Cargo Cover Fabrication Write-up

RoadHog_ZA · Mar 13, 2010

Hi

Don't know if anyone is interested but I put together a small write-up with pics of how I fabricated a cargo cover for the XJ without any mods to the cargo area.
It was pretty simple and cheap, and works very well.
Constructive criticism welcome.
ftp://arakis.gotdns.com/Jeep/Jeep Cherokee XJ Cargo Cover.pdf

Talyn · Mar 14, 2010

Its actually very similar to what the 97+ came with stock. I have mine but never use it. I like the design of the ZJ/WJs one where it is attached to the rear hatch and comes up with it... no such thin exists for the XJ though.

BTW... you need to fix your steering wheel.. its on the wrong side.

winterbeater · Mar 14, 2010

Nice write up. I know that maintaining vehicles in South Africa is very expensive. XJ's must be pretty rare.

RoadHog_ZA · Mar 14, 2010

None of my XJ's ever had a cover so I have no idea what the original looks like. I did this based on the fittings in the vehicle. I know what you mean about the WJ's, that was one of the things I enjoyed about mine - but on the whole I prefer the XJ. You missed the spare, it's also on the wrong side XJ's are not that uncommon here, Jeeps in general are very popular. When I bought my first XJ, about 12 years back, they were very much a niche market but the while Daimler Chrysler thing launched them into the mainstream. Unfortunately maintenance tripled overnight thanks to those money grubbing Mercedes a-holes. Here the Mercedes dealerships still have the franchise. Spares for my Porsche are cheaper! On non urgent items I often buy from the States, and where possibble source alternative suppliers locally. Junkyards are out - Jeeps don't end up there.

iwannadie · Mar 14, 2010

Link isn't working for me

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RoadHog_ZA · Mar 14, 2010

checked link it's working.
if you like I can mail it to you.
[email protected]

SleeperXJ · Mar 14, 2010

Didn't work for me directly. It's a pdf document. Had to "save target as".

iwannadie · Mar 14, 2010

RoadHog_ZA said:
checked link it's working.
if you like I can mail it to you.
[email protected]

Link is working now, before it wasn't might had been a problem on my end but don't think so.

Nice write up though, thanks.

RoadHog_ZA · Mar 15, 2010

I've updated the write-up with the correct name for the "mystery clips"

Talyn · Mar 15, 2010

RoadHog_ZA said:
You missed the spare, it's also on the wrong side

Actually that is the correct side for the US and other left hand drive places... shouldn't it be on the other side for you?

RoadHog_ZA · Mar 15, 2010

Nope, safety hazard - reduces driver side rear visibility.
I'm surprised it's the same side for LHD.

Talyn · Mar 15, 2010

I would think having it on the side opposite from the driver is the hazard. You really can't see out the rear window on the driver's side anyhow, so that is where the tire goes.

RoadHog_ZA · Mar 15, 2010

I think it's to do with the European regs,as all our vehicles are Euro spec.

pajeepman · Mar 16, 2010

Link didn't work for me.

XJ=Fun · Oct 1, 2010

Did the clips already come installed or did you just screw them into the plastic?

RoadHog_ZA · Oct 2, 2010

The clips are all standard except the one behind the spare if you use that option. then you will need to source the same clip as the opposite side from a dealer or breakers yard.

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