Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

How do I mount these rails?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:21 PM
  #1  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default How do I mount these rails?

I bought two skid rails, and I can't figure out how to mount them.

Any help?
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:51 PM
  #2  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I looked at it again, this is actually the left rail (I think) and it looks like it bolts into the leaf spring mount and then a spot further up the frame.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 05:56 PM
  #3  
BlueXJ's Avatar
Renix Super Guru
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 24,653
Likes: 19
From: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs
Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Default

Might have to drill holes through the unibody frame rail to mount those hubba!!!
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:48 PM
  #4  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default



Yeah i'm reselling them. Not nearly strong enough for my liking.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:02 PM
  #5  
REWSTER's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,418
Likes: 0
From: HAMMOND IN
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by hubbazoot


Yeah i'm reselling them. Not nearly strong enough for my liking.

were you going to use them as rock sliders or something?
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:07 PM
  #6  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by REWSTER
were you going to use them as rock sliders or something?
Something like that. But between drilling into my leaf bracket and these not being as strong as I want, I decided against it. I want them to be strong enough to support my vehicle weight, and I don't feel these will do the trick.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:58 PM
  #7  
99NCXJ's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 478
Likes: 0
From: Belmont, NC
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

no, they would fold like a taco. Get some real sliders that mount in several places along the unibody frame. "step bars" like those will do more damage than good.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:47 PM
  #8  
richxj89's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 434
Likes: 1
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L renix
Default

it looks like those are the kind that are built to be mounted to the inside of the nearest dumpster
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:11 AM
  #9  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by richxj89
it looks like those are the kind that are built to be mounted to the inside of the nearest dumpster
Let's see if I can find some goon looking to mount them on his DD for "cool points"

Too bad they're such crap, they actually look kinda good. Note I use that word very lightly.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:13 PM
  #10  
DrRandy's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
Default

I agree with selling them. I've been looking at these....there's other models as well. Check there site.


http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJS
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:33 PM
  #11  
asatxj's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: W.Michigan
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

x eleventy million on JCR stuff! I've been to their old shop and viewed their work. My next bumper will come from them. If welded pieces of metal can be beautiful their stuff is just that. You can't beat their warranty either. don't forget to take the shop tour on their website!!!
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:36 AM
  #12  
hubbazoot's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,735
Likes: 1
From: Metro Denver, CO
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I'm actually making some bumper reinforcements based on the JCR model, using a template I found online
I'll let you know how it goes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nicksan
Cherokee Chat
6
Oct 12, 2024 06:31 PM
Freakn
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
52
Oct 4, 2015 06:34 AM
Stabsthedrama
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
Oct 3, 2015 05:46 PM
xjcherokee2000
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
4
Sep 29, 2015 08:28 PM
DynoGuy
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
7
Sep 27, 2015 09:48 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:35 AM.