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Reader's Rig's
- Thread starter Kittrell
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Frank Z
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Colorado Springs
You left out the obvious...
Dual viscosity blinker fluid and 10 speed fuel injected windshield wipers. :laugh3:
xjj33p3r
NAXJA Member #1108
- Location
- garland, tx
d10shun said:
Chainlink steering wheel by any chance? :wave:
barillms
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Eastern Ohio baby!
'85 Wagoneer 2.5L auto, 229 Selec-Trac, factory 4.10s, 3" Skyjacker w/ LCAs & AAL, 2" 4wd Hardware spacers, 2" blocks, TC drop kit, 33x12.50 Baja Claws on 2001 XJ steel wheels - 124,000 miles, custom high clearance front bumper, fender trimming, custom tow points, - Jeep was $400 on ebay! - $1200 invested total.
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scottsxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- richmond va
hey barillms, do you have any closer shots of that bumper. It looks pretty slick from what i can see. Oh and nice rig
scott
scott
Deyman
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Souderton, PA
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesh...nn_speed=1&Uc=qirceqh.2johyxnx&Uy=n3807d&Ux=0
It's the green one...
97 Sport 2"OME w/BB. 31" trxus mt's, Warn front bumper & winch, Skid Row skids. Pics are from Paragon.
It's the green one...
97 Sport 2"OME w/BB. 31" trxus mt's, Warn front bumper & winch, Skid Row skids. Pics are from Paragon.
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barillms
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Eastern Ohio baby!
The bumper is 2 3/8" 0.D. 1/4" wall tube, and two 1/4" steel brackets that mount on the inside of the frame rail using the front two factory bumper mount holes. I don't have any pics, but the process was super simple. I took off the factory bumper first and looked things over. I wanted a tube bumper that hugged tight along the bottom of the grille. First I measured across the front, total distance, then I cut the tube to length. Next, I found the center (it needs to be bent a tiny bit to hug the front form) I cut a slit with a disc 1/2 way around the tube, enough to leave a small gap. Then hold the tube and bang the other end of the tube against the ground until it bends on the slit creating the proper bend. I mocked it up on the Jeep, by holding it up in place for fit (2 people is a big help). The brackets are just 5 1/4" high x 4" rectangles, with a circle cut out where the tube rests. Two holes drilled in the brackets where the two front bumper holes are. I bolted the brackets in place, rested the tube in place. Made sure it was even and centered, then tacked it in place. Removed the bumper, welded the slit shut, welded the brackets. Spray can black - $23 total. I'll be adding wrap around ends sometime, it gets the job done for now. I can send pics later.scottsxj said:
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cherowagon
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- portland, or
i have pics of my heep in that exact spot, in that exact pose =)d10shun said:10" body lift, rockwells, 12 link rear, Ferrari v-12 (had to move the firewall back a bit) Atlas XXVII 9.5 tcase, titanium skid plates, carbon fiber rims
cherowagon
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- portland, or
what trail is that first pic?RobCherokeeXJ89 said:
Mr.OverKill
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- the city of El Cajon
ok, here it is, what i have been working on for the last 4 months, from stock to this, and it still aint done!
for those of us that like multiple views, here you go!
the write up at the bottom says the easy stuff.
for those of us that like multiple views, here you go!
the write up at the bottom says the easy stuff.
87CherokeeChief
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sacramental
3" (home-brew) lift, 31" retreads, rock rails, JCR front bumper, home made roof rack, hacked fenders, hacked rear quarter panels....
drfargo
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Alberta Canada
Sorry for all the pics. Just wanted to show off ya know!
A little update to my previous pics. Just a little ditch to check the bumpstops.
The front coil is 4inches from the top mount.
By the way the grass is really long. Rear bumper still has 6 inches to go and the tire carrier is only at street height.
I was busy this winter.
01 XJ auto, 242, clayton LA, RK 8 inch lift, 15x8 Eagle alloys 4inch bs 6 bolt, bu$hwacker$, 35 inch MTRs, GWaggy d44's 4.56 electrac both front and rear. Memadedem rock rails, heavy duty front winch bumper and rear bumper with shorty adjustable height swing out tire carrier, quick release mudflaps, 3/8 inch steering box/bumper/swaybar support, extra tranny cooler, power steering cooler, centre mount limit straps, Atari 8000 lbs winch (aka. Costco special).
I can proudly say I did all the work myself... not bad for my first big rig build. Us Canadians have to have something to do in our igloos over winter!
A little update to my previous pics. Just a little ditch to check the bumpstops.
The front coil is 4inches from the top mount.
By the way the grass is really long. Rear bumper still has 6 inches to go and the tire carrier is only at street height.
I was busy this winter.
01 XJ auto, 242, clayton LA, RK 8 inch lift, 15x8 Eagle alloys 4inch bs 6 bolt, bu$hwacker$, 35 inch MTRs, GWaggy d44's 4.56 electrac both front and rear. Memadedem rock rails, heavy duty front winch bumper and rear bumper with shorty adjustable height swing out tire carrier, quick release mudflaps, 3/8 inch steering box/bumper/swaybar support, extra tranny cooler, power steering cooler, centre mount limit straps, Atari 8000 lbs winch (aka. Costco special).
I can proudly say I did all the work myself... not bad for my first big rig build. Us Canadians have to have something to do in our igloos over winter!
- Location
- Pekin IN/Louisville KY area
DrFargo that is one very, very, nice rig! Nicely thought out and seems to be well executed! Who'd you get the bumpers from? dn
Jeepsterboy101
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ramona (San Diego), CA
Wow, I wish my XJ was that clean at times. That thing is absolutely sweet. Good job on the build.
Guess I should add my pics here with some stats.
98 XJ Sport, D30/8.25 stock gears and open for now (4.56's on there way), RE 5.5 XD, Bilstein 5100's all around, JKS adj. trackbar, JKS QD's, RE SYE with HAD driveshaft, Rigidco front bumper, C4x4 tow hooks, AJ rockrails, 33" Trxus MT's.... and some more stuff i just can't think of.
a new t-case skid is on its way as well as a m.o.r.e. steering box brace. still need to decide which gas tank skid to get. i finally have the time and funds to build the jeep properly.
98 XJ Sport, D30/8.25 stock gears and open for now (4.56's on there way), RE 5.5 XD, Bilstein 5100's all around, JKS adj. trackbar, JKS QD's, RE SYE with HAD driveshaft, Rigidco front bumper, C4x4 tow hooks, AJ rockrails, 33" Trxus MT's.... and some more stuff i just can't think of.
a new t-case skid is on its way as well as a m.o.r.e. steering box brace. still need to decide which gas tank skid to get. i finally have the time and funds to build the jeep properly.
Jeepsterboy101
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Ramona (San Diego), CA
Looks good....always been a sucker for green.
offroadman83
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Edinburg Texas
Its been a while and I know it hasn't changed much, but here are some clean pics-------------RE 5.5", 35's, 4.88s dual ez/lockrights, high angle driveline shaft with re hack and tap, c-rok frame plates, jks discos, dpg offroad t-case skid etc-------------
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drfargo
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Alberta Canada
Thanks for the complements dudes.
Answer to questions: I did all the fabrication myself. I kinda like overkill when it comes to making bumpers etc. My front bumper has 3/8 plate steel down the outsides and under the swaybar mounts sorta like C-Rok steering plate. With 1/4 steel that lines the front and side mounts like ridgco bumper mount. The front bumper then slides inbetween the side plates and gets sandwiched for the mounts. Even my 3/4 D shackle mounts are welded both sides then a 9/16 grade 8 bolt for extra worry free extractions. I think the bumper has a total of 12 grade 8 (3/8) alone holding it to my heavyduty mounting system.
I don't really care that much about the extra weight (140lbs with winch) so long as it keeps me from sleeping in a mudhole.
Answer to questions: I did all the fabrication myself. I kinda like overkill when it comes to making bumpers etc. My front bumper has 3/8 plate steel down the outsides and under the swaybar mounts sorta like C-Rok steering plate. With 1/4 steel that lines the front and side mounts like ridgco bumper mount. The front bumper then slides inbetween the side plates and gets sandwiched for the mounts. Even my 3/4 D shackle mounts are welded both sides then a 9/16 grade 8 bolt for extra worry free extractions. I think the bumper has a total of 12 grade 8 (3/8) alone holding it to my heavyduty mounting system.
I don't really care that much about the extra weight (140lbs with winch) so long as it keeps me from sleeping in a mudhole.