JcrOffroad nex XJ Build. Need some help!
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JcrOffroad nex XJ Build. Need some help!
Hey everyone! As some of you might already know, we are in the planning stages for our new JCR XJ Build. We recently picked up a pristine 2001 with only 66k on the ticker!
During this project, we plan to develop some product and update some of our current designs as well.
Currently the plan is as follows:
Notch Custom Flares
BDS 4.5" Long Arm Kit
Front Winch Bumper, Warn Zeon
Rear Tire Carrier Bumper
Full Roof rack
50" Inspired LED light bar
JK Rubicon Axles
I'd like to hear what products from other companies you would like to see featured in this build. Obviously we've got the bumpers, sliders and armor covered. We are looking for products preferably made in the USA, any thing new and up and coming ideas.
It's going to be a fun summer! Thanks in advance for the help!
~Brian
During this project, we plan to develop some product and update some of our current designs as well.
Currently the plan is as follows:
Notch Custom Flares
BDS 4.5" Long Arm Kit
Front Winch Bumper, Warn Zeon
Rear Tire Carrier Bumper
Full Roof rack
50" Inspired LED light bar
JK Rubicon Axles
I'd like to hear what products from other companies you would like to see featured in this build. Obviously we've got the bumpers, sliders and armor covered. We are looking for products preferably made in the USA, any thing new and up and coming ideas.
It's going to be a fun summer! Thanks in advance for the help!
~Brian
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From: San Antonio
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 6 Cyl
Body armour with metal fender flares, changing the interior lights to LED, competition cut outs in the rear, hood louvers, and of course transferring the ownership to me 
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From: glen burnie, md
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Tnt customs high clearance inner fenders and axle trust.
Im very interested in seeing how you do the axle swap. I have a set of jk rubicon axles coming into my possession in the next few months
Im very interested in seeing how you do the axle swap. I have a set of jk rubicon axles coming into my possession in the next few months
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From: puyallup
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
very interested... i am looking to buy a fresh XJ to start a new build on and would love some metal fender flares or at least some front armor to go along with your rear armor
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From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Would like to see a good (Interior) Cage front to back in kit form, not just for looks but function.
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Uniframe Stiffeners; functional interior cage (as stated before) that ties into the body and then into the uniframe; Short swing arm tire carrier (similar to DirtBoundOffroads - I think you guys know them pretty well IIRC).
As for new/upcoming ideas:
how about integrated LED strips in the rock rails (place them on the inside lip) to act as rock lights
Vertical cage attachment (sort of like a roof basket) for the tire carrier (allows you to strap more gear to the rear bumper. Things like a jerry can, shovel, hi-lift, tow straps, etc without taking up a bunch of cargo space).
As for new/upcoming ideas:
how about integrated LED strips in the rock rails (place them on the inside lip) to act as rock lights
Vertical cage attachment (sort of like a roof basket) for the tire carrier (allows you to strap more gear to the rear bumper. Things like a jerry can, shovel, hi-lift, tow straps, etc without taking up a bunch of cargo space).
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[QUOTE="no rdplz;2867248"]Uniframe Stiffeners; functional interior cage (as stated before) that ties into the body and then into the uniframe.
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Agreed
Maybe a mid arm set up lol
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Agreed
Maybe a mid arm set up lol
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From: Indianapolis
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Just throwing some things out there...
Replacement leaf spring hangers, or reinforcements for it. (The "front" mount for leaf spring that attaches to the body)
A full weld in, cut out your rockers, high clearance, mini boat side sliders
You own version of adjustable coil spacers, maybe one that doesn't replace the whole bumps top tower.
upper shock mount replacement, similar to the jks product but better and weld in.
An adjustable double shear track bar that works with 0-3" lift
Replacement leaf spring hangers, or reinforcements for it. (The "front" mount for leaf spring that attaches to the body)
A full weld in, cut out your rockers, high clearance, mini boat side sliders
You own version of adjustable coil spacers, maybe one that doesn't replace the whole bumps top tower.
upper shock mount replacement, similar to the jks product but better and weld in.
An adjustable double shear track bar that works with 0-3" lift
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From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee