I have always wanted to use my Cherokee for overland trips and potential short term living. I was just doing some research and putting a plan together of all the things I want to do, when I came across the Smittybuilt safari hardtops for the Wrangler. It basically adds an extra 8" of headspace in the interior. I got to wondering what it would take to fabricate such a roof into the XJ. What are your thoughts on the idea? What would that entail? If you have seen anyone attempt anything similar please link. I have looked all over and all I can find are pop up roofs.

 

Doesn't help you on how but still might interest you.
This guy posted about his Jeep, a 1996 XJ Glaval Conversion, not to long ago.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f8/hel...-beach-256751/

 

Oh wow, that is really cool! I didn't even know they made those

 

I suggest getting measurements from the XJ & going to a salvage yard & finding a conversion van close to the same specs & nabbing the top off of it.
I will add that you will need frame stiffeners at the minimum.

 

This is exactly what I was going to say. The early to mid 90s dodge caravan and Plymouth voyager come to mind.