Homebrew Jeep Mods
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
My favorite mod that I've done, is the Power Inverter W/Outlets in the cargo area. I did a write up over on Naxja awhile back, i'll just post picks with a brief summary above them.
Mounted 1,000 Watt Xantrex power inverter, underneath passenger seat.
Plug a standard 3 prong extension cable into one of the outlets and run it under the carpet towards the rear passenger panel in the cargo area
Measure 3 plug outlet to be used
Cut hole in rear passenger cargo area panel
Plug extension cord into the 3 plug outlet, press outlet into the hole (hole was undercut in order to be a snug fit.)
And there ya have it, 3 outlets in the rear cargo area, and still one available under the passenger seat. I'm thinking about doing another outlet in the dash somewhere. I've ran everything from work lights, to grinders, to drills. I also keep a long 3 outlet extension cord under the rear seat for extended range usage.
Mounted 1,000 Watt Xantrex power inverter, underneath passenger seat.
Plug a standard 3 prong extension cable into one of the outlets and run it under the carpet towards the rear passenger panel in the cargo area
Measure 3 plug outlet to be used
Cut hole in rear passenger cargo area panel
Plug extension cord into the 3 plug outlet, press outlet into the hole (hole was undercut in order to be a snug fit.)
And there ya have it, 3 outlets in the rear cargo area, and still one available under the passenger seat. I'm thinking about doing another outlet in the dash somewhere. I've ran everything from work lights, to grinders, to drills. I also keep a long 3 outlet extension cord under the rear seat for extended range usage.
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From: Michigan
Year: 1987 MJ, 1973 J2000, 1986 XJ, 08 JK
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0L H.O
i built my own light bar for my front
bumper. instead of just mounting the lights straight to the bumper.IMG_0321.jpg
i made it out of old steel plumbing pipe and 1/4" steel plate.
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i didn't have a camera as i was building it though :/
bumper. instead of just mounting the lights straight to the bumper.IMG_0321.jpg
i made it out of old steel plumbing pipe and 1/4" steel plate.
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i didn't have a camera as i was building it though :/
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Tacoma
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
hurley, Im so doing the same when I get an inverter. That is cool. What Ive done are very minor things so far but I did them and that's what's important. I got the idea for moving the vacuum tank from someone here on the forums. Unfortunatly I don't remember their name but if you search "vacuum tank" or similar I'm sure you'll find them, so props to that individual for the cool idea. The hi-lift mounts are simple. I brushed, primed and painted them flat black. I used self-tapping screws to secure them to the bed. What's on top or whats covering the bed is some very cheap foam/rubber padding. ($17 for a pack of 4 squares each measuring 2x2ft). I trimmed them to fit. Wasn't too hard. It cuts down on the fule pump hiss a little and also prevents all my stuff from sliding around. The nuts are pretty funny, I think. Went to Tacoma Screw and paid $12 a piece for those and they aren't galvanized or zinc or anything. Just the low end type. I wire brushed them, put on 5 coats of primer and 2 coats of what I thought was outdoor silver. It wasn't. So after more wire brushing and 2 more coats of primer and 2 coats of a Krylon external silver coating they are done
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From: belleville il
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Appleton Wisconsin
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i like the idea too... people tell me lifting my xj and putting big tires on it is "Redneck". Do I listen...no... I use my XJ to pull there prius/civic/eclipse out of the ditch. Its all about what you make of it.
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L
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From: Clinton TN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I just got through with a good mod...Two cupholders right at easy grabbin distance...got the idea from the cupholder in the quadratech magazine but mines a lil more "custom lookin" if you will...lol oh yeah Ive still got to clean up the plate and paint it but I had to see how it looked.
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From: Appleton Wisconsin
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thats awesome!! I plan on going doorless next summer and some added protection would be cool. Also the guys at work find it funny to take my truck and move it. Nice mod
