The Homebrew Jeep Mod Thread
No, I don't lick fish.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Found out today that I was stupid but also figured out that I have done something new
I thought I had a Dana 35
I bought a lock right for Dana 35
I installed in rear
I had to grind down the C-clips outside diameter leaving inside the same. This was so that the sleeve would slide over c-clip.
I tested and worked great. Went on a trail ride and abused the crap out of it. Worked wonderfully.
Then today I found out my rear is not a Dana 35 it is actually a 8.25 lol
I don't know if it is shear luck or if I figured out something new. I am not at all saying it will work for you but it is possible to put a Dana 35 Richmond Lock Right in a 8.25 rear.
Possible reasons I can think of.
Combination of locker being used and the axles worn down enough for locker to fit over shaft.
There are pics in the thread under Advanced Tech called "Should this have worked?"
I thought I had a Dana 35
I bought a lock right for Dana 35
I installed in rear
I had to grind down the C-clips outside diameter leaving inside the same. This was so that the sleeve would slide over c-clip.
I tested and worked great. Went on a trail ride and abused the crap out of it. Worked wonderfully.
Then today I found out my rear is not a Dana 35 it is actually a 8.25 lol
I don't know if it is shear luck or if I figured out something new. I am not at all saying it will work for you but it is possible to put a Dana 35 Richmond Lock Right in a 8.25 rear.
Possible reasons I can think of.
Combination of locker being used and the axles worn down enough for locker to fit over shaft.
There are pics in the thread under Advanced Tech called "Should this have worked?"
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From: Hamburg AR
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Originally Posted by Basslicks
LOL!!!! Or you just got lucky and they sent you the wrong one.
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From: Portland, Or
Year: 93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: in line 6
It looks good but my personal spin on it would be putting the mesh in between the uprights on the original grill. Still a great idea and it looks like you did a great job on it
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From: Wilmington,NC
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I guess i'll repost my stuff in this thread since the other one got closed...
Cowl snorkel mod: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/my...snorkle-67919/)
Extended Rear Diff Vent: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/how...ff-vent-67922/)
6.5" speakers in the soundbar and front doors: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rea...-heavy-103507/)
Power steering cooler: (part of writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/du...houghts-84331/)
Hand Throttle for 5 speed applications: (more info in build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...6/#post1870509)
Homebrew Disconnects:
Headlight Guards:
Bastard Packs:
Cowl snorkel mod: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/my...snorkle-67919/)
Extended Rear Diff Vent: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/how...ff-vent-67922/)
6.5" speakers in the soundbar and front doors: (writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rea...-heavy-103507/)
Power steering cooler: (part of writeup here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/du...houghts-84331/)
Hand Throttle for 5 speed applications: (more info in build thread: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...6/#post1870509)
Homebrew Disconnects:
Headlight Guards:
Bastard Packs:
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From: Richmond, VA
Model: Cherokee
Ammo can lockbox. I'm too lazy to redo the whole write up so I'll just link to the one on JF.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/a...k-box-1357766/
Here's a couple pics. It's in my Dakota in them but I'm moving it to the XJ and cutting a small hole in the side to mount it where the stock spare tire carrier mount is.
2012-04-15_16-19-36_319.jpg?t=1334614692
2012-04-15_16-20-03_203.jpg?t=1334614693
2012-04-15_17-31-45_848.jpg?t=1334614696
2012-04-15_20-48-35_943.jpg?t=1334614699
on an unrelated note, those are 96 XJ seats in the pics. If anyone has a first gen Dakota 96 seats are a direct bolt in. Just have to weld in one stud for one of the front mounts.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/a...k-box-1357766/
Here's a couple pics. It's in my Dakota in them but I'm moving it to the XJ and cutting a small hole in the side to mount it where the stock spare tire carrier mount is.
2012-04-15_16-19-36_319.jpg?t=1334614692
2012-04-15_16-20-03_203.jpg?t=1334614693
2012-04-15_17-31-45_848.jpg?t=1334614696
2012-04-15_20-48-35_943.jpg?t=1334614699
on an unrelated note, those are 96 XJ seats in the pics. If anyone has a first gen Dakota 96 seats are a direct bolt in. Just have to weld in one stud for one of the front mounts.
Last edited by motorcharge; Aug 14, 2012 at 05:31 PM.
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From: Oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6
Originally Posted by tkgray9980
overhead console install, overhead came from 93' GC
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From: Henderson, NV
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by Bcs_customs
GC as in Grand Caravan? My moms mini van has the exact same console! Never thought of using it, hmm, good job on the console "thumbs up"
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From: South Mills, NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6
Originally Posted by Bcs_customs
GC as in Grand Caravan? My moms mini van has the exact same console! Never thought of using it, hmm, good job on the console "thumbs up"