XJ: Gone is the TJ say hello to the Cherokee
 

well the TJ is gone and it's time to build up an xj. our first baby on the way means time for a 4 door 4by.

so far stock. but...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...ve/xjstock.jpg

i've still got 33 swampers on beadlock rims ready to go back on and a

warn highmount winch also ready to go back on


look whats arrived

D44 with 4.56 ratio, air locker and warn full floating axles. can't say i'll miss the d35

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...eedave/d44.jpg


and just bought this to do all the fab work

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u.../migwelder.jpg

bull bar is designed just need to make it
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...ve/optionc.jpg


plans

RE 4.5" lift
BDS long arm kit
bushwacker flares
home made snorkel
home made bull bar
home made rear bar/tyre carrier
home made sliders
cargo barrier
4.56 ratio for the front with air locker
ARB diff covers

Sweet! Can I buy it when you're finished!

Welcome to the XJ club. I shall be following your progress on how to modify an XJ.

yep welcome to the dark side of jeeping well more room side hehehe

look forward to seeing it grow

At least you will be able to stretch your legs unless you are a midget:p

ok got some work done on the bullbar today

i really need a 15amp plug though, can only tac weld at the moment.

bar folded and put on the car
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_5995.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_5996.jpg
mounting points incorperating the steering box bolts
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_5997.jpg
with the winch in to check spacing
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_5998.jpg
side view of winch in bar
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_5999.jpg
top hoop tac welded into place
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/IMG_6000.jpg

might finish it off next saturday then powder coat it the following week.

Very nice bar it will look great when it's finished