Another fun package arrived today.

 

Hello James! You got a nice jeep buddy.. I also have a rhd , but here in America, I wanted to ask you is there any chance I could source some parts for mine over in Australia.. I'm looking for the shifter bezel and I can't find it here in the states , thanks
Hector

 

Hi Hector, Sorry I'm not much help for that. I have only been sourcing new parts so far for the XJ. Not too many places here dealing with XJ used parts. I will keep an eye out though.

 

Custom plates on the way

 

Thanks for your help man!

 

Headlights in.
While I was at it I painted the grill and headlight surrounds.

 

Winch!

 

Home built fridge slide!

 

The XJ goes to the mechanic on Monday to get the rear main seal and a few other bits and pieces fixed. Then I will fit the lift kit and get some 30 or 31 inch tyres. Almost finished.

 

Looks like your well onto your way for a comfortable exploration rig, and fairly simple as well. Keeping to mindful accesories is an excellent approach. What's the deal with the prior bumper/brush guard that was on the jeep? It's not the typical ARB Bull Bar I expected but smoother in a way.

 

Yes I don't want to mess with it mechanically too much. Really want to keep it reliable.
The old bumper was a plastic job that I think was ugly and pretty useless. Never seen one like it before.

 

Wow, very nice.good work.

 

Registered and on the road now.
Just need to install the lift and it will be just about done.

 

Nice! Can't wait to see it out there "in the bush." Good pick on tires, too - I run those on my "light duty" XJ and love them.

 

Lift!
3 inch Rough Country springs and shocks.
Adjustable lower control arms.
Adjustable panhard rod.
Swaybar quick disconnects.

Was hoping for a bit more but I gained about 1.5 inches up front and 2.5 in the back. Jeep sits nice and level and drives great.
However I have ordered some adjustable rear leaf shackles to get a bit more height before I load it up for camping.
I'm pretty much finished for now