The Homebrew Jeep Mod Thread
You're talking about a fiber optic cable that is illuminated on the "rope" portion and not just the tip? Sure, I dont see why not so long as it will operate on the 12V-ish system in the jeep.
I used to do this on the floorboards of my station-wago when I was 16. Bench seats in a car from 1987 meant NO cupholders
Surprisingly the car was pretty free of stains but filled with sand and In'n'out burger wrappers. Lived in Socal growing up.
Ahaha i use rolls of duct tape for my cupholders...
Surprisingly the car was pretty free of stains but filled with sand and In'n'out burger wrappers. Lived in Socal growing up.
No, I don't lick fish.



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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Yeah, I restored a '70 Nova 4 door that had a bench... I know just was you mean... but really, it's a lot easier to figure something out when you have a bench seat and an empty floorboard vs. the lack of any space in the front of a cherokee... I used the brica snack pod for my cupholder... works a lot better than the one they sell at QT that only holds soda cans.
My Power Inverter.
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=5
And My Led's Inside... Working on White curtisy Lights on the bottom of the door so when you open they will come on...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=4
I had rigged a 6 disk cd changer... But I got a new radio for my Birfday
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=3
Amp Killswitch. Great for when you see cops...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=6
I hate when People have Tiny subs in the cherokee... You need these Badboys.
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=2
Led's on my subs...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=1
Anddd My 1000W amp on my Back Seat..
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=5
And My Led's Inside... Working on White curtisy Lights on the bottom of the door so when you open they will come on...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=4
I had rigged a 6 disk cd changer... But I got a new radio for my Birfday

http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=3
Amp Killswitch. Great for when you see cops...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=6
I hate when People have Tiny subs in the cherokee... You need these Badboys.
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=2
Led's on my subs...
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=1
Anddd My 1000W amp on my Back Seat..
http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=0
Last edited by michaeldamann; Dec 10, 2012 at 07:02 PM.
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From: Manhattan, Kansas
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
My Power Inverter.
And My Led's Inside... Working on White curtisy Lights on the bottom of the door so when you open they will come on...
I had rigged a 6 disk cd changer... But I got a new radio for my Birfday
Amp Killswitch.
I hate when People have Tiny subs in the cherokee... You need these Badboys.
Led's on my subs..
Anddd My 1000W amp on my Back Seat..
Idk why there not uploading........................... :'(
And My Led's Inside... Working on White curtisy Lights on the bottom of the door so when you open they will come on...
I had rigged a 6 disk cd changer... But I got a new radio for my Birfday

Amp Killswitch.

I hate when People have Tiny subs in the cherokee... You need these Badboys.
Led's on my subs..
Anddd My 1000W amp on my Back Seat..
Idk why there not uploading........................... :'(
Here's a link To see them... http://s1353.beta.photobucket.com/us...ann96/library/
And Yeahh I guess so. I never get tired of them... only disadvantage I'll be deaf when I'm 20 Hahah
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From: Orange County, CA
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Originally Posted by ih8cornnuts
I used to do this on the floorboards of my station-wago when I was 16. Bench seats in a car from 1987 meant NO cupholders
Surprisingly the car was pretty free of stains but filled with sand and In'n'out burger wrappers. Lived in Socal growing up.
Surprisingly the car was pretty free of stains but filled with sand and In'n'out burger wrappers. Lived in Socal growing up.Seasoned Member
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From: Interior of Alaska
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Thanks for the complements guys. It might take me a good week or so on the write-up so I'll just throw a quick small "write-up" here.
I basically spliced the wiring into the rear dome light, added a fuse and ran the wires through the rubber "wire-way" from the body to the hatch. I cut a strip out of the rear gate plastic trim (remove it first please) for the light to recess in. I did have to glue it to get it to stay because it is meant to be captive in a piece of 3/4" plywood. I used an aluminum recessed profile and lights made for furniture but you could easily use puck/spot lights to the same effect. I still would like to add a switch as it blasts the interior with light every time I open the doors.
Components I used came out of the Hafele catalog. Page 14 Here. I would recommend sourcing an led strip that works with automotive 12V and fits within this extrusion. So whatever you buy has to be less than 14mm or 9/16" wide.
Extrusion 13/16"W x 5/16"H x 98"L
PN: 833.72.762 MSRP $48.00
End Cap
PN: 833.72.768 MSRP $4.00
I basically spliced the wiring into the rear dome light, added a fuse and ran the wires through the rubber "wire-way" from the body to the hatch. I cut a strip out of the rear gate plastic trim (remove it first please) for the light to recess in. I did have to glue it to get it to stay because it is meant to be captive in a piece of 3/4" plywood. I used an aluminum recessed profile and lights made for furniture but you could easily use puck/spot lights to the same effect. I still would like to add a switch as it blasts the interior with light every time I open the doors.
Components I used came out of the Hafele catalog. Page 14 Here. I would recommend sourcing an led strip that works with automotive 12V and fits within this extrusion. So whatever you buy has to be less than 14mm or 9/16" wide.
Extrusion 13/16"W x 5/16"H x 98"L
PN: 833.72.762 MSRP $48.00
End Cap
PN: 833.72.768 MSRP $4.00
Thanks, Dutch
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From: east mesa, AZ
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: rebuilt 4.0
No, I don't lick fish.



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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
that's one advantage i've found with the fiberglass hatch... mine doesn't rattle
of course, I don't have monster bass in the back of mine either.. never have been able to stand too much bass
I have 2 10's in a sealed box powered by 400 watts... does the job plenty
of course, I don't have monster bass in the back of mine either.. never have been able to stand too much bass
I have 2 10's in a sealed box powered by 400 watts... does the job plenty
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From: Greensboro
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Here's my current subwoofer set up. I built a custom box for a single 12" to replace my 2 12's. I was tired of not having any space to carry anything. It sounds pretty darn good. I also moved my front door speakers to the kick panels so that I can still have my front speakers when doorless. Plus it also eliminated all the wires I had going to my doors sense I have manual everything.




