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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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What kind of stuff would you guys like to see brought to market XJ part wise?

I've got a bunch of ideas floating around in my head, but I figured I'd ask everyone want they want, since you know that better than I.

Also, feel free to mention stuff that's already out there but you feel is overpriced.

As always, looking for "guinea pigs" in the Richmond area.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I want a 6" lift that doesn't cost $800+! that'll be the day
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Not gonna happen, haha.

I was talking more along the lines of CB Antenna mounts, light brackets. Stuff like that. I know what I want for my XJ but chances are its not what most other people would want.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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cheep fender flairs
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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gears and lockers i think there way overpriced
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Oh, I want a flag mount that is easily adapted to the side of the Xj, like below the rear window. One that can hold up to the strong winds and still move a lilttle. Could make my own but don't have a welder...
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I want a 6" lift that doesn't cost $800+! that'll be the day
get on www.roughcountry.com and go to scratch & dent they have great deals u can get it all peace by peace
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Like this but with a flag pole coming from it
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rideordie66
cheep fender flairs
I'll see what I can do. Bushwackers are stupidly overpriced.

Originally Posted by xjjeeper
gears and lockers i think there way overpriced
Eh, they're not THAT expensive. Lockers yes, gears not so much.

way beyond anything I even want to begin to think about. There's a reason there are only about 5 companies in the US who make Ring and Pinion sets.

Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Oh, I want a flag mount that is easily adapted to the side of the Xj, like below the rear window. One that can hold up to the strong winds and still move a lilttle. Could make my own but don't have a welder...
I could make you one pretty easily. Only issue is you'd have to drill holes in the body panel to mount it securely or it'd have to bolt to the mounting holes for your brake lights.

Personally I think you should get a fiberglass CB antenna and zip-tie a flag to it. Two birds, one stone
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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I'd like to see more light mounts available.. A-pillar light mounts seem to bee becoming more popular. Hmm.. possible new type of fender flare. I wanted some kind of metal one possibly, one that bolts onto the fender (thinking of a big plate that covers the fender, with a flare attached if that makes sense?). Brackets specifically made for us to put wrangler style mirrors on. I'd def buy a set of brackets/mirrors like that for the ease of being able to fold them away/take them off. Tube doors with mirrors on them would be interesting as well, wouldn't mind seeing more of them on the market
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Thedude
I'd like to see more light mounts available.. A-pillar light mounts seem to bee becoming more popular. Hmm.. possible new type of fender flare. I wanted some kind of metal one possibly, one that bolts onto the fender (thinking of a big plate that covers the fender, with a flare attached if that makes sense?). Brackets specifically made for us to put wrangler style mirrors on. I'd def buy a set of brackets/mirrors like that for the ease of being able to fold them away/take them off. Tube doors with mirrors on them would be interesting as well, wouldn't mind seeing more of them on the market
Coincidentally for your first request:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f11/xj...ackets-114069/

I'll see about making some fender flares and tube doors once I can cough up the coin for a notcher and bender. Been spending lots of $$$ on tools lately so money is kinda tight.

I need to get my hands on a set each of TJ and YJ mirrors so I can make brackets for them. I may end up incorporating mounts for mirrors on my a-pillar brackets.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Good stuff! I like those light mounts. When/If you get around to the mirrors/brackets put me on the list please
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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computer upgrade for the RENIX, all those old chevy and fords and dodges, plus all the imports for the mostpart have chips and programmers. Why not us.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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for someone to manufacture a pillar light mounts.... and sell them all the time.

floormats like quadratec's front floormats but for the rear, that go over the trans tunnel.

camo seat covers made for xj seats.

some sort of storage unit for the rear, that looks stock and doesnt cost a jillion dollars.

affordable flares

someone to make kits for bumpers, like pre cut metal so we could weld them ourselfs, thus the price of the bumper would be a lot cheaper.

and lastly..... something that increases horse power and mpgs for the inline 6..... if my firend can get a chip for his tahoe that gives hime 4 more mpgs there must be something for our xjs.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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A mag-lite mount that doesn't use a plastic screw to secure it!
I would also love to see a pair of rear cup holders that mounts around the center console and uses the preexisting screws.
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