Matter

Have been on this site for quite some time now, but have never really been active. So, today I thought I ought to make a build thread. Here is the current status of my XJ:


I have this stuff installed after OEM:
Hella 530 Fog Lamps
Rough Country 3" Lift Kit
Smoked Bumper Signals
Smoked Side Signals
Rain Guards (Love These Things)
Cragar Series 397 Black Soft 8 Wheels
31x10.5x15 General AT2 Tires
Kicker DC122 Dual 12" Subwoofers and Enclosure
Alpine Type-S Speakers
Pioneer Head Unit
LED Map Lights (T10)
LED License Plate Light (T10)
LED Transfer Case Light (T10)
LED Front Dome Light (Rigid Loop Festoon)

I have many things I am working on right now, so I will post pictures as much as possible.

pickles

Very nice XJ! Sure wish mine was that clean

George's Limited XJ

Looks good! I have a 00 black xj limited myself and I'm thinking of adding a 3 inch lift to it with 31's.

jeepgirl99

I have a 99 Limited, my husband just suggested a small lift and fun accessories for it......yours looks really nice.

nicky929

Looks sharp

Matter

Yesterday, I received in the mail my new H6054 7x6 Diamond Cut Projector Head Light Lamps.


I will be installing these as soon as I get time. I received my Xentec Bi-Xenon 6000k H4 HID kit a few days ago and will be installing them at the same time.

Also, I am in the process of changing all my incandescent bulbs on the interior to LED. I have already changed (as stated before) both map lights, the transfer case light, front dome light, and (although not interior) the license plate light.

License plate + Transfer Case Lights:

Map Lights x2:

Front Dome Light:

Matter

I make sure never to go through mud. This is my daily driver, and my chick magnet, so I like it to look clean at all times. When I 4x4, its never in mud. Thats been my #1 priority since I bought it.

I highly suggest the 3" lift and 31" tires. I love it. I feel the lift is just right for looks. Also, where I live (New Jersey) theres no need to cut out. No radical terrain here, just sand and street.

Thanks for the compliment. The fun little accessories are my favorite. I see them and have to buy them.

Thanks.

Matter

Here's what I am waiting to arrive in the mail:

Back Dome Light:


Kick Panels/Courtesy Lights:


Roof Rack:

Matter

Ordered a few Decals that I'm waiting to arrive as well:


This will go across my back windshield


This will go on my roof rack, opposite of the Rage logo


I don't know where this will go, but I saw it and had to get it. (this is actually going to be in white)

Red82

Looks great. Pretty much what I want to do with mine!

Matter

I'll have you know, what I have put into it, really isn't that much money. The sound system was more then the rest. The lift kit was second in line. The roof rack was only $110; probably the best deal on a roof rack online. I've seen quite a few people putting these on their XJs. The LEDs were only about $40 for all of them, and the HIDs + new housings was about $120.

Matter

Today I did a couple of things before I left for work. I received today to my amazement, the Rage PowerSports roof rack. Also, I installed my HIDs. I am very satisfied and LOVE my new HIDs and highly recommend Xentec Bi-Xenon HIDs to anyone looking to upgrade lights. After that, I decided to begin assembling the roof rack. I was very disappointed in the quality of the threads on this. I love the design and all looked well once done, but assembling it was a pain in the ***. The threads were off centered and almost impossible to latch onto. I had to use spare washers as spacers and cement to hold them in place. I would not recommend this rack to anyone trying to get a easy to setup good looking rack. I will post pictures tomorrow of what the HIDs and Roof Rack look like on my jeep.

Jeepxj1234

Yes please do post pictures of the roof rack. I haven't decided if I want a rage one now or keep waiting for a nice one to come up on craigslist

douglas_p76

i just received my 3" lift today. i have a 98 xj and plan on installing my lift soon, a few questions i have for u if u dont mind. did u have to do the sye mod or shim the rear axle and also did u have to do anything with the front trac bar, i have the 3" add a leaf with springs from rough country. i am just trying to prepare myself. i am putting some 265/75 16 on it with dick cepek dc1. im hoping i can clear them ok.may have to add another 1.5". thanks for any info

Flowpro

Nice job so far. I can't wait to see your future progress.