Market research for TJ

[Squall]

Originally Posted by motas

If I were you I'd build a hardtop similar to jscherbs. Incorporate some features that are practical and make it a bit different from everything else available on the market. Like modular panels so you can run as a hard bikini or take the roof off and leave the walls.

Oh a hard top for the security of the city with the ability to remove panels like on the JK would be perfect.

Tummy tuck would be great
Adjustable control arms would be excellent
But a set of draws made from metal would be perfect. Especially if you set it up with a spare battery box on the front end on one side and a spot for a compressor and air tank on the other for a continuous air system to be installed. Then a fridge drop down slide on top and I would be in heaven. Especially if the cost was <3k. I have a plywood set up that is just not as nice as it could be.

A new rear bar with tire carrier and twin jerry holders that could mount a winch would also be nice. But only if you wanted a wish list.

[driftdave]

Roof Rack System, but a cheap one. That breaks apart easy for shipping.
They all look good, but cost a bomb.
Even just a front and rear hoop that attaches to the chassis and a centre joiner.
Do it for under 400 bucks and you will sell a tonne.

Cheers
Dave

[dhux]

I'll second that. Something similar to what GobiJeep do, but a bit cheaper. Even 1k wouldn't be too bad for quality made.

[General 4x4 Co]

yes roof rack sounds like a great idea.

I always wanted one with my old TJ

[Richo]

Originally Posted by driftdave

Roof Rack System, but a cheap one. That breaks apart easy for shipping.
They all look good, but cost a bomb.
Even just a front and rear hoop that attaches to the chassis and a centre joiner.
Do it for under 400 bucks and you will sell a tonne.

Cheers
Dave

A ton?
Sorry, I reckon you'd only ever sell a handful Dave. If that.
VERY few people would bother touring with a TJ, most looking for size and carrying have already moved onto a JK.

Sure, design them though, but on a made to order basis.

[driftdave]

Hi Richo,

Yeah maybe not a ton.
But keep in mind not everyone who wants a rack want to tour with them.
I just want to throw my bike on the roof to drive up to the trails.
You can very easierly spend way more then 400 bucks on regular roof racks for a car i.e thrule, Pro Rack etc. In fact I did just this for my lancer.
It just that nothing is available "cheaply" for a TJ unless you want to drill rails into your hardtop.

Cheers
Dave

[Blewyn]

You know what I've always wanted for my Jeep ? Kind of a tall order.....an automatic convertible top. Push a button, the top folds down into the back. How awesome would that be ?