jeepnuts311
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
hey all,
i am trying to chop my top behind the rear doors (somewhat popular mod) but also keep the liftgate functional.
in order to keep the hatch weathertight and also stay in alignment, i figured the best way would be to cut the roof in front of where the hinges are on the roof and take the whole "door frame" and weld it behind the rear seats. this would give me the weather stripping, the hinges, and the liftgate supports.
anybody tried this yet, or have any helpful words to ease my headache? the main reason for chopping the back is to move the fuel tank into that area. if i keep the window on the hinges, then i will have easy access to my tools which will be inside. the spare will likely be mounted on top of the box that will house the fuel tank. (the clearance gained is worth the loss of space, IMO....hackedxj has his done up this way)
-Tim
i am trying to chop my top behind the rear doors (somewhat popular mod) but also keep the liftgate functional.
in order to keep the hatch weathertight and also stay in alignment, i figured the best way would be to cut the roof in front of where the hinges are on the roof and take the whole "door frame" and weld it behind the rear seats. this would give me the weather stripping, the hinges, and the liftgate supports.
anybody tried this yet, or have any helpful words to ease my headache? the main reason for chopping the back is to move the fuel tank into that area. if i keep the window on the hinges, then i will have easy access to my tools which will be inside. the spare will likely be mounted on top of the box that will house the fuel tank. (the clearance gained is worth the loss of space, IMO....hackedxj has his done up this way)
-Tim