[QUOTE=donhoagie;1325198]If you had only posted the final product of this XJ, and told us you bought it from an aftermarket tuner as a $30,000 specialty vehicle, I'd bet that half of us wouldn't have doubted you. That's how well-done this Jeep is.QUOTE]

i dont think anyone would beleive 30k. thats outlandish for any xj. but agreed very nice build like i stated in my previous post.

 

You guys are all builders instead of buyers, so I know what you mean... but I wouldn't be the slightest bit surprised to see affluent high schoolers plopping down $30k for it.

Never seen a specialty vehicle sell for less than that... if you don't ever go under the hood, there's a premium to pay that's more expected than questioned... needs to cost that much to maintain exclusivity. At least, that's my experience in the world of sports car tuners.


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Wow! Amazing looking jeep and definitely spotless clean inside. Love the cage as well. But I have to ask, does your hatch stay open on its own?

 

Cage work was a little over $2k (alot I know, but this is a keeper), I think the sliders were about $275 from Kevin's Offroad don't remember for sure, they were one of my first purchases after I got the XJ.

 

Why, yes it does.

 

did you have to lift anymore for the 285s? Did you get any tire rubbin w/the flares still on? 285s are measured at a 33"?

 

I live in Phoenix as well, east valley. Maybe we can go wheeling sometime.
Great job on keeping it clean. Maybe mine will look like that someday.

 

That was a typo. By the time I noticed it, I couldn't change it.

They're actually 265's and they're KM-2's, not MTR's. They measure out at 32 inches. I had looked at so many different tires, I guess I forgot what I had.

They did rub the flares a little but I was able to trim them a little to get by. Finally I did some harder wheeling and tore one of them off so now I've trimmed the fenders in prep for larger tires next time.

I'm actually sitting at about 4-1/2" lift now. It's a 3.5" lift with a .75 spacer in front and longer shackles in back. Probably could use a longer bumpstop and not have to trim anything.

 

Thanks for the info! I'm building up a 97 right now and scored a set of moab wheels with new 245/75 MTRs. I'm planning on lifting 3.5, and upping tire size to 265/75 when these wear out. I want to keep the flares no matter what, so was just wondering how much your tires rubbed on that size lift. I don't mind trimming the bumper caps and moving the flares up a bit. So the 265s rubbed at 4.5? Means my 245s will probably rub at 3.5.

 

Wow......this is a disgustingly awesome Jeep!!!!!
Your truck reminds me of a traxxas summit remote controlled truck.
Very well done sir......I am friggin jealous for sure!!!!

 

Yes, they rubbed along the top of the fenderwell on the front, and they rub at the front and back edges of the rear fenderwell at full flex. Even with 245's, I rubbed the front bumper endcaps with these wheels. I was able to trim enough plastic off the flares to get away with it until I really started wheeling it hard. Last time out, I tore one front flare off and I've tweaked the sheetmetal along the front and rear edges of the rear wheelwell on both sides. Part of the problem is with the bumpstops. My 3.5" RE lift was designed for 31's. These are 32's, so I'm thinking a little longer bumpstop would solve the issue. I chose to trim because my next move will probably be gears, axles, lockers and larger tires.

 

when you trimmed your fenders what did you do about your washer fluid bottle?

 

Nothing - it's still there. I may paint it black since it shows a little around the top of the wheelwell opening.

 

Wired up my stereo and CB this weekend. Nice to have tunes finally!

 

Looks nice! Ever get the antenna mounted?