Another DD XJ Build
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Test fit was a great success.
Not to fear Bomberman, I've been through your thread start to finish (as with basically every build thread in the first 5 pages of that sub). After doing a test feel for myself I agree with your strategy. Had I gone with 1.5" angle I might be more inclined to point it out, but since I got 1" I think that pointing in will work better. I may or may not also add some flat bar to further the in the angle and 2x6.
Not to fear Bomberman, I've been through your thread start to finish (as with basically every build thread in the first 5 pages of that sub). After doing a test feel for myself I agree with your strategy. Had I gone with 1.5" angle I might be more inclined to point it out, but since I got 1" I think that pointing in will work better. I may or may not also add some flat bar to further the in the angle and 2x6.
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A side rail is very nice. I use it often and am happy I have it vs not, it's a good step and can support the jeep by them. I used DOM tubing on mine. I think we cut mine at 64"s if I recall correctly.
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I realized I never did get pictures of how the angle iron was welded to mine. Here's my buddy's build page with good pictures of the angle iron and how we did ours. Also he has a nice build too https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/ad...228086/index3/
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Now it's about 95% stitched, and then I ran out of wire. I really need to find a bigger spool. Since I wasn't going to be getting any more welding done last night I went ahead and took a wire wheel and flap disc to the rest of the driver's side floor. Finished it off for the night with a coat of primer. I did find another spot that I'll need to patch up and then I can actually start seam sealing this side.
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My plan is to do them very much like yours, but with 2x2. I'm out of town this weekend and with street car takeover in town next weekend I'm going to be dividing my attention between xj and race truck the week. Hoping to actually wrap up the driver's side at the very least.
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Well no new pics of the Jeep because honestly there aren't many visual changes. Stiffener and 2x6 are completely welded and under side of floor pan laps are tacked up. Still need to make the tie ins and then I'll finally be able to seam sealer and paint.
Since I typically try not to post an update without pictures here's one of the race truck's new fuel rail. Spent way too much time this afternoon modifying the standoffs for it so that the injectors would properly seal against the intake. I did finally manage to get a seal though and spent a bit of time test driving and updating the tune for the larger injectors.
Since I typically try not to post an update without pictures here's one of the race truck's new fuel rail. Spent way too much time this afternoon modifying the standoffs for it so that the injectors would properly seal against the intake. I did finally manage to get a seal though and spent a bit of time test driving and updating the tune for the larger injectors.
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