Your xj is stunning. The attention to detail is beyond most professionals. Its great to see someone give theirs respect instead of just adding a 6in lift and 37" mud tires and letting the rest go.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for the kind words. I love to drive it so I kept her drivable 😁. Thank you for appreciating the detail!

Back when jeeps were build to last. That 4.0 is bulletproof

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

@tempo869

5 жыл бұрын

human People are always asking for like 4K for their cherokees with 200k+ miles

@Hertacles

5 жыл бұрын

Tomowenazin because they’re worth it. You can find them rebuilt and ready to install for less than 1k if you need one. They’re plentiful like a GM 350 but actually last once installed.

@headlesnorseman701

4 жыл бұрын

One of the few vehicles where the drivetrain almost always outlives the rust issues lol

@bread4head69

4 жыл бұрын

Mine blew up at 152k. Shot at least 2 rods and had 3 holes in the block and 2 in the oil pan. I'm assuming the owner before me didnt take good care of the motor, but I put in a high output engine with 120k miles and it runs beautifully.

I drive a 2000 xj. She's my baby. Wish I had the time and money to make her this clean. Excellent work.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Try to clear her up a little bit here and there, your baby is worth it!

@3AdamAnt

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a haiku, right?

Got a XJ 25 years ago when my son was born. Your ZJ is 22 years one of the best ever seen ❤

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

Got a '92 XJ. Bought it new in '92. Still looks new when I wash it. Never changed anything. Still run wrangler tires on it. 235 instead of 225. Best vehicle ever built IMO.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a great XJ story. I love to hear from their original owners! 🍻

The ideas here are great, as a Jeep owner for the last 23 years, I can appreciate the custom work that can be done to XJ, WK, and ZJ Jeeps which are very cheap to buy in the UK and maintain if you pick the right ones that have not been abused too much. I run a WK 5.7 HEMI on LPG which gives me the same running costs as a small car.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

wow! an LPG hemi! can you send me pics on ig?

@MrLaurenceDunn

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH yes of course instagram.com/jeep_wk_5.7_hemi_hydro_blue/

Sweet!!! My 1999 Xj has almost 400,000 miles and is just like new...These Jeep's last forever.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

That's excellent news Bob, I'm excited for another 300k more! Thank for watching 👊

Love the thing! Only thing I would change is the angry eyes

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Already done! LoL

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@Stackali LMAO.. Id say the death of the 4.0, the Grand Cherokees getting an IFS in 2005, and the ugly new "Cherokee" far surpass angry eyes as the worst thing to happen to the Jeep community! HAHA

@chrisfusco1108

5 жыл бұрын

Agree on the lights, at least it doesn't have one of those artard stinger bumper.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfusco1108 LMAO 🤣

@lackyparker7799

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah looks kinda lame with the cute lil eyes...

Dude you could perform surgery in that thing its so clean! Looks so good, thanks for the video and all the time you spent brining it back to life!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I should change my name to Dr. DanH haha! My pleasure... Thank you!

Super clean. Low pinion front axle, and the eyelids need to go xD lots of hard work in this Jeep. The more I watch the more impressed I am by the work done. You have a strong attention to detail. Very well done. Earned a sub for sure.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I actually already have a high pinion d30 in already. Sorry I wasnt clear on that. So far the angry eyes are voted most hated part! Lol thank you for the sub!

@firekrueger3987

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with the headlights

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@firekrueger3987 any recommendations? New lights entirely? Or just ditch the angry eyes?

@crs290

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Keep 'em if YOU like 'em. Builds are personal and you never submit them for committee approval. Great build and it makes me miss my Comanche that was a lot like this XJ.

Well Sir !!! Huge congratulations, you designed and created plus restored the most beautiful Jeep XJ on the planet. What an extraordinary dream Jeep. Am literally drooling !!! Jummy!

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely stunning! the black on black is gorgeous. My favorite Jeep and really miss mine!

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

I have owned 4 of these and all of them have went over 300K miles with the original engine and transmission. Funny you mention New York because that is where I live. lol The only thing that kills XJ's here is road salt so you put a huge smile on my face saving this one with a nice full sandblasting restoration. She is, the perfect XJ!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Brodie! its a lot of maintenance to make these things last in NY. Glad you enjoyed!!!

This XJ blows me away every time dude... just a work of art, really

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👍

Dude... Keep it clean. That thing is mint. I've owned 5 of them now and I honestly think I'll drive them forever.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother.. same here

How did you manage to make that rear wiper switch? I love it!

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, Some tiny drills, a little but of glue and a lot of patients.

It's a clean xj. Good job on building an xj that's perfect to you! It's awesome seeing all the different variations of these machines. For me I've got mine built as a full time rock crawler/trail rig. Under 100k miles, itll out wheel alot of other rigs, and I've only got about 2500 total invested in it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'll probably never build a rock crawler because I live on a sand bar... Lol.. But really love how capable they can be and all the variations

Just got a 2000 XJ with 155k miles from my cousin yesterday. He got it cheap and fixed up a lot of stuff on it, and now it runs like a champ! It's in awesome shape with barely any rust. I'm now realizing what an awesome SUV it is! Can't wait to start putting some time and money into it to make it my own.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! great purchase!! Congrats on joining the XJ family 💪

Beautiful Jeep! I had a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport Black. Almost 2 years ago it was stolen and when the police found it, it was totaled. Now it wasn't perfect by any stretch but ran great and it was black. I had it for 20 years. Maybe one day if I could ever afford it I'll get another one, but I don't have mechanical skills or the money to buy one and fix it up. I'm 70 so it may never happen, but I can dream.

At first I blew it off when I read “perfect” ...then I watched..and realized I think this is the route I wanna go with my XJ build. Looks are somewhat conservative, but the build itself is extremely detailed. For that, I love it!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! I kept it simple and clean! Although it looks stock there's lots of mods hidden inside. Thanks for watching!

@8bitsamurai6

Жыл бұрын

Yea WJ are prob the best bang for the buck and look really nice and timeless itself. However the XJ is like the 90s BWM 3 series. Just a classic frame shape thats so iconic.

Really lives up to the "Black Beauty" name. Its nicely customized with factory functional options and I think thats my favorite part. Definetly a fan of Black Beauty.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Factory Functional! That's my goal in most mods, to make it look like it was always supposed to be there. It keeps it clean. Thank you for noticing!

That thing is perfect. As a Wrangler guy I have always wanted an XJ as a project. That’s exactly how I would build mine. Perfect 👌

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm an XJ guy but always wanted a TJ. Thanks for watching!

i totally agree this is the prettiest cherokee xj i've seen

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

Impressive mate goes to show that patients and hard work pays off .

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! very true!

I drove a 2000 cherokee classic that still had factory alternator for 11 yrs. Wrist pin on connecting rod finally gave way. 219,000 miles. Had 76000 when I bought it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Wow you definitely got alot of miles out of it... Thanks for sharing. RIP XJ

Great job rejuvenating that XJ. All the personal mods make the XJ special and thanks for sharing

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

the detail is top tier! so creative and precise!

Sweet XJ!! My 94 XJ only has 85,815 miles on it. Its super clean but i have been building mine more with off roading in mind. But not to tear it up.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

85k on a 94!? Amazing! That's a Time capsule!

@off-roadprojectsandfun6868

5 жыл бұрын

Wow that definitely beats mine on mileage! Mine is a 1991 limited white and has 167k on it but it runs like it has 12k on it!

Really nice jeep and great work.. I love it.. It's inspiring to me!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you'll try some of my mods!

I have a 2011 wk2 Overland with the 5.7, and you just made me experience buyers remorse for the first time. I absolutely love your xj👌🏻

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Wow.. that's a pretty awesome thing to say... Thank you so much. The 5.7 is awesome. Once you have that power it's hard to go back

Just wanted to give you praise for your tasteful mods and attention to detail with this build man! Very very nice. I thought I was picky about things! Lol. I just picked up a 99 black XJ and can only strive to make it as nice as this one.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

wow, thank you so much for the kind words. best of luck to you and your black beauty!

Wish mine looked like this other than the lift wheels and tires, would look great with my set up!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

No reason why it cant... Go for it brother!

Beautiful 100%! Angry eyes are not my thing, but it’s not my vehicle. Genial, hermano!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Awesome Jeep, XJ Jeeps already look really cool stock, lifted they look even better

@ProjectDanH

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do

@AlexTM44

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I have one for 20 years already, they're not just cool looking Jeeps but awesome in every other way. Now I sold my 95 Wrangler and bought a 2007 Commander, but I'll still be keeping my XJ, he's like part of the family now lol

THE BEST XJ I'VE EVERRRRR SEEN.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

This is a beautiful Jeep Cherokee. Great work, you should be proud.😀👍

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay

The best XJ I’ve ever seen! 😍

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I miss my XJ's. I can appreciate the work you put in. Nicely done.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Butch! grab another XJ 👍

She really is perfect. Love her and keep her safe from harm the rest of your life. I have had my Jeep since 1996 and love her more each day.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I will! You have my word!

@indridcold8433

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH There will come a time when the dreaded death rattle or death wobble will come for your beloved. You must power through it. It will be a test of your love for your beloved XJ. Many abandon their solid front axle vehicles when the death wobble comes for their vehicle. I regrettably did this with Murphy, my once loved 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ. The death wobble came for her and I tried to fix it with changing the drag link and the tie rod. I became frustrated and parted with her in 1994. The person I sold her to said he would fix her and love her. That was a lie. He took the lift off, the wheels, and engine and built up his Wrangler. To this day, I can not look at a picture of my dear Murphy and not feel sadness. The fact that I got a nearly new cadillac to be my vehicle after abandoning my Murphy makes it worse. I went from a vehicle that was a part of me, alive with the love I put into her, full of fun, personality, and joy to a sterile appliance that sucked the soul from me every time I went somewhere. In 1996, I sold the cadillac and got my current Jeep, a 1997 Wrangler TJ. At first she was just a baby and needed to grow to develop into a wonderful friend. She was paid in full 2001. Then I began growing her into the beauty I have today, nourishing her, loving her, becoming best friends. The dreaded death wobble / death rattle came for my dear Windi two years ago. Gradually getting worse until last year I replaced the four ball joints, the tie rod, the track bar, and drag link. We can go out together again but there is still a trace of the death wobble. We will power through this together. Never turn your back on your beloved, even if someone promised to love her when you part ways. Do not live that regret the rest of your life. I owe it to my deceased Murphy never to part with Windi and to love her through all the hard times as well as the best times. I love Windi so much that it sometimes hurts to know that she could never love me back. But betraying Murphy hurts even more. Others can never understand the deep bond between a a true Jeep lover and their Jeep.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@indridcold8433 Indrid Cold that's the realest jeep testimony I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing your story. Take heart knowing the spirit of Murphy lives on through Windi. Please don't regret your past, you must realize that it is the JEEP that shapes US, not the other way around. Murphy was preparing you for Windi. It reminds me of a quote from John the Baptist as Jesus began his ministry... He said that I must become less and less so that He can become more and more. I believe that all the years of experience with XJs led me to owning this Cherokee and I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate it without the Cherokees before it. Thanks again for sharing and remember love conquers death wobble!

Man i love the xj, been driving mine for 19 years

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

So cool! Are you the original owner?

your XJ seems to be missing a clutch pedal.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh. . Ya got me there.

@off-roadprojectsandfun6868

5 жыл бұрын

That is funny! I also much prefer a manual over automatic but sadly mine is an auto.

@stuartbear922

4 жыл бұрын

In this vehicle, I'd much rather have the auto. The stock engine is so powerful and the trans is perfectly matched. The manual would be good for serious off-roading, however. I've owned 4 XJ's and never wished I had a stick. The only XJ I hated was the '86 Laredo with the V6.

@deadkemper

4 жыл бұрын

in the Uk you couldnt buy a 4.0 on a manual...damn i'd love one..but teh auto is one of the smoothest

@codyfulk

4 жыл бұрын

@@deadkemper The only manual transmissions I've seen are two door pre '98 XJs. Pretty rare; don't see many anywhere.

She’s a thing of beauty, I got a 2000 xj with over 300,000 and she still runs like new, it’s got a 2 inch lift, the engine has been fully rebuilt, it’s got the original transmission but I want to get a throttle body for her so she can get some more horsepower

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I love hearing about high mileage XJs that still run like new! Thanks for sharing!

2000 wrangler TJ 87000 miles here. love seeing people take good care of nice cars.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! All about taking care of your things

1. dream car, did an unreal job man 2. Lovin the scotty cranmer hoodie

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank very much! Scotty is a legend... Coincidentally he inspired and named my KZread channel! Lol

I m from saudi arabia . I have 2 xj 1998 both . sport edition both . white color both . I love them both

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!!

@toddrocks

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine what oil money can do to a jeep

@V8salem

5 жыл бұрын

@@toddrocks My cousin have three :)

@cheshirecat9081

5 жыл бұрын

They won't rust . That's for sure .

This truck is for the smart thinking man what a tank on wheels all original few mods xj 1990 4.0 stock 150,000 miles I hope to reach 500,000 miles xj family kick ass wooow!!!!!!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yea! Let's go for 500k!

I picked up a 2000 Cherokee sport a few years ago. Also black 125,000. I had owned one new back when and I always missed her. Your jeep looks sweet for sure.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

awesome Gregory. thank you and thanks for watching

Couple days of watching these jeep Cherokee videos and I'm hating the fact that I can't brought that thing in India

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

maybe you and have one imported!

Nice XJ, but sorry to tell you the 2000-2001 XJ's have the faulty 0331 cylinder head that was known for overheating and catastrophic failure. That said, best years were definitely 1998-1999. Those years still had the newer styling with best suspension, gearing, and the reliability XJ's were known for. My personal favorite is the 1999 XJ 2DR 5SPD.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes brother! Great choice! I'll be ok with a TUPY head!

@Mak-Daddy

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Absolutely! Great work btw. I'm sure she'll last a long time. Especially, with that low of mileage. ;)

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mak-Daddy I hope so! As long I can keep the rust away

Nine years ago, I bought my 2001 XJ with 78K on the odometer. Now, at 169K, it's still going strong. You should have a lot of miles ahead of you. I replaced my injectors and insulation but I think I'll try your wrap as I still occasionally get the injector 3 misfire code. I like your wheels and flowmaster. I'm going to follow your lead. Thanks for sharing.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure brother! Sounds like your know exactly what you want it an XJ too. Take care of it!

I like it. I prefer my jeeps for off roading but you can see the incredible detail and love that went into this

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing! much appreciated!

That 4 liter sounds mean, I thought it was a 4.7 v8 when you started the video

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason! Sorry, I forgot to mention it in the video. If you notice at 3:15 my exhaust rotted and fell out on my way to work one day. lol. behind the cat I replaced it with a straight pipe and a flow master 40 muffler.

I’m 16 I got a 1999 for my first car and just recently I got in an accident after someone pulled out in front of me and it’s getting totaled. Sad day 😭😭

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Keep it, buy it back from the insurance company and use the parts to build another! (Ive done it)

@kdigiacomo

5 жыл бұрын

Parts are worth a lot, I need a 1999 8.25 really bad.

@gordongman3423

5 жыл бұрын

For sure.. Keep It, great parts for another build.

@breakawayboys5859

5 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H that’s what I’m attempting to do

@telegoose9905

4 жыл бұрын

Just curious, where are you from? I just bought a rebuilt white 99. 158k on it. I Love it!!!!

Very nice XJ. I have a 2000 myself. If you start blowing head gaskets, the heads on the 2000s were defective. If I remember right the casting code was 0330. They have micro fractures in the steel which become a problem at about 80,000+ miles. My solution was to replace the head with a 96’ head, and aftermarket stainless header.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

you are exactly right! did they drill holes for your coil pack rail in the 96 head??? usually the TUPY head is the replacement for the defective 0331.

Nice to see someone keep a build clean. Love this jeep absolutely perfect. This is the direction I'm going with my 99. Simple and clean not like these kids who jack them up to the sky and run 44s with a winch front bumper roof baskets cut up fenders and huge fenderflars.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! "Stock" and clean. I hate chopping up a clean XJ. do what you want with a rust bucket.. not something straight and original.

Hey this is smithpoint beach on long island. I think I've seen this xj driving around before. I was just out there getting my outer beach permit maybe I'll see you person and you can see my "perfect" rusted xj

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha. I'm a fan of all XJs. I'd love to see it! Don't be shy, say hi!

How did you make that speaker/storage box in black beauty. I need something like this. Do you have measurements and or a video on it.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

I accidentally threw out my Sketch and I built it before in was on social media. Sorry. It was built around the size of my spare and also the manufacturer recommend air volume size for the subwoofer frequency I was tuning it to. It's very simple but very well planned out. I'll make video soon

Sandblasting the bottom of the unibody is something that I always wondered why people didn't do more often. Great job!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Looks similar to mine, mine has 166k on it and somehow hardly any rust. Love to see these things still on the road. The engines and trans's run forever. Rust is the biggest enemy to XJs, it's hard to find them not beat up and offroaded. Mud is basically a sponge for moisture and guys go offroad and don't clean the undercarriage and they rot bad.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I lost my first 2 XJs due to rot... I still have my 2nd two 😁

@firingallcylinders2949

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I undercoated mine as soon as I got it. I see orange and I'm wire wheeling and coating it lol Not taking any chances. I can deal with engine problems, electrical problems etc. But rust is easily the most annoying part of owning an older car. It's like a cancer, once it's there you have to act fast and efficiently. A small bubble in the paint or orange spot on the metal can be rot in a couple months especially if you live in the North.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@firingallcylinders2949 exactly! It's an endless battle! Gotta act with extreme prejudice to take out the enemy!

Do not think...KNOW this is the best & most classy XJ. Smith Point LI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erick, much appreciated brother!!! Ill see ya around.

Doing the same thing to my Astro van it's been a challenge but it's great van

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! any rust issues?

Just inherited a 2001 XJ with 94k on it but you’ve inspired me to up my game Well done on your xj, earned a sub!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Barry! Glad you enjoyed! I'd love to see your build!

Awesome looking Jeep. The love and care shows your passion. Good luck for your future projects on the xj

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

show us how you put the speakers in the liftgate! Ive been thinking about that mod for tailgating

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Done! I need to adjust the lift gate release and I've been dreading taking everything apart... Now that I have some inspiration to make a video Ill definitely do it!

@AzzuriCaesar

5 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H looking forward to it!

How did you manage to add the speakers on the back hatch? I would love to give it a try myself

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

I cut out the metal in the hatch and replaced it with thin plywood.. I cut speaker holes in the plywood and then ran wires from an amp with the other wires through the boot in the hinge. took a little work and some time but it's worth it

@Lego_SML

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the help! Do you got tips on how you cut out the plastic and got the speakers placed even?

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lego_SML after I made my wood frame.. I made a template in a piece of cardboard around the speaker to get my hole sized up (some speakers come with a template} then I lined the template up with the plastic exactly where I wanted the speakes to go and cut very carefully through the plastic . Then I put the plastic panel back on the Jeep and traced the hole from the plastic onto the hatch wood.. removed plastic .. cut wood carefully.. boom.. had a perfect hole to insert my 6x9 👍

@Lego_SML

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH that made everything make sense thank you so much!

@Lego_SML

3 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on that. It'd be awesome!

I will never forget my first “car”. A 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport 2wd. This video bright back good memories thank you😂

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Great jeep! My pleasure bro!

@carlhuffman454

4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1999 Cherokee Limited 2WD new and loved it. I'm not an off roader or mechanic, so I left it stock. On a trip to New Orleans in 2000, it got hit twice in the rear end - once in hotel parking lot and again in Houston during a rainstorm. I took it to the dealer where I bought it, but it was never the same. I think the frame was bent but wasn't fixed. In any case, it was a great vehicle, and I had two more Jeeps after that one. The 2003 Grand Cherokee was a very good little beast, but the 2007 GC was a lemon. I liked Jeeps, until that experience. I might look at them in the future (if I live long enough), but I doubt than any of their new engines will be as reliable as the old 4.0 liter. Fond memories of the first two.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlhuffman454 restore yourself an XJ!

@carlhuffman454

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Dan, I'm 75 and tired. I won't have the energy or money on a retired teacher's salary to do one, but I do appreciate the quality of the XJ and the dedication of the people who work on/restore them. Thanks for the kind note.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlhuffman454praying that you get the opportunity to enjoy an XJ again. thank you for your service to the children and your community. 🙏

You did an outstanding job, Dan!! Two weeks ago, I purchased a 2000 XJ Limited (Sienna Pearl with the Agate interior) in good shape. I intend to return it to like-new condition then take it to the local car and Jeep shows here in Southern California. My thought is that as the years go by, a nearly stock Cherokee is going to become more of a rarity and a looker. Plus, I'll have a lot of fun doing pretty much what you have done.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

That's great! Congrats on your purchase. I love your mind set, restore, not destroy! Me too brother! I d love to see some pics. Send em on Instagram!

@appleguy1986

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Absolutely, you go it!

@appleguy1986

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH BTW, I did the same as you, I found the XJ I was looking for on the Internet, hopped on a plane, and then drove it home. It was a lot of fun and a heck of an adventure too.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@appleguy1986 that's awesome.. I love road trips!

Dang man she’s is a beauty! You should tint those tails...

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I think I will!

Is it okay to have a crush on the Jeep 😍

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

sure is!

That is awesome. You inspire me to keep going on my ‘95 Cherokee. Recently when after the suspension, replacing everything underneath that needs it, while tackling the rust along the way. Seeing how you restored the original paint gives me hope that I can do something similar as the original paint is in good shape, except for a rusted area on the drivers door. Thanks!!!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Rust is an endless battle but it's worth the fight! Buy a gallon of POR15 !! Lol. Godspeed brother, thanks for watching!

@brians5437

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH do you have a video describing how you did the paint work?

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

@@brians5437 I don't . Just a little compound and polish

Great job. She’s beautiful I’ll never understand people who think their idea of how a Jeep should look is how yours should look That speaker box/utility box etc is my favorite part. And the job you did with the ripped seats is top notch

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

thank you brother! the key is "perfect" for me.. 😁 I daily this rig so they all don't need a 6 inch lift on 35s. thank you for your reason and comprehension of my build.💪

Definitely nicer xjs like down the road from my house. And I live in ct lol

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Prove it 🤣

Not a fan of the angry eye look, but otherwise great build.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Im not sure anyone likes them! haha. I will omit that feature in the future!

I agree! It really is super clean. I have a 1999 XJ and look forward to doing similar mods. Most XJs around my area are either bone stock falling apart or jacked up 10 inches with fenders cut and massive wheels and all kinds of crazy stuff.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

I know same here man. An XJ doesn't need to have 1 feet of lift to be "cool" lol.. mine is clean, strong, and reliable 👍

@luisbarraza9709

4 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H I think everyone has the same questions. You should update the vid description with a summary of mods. Like tire size and brand, wheel size and what they came from, etc

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

@@luisbarraza9709 I think ill make an update vid for everyone 😁

I never thought bigger wheels suited the XJ.. until I saw this one. Top work mate!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hairy! I think the wheels fit well. I wouldn't go bigger than 18s. they're just Right 👍

Idk dawg I really like the angry headlights. I'm gonna get that for myself :)

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I need a better way to keep em on.. the paint always chips off the glass

Just need to pull that factory 0331 head out of there.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

As soon as it goes I have a TUPY waiting 😁

@comancheclub3449

5 жыл бұрын

TUPY? 7120 is the best stock head AFAIK. The eldebrock is better, but that's serious money.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@comancheclub3449 7120 does not directly bolt on to the 2000 and 2001. The 0331 has different exhaust ports and mounts for the coil packs. In 2002-2004 TJs and WJs got a better version of the 0331 made by a foundry in Brazil. This improved 0331 was stamped TUPY right under the oil cap. They're considered the best and easiest solution to the crappy 0331

@comancheclub3449

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Really? I did not know this. I was under the impression that all 4.0 heads were compatible with all 4.0 blocks.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@comancheclub3449 I can use a 7120, I'd just have to mod the ports a bit and machine the coil pack mounts.

My wife has a 92 with 150,000. And is a daily driver she goes everywhere with it never has broke down does not burn oil still drives and handles like a new Jeep

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

I love it! Keep that baby forever! ... and the XJ too LOL =)

I have a 98 cherokee that has about 228,000 miles on the O D and I am amazed at how well it runs. Great job on your jeep she looks amazing.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love these XJs. Treat em right and they'll run forever.

@apersonontheinternet8006

5 жыл бұрын

There is a guy at my camp who writes for one of those off-road rags who wrote about his 500,000 mile XJ. Have had mine since 2010 and it's now at 242,000 miles and running strong. She hid a lot of rust behind the plastic fenders and is slated for a lot of TLC this summer. And to think I used to be the jackoff that said "but it's not a real Jeep" before buying my XJ, and it is now the vehicle I have owned the longest and the only one I have convinced myself that I'd never get rid of.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@apersonontheinternet8006 that's a great story Jason! Give her some love! She deserves it!

That XJ has never seen mud in its life.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

... and it won't! 😁

Angry eye delete m8

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Done

Pretty, pretty, pretty XJ!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love front looks of this jeep

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOu!

Like good jeep xj like sinaloa

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

👍

98 or 99 is the best year. So it's close, but it's not perfect

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 98 high pinion front end... Does that help?

@burnouttv9989

5 жыл бұрын

Correct sir!

We love it!!!!! Great job. So happy she was saved and fixed up...these are such great vehicles, I love my 2000 XJ too.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy!

Lots of work homie. Thanks for sharing.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

You know it.. thanks for watching 👊

I'll bet that thing really pops at your pride parades!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

😂

Great looking Jeep! I have a 2000 XJ Limited, with 94k on it. A good 40k is from the wife's grandparents towing it behind their RV when they had it. Going to be a great vehicle for my younger boys (14/15), especially in the winter. I love all the mods and really just love the overall cleanliness! Great work! Congrats.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much I can't wait to start wrenching with my boy he's a little young but when he's ready they'll be plenty of projects to choose from 🤣

Well done. You clearly are a gifted man. Old fashioned talent on a respectable budget

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say. Much appreciated, thank you!

I did the same wiper switch light mod. Strange they have the socket for bulb with a blank in it.. best easy change in my opinion. Well besides the ext. idle. That’s the stuff in hot climate! I lucked out and got an XJ with ABS and full time. Sold it 4 years ago and miss it every day.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Awe man. sounded like a great Jeep. sorry you sold it 🍻

I miss my Jeep, it was a 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport, lost it in an accident this past Friday, I’m ok but nothing will beat that Jeep!

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

except for maybe another jeep 😎

You are a freakin' WIZARD. I want your truck!! Great choices, dude. Thanks for the look-see.

Wow! I'm thoroughly impressed by the work you did to your XJ. I've owned 3 and I'm working on a 2000 limited now. I can only hope to get the undercarriage looking as good. Mine is an offroad/adventure build but I respect what your doing as well because you put such quality work into it. Nice job.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! A southern rust free undercarriage will get you a lot further and faster than a rusty clunker like mine. lol. I hope to have a running off road XJ by the end of the summer! Thanks for watching!

I have 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport 4x4 4L 6cyl and I got it with 71,000 miles on it. I love it. Still working on it now and yours is great for inspiration! So thank you!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Oscar that is awesome to here! 71k? Wow! the best part about XJs is you can plug n play every option... the OHC, heated mirrors, cruise control, it's all bolt on! Go nuts! Lol Good luck with it and thanks for watching.

Great looking XJ. Took lots of work, but you salvaged it from a certain death from the rust it had.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Will. It's definitely a labor of love and worth the effort to save a limited XJ with so little miles. Thanks for watching!

Thats a good looking jeep man. Well done.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thank you!

miss my 94 Cherokee Sport. Had the factory aluminum 10 hole wheels, white body, black trim, added a mopar black brush guard. I loved that thing. Plenty of torque from the 4L H.O. motor. Shame they didn't keep it and continue to improve it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. How do they go from cheerokee to liberty 🤦‍♂️

Really nice XJ. Congrats mate.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nacho!

This is a super clean jeep. I'm rocking an '88 xj that I want to restore, I'm preparing to put a new motor in it now, I also have the 3" rough country lift and 31's on 16" factory Rubicon rims.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

that sounds like a great project! best of luck!