XJ Framed
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 73
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
I don't mind at all, that's why I share my build, this way someone will take what I've done and do it their own way and better way, there is always ways to improve something. As you mentioned tube frame would be the way to go, I did not have a tube bender at the time, but it would be a definite better way to go. My friend wants me to do a tube frame on his XJ.
I just had a look through your build, very nice work. that was quite a bit of rust to deal with, it came out good
Last edited by raf2379; Dec 12, 2013 at 06:55 PM.
I don't mind at all, that's why I share my build, this way someone will take what I've done and do it their own way and better way, there is always ways to improve something. As you mentioned tube frame would be the way to go, I did not have a tube bender at the time, but it would be a definite better way to go. My friend wants me to do a tube frame on his XJ.
I just had a look through your build, very nice work. that was quite a bit of rust to deal with, it came out good
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Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 73
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
I'm using a Baileight RDB-50 manual tube bender
http://metal.baileighindustrial.com/...bender-rdb-050
I like the RDB-50 as a manual bender, its got 3 ratchet speeds and does full 180 degree bend with one swing, great tool I think. I am eventually going to upgrade to a hydraulic bender.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: California
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
This Cherokee is beautiful! Your fab skills are amazing and I just love the way this build is turning out. Are you going to shove the header panel back on the front there somehow?
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 73
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
yup I'm planning on having the original front header panel in there, my original one I cut a little bit too much off so I have to grab a new one from the junkyard.









