Why chop?

[Menzenski]

It seems like chopping the top/back of an XJ is a fairly popular thing to do, and I was just curious about the reasons people are doing it. Rollover damage? Tired of breaking rear glass? Trying to save weight? Not enough headroom?

So if you've chopped your top, why'd you do it?

[IntrepidXJ]

because i felt like it.

it has also helped me get thru tight sections of trails taht would have smached the rear of the roof.

[mack]

because all the cool guy's are going it...:cool:

[Gil BullyKatz]

I was too cheap to get my A/C fixed...

[shortxjdoug]

because you can't afford a tj :dunno:

[AKswampheep]

just because.. haha even though it hasnt happened to mine yet

[bigwhitey]

Because I like the look of it but had'nt seen any one do it the way I liked yet.

[Rev Den]

I was too cheap to get my A/C fixed...

X2

Rev

[shimmy]

I was too cheap to get my A/C fixed...

hhaaahah, you know you're a redneck when...

[ipkyss]

I had good ac and still did it. I like to be different. You don't see many chopped xjs around here

[Geepfreak]

Going to be done really soon, only because my wife tells me our dog is not getting enough air with the windows rolled down.

oh, it's a 2 door.

[hackedxj]

It was my dog's idea.

[shortxjdoug]

hhaaahah, you know you're a redneck when...

.......turning on the a/c means buying another bag of ice for the floor :D

[cracker]

Easier to roll :dunno:

http://www.xjdb.com/albums/xjs/177525643ZpPmKb_ph.jpg (http://www.naxja.org/forum/)

[steelmen]

Easier to roll :dunno:

http://www.xjdb.com/albums/xjs/177525643ZpPmKb_ph.jpg (http://www.naxja.org/forum/)

nice rig

i think im in love:loveu:

[FarmerMatt]

nice rig

i think im in love:loveu:

If you like that than you'd love a look at the owner. He's sexy & smells like fish...:loveu:

[jeepnuts311]

It was my dog's idea.

You have the most beautiful "hacked" XJ, BTW.

-Tim

[DaffyXJ]

Better weight distribution. With the rear removed and the cage installed the weight distribution is more between the axles. It climbs alot better.
Oh yeah and it secretly wants to be a YJ. :)

http://www.hardrockcrawlers.org/Portals/0/NTForums_Attach/houserock1.JPG

[Menzenski]

Better weight distribution. With the rear removed and the cage installed the weight distribution is more between the axles.
Now that's interesting. How much weight did you lose? I wouldn't think that the hatch, quarter windows, and rear roof section weighed more than 100-150 pounds together.

[riverfever]

If you like that than you'd love a look at the owner. He's sexy & smells like fish...:loveu:

Did somebody say fish????? :sad1:

[OT]

I'm with Randy.
I just remove what gets in the way.

[Menzenski]

I'm with Randy.
I just remove what gets in the way.
What did your headlights and turn signals get in the way of?

[jeepinandy]

I'm with Randy.
I just remove what gets in the way.


So everything but the hood got in your way.... lol


:cheers:

[OT]

What did your headlights and turn signals get in the way of?
The ground.....

http://www.savepic.com/freepicturehosting/is.php?i=392385&img=HPIM1229.jpg

[Letterman]

why'd you do it?

Because we had lots of beer!

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Also because all the women DIG it! Chop your top and you too will get some!:shocked:

[pair8hd]

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