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jeepsurfer1 Sep 27, 2011 05:01 AM

96 XJ "Higher Love"
 
well im new hope (to posting), i hope you love the jeep, and the ideas,
any questions on how i did anything, im glad to help, maybe even a write up

morning of FIRST true muding trip, 95% stock
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0662.jpg
little fishing that day
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0656.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0655.jpg
HIT a log going about 25mph, though i blew the tire tons of fun...
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0632.jpg
where i had my cb antenna/flag pole
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0639.jpg
WELL i messed up the front bumper, time for a new one!

uninstall
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0682.jpghttp://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0679.jpg
ditched old
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0678.jpg
turns out you can't drive with out a bumper so its back on with 2 bolts,
also sprayed grill with spray bedliner
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0686.jpg


got this for $80 and a grinder (just bumper) also made the roof rack in the photo, re did it latter on... keep looking
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0689.jpg
bought these custom made, (with plenty of over spray...:oops:)
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0727.jpg
235's! and you can see the re done roof rack with (4) lights
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...0704edited.jpg

RANDOM PHOTOS THEN I'LL MOVE INSIDE
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0597.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG00012.jpg
a real tool box
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0578.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0548.jpg
he was soooo close
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0553.jpg

INSIDE:
Blue floor lights
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...psurfer1/2.jpg
cb and 12v outlets
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0722.jpg
switches in the center console
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0719.jpg
inverter in the center console (rear)
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0718.jpg
gps 12v plug and mount, love how it worked out
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0741.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0721.jpg
new fuse box for add ons
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0720.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0738.jpg
ran 4 awg wire to it
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0730.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0714.jpghttp://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0735.jpg
inline fuse
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0733.jpg
entered fire wall here
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0736.jpg
took console out and cut a hole for wires
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0739.jpg


WELL
this is what i have now
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...77429513_n.jpg

added 5 led brake lights on the rear of the jeep CB antenna mount on the roof rack, raised the roof rack to 6.5 inches (i think) and added a tire carrier added the warn GO PREPARED decal, dropped the "Nerf bars" and bed lined the jeeps floors and repaired rust, i guess that's it, for now

;my photo bucket http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/...er1/?start=all

what yea think?

Agent_Oragnge Sep 27, 2011 05:42 AM

DO WORK !! looks great. one little thing though and it's purely cosemtic in my eyes. I've always hated those snowflake wheels. the rest of the Rig is TitsBueno

jeepsurfer1 Sep 27, 2011 06:06 AM

yea but im young and have vary little cash flow fender flairs soon, then 3" cheep lift.
but MOST of this jeeps work is cosmetic sadly but its getting there

90XJkid Sep 27, 2011 07:28 AM

Looks like you are enjoying your Jeep. Thats one hell of a deal on that bumper!

jeepsurfer1 Sep 27, 2011 03:00 PM

thinks bud, and yea it was but i do ALOT of work on his xj so its about right

That Jeep Guy XJMJ Sep 27, 2011 03:49 PM

glad you took those high-center hangers off your jeep (your nerf bars) nerf bars are useless in my mind when it comes to cherokee's. Nice front bumper btw!

jeepsurfer1 Sep 27, 2011 05:07 PM

yea i had them on with big slef taping screws through the floor, and when i went the bed line the jeep didn't want holes in it so they had to go, also i flatted one on a rock on a local ride so they went to the scrap pile

jeepsurfer1 Nov 3, 2011 11:43 PM

update : jeep is (has been) broken down for about 4 days, but i haven't broken the bank and plan on getting a lift in the next few weeks, 4.5 short arm from rc for around about $900, then Iceland Offroad Go Berserk Jeep XJ Fender Flares, and we'll see where it goes from there

http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/ind...oducts_id=1500

wiggles Nov 4, 2011 01:27 AM

Looks good so far! I will be watching for updates!

jeepsurfer1 Nov 4, 2011 02:59 PM

day 5:
well im going through with draw! i need my jeep back, reset the timing, new coil, new distributor, new cps, new vacuum lines (rubber). still nothing, will keep you all updated

:gunsmilie:

jeepsurfer1 Nov 4, 2011 03:02 PM

also should i post photos of trails i go to on my build thread or just building the jeep?

jeepsurfer1 Nov 7, 2011 01:06 AM

jeep is running! and im about $500 + for the lift kit, things are back on track lift kit will be ordered in about 2-3 weeks if nothing happens....
along with control arm drop brackets, adj track and drop pit man.

and think you all for the support that you have given me

Jeep450r Nov 7, 2011 01:40 AM

Those blue interior lights look great. Care to share how you did those?

Nice looking jeep, cant wait to see it with the lift.

:cheers:

jeepsurfer1 Nov 7, 2011 02:16 AM

okay, no prob give me a little while i got to go get pics of the wiring and how their held up and things like that

jeepsurfer1 Nov 7, 2011 03:01 AM

inside lights (blue) :gunsmilie:

http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0796.jpg

okay heres the drivers side lights, easy to find at most walmarts, but i recommend ebay, for price and brightness
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0785.jpg
they stick on with 3m tape pretty simple mounting and where i put it so i'll move to wiring
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0786.jpg
its pretty simple your leds will have a positive and negitive, i cut the wires from the stock bulb mount and + to +, - to -, simple stuff :sailor:
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0787.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0794.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0795.jpg
SO now for the big led light bar
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0791.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0784.jpg
okay below you'll see the stock lighting control wires, (the ones that go to the right) you'll have three wires in this bundle you'll half to keep mixing the wires up till you get the + - wires (the ones controlled by the dome light switch) and tape your light strip to the support bar up top and enjoy
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0789.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0790.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0788.jpg
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/...1/IMG_0782.jpg

and this is what i got, i know this is not a quality write-up but its almost 4 am and its 23* outside... i hope this helps you, if thiers anything else i can help with let me know! :thumbup1:


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