1996 Jeep Cherokee

Other

4.0L Straight 6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

1J4FJ68S9TL308037

Four Wheel Drive

Gasoline

I am listing an absolute perfect running and professionally built off road rig and daily driver, I spent some time looking for one or building one the right way, found her done perfectly set up and could not build for the price so here is your chance for an outstanding deal. I need to sell her reluctantly do to some life changing issues, I have coppied the original listing I purchased off of, the previous owner was a true man of integrety as I am, you will not be dissapointed! Up for auction a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic go anywhere custom 4x4 machine, over $17,000 invested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most of this narrative was written by him and this is the same add I read when I purchased it. First off, this jeep is fairly rare due to the fact it was one of the last of the older style Cherokees made. it was produced in sep of 1996, and has some unique features such as monotone paint to include the grill and the headlight bezels. also improved window and door seals found on newer model cherokees I have four wheeled this jeep about 5-6 times a year to include places such as the Famous Rubicon Trail in the sierra nevadas, fordyce trail trail in California, all over Ft. Huachuca, Az. Mountains, Ft. Gordon, Ga, gulches off road park in S.C., and a Jeep jamboree around the Cumberland Gap, Ky. this jeep is a great all around off road machine from expedition, to rock crawling, snow wheeling, hunting vehicle and can still drive smoothly at 70 mph on the freeway. I always used mobil 1 full synthetic 10w-30 high milage motor oil and a K&M oil filter, with a filter magnet attached. oil changes have been done every 3,000 miles. I used STP fuel injection cleaner every oil change and I have always used 91 octane or higher for fuel. The transmission blew up on me in Ft. Huachuca, Az and I had it completely rebuilt at Atlas Transmissions in Sierra Vista, Az. the owner of the shop builds auto transmissions for Funny cars that have over 500 HP, thats why he chose him. He rebuilt it with heavy duty solenoids, HD kevlar bands and also incorporated a shift kit, for handling off road demands. a HD trans cooler and an interior mounted B&M trans temp gauge was also installed. the rebuild cost around $4,000 and I have papers to prove it. Below is listed all other add ons and work done to the Jeep over the past 8 1/2 years: - suspension and steering / chassis - • Rubicon Express 5.5 inch longarm with available longer leaf springs, boomerang shackles and gen 2 RE sway bar disconnects ( rides like a cadillac ) • RE track bar brace in conjunction w / RE hd track bar ( also had the bolt unsized to avoid the track bar axle hole from wobbling ) • RE front extended bump stops • doetsch tech dt 3000 shocks all around • doetsch tech steering stabilizer • jks bar pin eliminators all around • jks stud mount eliminator for front shocks • dpg off road rear bumpstop plates • rugged ridge extended rear bump stops • HD engineering shackle relocation boxes (not installed, if seller doesnt want, $100 dollars can be taken off sale price) • tnt customs unibody chassis stiffeners (makes the jeep ride like a 2500 truck, its nice) • currie enterprises HD steering linkages • goferit off road over the knuckle shim insert (it positions the drivers side of the tie rod higher to avoid obstacles) • PSC xj extreme duty off road variable steering box w / oversized piston • PSC smaller power steering pump pulley ( helps turn the tires on the trail ) theres probably more stuff, i just cant remember at this time - Drivetrain - • RE double cardin u-joint driveshafts front and rear w / spicer u-joints • stock dana 30 hi pinion front axle, stock 27 shafts with sierra gear 4.56 gear ratio w / install kit and all new bearings, a detroit tru-trac differential locker • stock chrysler 8.25 rear axle with aftermarket custom 29 spline chromoly axle shafts, full detroit locker, and sierra gear 4.56 gear ratio w / install kit and all new bearings, • teraflex 2low kit installed in transfer case • HD slip yoke eliminator • rustys off road steering box brace • c-rok steering box brace plate • re calibrated speedometer • front oversized axle seal tubes made by alloy usa • 15x8 2.75 rock krawler steel rims w / 2.75 inch back spacing • 33x13.50r15 toyos open country mud terrains theres probably more stuff, i just cant remember at this time - Armor & Protection - • crane diff covers front and rear • custom 4x4 fab double tubular rocker guards • performance metal works black door and rear quarter guards • rock lizard fab rear lower quarter guards • skid row gas tank skid plate • jks control arm skids • formattfab steel taillight boxes w / led lights • bushwacker fender flares . Runcool Air Vents on hood theres probably more stuff, i just cant remember at this time - Bumpers & Recovery - • warn front winch bumper with grill guard • warn M8000 8000lb winch w / 100 ft of cable • 3 warn d-ring shackles ( 2 in front, one in rear ) • custom 4x4 fabrication raer bumper w / tire carrier, high lift jack, spare tire, blitz 5 gal jerry can and a firestick 2 antenna • class 3 factory installed towing hitch with plug for trailer wiring - Exterior Acessories - • warrior products safari roof rack w / axe & shovel mount, and axe and shovel • airflow xj snorkel • kc highlights 150 watt daylighters mounted on poison spyder customs winch fairlead light mount • front license plate winch fairlead mount • hella vision plus headlights • aev rear license plate kit w / led lights • warn d-ring tow hitch insert • rock road outfitters removable mud flaps .Full tinted windows .window louvers - Engine & Performance - • stock 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine, i believe rated stock at 195 HP and 235 FT-IB torque • K&N apollo air intake routed in with the snorkel • banks torque tube exhaust manifold attached w / stage 8 locking head bolts • RE bored out throttle body • rustys off road throttle body spacer • turbo city hi - flow thermostat housing • radiator.com 3-row HD cooling radiator • larger clutch fan from a 96 grand cherokee ( aids in cooling ) • rear hood latch spacers to help air flow and heat dispersion • manual switch wired into electric fan ( fan also automatically turns on if you forget to activate the switch ) • flowmaster 40 series exhaust w / 2.5 inch piping and high flow catalytic converter • performance distributors ignition kit with E3 spark plugs ( also sealed for water fording ) • jeeper creepers 0 and 2 gauge HD military grade battery cables • optima red top battery • recently replaced all freeze plugs w / quality mopar parts • upgraded to a 136 amp alternator from a stock 90 amp • m.o.r.e. HD off road motor mounts • recently replace the oil pump, rear main seal and the oil pan gasket • aux transmission cooler as i had mention before theres probably more stuff, i just cant remember at this time - Interior Accessories - • B&M transmission temp gauge mounted between radio and instrument cluster • passenger side shelf extender • tuffy brand HD steel center console insert • alpine cd mp3 stereo deck w / ipod cable attached to rear of deck • alpine type S 5 1/4 inch speakers, 2 in front and two in rear • alpine 500v - series 1000 watt 4 channel amp • 2 new alpine audio 12 inch subs in custom box • rangier rear passenger cargo net ( lets you stack items in rear cargo area and keeps it from falling forward into the rear seat ) • custom 1 of 5 i believe passenger seat mounted OH SH*T bar • added cup holders front and rear from quadratec.com • clinometer gauge mounted on top of dash and has a back light • rear cargo pocket panel to help w / storage • husky grey floor liners front and rear • maglite attached to drivers side of shift lever console • radio shack cb radio attached to passenger side dash panel • stock it came w / outside ambient temp gauge, directional compass, sunglass holder and garage door holder mounted on ceiling theres probably more stuff, i just cant remember at this time - OK, the bad - • A / C doesn't work unknown what it needs • misc scratches on the exterior, but are from off roading and were impossible to avoid. remember this vehicle is not a show truck • cruise control is hard to initiate sometimes • horn is messed up, doesnt sound right • rear wiper switch is starting to go out - everything else on this jeep works great!!! this jeep has also been feature in the Rubicon Express catalog of 2007 when i used to work for them. - im sure there are some things im forgetting pertaining to upgrades and work done to it, but as i remember, i will add to this post. - i am also including a beginners off road kit to include set of jumper cables, tow strap, super sipon for the jerry can, winch controller, towing electrical 4 wire adapter, three d - rings (mounted on bumpers) and a portable air compressor. This is a bullet proof motor, one of the best ever made, there are many Cherokees driving around at 400K plus miles and it's rumored there is an owner out there with 900 plus. "Jeeps never die they just get rebuilt"!! Check the reviews on the internet on the Jeep Cherokee. You'll see folks with 250K+ miles & that's just warming it up! For Sale Localy and may end auction early, thanks for looking.