Jeep guys

[Rennsport]

Today I acquired an 88 jeep cherokee limited that is bone stock from the original owner :mrgreen:

Any jeep guys on here know where to get cheap bumpers and roof racks?

So far all I can find are like $600 and up. and i would rather spend that kind of money on my now non daily e30 than my dd jeep xj

any tips or info on these heeps would be greatly appreciated.

My plans for this thing are:
3.5" lift
31" tires
front bumper/brush gaurd/off road lamps
rear bumper
roof rack

[paulkeith]

build your own bumpers and roof rack.

trim instead of lifting to fit 31s.

my 0.02

any questions or if you want more info/guidance let me know and i'd be glad to help out.

Paul

[Rennsport]

thanks, id rather not cut the flairs to fit bigger tires, maybe a body lift? suspension lifts are still pretty cheap for that mild of a lift

[Collin]

some good forums:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/

http://www.cherokeeforum.com/

thanks, id rather not cut the flairs to fit bigger tires, maybe a body lift? suspension lifts are still pretty cheap for that mild of a lift

Early cherokees (ie not grand) have smaller arches and require trimming to fit anything above 32" tires, on stock ride height. There some good add-a-leaf/shock packages for the rear and I hear the wrangler rubicon suspension fits right into the front for about a 2.5 lift.

When I started shopping for my xj I couldn't believe the prices compared with the e30. Except for bumpers and roof racks, $600 is cheaper than anything I've found. Just throw a packing palette on top and call it a day.

[Rennsport]

That's fine I don't want anything that big, this is going to be my dd. I want to keep it pleasant to drive unlike my gutted e30

what is the like-ness of a scrap yard having sweet bumpers? I see jeeps with them all the time, I figured they would be way cheaper

[aworthybrother]

try:

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/

quadratec.com

[jbsjunk]

I'm currently building a 86 XJ. Lo-buck all the way. I also work at a off road shop and lift these all the time. If you wanted cheap and easy, spring spacers in front and shackles in the rear will gain approx 2". Room for 30's with ease. Any questions, just ask.

Here's a good place for bumpers and such, quality stuff. JCR Offroad

BTW counter guys will look at you funny asking for a body lift as they don't exist. Their unibody.

[Rennsport]

sweet, looks like ill be ordering one of their pre-runner front bumpers here shortly.

thanks for the tip bout the uni-body before making myself look like a total idiot (not saying im not lol)

[jbsjunk]

If you wanted a regular lift (front springs, rear springs or add-a-leaf) I'm partial to BDS. My shop is also one of their dealers. Good stuff and nice ride, won't beat you up.

You can get a 4 1/2" kit from Zone off Road, a side company of BDS for about $499.

Check out the NAXJA forum link above, alot of good info there.

[twothrees]

Its nice to see other XJ owners here. I have done and will add to my leaf pack in the rear with donor XJ leaves I picked up from the salvage yard. Search "Bastard Pack" on the two forums Collin listed above and you will find lots of info. www.jeepforum.com is also a great forum. Also search the for sale forums there too and you may find some used bumpers/racks for sale. Do you know if there is a local/regional jeep club in your area? There is always someone wanting to upgrade or parting out their jeep.

[ACMF74]

Its nice to see other XJ owners here. I have done and will add to my leaf pack in the rear with donor XJ leaves I picked up from the salvage yard. Search "Bastard Pack" on the two forums Collin listed above and you will find lots of info. www.jeepforum.com is also a great forum. Also search the for sale forums there too and you may find some used bumpers/racks for sale. Do you know if there is a local/regional jeep club in your area? There is always someone wanting to upgrade or parting out their jeep.

I second the Jeep Forum site....wealth of info on there plus the posters are very nice.

[aworthybrother]

I have the extended shackles, spacers and longer shocks in case you need it

[jbsjunk]

If you can score them, stock JK shocks will swap to the XJ with 2" lift. Getting me some Rubicon's Monday on a lift I'm doing.

There are alot of low buck tricks you can do.

Here's my build, a bit different. Small block swap.
My POS

[dennisuello]

NAXJA is your best bet for good info. What are your plans for the XJ? Trail rig, or just want a bit of style for your DD?

Here's my current Jeep. :D

[jbsjunk]

I just came............

Specs?