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Detailed the StreetJeep
Took advantage of the nice weather yesterday with my kids, and got my son to help me wash and wax the Cherokee. Just used some Meguiar's Color-Back wax as it goes on easy, and was easy for my 5-year old to buff off, then went over it with the QuikDetailer. However, it looks a TON better. Here's a couple pix, I took them by an abandoned dealership near my house. In the profile shot, you can ~just~ make out the rear discs - gotta love Grand Cherokee parts! :)
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The painted front bumper makes a huge difference over factory. I really like it alot! It needs to get low though ;-)
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lower a jeep? sorry unless its got some hp srt style, no.
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Kill yourself Alex.....lower a Jeep?!?!?
Looks great Steve, ever think about some Nightshades for the front markers? I think putting just enough on them to make them looked smoked (not actually black) would look really good. - Justin |
i like the stance. it really does suit its name, street jeep. looks awesome as usual steve!
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I wish that they made the 2wd Cherokee's with IFS. Id drop it too, but thats me. The wheels work real well with it, looks very Land Rover-ish...
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2 goes low, 4 goes high but If its not going off road... drop it! Thats my philosophy anyway. |
Coilovers are doable, but far from cheap. Have to add structure to the rear to have a place to attach them, and get rid of the leaf springs.
Some guys have swapped to coil springs on their lifted XJs to allow for more flex. But I just think they look goofy lowered, even though I know it's only a pavement pounder. - Justin |
looks awesome! is that the old mulane ford dealership?
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Gotta be either Mulane or Fisher
Jeep looks great! |
Thanks for the compliments guys! Justin, I have thought about the smoked look on the front markers, might look pretty sick if I can get a nice even coat on them. Might have to hit up Mike (maroman88) the Nightshade expert. ;)
As for the suspension, the most I would consider lowering it would be just by removing the front upper coil spring isolators and taking out the rear helper leaf springs; that would drop it down ~1/2" or so. But, it handles surprisingly well, even with its 2 solid axles. It's also due for tires; the Continentals that came on the rims are pretty worn now so I know that would make a difference too. Trouble is finding a good tire in a 225/60 18 that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. :) And for Mike and Kasey, I took the pic behind the old Fisher Nissan building; it was across the side street from Mullane Ford. They leveled Mullane about 3 weeks ago, it's just a flat pile of dirt there now. Thanks again guys! |
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there out there steve! kinda pricey on this site tho http://www.yourhotcar.com/product/li.../Corner_Lights |
i think the clear fits better with the rims tho. if u had black rims then id go smoked corners
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Anyone know if you can you remove Nightshade spray if you don't like the way it comes out? |
I don't see why a little sandpaper wouldn't take it right off if you put a few light coats on and didn't like it.
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looks great steve! I'm glad the bumper caps are still holding up for you 8-)
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