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1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:23 pm
by supergeess
Hi All!
I've been on here for a while, but do not frequent on the site. I'm finally getting around to posting my rig...after quite a bit of history! Some may notice this rig was for sale in the sale section. It did sell about 1.5 years ago and I ended up buying it back! I realized it was a huge mistake to sell it and fortunately the buyer had to sell it 1 year after purchasing it and gave me first crack at it. Now it's back home and never ever leaving again!
Major mods are as follows:
LS1 4L60E conversion
NP241 with SYE
Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear 4.56 gears
3 link front suspension
Custom built roll cage, sliders, and bumpers with tire carrier
Rhino front grill conversion
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:39 pm
by Yeller
Nice looking build!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:09 pm
by supergeess
Thank you Yeller!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:32 pm
by Stuka
I do recall this being sold, glad you were able to get it back!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:35 pm
by devildog80
The Rhino grill gives it the Rolls Royce look, with a 4x4 upgrade
Nice rig!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 12:59 pm
by jpswapmohn
Great looking Cherokee! I just did a search for your posts, hoping to find a build thread... none.
If you get a chance, a few pictures of how you set up your cage would be appreciated. I am always looking for little ideas that may inform my plan to add one to my GW.
Welcome back.
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:49 pm
by supergeess
Yeah...I'm not great at stopping to take pics and document anything. Once I get going, I gotta just go...
Here are some more pics though.
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Jeep interior 2022 1.jpg
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:07 pm
by Glad the Impaler
How did you make that shifter boot? Very cool, I need something similar for mine! Great work, very good quality!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:39 pm
by supergeess
The shifter boots were custom made at a very reasonable price. I am super happy with the end product.
Contact Jason at StrongHold Shifter Boots:
https://www.strongholdshiftboots.com/
Be sure to tell him who referred you.
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:18 am
by OldFarmTruck22
Great truck!! Any info on the front and rear suspension? Are they custom one-off or can those arms and cross members be purchased?
Thanks!
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:24 pm
by supergeess
I got the front suspension custom made by a fabricator here in SoCal. He specializes in roll cages and suspension. I can across him because he had an FSJ on display with the suspension and rollcage done at a show I went to. Great quality and very reasonable price compared to others I’ve gotten estimates from.
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:25 pm
by supergeess
I haven’t touched the rear yet besides the shocks. Most likely will go with some new springs from Atlas, since their local to me. Also considering Deavers.
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:53 am
by OldFarmTruck22
Who built the suspension? Can you give us a name of the shop?
Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:16 pm
by supergeess
Apologies...I haven't been able to log on this site for some reason for quite some time...but magically, now I can!!
Anyways, Cageworks in San Bernardino, CA did all the suspension, bumpers, rocksliders, and full cage. number is (909)496-6327, guy's name is Dennis. Let him know Gary with the 77 Cherokee LS conversion referred you.