S&W Cherokee cage in a MJ

[96XJay]

I figured some of you might find this interesting so here it is. I'm not really looking for a bunch a replies stating it needs more triangulation. I'm just sharing how it turned out. There is a complete buildup thread here if you are interested...

http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3472

http://tjhardcore.com/forum/files/cage1.jpg
http://tjhardcore.com/forum/files/manchecageback.jpg

[96XJay]

I suppose it's worth mentioning that I had the rear bars sent to me from S&W straight instead of bent. They come designed to go over the backseat in a XJ and then straight down. I had them sent straight and then I bent them just a tad at the top so I could run them through the cab and weld them to the b hoop. Other than that it is their standard XJ kit.

The only real troubles I had was trying to fit the 50" wide bench seat back in between the 48" rollcage. It took about 4 hours to figure out. I completely disassembled the seat and re-installed it in a different order to actually get it to fit.

[GrimmJeeper]

lookin good!

[nekocopter]

Very nice! Clean install.

[red_01_xj]

looks good..ive been waiting to see one of these installed thanks

[96XJay]

I didn't really like where the "A" pillars were meeting the halo. That's why I added the gusset or "Y" on the "A" pillar. That's my only complaint about the cage kit. It was actually pretty easy to install though. Start to finish with no help took about 8 or 10 hours.

[red_01_xj]

i like that y bar...does that side bar get in the way of getting in and out

[96XJay]

It does a little bit. It's harder to get out than it is to get in for some reason. But... it's not that bad.

[Tim88XJ]

I just installed one of these cages in my 2 Dr Cherokee a few weeks ago. I really like How you did that Gusset on the A pillar. I Believe I will copy that if you dont mind :laugh:

This was the first cage I have ever installed, and the first of any sort of tube notching I have done. But with a little time, and a crummy Harbor Freight notcher I was able to get it done with satisfactory results. Mine is however installed in a gutted interior in a Trail Only rig.

Overall looks good man.

[96XJay]

I don't mind a bit. Glad I could help! Here's a pic of it all painted up. The MJ is now olive drab too...

http://tjhardcore.com/forum/files/paintedinside.jpg

[rocklandxjer]

looks good. i am digging the bench though, awesome!

Travis

[96XJay]

Thanks... I have two sons I take wheeling with me. That's the purpose of having the bench seat.