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Just a quick follow up to Redders post, if you missed the link "alternatives" in my previous post; it is MadXj's Cherokee based on not having a pipe "snorkel". The idea behind the snorkel is to ensure no chance of water getting in, and cleaner air, less dust, being above bonnet height. If the...

I am looking at building a snorkel or raised air intake later this year. I run a Turbo Diesel so there is only one company who make'm and they are bloody expensive. I built a couple over the years for other makes, so here are few tips. How often are you going to be going through water? They look...

LeoXJ rear shocks Re your rear shocks. Always a bit diff to answer on a forum however - Assuming the bolts at the top are all ok, and the bushings are ok. Have you checked your springs, shackles, and bumpstops ? Over weight or incorrectly balanced suspension cause will problems. Are the shocks...

The trouble with BPEs as has been suggested is the pin mounting, however if you have travel set up right, bumpstop extentions fitted ? You can work out what height you can make a spacer for the shock, based on the idea of a BPE See GoJeeps http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoShockSpacers.htm or this...

Hi MM - In UK, yes it is European spec right hooker. Little rock crawling here, you rarely see anything like Mudderoy or Swaprats rigs. Mostly mud and forest, with some very narrow trails here you need to fold in the wing mirrors to get thorugh. Europe is better for longer trails, and like the...

Hi From the other side of the pond - TD 2.5 LTD SE - Taken on Monday, after a little dusting of snow ........... VM Turbo Diesel 2.5 lt. Stock axles with rear ltd slip - Outer mods: Custom UpCountry suspension, hitch, rear tyre carrier, roof bars, front recovery, lights, guards etc. Inner...

Hi You want exploded view try Pirate 4x4 here http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/index.html - Axels No.12 Hope you sort it :)

Hi Rusty, well thanks guys I am now educated. Unfortunatley over here in England it is tough, and getting tougher. Especially with this banks and morgate rip off happening. Insurance is a big issue here, partly because there is now a claims culture where if you fart in the wrong direction...

Hi Rusty Yes I have been there, done that, so I do understand. I speak from my understanding of being an perfectionist, sorry can't help it. I had my XJ welded up and replaced springs, shocks, etc. Done me own lift, etc, useful things forums, loads of info and people who have done stuff like...

I hope you are not driving that, seems you need more than just a new bumper, brackets, shocks, springs, ................... The rust has got you bad, put the XJ on stands after taking wheels off, and get grinding. Looks like you got the perfect opportunity to build an off roader ? Best of lucK

Yep it's a simple design, like most things Jeep, but is prone to rust unless washed out, crap collects there easily. This pic is off a 96 which had been never off road for the first six years of its life, just road salt and oil caused the rust...

Hi Blaine You are right, there were two, my error on typo, not enough coffee, Irish's and Mine is a Mopar, the AMC version was the one hanging of the side, Madxj did a good article on this. Follow this link. You can down load parts and drawings from the team at Great Lakes 4x4 for the OEM AMC...

Re Mopar tire mount Hi Yes I agree, this may not be a rock crawlers wet dream, and it does need reinforcement. I am currently fitting one to our TD. Here is my two pennies worth so far..... I got one on ebay for 75 pounds, although it did have a couple of bolts missing and a bit of rust. As...