Homebrew Jeep Mods
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From: Bozeman, MT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I6
Originally Posted by Richliveshots
Well here are the LED tail lights I have been working on. I'm building these for greater visibility for Search and Rescue. I wanted to keep the OME look but increase my visibility These are very bright! I got the idea looking on EBay for LED xj tail lights and nothing. Then I measured the light housing and 4" square is what I came up with. So I found 4" square LED fender post mount for a semi.
Took them apart.
Made a template, Marked the tail light and used a Dremel to do the cut out.
Removed interior compartment walls.
Siliconed them, then aftre about 12 hours tightened them down snug.
And then Installed them.
A few short videos.
Day time
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...PICT0029-1.mp4
Night time.
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...PICT0020-2.mp4
I hope I didnt use to many pics.
Took them apart.
Made a template, Marked the tail light and used a Dremel to do the cut out.
Removed interior compartment walls.
Siliconed them, then aftre about 12 hours tightened them down snug.
And then Installed them.
A few short videos.
Day time
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...PICT0029-1.mp4
Night time.
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...PICT0020-2.mp4
I hope I didnt use to many pics.
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I6
Originally Posted by Richliveshots
Sweet! Thanks man! Im glad you liked the tail lights, there one of my favorite mods that i've done!
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Year: 95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Cumming, Georgia
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
Originally Posted by Richliveshots
Looks sweet! Nice job! What was your grade on it? Or need I ask? lol
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From: everett, wa
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: str8 6
Yeah the right tools and a shop some magic can really happen. I just did the rear disc brake conversion on my 01 xj and it's my favorite mod so far. Pulled parts off a 95 grand. Took me about 3 hrs
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I6
Originally Posted by Ellefsonb
Yeah the right tools and a shop some magic can really happen. I just did the rear disc brake conversion on my 01 xj and it's my favorite mod so far. Pulled parts off a 95 grand. Took me about 3 hrs
Brandon
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From: everett, wa
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: str8 6
You need the backing plate that the calipers bolt on to, rotors, calipers, and the section on brake line That connects to the caliper. Of course the nuts and bolts. You will also have to shave a bit off the center of backing plate to widen the hole so it slips over your axel tube. Also bleed brakes possibly. I used a dremel with the red stone to grind the backing plate center
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I6
Originally Posted by Ellefsonb
You need the backing plate that the calipers bolt on to, rotors, calipers, and the section on brake line That connects to the caliper. Of course the nuts and bolts. You will also have to shave a bit off the center of backing plate to widen the hole so it slips over your axel tube. Also bleed brakes possibly. I used a dremel with the red stone to grind the backing plate center