u/sawmillroad

Some XJ build threads across different forums that I've been following; all updated in the past month. Links go to a recent update in the build thread.

Full disclosure: I found these through my build-tracking site, BuildThreads. The links below go directly to the original forum threads.

Mittnz's 1990 Cherokee XJ - 4.0L, first-time builder learning fab and welding, Hollister Hills local

Green93XJ's 1991 Cherokee 2-door - 4.0L, AX-15, NP231 non-CAD swap, external slave conversion, Big 7 cable kit

adammrice's 1995 Cherokee 2-door - 2.5L to 4.0L swap, AW4 trans, 3" front/5" rear lift, 30.5" tires

kzim93jpz's 1996 Cherokee Forest-Cruiser - 4.0L HO, AX-15, NP231, D30 front, D35 rear, $1000 Craigslist find

jeepinmatt's 1997 Cherokee XJ - 4.0L, manual, HP D30 front, 8.25 rear, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50s

pcrescenti's 1998 Cherokee XJ Sport - 4.0L auto, 69k original miles, Sport Green, Brazilian builder

Gatorbuilt's 1999 Cherokee "Rabbit Hole" - 4.0L, Core 4x4 4-link front, Ruffstuff stiffeners, Barnes steering

TxBxSx's 1999 Cherokee "Not Your Granny's" - JK Rubicon Recon D44s front/rear, Stinky Fab long arm, Rock Jock 4.5" coils

If you know any good long-running XJ build threads with recent updates, drop them here. I’m always looking for more.

Some 1st gen builds across different forums that I've been following; all updated in the past couple months.

Full disclosure: I found these through my build-tracking site, BuildThreads. The links below go directly to the original forum threads:

Stingray's 1985 4Runner - dual cases 2.28/4.7, Detroits F/R, 35" Swamper LTBs on aluminum beadlocks, TG hydro assist, 22RE bored 40 over with Downey header

2 86s's 1986 4Runner "Bella" - Diamond front housing, 63 spring swap, dual cases 2.28, rear ARB, 31" BFG KM3, front 3-link SAS in progress

Arickvan's 1986 4Runner - 22RE, dual cases, 37s locked F/R, purchased built and refreshing worn components

Melrose 4r's 1986 4Runner - beach restomod, new slave cylinder, towed from Maryland to Boston

thetoyotaman's 1987 4Runner SR5 - 8" rear with 4.56 Detroit, rebuilt motor, 80-series wheels

SaukMtnShitbox's 1987 4Runner - 22R tall deck swap, 63 spring swap, LROR frame mounts, TG axle mounts, 84 axle with 4.10 Grizzly

AZkid's 1987 4Runner SR5 - 3RZ swap, dual cases, hydro assist, beadlocks, 39" BFGs, bed bob, front locker, rear spool

mbomberz1's 1988 4Runner SR5 - 3VZ-E V6 SR5 GLX, electrical restoration, wiring cleanup

Kickdeez's 1989 4Runner "Project Saving Silverman" - 22RE with 349k miles, plans for dual cases, FJ80 axles, 35-37s

Some CJ builds across different forums that I'm following; all updated in the past month. Links go to a recent post in the build thread. CJ-5, CJ-6, CJ-7, and Scrambler builds from 1971-1986.

707Jeeper's 1971 CJ-5 "Avocado 71" - Buick V8, T18, flanged D44 posi 4.88s, Warn 8274

Norcal69's 1975 CJ-6 - 258 I6, T18, D20, D30/D44 at 3.73, TDK 2x4 box tube chassis

neohic's 1975 CJ-5 "Pinky" - 258 with EFI conversion, daily driver, 70mph highway capable

Serdich77CJ5's 1977 CJ-5 - I6 with new carb, no tub, front disc conversion, beach Jeep build

BobJob42's 1980 CJ-7 "Rocky" - street-driven rock crawler, first Jeep build

AdamH's 1981 Scrambler "Sunny Delight" - Autumn Gold, 360/TF999 planned, frame-off restoration

CHIEFWAHO's 1982 Scrambler - TDK CJ8 hybrid frame with TJ suspension swap

spankrjs's 1983 Scrambler - Sherwood Green, 258 I6 computer carb, T5, D300, D30/AMC20 Track-Lok 3.31s, 116k

timemachine's 1983 CJ-7 Laredo - rust-free, 258 I6 116k, regeared to 4.10s, POR-15 frame

CHIEFWAHO's 1984 Scrambler "Medicine Lodge" - best driver in the fleet, frame-off repaint

1Sinner's CJ-5 "Big Booty Judy" - 6" stretch (CJ-6.5), full custom build

KRUPP's 1986 CJ-7 - barn find since 1998, 258 TBI/HEI, D44 Detroits front/rear, NP435, D300 twin-stick, 80k

Longslyde's 1986 CJ-7 Laredo - LS3 500hp, Tremec TR-4050, Atlas 3.0, D60/D44 TrueTrac 4.10s, TDK frame

Full disclosure: I found these through my build-tracking site, BuildThreads. The links above go directly to the original forum threads.

Some builds across different forums that I've been following; all updated in the past month. Links go to a recent update in the build thread.

brian's 1961 FJ40 - early production FJ40 with FJ25-series carryover parts

SNLC's 1967 FJ45LPB Resto-Mod 1HDFT H55 - FJ45 pickup getting a 1HDFT diesel and H55 trans

timmbuck2's 1970 FJ55 Ghost Pig - clean body/frame/interior

Dwrench99's 1972 FJ40 4500/Rec Wheeler - built to 4500 class specs; full hydro with manual box, 4-link front and rear, 4.8 LS swap

sadovnik's 1975 FJ40 - mustard with 97K original miles, in good shape

wesintl's 1977 FJ40 - 40 with a '83 2F engine

Chamba's 1982 FJ43 - OEM-focused selective preservation build

BritKLR's Rhino Ride FJ60 - FJ60 expedition build

ae86andkp61's 1986 70-series - good condition turbodiesel

DirtSniffer's 1987 LJ70 - JDM TDI ALH 1.9 swap

Ob1's 1988 HJ75 - abused Troopy rebuild

roaminglost's 1990 HDJ81 - triple-locked 1HDT

Engineeringlimits's 1991 FJ80 - Mercedes E300TD OM606 diesel swap

Corbet's 1997 FZJ80 - Wits End turbo, full engine rebuild, stainless exhaust, Slee 4" heavy with ADS remote res shocks

Full disclosure: I found these through my build-tracking site, BuildThreads. The links above go directly to the original forum threads.

I still find some of the best luthiery content on forums, but it's gotten pretty fragmented across different sites over the years.

I put together a page that shows new guitar-building posts with photos from different forums so I can keep up with builds without checking each site individually.

It's showing 78 luthiery posts from the past week right now: acoustic, electric, archtop, repair/restoration, shop tooling, etc.

Mostly wondering whether other people here still follow forum builds much, or if most discussion has moved elsewhere now.

Here's the page: Luthiery build posts