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From: Minnesota
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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My dad owns a fab shop and I work for him when I've got time off my other job at the dealership. He's wanting to get into the Jeep world and start building stuff.
What would you all be interested in seeing built? I for one want a set of tail light guards being nobody seems to make them.. Let me know and maybe we can get something worked out!
What would you all be interested in seeing built? I for one want a set of tail light guards being nobody seems to make them.. Let me know and maybe we can get something worked out!
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From: Purcellville, Virginia
Year: '95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
People seem to always be in the market for stubby bumpers, tube bumpers, and rock sliders (not to mention they're relatively easy to fab up quick.)
You're right about the guards though; no one really seems to make em. You could also do metal tail light housings with LED's like JCR and a couple other companies make.
You're right about the guards though; no one really seems to make em. You could also do metal tail light housings with LED's like JCR and a couple other companies make.
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People seem to always be in the market for stubby bumpers, tube bumpers, and rock sliders (not to mention they're relatively easy to fab up quick.) You're right about the guards though; no one really seems to make em. You could also do metal tail light housings with LED's like JCR and a couple other companies make.
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solid tie rod adjuster sleeve to replace the stock stamped metal sleeve
the ES2079S is used by several other vehicles, including the F150
the ES2079S is used by several other vehicles, including the F150
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From: Florida
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: Golen 4.6L
I would really love to have a steel header panel, steel grill replacement and steel headlight bezels for the '97-'01 models. That plastic and fiberglass garbage is too fragile. I'd like something that doesn't break when you hit a bird.
The only steel grills I've seen are those stupid laser-cut ghetto grills. I'd love a steel grill that looks like it belongs on a Jeep. I'm in an AWS welding certification course now and will probably end up making my own grill and bezels, but I would be interested in seeing what someone else's fab shop might come up with.
The only steel grills I've seen are those stupid laser-cut ghetto grills. I'd love a steel grill that looks like it belongs on a Jeep. I'm in an AWS welding certification course now and will probably end up making my own grill and bezels, but I would be interested in seeing what someone else's fab shop might come up with.
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I would like an aluminum full-size roof rack, 72" x 48"
The steel one I have weighs 65 pounds empty and rusts in this salt air, even though it was acid-etched and painted.
Would also like aluminum sliders, I realize it is soft but I am not bashing on rocks.
The steel one I have weighs 65 pounds empty and rusts in this salt air, even though it was acid-etched and painted.
Would also like aluminum sliders, I realize it is soft but I am not bashing on rocks.
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never thought about aluminum! Everything would be tig welded! That's a great idea!
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
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Member 'no rdplz' used to make tail light guards.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/97...guards-190687/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/97...guards-190687/
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From: Phoenix, A-to-Z
Year: 1988
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Shackle relocators and bar pin eliminators would be pretty easy to make if you've got the tools, and you could sell those pretty easily at profit. Undercarriage armor. Longarm kits. Diff covers.
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thanks! Good thoughts there! We're in the process of designing a truss for a Dana 30
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