FishinXJ

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments. I'm really happy how its turning out so far. I found a metal gas tank skid on CL for 20 bucks and installed it a week ago. I think its the one that comes stock on some XJs. Does anyone have experience with these? I think it'll hold up fine on dirt ledges and whatnot, but would probably crush on rocks. I'll probably upgrade later. Can't beat the added protection for $20 though.

How do you guys think the current setup will handle the Rubicon Trail?

Next on the list:

Install roller fairleads
Rear bumper
Remove the rest of the trim on the door and paint the area black(Possibly bedliner)

stukboy

NICE build!!!!

A few words.......

EZ-UP


TARP!

Stukboy

cole93maxxxj

i realy like this build. really clean! nice xj!

FishinXJ

Stukboy - Yeah that would have been nice... Can't really predict the mountain weather though. Luckily it didn't last too long. What I really need is a shop!

stukboy

I hear ya!
I used to live in Denver and it was the same way.
sunny and 75 one minute and snowing the next!!

for not having a shop your doing great work. A shop would be nice huh?
Stukboy

KTMrider

Beautiful lookin jeep, inside and out. That bumper is sweet lookin! Did the weight bring down your front end at all?

Paintballa0788

Love the chero bro.... I have the exact same one in white..... Did the same thing you did..... Check er out.... Lmk what you think.
Thanks bro~Paul

FishinXJ

Nice job dude. Its looking good. I like that rear bumper.

Paintballa0788

Thanks brother.
Yea, Its a warn. The fron one is too. I just realized I hadnt uploaded the newest pics.....
I have since put the warn Front bumper on and am Now in the process of Stripping the paint off fender flares and bumpers, and took the plastic off the rockers and I am going to line X all of it.....
And Hopefully bout to go up a little bit more 2......
Keep it up with the updates..... Lmk what you think of my front end.... lol.

Later~Paul

FishinXJ

Thanks man. I really didnt notice the front coming down much. Definately not enough to make it rub tires. I still haven't wrapped the synthetic rope or mounted the fairlead, though I doubt that'll make a difference in the height. I guess I could get some spacers if need be.

FishinXJ

Front bumper looks good too! Looks like a tank. Hey post some pics when you finish the LineX. I'm curious to see how it turns out. Thanks

wolverine 00 xj

great job!

FishinXJ

Got the roller fairlead and control box mounted. The wires werent long enough to mount the box in the middle of the bumper, so I had to mount it on the light bracket for now. Since I have to lengthen the wires anyways, Ill just relocate the box under the hood. I also have to grind down the Smittybilt roller fairlead housing to fit under the ARB fairlead bracket. I wasnt able to use the bolts that are supposed to go down through the bracket and vertical rollers. Its solid the way it is, but Im going to keep my eye out for a warn fairlead. I'd rather do it right. I took it down a local trail yesterday without any problems. Now Im off to hit some tougher stuff today. Here are a couple pics.

Sexton

looks awesome, almost exactly what im going for with my jeep.

unfortunately, ive got a engine rebuild coming soon :-(

FishinXJ

Thanks. Hey at least you'll have a nice fresh engine. Added peace of mind on the trail. Good luck