78 Cherokee before and after

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NorthGaAire
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78 Cherokee before and after

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78 Cherokee
360v8, 2bbl carb, T-18 four speed, Dana 20 transfer case, Trac Loc rear axle
Factory steel wheels with Nitto Terra M/T 33x10.5r15
Evil Twin rear bumper with swing out spare
Tad's narrow track spring over axle conversion.
Twin stick transfer case shifter
Rebuilt front and rear axles
Lengthened front and rear drive shafts
Fixed the engine leaks, refreshed the ignition system and cooling system, new starter, new alternator
Restored interior - floor boards, door panels, dash, rear window regulator and seals
Lots of parts from BJ's - New leaf springs, new Rancho shocks, longer sway bar links, extended E brake cables, window and door seals, and on and on and on....

About to install a new Cliffhanger front bumper with winch AND about to paint the roof white.

Before:
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Current condition:
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1978 Cherokee 4dr, 360v8, T18 4spd, Twin stick Dana 20, SOA conversion (7" lift), trac lock rear axle, 3.54 axle ratio, 33"x10.5"-15 Toyo MT's on factory steel wheels, Cliff hanger front bumper, Evil Twin rear bumper with swing out spare.
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Re: 78 Cherokee before and after

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The "after" pictures aren't showing up for me--but the before looks pretty good already!
1987 GW, 202k miles, AMC 360 engine rebuilt 62k ago, all more or less bone stock
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Re: 78 Cherokee before and after

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1978 Cherokee 4dr, 360v8, T18 4spd, Twin stick Dana 20, SOA conversion (7" lift), trac lock rear axle, 3.54 axle ratio, 33"x10.5"-15 Toyo MT's on factory steel wheels, Cliff hanger front bumper, Evil Twin rear bumper with swing out spare.
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Re: 78 Cherokee before and after

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Looks good. :-bd Don't see too many plain Jane Cherokee 4 doors any more. Are the new springs stock height?
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That's very clean looking. I like it!
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Re: 78 Cherokee before and after

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Yes - the new springs are stock height.
1978 Cherokee 4dr, 360v8, T18 4spd, Twin stick Dana 20, SOA conversion (7" lift), trac lock rear axle, 3.54 axle ratio, 33"x10.5"-15 Toyo MT's on factory steel wheels, Cliff hanger front bumper, Evil Twin rear bumper with swing out spare.

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Looks clean and capable. Good job. Question, on the rear bumper mod. Do you have an example pic of how it mounts to both the tire and rear end? And does it interfere with tag being visible?
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