my little rack in the back!
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From: Alto, MI
Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7
Not a bad idea. But about the roof rack making a rig more tippy, I really don't believe that. I never had one, but they are not that heavy to play a factor. The only problem I see with them is getting hung up on trees and other overhead stuff on the trail.
I'm with nukin on the wood thing tho, May work for now, but an XJ goes forever, so the wood is going to rot.
Steel would be ideal.
I'm with nukin on the wood thing tho, May work for now, but an XJ goes forever, so the wood is going to rot.
Steel would be ideal.
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
I hear ya, i had to go to harbor freight this winter and buy a welder. Honestly i do not see wood holding up to the test of time and stress. It's going to crack, warp, split, vibrate, etc.
Not saying it is a bad idea, just don't think wood is up to it.
Not saying it is a bad idea, just don't think wood is up to it.
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jbetit
Not a bad idea. But about the roof rack making a rig more tippy, I really don't believe that. I never had one, but they are not that heavy to play a factor. The only problem I see with them is getting hung up on trees and other overhead stuff on the trail.
I'm with nukin on the wood thing tho, May work for now, but an XJ goes forever, so the wood is going to rot. Steel would be ideal.
I'm with nukin on the wood thing tho, May work for now, but an XJ goes forever, so the wood is going to rot.
Steel would be ideal.
hahaha and steel would be ridiculous to get out and in! In the future wen usin metal I'm goin to build a thing thatgoes from the trunk one fpld seats down and have a little cot that spans the backkk!
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by nukinfuts29
If the roof makes it any tippier, then surely a bit of positive wheel spacing will counter it
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From: West Bloomfield,MI
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, CAI, Edelbrock Breather, Optima Yellowtop
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
Do you like the welder you got? I'm looking to get a welder and I was thinking about getting one from harbor freight but I haven't heard any reviews on them.
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From: Cleveland, OH
Year: 91 Limited
Model: Cherokee
On the roof it does make your COG a little off, but not enough to stress over it and what kind of tire carrier did you have that would make you hang up on an exit? Last time I checked they are above the bumper so...
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Destination XJ
I beg to differ.
On the roof it does make your COG a little off, but not enough to stress over it and what kind of tire carrier did you have that would make you hang up on an exit? Last time I checked they are above the bumper so...
On the roof it does make your COG a little off, but not enough to stress over it and what kind of tire carrier did you have that would make you hang up on an exit? Last time I checked they are above the bumper so...
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From: Hannibal, MO
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It's good for small projects, but I haven't decided yet if it can handle something like a bumper or step bars. I'm new to welding so if anyone knows feel free to tell me
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From: Edmond, OK
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ltr
I plan on making one of wood as well... however with enough support underneath I think it will hold up fine. If the wood in the back rots you are spending too much time under water. If you plan on change the design, I would suggest making the spare accessible without having to take the whole "rack" out.. Just an idea. Good start though. Also you might look at securing the rack to the floor and to put tie downs on top of the rack. Would suck to have everything on top of and below coming at you in an accident.
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From: Maryville Tennessee
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Heres my wood one.Not happy with the spare on the roof or in the back so its on to a rear tire carrier......Oh and I fixed the hatch strut since this pic!lol
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From: aurora colorado
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by prerunner1982
I plan on making one of wood as well... however with enough support underneath I think it will hold up fine. If the wood in the back rots you are spending too much time under water. If you plan on change the design, I would suggest making the spare accessible without having to take the whole "rack" out.. Just an idea. Good start though. Also you might look at securing the rack to the floor and to put tie downs on top of the rack. Would suck to have everything on top of and below coming at you in an accident.
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From: Arizona
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Heres my design, made of 3/4" mdf. The bottom is a draw slide and the top is my current sub box
This was the first design but I took out the 1x2s for a solid vertical support out of 1"mdf
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