So i was thinking if i could get a donor tailgate ans some latches i would put a tail gate on the XJ and chop the rear hatch just below the glass. WHY? why not, haven't seen it done yet.

 

anyone have thoughts on this or seen it done before?

 

this would be cool: get to it and report back. which tailgate you modding or starting from scratch?

 

i was wanting an MJ gate so i could have the jeep molded right into the sheet metal.

 

Moved to Advanced Tech.

 

Try and find a mj tailgate and do some measuring, it might not even fit. But if it does you may need to strengthen the body where the hinges mount. Sounds cool though, good luck.

 

Accepting MJ tailgate donations in almost anyshape! some serious gussetting and rear end additions will have to be made, and i'm fine with it. also i'm expecting tons of minor fab work to be needed. also fine. i just need the tailgate and possible the factory pivots and pins from a MJ. i've built more with less.

 

It's been done and its nice when done right.

Go for it.

 

google is rough lol

 

im really liking this...but you you arnt chopping the top from what it sounds?

 

This thing looks very cool, nicely done!

 

I notice he hadn't mentioned chopping the top too... just a tail gate? that would be "interesting"

 

yes this should be sick if done properly...always wanted to have that function where you could lift up the window like on wj, but this case lift the top part of hatch....locking mechanism???

 

and is the back large enough to accomadate the full window and truck gate?

 

ROFL... That second Jeep, the green one, I personally know that guy he comes wheeling at Wharton alot. That is a Cherokee with a MJ tailgate ... never asked how hard it was to install it though... and I believe his gate opens closes as well.