Things to Consider Before Buying and Building a Jeep Cherokee XJ

I get asked a lot of questions over Instagram PM and Facebook about Things to Consider Before Buying and Building a Jeep Cherokee XJ. Also what are some of the things to consider before you buy one with regards to the work that's involved in restoring and making it look smart and rust free. I've spent almost 7 years working on mine almost weekly and spent over £25,000 on materials like paint, primer, grinding wheels, tools and parts for the Jeep. I do all the work myself from engine work to body work so if you bought one and had to take it to a garage for all of this work it would cost you an ridiculous amount of money.
Remember though that this is just how I want to do things. I get a huge kick out of self achieving and I have a perfectionist edge so I can be quite obsessive about the work I do. You might not be like this at all and your experiences with be totally different to mine.
Its also my hobby and kind of a passion of mine. I enjoy building, restoring and using my Jeep, seeing what brakes and improving it. This may sound like a massive waste of money to some people and the definition of insanity but that's what I like to do and I work for it.
I'm no expert and i've made a lot of mistakes which has cost me more down the line. This video is just my experience and honesty from my own perspective of owning, restoring and building this old XJ, and don't read me wrong, I really enjoy the work and I would probably do it again with my son if he wanted too.

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Offroading in Sweden - http://www.swedishepa.se/Enjoying-nature/Motor-traffic-in-nature/Off-road-4WDs-ATVs-and-motorcycles/
Road, Trail and Terrain Laws - https://www.svmc.se/smc/SMCs-arbete--fragor/Infrastruktur/Enskild-vag-led-och-terrang/
Driving Private Roads Sweden - http://www.swedishepa.se/Enjoying-nature/The-Right-of-Public-Access/Det-har-galler/Private-roads/
Wikiloc Trails - https://www.wikiloc.com/trails/offroading/sweden
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jeep-Cherokee-Xj-89-01-Front-Steel-Bumper-Winch-Off-Road/324043608951?hash=item4b72811377:g:84MAAOSwxOReH4as