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X2 on the back bone. I'll be getting one soon for my winch.
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Also... I'd Like to mount a winch, But I really don't want to build a custom bumper or buy one, so what would be the easiest way to mount a winch that would still be functional? I'll probably just get a little 3500#
Originally Posted by '89_Cherokee
^ LmaoAlso... I'd Like to mount a winch, But I really don't want to build a custom bumper or buy one, so what would be the easiest way to mount a winch that would still be functional? I'll probably just get a little 3500#
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Originally Posted by Jeep95
Getting a winch hitch mounting plate. You would have to install hitches if you don't already have em but that's pretty easy way to have a useable winch.
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Originally Posted by '89_Cherokee
When you say hitch mounting plates, do you mean like a trailer hitch? I don't have one of those installed but I could use one...
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FYI a little 3,500lb winch isn't gonna do much if anything for you.
Thats considered an ATV class winch.
Personally I'd recommend this: http://www.detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php
For a Jeep, you really need at least a 6K winch, but most recommend 8.5K or above. If you go bigger it'll put less stress on the components when you do pull and the winch will last longer.
Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
Yeah you could do a hitch on the front or back and have a receiver mounted winch.FYI a little 3,500lb winch isn't gonna do much if anything for you.
Thats considered an ATV class winch.
Personally I'd recommend this: http://www.detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php
For a Jeep, you really need at least a 6K winch, but most recommend 8.5K or above. If you go bigger it'll put less stress on the components when you do pull and the winch will last longer.
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Yeah that backbone does look good, maybe I'll invest in a bigger winch too. My avatar describes me, so I don't want to blow a ton of money on the winch. I just don't have the knowledge or tools to build my own bumper. Thanks for the help guys.
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I have 1/4 inch steel plate laying around here how heavy do you think a front bumper would weigh with that? I'm looking into building something like the jcroffroad bumper prerunner I'll post a pic of it.
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Here it is. I have a front hitch and I wanna go around the front hitch so I can keep it for eventually a movable winch. And to make more protection for the front end.
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Most important mod of them all, cupholder!!
3" stainless steel tubing, capped and recessed into the center console!
3" stainless steel tubing, capped and recessed into the center console!
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3" stainless steel tubing, capped and recessed into the center console!
Now THAT looks good. I'm so doing this...all the other ones looked tacky.Originally Posted by Gary Briggs
Most important mod of them all, cupholder!!3" stainless steel tubing, capped and recessed into the center console!
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Thank you, I scratched my head for a few minutes trying to figure out a clean way to add a cup holder. Cant do the passenger side there is a plastic duct that follows the console. So anyone riding with me is Fuct!Originally Posted by dukie564
Now THAT looks good. I'm so doing this...all the other ones looked tacky.
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It routes the floor heat or A/C to the rear passengers.Originally Posted by dukie564
plastic duct for what?
I know this because I have no center console
I have heat for the rear seat? since when?
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Originally Posted by dukie564
plastic duct for what?
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since Jeep built your XJ and put it in. Every XJ I've ever seen/ridden in has a vent at the bottom of the center console on the very back. Thats what the plastic duct leads to. It routes cold/hot air to the rear passengers....NOT to the rear seat.Originally Posted by dukie564
I have heat for the rear seat? since when?
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Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
since Jeep built your XJ and put it in. Every XJ I've ever seen/ridden in has a vent at the bottom of the center console on the very back. Thats what the plastic duct leads to. It routes cold/hot air to the rear passengers....NOT to the rear seat.
I considered removing the duct and capping it off so I could install a second cup holder. I'm liking having thinks "stock" for once
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hmmm never noticed that. I guess since i'm never in the back seat....Originally Posted by ZachsXJ
since Jeep built your XJ and put it in. Every XJ I've ever seen/ridden in has a vent at the bottom of the center console on the very back. Thats what the plastic duct leads to. It routes cold/hot air to the rear passengers....NOT to the rear seat.
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I replaced the non functional cigarette lighter socket (since i have a power inverter with 3 120v and 2 usb) with a switch for my electric radiator fan. Used a piece of stainless steel flashing from lowes.
yeah, two different times on the clocks, i live in central time and work in eastern. I can do math, but hell, i had two clocks.. so ytf not?
yeah, two different times on the clocks, i live in central time and work in eastern. I can do math, but hell, i had two clocks.. so ytf not?