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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Fail
not a bad idea though
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo98xj
not a bad idea though
Yeah, I'm thinking of making a console out of cardboard and fiberglass
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Fail
Not a fail! My moms grand caravan had that exact same console! Do your homework before you rag on someone
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Huh...makes me wonder if my 1997 overhead console from a Caravan will work. It isn't the same shape, short and wide, but a tad of custom work. Invstigation to commence later this week.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WeatherWarrior
Huh...makes me wonder if my 1997 overhead console from a Caravan will work. It isn't the same shape, short and wide, but a tad of custom work. Invstigation to commence later this week.
Seems like you could make any overhead console happen!
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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yes Grand Cherokee... caravan would worl but mite need the computer from a cherokee
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
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:



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how/what did you make those sway bar discos with???
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by huey104
how/what did you make those sway bar discos with???
1/2" dia 18-8 stainless threaded rod, 3/16" flat stock for the brackets, 1/2" dia rod ends, and grade 8 hardware.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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How much did you spend for all the stuff for the discos?
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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i made a batch of 5 - worked out to ~$70/set in materials
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
i made a batch of 5 - worked out to ~$70/set in materials
Dukie needs to make another batch.... LOL
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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A simple water filter for an air compressor
Remove the filter, and bam oil catcher for valve cover gas return line

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No more oil soaked air filters

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And does anyone know why xjs get a hole in this line wrapped in electrical tape? My previous 3 xjs all had a hole here
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Some great ideas on here. I need to get off my @$$ and make something.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Some should make a custom cowl cover to replace the crappy broken ones
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Alright I can decide if this is a good idea or not . I got some of those ATV gun carry things and thought hey hi lift jack mount !
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