I think its time for an update!
Its been over 2 years since the build and the XJ has been running fantastic since!
The finishing touches have been long range tank, bonnet vents, prothane bumpstops, dual battery, roof rack and strengthened tie rod. I think it is pretty much finished for now... well maybe just a belly pan and a new rear storage system
The only breakages have been the rod end on the panhard rod and a centre bolt on the rear leaf springs.
The rod end broke as the panhard rod was binding up due to the extra travel of the shocks. I made up a panhard bracket similar to wooders one that rotates the joint 90deg to stop it binding up. Centre bolt on the leaf springs broke when the u bolts came loose. Probably my own fault for not checking the bolt torque!
Afew pics of trips so far!
The result of pushing though snow covered trees!