Jeep Cherokee Forum
Front fit is a little harder to see.
Front fit is a little harder to see.
0 2018/04/30 16:39:27
This is how it fits up. Make the tube as long as the body line it index’s to. This also allows more room for seatbelt bolts and such. It’ll be just as strong as the 2x6 as only a portion of the 2x6 actually contacts this area. Plus I’ll be adding bracing to the frame stiffeners and mini boat sides later.
This is how it fits up. Make the tube as long as the body line it index’s to. This also allows more room for seatbelt bolts and such. It’ll be just as strong as the 2x6 as only a portion of the 2x6 actually contacts this area. Plus I’ll be adding bracing to the frame stiffeners and mini boat sides later.
0 2018/04/30 16:39:25
0 2018/04/30 16:39:24
I welded a 1x1 piece of tubing to space out the 2x6.
I welded a 1x1 piece of tubing to space out the 2x6.
0 2018/04/30 16:39:18
The tube index’s against this body line below the doors. Since I needed one more inch...
The tube index’s against this body line below the doors. Since I needed one more inch...
0 2018/04/30 16:39:15
0 2018/04/30 16:38:32
0 2018/04/30 16:38:31
0 2018/04/30 16:38:29
0 2018/04/30 16:38:23
I just lined up the rear with my cut & fold rear fender.
I just lined up the rear with my cut & fold rear fender.
0 2018/04/30 16:32:58
Finished capping the 2x6 tube. Placed it up against the Jeep and made an index mark.
Finished capping the 2x6 tube. Placed it up against the Jeep and made an index mark.
0 2018/04/30 16:32:50
Always double check your measurements, got it right the second time 😋
Always double check your measurements, got it right the second time 😋
0 2018/04/30 16:30:32
Marking the cut for the front fender.
Marking the cut for the front fender.
0 2018/04/30 16:30:29
This is what the cut looks like done. The front will get a simple 45 deg angle cut. I will be enclosing both ends. That’s as far as I got today.
This is what the cut looks like done. The front will get a simple 45 deg angle cut. I will be enclosing both ends. That’s as far as I got today.
0 2018/04/29 23:42:25
0 2018/04/29 23:42:20
Next I trimmed the 2x6, 3/16” wall tube. 64” long was perfect for mine. I’m doing a multi angle cut on the rear for maximum tire clearance. I’m currently running 35’s with a 3.5” lift and only very light rubbing at full flex. I need all the room I can get!
Next I trimmed the 2x6, 3/16” wall tube. 64” long was perfect for mine. I’m doing a multi angle cut on the rear for maximum tire clearance. I’m currently running 35’s with a 3.5” lift and only very light rubbing at full flex. I need all the room I can get!
0 2018/04/29 23:37:53
This is how ya want it.
This is how ya want it.
0 2018/04/29 23:26:37
The rear wheel well area is the most challenging to get flat and flush with the rest. Use a straight edge and some patience...
The rear wheel well area is the most challenging to get flat and flush with the rest. Use a straight edge and some patience...
0 2018/04/29 23:26:33
Look for and grind smooth any protruding welds, bumps, etc. so the tube will fit flush with the upper “pan” area.
Look for and grind smooth any protruding welds, bumps, etc. so the tube will fit flush with the upper “pan” area.
0 2018/04/29 23:26:30
I used a flappy disc to make the cut flush with this “pan” area.’ There is a downward lip after the cut that you want smooth and flush.
I used a flappy disc to make the cut flush with this “pan” area.’ There is a downward lip after the cut that you want smooth and flush.
0 2018/04/29 23:26:26
I left the fender on for a reason. I’ll be able to mark and cut it in place for better accuracy.
I left the fender on for a reason. I’ll be able to mark and cut it in place for better accuracy.
0 2018/04/29 23:22:00
Note the “lip” I left just inboard of where the seam was.
Note the “lip” I left just inboard of where the seam was.
0 2018/04/29 23:21:56
0 2018/04/29 23:21:52
Initial cut
Initial cut
0 2018/04/29 23:21:48
I drilled holes with a step drill in the corners to make them easier and a cleaner cut.
I drilled holes with a step drill in the corners to make them easier and a cleaner cut.
0 2018/04/29 23:19:11
I cut just inside of the body seam.
I cut just inside of the body seam.
0 2018/04/29 23:16:05
Front wheel well cut lines
Front wheel well cut lines
0 2018/04/29 23:13:23
Rear wheel well cut lines.
Rear wheel well cut lines.
0 2018/04/29 23:13:19
I marked where I wanted to cut. Note that the cut line in the door sill area is approximately 1 1/4” from the seam that supports the door seal. More on why later.
I marked where I wanted to cut. Note that the cut line in the door sill area is approximately 1 1/4” from the seam that supports the door seal. More on why later.
0 2018/04/29 23:08:32
0 2018/04/29 23:06:58
0 2017/11/29 08:52:49
0 2017/11/27 21:25:35
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0 2017/03/06 18:08:39
0 2017/03/06 18:08:25
0 2017/03/06 18:08:13
Not bad, would have been FAR easier, I just couldn't leave all that unused space below the radiator. Goes against my nature! Lol!
Not bad, would have been FAR easier, I just couldn't leave all that unused space below the radiator. Goes against my nature! Lol!
0 2016/12/29 13:49:52
I bolted the winch on just to get an idea of how far it'd stick out.
I bolted the winch on just to get an idea of how far it'd stick out.
0 2016/12/29 13:49:42
These 4 holes line up perfect with a winch. Figured they must have been part of the factory winch option package.
These 4 holes line up perfect with a winch. Figured they must have been part of the factory winch option package.
0 2016/12/29 13:49:30
0 2016/12/29 13:47:33