I actually got a good bit of stuff done yesterday. I got this rack online for $88. They didn't send me instructions. I asked for some to be emailed, they told me none were available and refunded me $30. So here's my $58 rack going together:



While I was putting the rack together, the mailman gave me this:



I actually had trouble putting the H4 harness in. It's almost too simple. In my mind I just couldn't figure out how it works, but it does!

Here's the rack test fit. Took me about 3 hours to assemble. There were about 300 pieces. Seems ridgid for as light as it is:

 

Got the rack painted and installed. So happy to get my spare up top so I can have the cargo area room. I guess I probably need a 31" spare now huh?

 

Where did you get that rack? 58$... You can't go wrong!!

 

I like how it came out, especially how you're doing this stuff on a budget.

 

Amazing build man, you should consider front and rear bumpers incase you have too plow through a hoard, maybe front and back trail lights and winches too???

 

I found it on ebay. I believe there are a few more left on there. Can't beat the price.

Thank you
Paying big money for stuff has never been "cool" to me.

I have bumper plans around tax time. Right now I just can't wing it.

I am wanting a winch/brushguard combo in the front, and a Jerry can carrier rear.

I plan to do 2 or 4 spotlight style lights on the rack, and 2 fog style lights on the bumper. I need a second battery first. Probably be a few months. I don't like paying retail for ANYTHING. I only buy stuff when I find amazing deals.

 

I have a 5 speed 2dr. Doing the 4x4 conversion on it now

 

Your XJ looks awesome i just got this front bumper from nates4x4 and it looks awesome and i thought it would look great on yours.

 

Ive looked into those. Nate does good work. I'm really needing the winch version.

 

I'm bored so I made a "before" and "after" photo of my XJ. The top picture is from May, and the bottom is from Sunday.

 

That's one solid looking rig man! Nice before and after photo.

 

Sick Rig, very inspirational.

 

I personally hate the nates bumpers. Dont follow lines well at all. There are many bumpers I would choose before it including AJ's and JCR's.

 

If you don't mind, how much money do you have wrapped up in this thing, minus the price of the vehicle

 

Aw man I wanna rack so bad! Gotta say that's a mighty fine lookn jeep!