. Nicely done.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Butch! grab another XJ 👍

[@kyleprong395]

How did you make that speaker/storage box in black beauty. I need something like this. Do you have measurements and or a video on it.

[@ProjectDanH]

I accidentally threw out my Sketch and I built it before in was on social media. Sorry. It was built around the size of my spare and also the manufacturer recommend air volume size for the subwoofer frequency I was tuning it to. It's very simple but very well planned out. I'll make video soon

[@simonsays582]

I want a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.2, another bullet proof engine! Cherokees are just the best.

[@ProjectDanH]

yes man. they are. if I get another ZJ it will be a Niner 😎

[@erickunser706]

Do not think...KNOW this is the best & most classy XJ. Smith Point LI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Erick, much appreciated brother!!! Ill see ya around.

[@atpmusic1]

That's insane and just about genius. I'm in SC but just got a blk '99 out of NY with 150 and minimal rust. Thinking about what can be done & that's inspiring. The mean lights don't look as stupid as some I've seen, like on Wranglers, and the lamps are great...but maybe the point is that XJs are serious vehicles (with 4X4 & other design that mechanics swear by) without having to look mean? I got my first XJ 5 years ago, $500, 230K, had been sitting in somebody's yard for years. It was still running fine at 300K but was murdered in an interstate accident last year. When I got out of the hospital and was able to drive again I got another one(friends said I must have been brain damaged in the accident...?) That one was $3K but I could pay cash for it(cleaned out savings, paid medical bills and another old Jeep) But old Jeepers are now a cult, what's left of them. CO and CA prices are crazy(10-20K), and I even saw a 110K mile XJ go for more than $15K in SC recently.

[@ProjectDanH]

Genius..Wow thanks Will! .. that's a great jeep story... Your XJ saved your life! I'm glad you are ok and that you stuck with Cherokees!

[@atpmusic1]

@@ProjectDanH yeah and that's one more point...after 2 decades and 300K, the frkin' airbags still worked and saved my ass, plus it was a little like wrecking a tank...

[@ProjectDanH]

@@atpmusic1 wow! That's nuts!

[@Lego_SML]

How did you manage to add the speakers on the back hatch? I would love to give it a try myself

[@ProjectDanH]

I cut out the metal in the hatch and replaced it with thin plywood.. I cut speaker holes in the plywood and then ran wires from an amp with the other wires through the boot in the hinge. took a little work and some time but it's worth it

[@Lego_SML]

I appreciate the help! Do you got tips on how you cut out the plastic and got the speakers placed even?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Lego_SML after I made my wood frame.. I made a template in a piece of cardboard around the speaker to get my hole sized up (some speakers come with a template} then I lined the template up with the plastic exactly where I wanted the speakes to go and cut very carefully through the plastic . Then I put the plastic panel back on the Jeep and traced the hole from the plastic onto the hatch wood.. removed plastic .. cut wood carefully.. boom.. had a perfect hole to insert my 6x9 👍

[@Lego_SML]

@@ProjectDanH that made everything make sense thank you so much!

[@Lego_SML]

You should make a video on that. It'd be awesome!

[@luisbarraza9709]

I agree! It really is super clean. I have a 1999 XJ and look forward to doing similar mods. Most XJs around my area are either bone stock falling apart or jacked up 10 inches with fenders cut and massive wheels and all kinds of crazy stuff.

[@ProjectDanH]

I know same here man. An XJ doesn't need to have 1 feet of lift to be "cool" lol.. mine is clean, strong, and reliable 👍

[@luisbarraza9709]

Project Dan H I think everyone has the same questions. You should update the vid description with a summary of mods. Like tire size and brand, wheel size and what they came from, etc

[@ProjectDanH]

@@luisbarraza9709 I think ill make an update vid for everyone 😁

[@AzzuriCaesar]

show us how you put the speakers in the liftgate! Ive been thinking about that mod for tailgating

[@ProjectDanH]

Done! I need to adjust the lift gate release and I've been dreading taking everything apart... Now that I have some inspiration to make a video Ill definitely do it!

[@AzzuriCaesar]

Project Dan H looking forward to it!

[@brodiewilliams1124]

Great looking Jeep! I have a 2000 XJ Limited, with 94k on it. A good 40k is from the wife's grandparents towing it behind their RV when they had it. Going to be a great vehicle for my younger boys (14/15), especially in the winter. I love all the mods and really just love the overall cleanliness! Great work! Congrats.

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you so much I can't wait to start wrenching with my boy he's a little young but when he's ready they'll be plenty of projects to choose from 🤣

[@justinyoung4985]

Definitely nicer xjs like down the road from my house. And I live in ct lol

[@ProjectDanH]

Ha! Prove it 🤣

[@SgtStickyTits]

Dude... Keep it clean. That thing is mint. I've owned 5 of them now and I honestly think I'll drive them forever.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother.. same here

[@joeperry9589]

I did the same wiper switch light mod. Strange they have the socket for bulb with a blank in it.. best easy change in my opinion. Well besides the ext. idle. That’s the stuff in hot climate! I lucked out and got an XJ with ABS and full time. Sold it 4 years ago and miss it every day.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awe man. sounded like a great Jeep. sorry you sold it 🍻

[@michaelcook5446]

Dang man she’s is a beauty! You should tint those tails...

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man, I think I will!

[@powderedtoastfacekillah734]

Great job. She’s beautiful I’ll never understand people who think their idea of how a Jeep should look is how yours should look That speaker box/utility box etc is my favorite part. And the job you did with the ripped seats is top notch

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you brother! the key is "perfect" for me.. 😁 I daily this rig so they all don't need a 6 inch lift on 35s. thank you for your reason and comprehension of my build.💪

[@whyg400man6]

Is it okay to have a crush on the Jeep 😍

[@ProjectDanH]

sure is!

[@beversl2]

Just inherited a 2001 XJ with 94k on it but you’ve inspired me to up my game Well done on your xj, earned a sub!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Barry! Glad you enjoyed! I'd love to see your build!

[@brv002]

Not a fan of the angry eye look, but otherwise great build.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Im not sure anyone likes them! haha. I will omit that feature in the future!

[@agz9134]

I have a 98 cherokee that has about 228,000 miles on the O D and I am amazed at how well it runs. Great job on your jeep she looks amazing.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! I love these XJs. Treat em right and they'll run forever.

[@apersonontheinternet8006]

There is a guy at my camp who writes for one of those off-road rags who wrote about his 500,000 mile XJ. Have had mine since 2010 and it's now at 242,000 miles and running strong. She hid a lot of rust behind the plastic fenders and is slated for a lot of TLC this summer. And to think I used to be the jackoff that said "but it's not a real Jeep" before buying my XJ, and it is now the vehicle I have owned the longest and the only one I have convinced myself that I'd never get rid of.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@apersonontheinternet8006 that's a great story Jason! Give her some love! She deserves it!

[@underdogphooey]

Idk dawg I really like the angry headlights. I'm gonna get that for myself :)

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man. I need a better way to keep em on.. the paint always chips off the glass

[@ericjohnson5652]

This is a super clean jeep. I'm rocking an '88 xj that I want to restore, I'm preparing to put a new motor in it now, I also have the 3" rough country lift and 31's on 16" factory Rubicon rims.

[@ProjectDanH]

that sounds like a great project! best of luck!

[@maximusilive4theking986]

That XJ has never seen mud in its life.

[@ProjectDanH]

... and it won't! 😁

[@balajiiyengar4]

Awesome looking Jeep. The love and care shows your passion. Good luck for your future projects on the xj

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much!

[@dylankurtz2650]

Angry eye delete m8

[@ProjectDanH]

Done

[@portabletankmfg1]

miss my 94 Cherokee Sport. Had the factory aluminum 10 hole wheels, white body, black trim, added a mopar black brush guard. I loved that thing. Plenty of torque from the 4L H.O. motor. Shame they didn't keep it and continue to improve it.

[@ProjectDanH]

I agree 100%. How do they go from cheerokee to liberty 🤦‍♂️

[@jesusharo7890]

Like good jeep xj like sinaloa

[@ProjectDanH]

👍

[@jamesasc7709]

absolutely tremendous and the paint looks incredible

[@kjamesjr]

Just need to pull that factory 0331 head out of there.

[@ProjectDanH]

As soon as it goes I have a TUPY waiting 😁

[@comancheclub3449]

TUPY? 7120 is the best stock head AFAIK. The eldebrock is better, but that's serious money.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@comancheclub3449 7120 does not directly bolt on to the 2000 and 2001. The 0331 has different exhaust ports and mounts for the coil packs. In 2002-2004 TJs and WJs got a better version of the 0331 made by a foundry in Brazil. This improved 0331 was stamped TUPY right under the oil cap. They're considered the best and easiest solution to the crappy 0331

[@comancheclub3449]

@@ProjectDanH Really? I did not know this. I was under the impression that all 4.0 heads were compatible with all 4.0 blocks.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@comancheclub3449 I can use a 7120, I'd just have to mod the ports a bit and machine the coil pack mounts.

[@parasurveyor]

I love ,love,love, how you kept it pretty much stock ,but modernised it to today's needs. That is exactly what I'm doing with my Jeep Cherokee sport XJ 2001 ( better known as white lightning) lol. I hate seeing so many cut up and looking like monster buggies.

[@ProjectDanH]

Exactly! I can't stand when they're chopped up, abused, and left for dead. Sound like black Beauty and white lightning should ride together! Lol!

[@parasurveyor]

They should lol. I live in Arkansas and jeeps are everywhere here so I'm planning on buying the ones that can still be saved and just getting them back to stock conditions. I got mine from where I work we had a fleet of 5 the owner is retired from the military and the one I have currently is a d.o.d one some were UN and NSA. I guess the military/government knew they were good rigs lol.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@parasurveyor that's so cool! Best of luck with it!

[@mudhound0530]

98 or 99 is the best year. So it's close, but it's not perfect

[@ProjectDanH]

I have a 98 high pinion front end... Does that help?

[@burnouttv9989]

Correct sir!

[@duanevigue1603]

Been driving a '99XJ since '02. Ive put 145K on it in the North Maine Woods, logging roads, no roads, etc. This isnt my style but to each their own.

[@ProjectDanH]

I love a good XJ story, thanks for sharing 👍 this XJ us built for mostly paved main roads and high ways. Thanks for watching!

[@npc-dq4zl]

I'll bet that thing really pops at your pride parades!

[@ProjectDanH]

😂

[@isachar2013]

Love those Cherokee's , I used to own one and loved it . Now I own a wrangler which is a different experience. Both are very special

[@ProjectDanH]

I too would love to own a Wrangler. Hopefully an LJ when my kids are grown and it's just me and my wife at the beach.

[@isachar2013]

@@ProjectDanH LJ is my dream too , I hope you find one in good condition , my wrangler is my favorite car , taking top and doors off is very nice to me.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@isachar2013 absolutely!

[@lovinwildlife2150]

We love it!!!!! Great job. So happy she was saved and fixed up...these are such great vehicles, I love my 2000 XJ too.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Amy!

[@chesterj8076]

I never thought bigger wheels suited the XJ.. until I saw this one. Top work mate!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Hairy! I think the wheels fit well. I wouldn't go bigger than 18s. they're just Right 👍

[@radjamss6390]

I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee that I want to turn into a project vehicle when I graduate college. A helpful video and really cool. Love your Jeep man.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Rad! Get that diploma and the sky it the limit!

[@MrJwood63]

the detail is top tier! so creative and precise!

[@jdcooper9]

This comment section is gold. bunch of goofs. XJ looks good man. I agree it could use smaller wheels, A/T tires, no angry eyes, and I'm super iffy on the suede headliner. Everything else specifically the dash, console, and undercarriage work is awesome. Great job

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you very much. I appreciate the kind feedback. 👊

[@jdcooper9]

@@ProjectDanH I put some more thought into it after I posted that comment and even though it's not my style, I like the fact that you made it yours. Variety is the spice of life and not every XJ/Jeep needs to have the same mods. I'll be lookin out for the next vid. JC

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jdcooper9 thanks man! I have the big rear disc brake conversion series coming up... Stay tuned 💪

[@wildbill23c]

Great looking XJ. Took lots of work, but you salvaged it from a certain death from the rust it had.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Will. It's definitely a labor of love and worth the effort to save a limited XJ with so little miles. Thanks for watching!