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Cutting the top of my XJ

Sig Ep Mock

Sig Ep Mock

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Started a new thread for the build. Going to cut the top off the XJ at the window line and install a new cage. Probably going to put on an alum top. Got a 4 person intercom system to go in and some heated PRP's. Here's a few pics of the tear down.

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More pics

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Looks like we have some cancer :(

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Oh well at least this was the only spot.

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GrimmJeeper said:
how much of the old cage are you retaining? whats happening to the part you cut out? :D
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After spending a few hours with the tape measure I think most of the cage is coming out. I'm going to leave the old one in place and build the new one around it then cut out a peice at a time to make sure everything stays put. Probably the only thing that I'll keep is the flat plate by the front doors and the dash bar.

I'll try and cut it out so that it could be put back together with some sleeves.


Chris
 
Nevermind the cancer question......

Glad your chopping her up!! She is going to be sweet when your done!
 
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Small update.....fixing the cancer. Just tek screwed it into place for fitment. I'll weld it in next week at the shop. Mocked it up with cardboard then traced it out on 16 ga steel sheet.
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It should hide pretty well when I rhino liner the floor.


Also looks like next weekend is when the top is coming off.

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Chris can you take a pic of the lower mounts of the rear shocks?
 
OK let's try again....
Cutting out the old cage
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How the hell did they get this cage in here???? :)
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OK got it out...
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Very Carefully!!

Glad to see your chopping her up Chris!
 
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