Homebrew Jeep Mods
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From: New Jersey (Milltown, Lavallette, and Wayne)
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
X2 on the back bone. I'll be getting one soon for my winch.
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.
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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From: Beaufort, South Carolina
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6, 4.0L
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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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
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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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
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From: Escalon, Ca
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4litre
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!
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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.
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From: Escalon, Ca
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4litre
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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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
hmmm never noticed that. I guess since i'm never in the back seat....
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From: Bowling Green, Ky
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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?
Last edited by Brando26; Jan 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM.