Homebrew Jeep Mods
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From: Calgary, AB
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by 99Classic
The route I took, I replaced my center console lid with one out of a zj. The lid has more cushion and cupholders that slide out of the back
Does it look factory? Because I'd totally look into that one.
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From: Appleton, Wisconsin
Year: 1996
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From: Charlotte/Raleigh, NC
Year: 1999
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I didn't take enough time do put mine in, but all you need is a couple of self drilling screws. If you try hard enough I bet you could even get the latch to line up. It does look factory. You can easily find a zj with the same colored interior as your xj. I have the black/tan interior so I grabbed a black lid
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From: Calgary, AB
Year: 99
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Originally Posted by 99Classic
I didn't take enough time do put mine in, but all you need is a couple of self drilling screws. If you try hard enough I bet you could even get the latch to line up. It does look factory. You can easily find a zj with the same colored interior as your xj. I have the black/tan interior so I grabbed a black lid
Thanks, and yeah, you should post some pics.
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From: Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so i just got a welder so i will be attempting to make a brush guard like this pic this wont be for a little bit but i was curious if any one has attempted this. Also is there a way that i can put recovery points on my stock bumper or even on my jeep with a stock bumper still on 
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
your photo is dead.
As far as recovery points grab a set of tow hooks with the unibody tie in brackets. C4x4 and RuggedRidge have good sets for cheap
As far as recovery points grab a set of tow hooks with the unibody tie in brackets. C4x4 and RuggedRidge have good sets for cheap
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From: Converse, Texas
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Anyone here know it the overhead console from a ZJ will fit in an XJ? I grabbed one from pick-n-pull hoping I can put it on Chery.
Last edited by Evilpopcorn; Dec 22, 2011 at 05:37 PM.
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From: South Bend, IN
Year: 1995
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I don't know if this has been done a thousand times before, but it came out pretty nicely. So I thought I would share it.
I found these fold-up cup holders on Amazon.
And I installed them like this:
There are six screw holes inside, but you only use four. I chose the four closest to the outside. I removed one of the door panels to make sure I wouldn't drill into anything important. I found that if you mount it in the spot I did, you won't harm anything.
So I didn't have to remove the second door panel. It literally took 5 minutes to install. See this picture for locating dimensions.
Of course I can't guarantee the inside of your your panels will be the same as mine. If anyone wants to do this, be sure of what you are doing. On mine, a '98 Classic, The wiring for the windows runs right down between where I drilled. Plenty of space. And the screws are only going into the plastic door panel and sound insulation, not into the metal door frame.
I found these fold-up cup holders on Amazon.
And I installed them like this:
There are six screw holes inside, but you only use four. I chose the four closest to the outside. I removed one of the door panels to make sure I wouldn't drill into anything important. I found that if you mount it in the spot I did, you won't harm anything.
So I didn't have to remove the second door panel. It literally took 5 minutes to install. See this picture for locating dimensions.
Of course I can't guarantee the inside of your your panels will be the same as mine. If anyone wants to do this, be sure of what you are doing. On mine, a '98 Classic, The wiring for the windows runs right down between where I drilled. Plenty of space. And the screws are only going into the plastic door panel and sound insulation, not into the metal door frame.
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Originally Posted by Evilpopcorn
Nevermind, I googled it... it'll fit, but not very well. Anyone wanna buy an overhead console from a 98 ZJ?
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