New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
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az chip
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New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Just got this today. I am sponge for ideas!
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'81 Cherokee Chief 81 WT Chief/MSD 6/ Rusty 4" Spring lift/ Bulltear oil adapter/K&P Engineering Oil Filter/ NP 208/ Serehill Light Harness/ H4 Headlights/ Evil Twin Fab Roof Rack and sliders/ Ross mirror mounts.
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az chip
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
'81 Cherokee Chief 81 WT Chief/MSD 6/ Rusty 4" Spring lift/ Bulltear oil adapter/K&P Engineering Oil Filter/ NP 208/ Serehill Light Harness/ H4 Headlights/ Evil Twin Fab Roof Rack and sliders/ Ross mirror mounts.
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will e
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
That looks like it is in pretty good shape overall. What are your plans? Do you want a camping rig? A trail rig? A daily driver or ??
You've been out with mine, although I think I put the tons on after our trip. Mine is more of a dedicated camping/trail rig.
You've been out with mine, although I think I put the tons on after our trip. Mine is more of a dedicated camping/trail rig.
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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az chip
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Well,
I want to be able to wheel it. Take it camping, and drive it if I want to as a DD. Not a long term DD. Just during monsoon season. I would like a different color than red. Just getting started and I was hoping to bounce ideas off of you once in awhile.
I want to be able to wheel it. Take it camping, and drive it if I want to as a DD. Not a long term DD. Just during monsoon season. I would like a different color than red. Just getting started and I was hoping to bounce ideas off of you once in awhile.
'81 Cherokee Chief 81 WT Chief/MSD 6/ Rusty 4" Spring lift/ Bulltear oil adapter/K&P Engineering Oil Filter/ NP 208/ Serehill Light Harness/ H4 Headlights/ Evil Twin Fab Roof Rack and sliders/ Ross mirror mounts.
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will e
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
I would put a spring lift, some bigger tires, sliders and a selectable locker in one or both axles. It looks like you have an np219 which is a decent case. Do you know what your current gears are?
BTW, I have a spare set of axles shafts (all 4 corners) AND some upgraded rear shafts (Dutchman) that have never been installed. A set of bearings too. Let me know if you are interested.
BTW, I have a spare set of axles shafts (all 4 corners) AND some upgraded rear shafts (Dutchman) that have never been installed. A set of bearings too. Let me know if you are interested.
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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az chip
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Bringing it down on Wednesday from the Rim. Your plan is very close to my plan. I like your lift height. No idea on current gears. Did not read the tag. I started hyperventilating when I saw it was a Chief S wide track...lol. How can you tell it is a NP219? I thought they had a NP208. It has the weird shifter next to the tunnel.
I would be interested in axles. Just need to recover some Jeep funds first. Which will be easier because my wife wants to drive the Cherokee.
I would be interested in axles. Just need to recover some Jeep funds first. Which will be easier because my wife wants to drive the Cherokee.
'81 Cherokee Chief 81 WT Chief/MSD 6/ Rusty 4" Spring lift/ Bulltear oil adapter/K&P Engineering Oil Filter/ NP 208/ Serehill Light Harness/ H4 Headlights/ Evil Twin Fab Roof Rack and sliders/ Ross mirror mounts.
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jsinajeep
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Look like it has lock out on the front wheel, if so it more than likely a 208. I have not seen a 219 with lock out.
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will e
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Jerry, I think that's the cap and it does look like a locking hub. But this picture is the giveaway:
The flag shifter shows 4, 4 hi, n and 4 low. So it appears to be full time 4wd.
The flag shifter shows 4, 4 hi, n and 4 low. So it appears to be full time 4wd.
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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Renodemona
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
The flag shifter by the tunnel should just be for Lo-range. The shifter would be either in the glove box or in a little square box by where your right knee would be on the dash. I guess there could also be a big U-bar shifter if someone retro-fitted a D20 or something? I thought the 208 was a full time with locking feature similar to QT, or is that the 229? You NP guys...hehe
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1976 Cherokee w/t 'Susan' 401/TH400/QT(PT)
FiTech Go EFI, Edelbrock Performer intake
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1972 Wagoneer 'Meredith' 360/TH400/D20
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2018 Cherokee Trailhawk V6 'Sedna'
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1976 Cherokee w/t 'Susan' 401/TH400/QT(PT)
FiTech Go EFI, Edelbrock Performer intake
3" Rough Country Springs, HEI Dizzy
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1972 Wagoneer 'Meredith' 360/TH400/D20
FiTech Go EFI
4" Alcan Springs, HEI Dizzy
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2018 Cherokee Trailhawk V6 'Sedna'
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jsinajeep
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Re: New to me '81 Cherokee Chief project
Looking at the front hub better it look like a just the hub cap and the is a 219
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