I went out to test my XJ few weeks ago after finished up bumpers roof rack and winch. Here is few pictures






My other off road SUV


My XJ got bottomed out so its a good time to test the winch and it works good.

 

looks good, did u make those bumpers yourself?

 

Yes, this is my build project.

 

i like the tail lights too how did you make those?

 

Awesome, I love the stock look

 

The tail light made out of 1/8" metal plate. I cut 5 pieces left, right, front, top and back and welded together and smooth it out.

 

I really like that front bumper, would really like to make something like that for mine!
What size tires are those, do they rub at full lock or bottomed out?

 

Looks good man. A bit tall on front piece of the roof rack, but to each their own. Definately nice fab work. I'm looking forward to seeing Stage 2. I've always love the look of a Stock/Modified XJ. Thats the way I'm gonna start on my 4th XJ build. I want the "Overland" look that says it can do just about anything but it still has class. Do all armor and emergency equipment first to fortify it, the lockers and then the lift. I guess I would be doing it backwards than 90% of the guys out there. If I decide a need a bit more lift just BB it. And with all that you have one hell of a capable off road vehicle!!! Sorry didnt mean to hijack your thread man.

 

Oh hey how well did that HF winch do??? Any problems at all? Do you have any pro's and con's you that you can think of?? If you don't mind how much did you give for it?

 

So far there is no rub at all. The tires 235x75x15. I wish if I have time to build you a bumper since I am working fulltime in IT and dont have that much time for my Jeep and family too. lol
I am prepare for Hella 700 on the roof so I made little large. Before start the state 2 I gave it major tune up and replace PS because some leaking from it, motor mount from Ironman. I will work on the shackles relocation maybe next week to get the rear up little bit and then ultimate shackles from Ironman is on the way. Looking for 6.5" lift next with 33's or maybe 35's tires.
For the HF winch so far I have used it only 1 time when I got stuck last time and it worked fine so far no complain yet also the incab control wire is very simple. I might buy 1 more to put on my Durango when it is on sale again. I got them around $300 with 2 year warranty (can't beat that price). I am not trying to advertise fro HF but here is a winch contest.

 

That would be a ****ing sick cherokee if you lift that puppy and throw some 35's on it!!!!

 

I'll take a stock Cherokee anyday!

 

how do you see out the rear window?

 

I still see through the rim spoke, the gap between the tire and gas cans or side mirrors but if the worse case I can install wireless camera but I dont think it needed.

 

Not bad. looks good.