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  • Rennsport
    R3VLimited
    • May 2006
    • 2139

    #1

    Jeep guys

    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
    m106 1990 e30
    e36 daily
    e32 cruiser
  • paulkeith
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 146

    #2
    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
    pull: '02 F-250 7.3L 6SPD 4x4, Chipped, Straightpiped, BFG MTKM2.
    turn: empty stable. lame.

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    • Rennsport
      R3VLimited
      • May 2006
      • 2139

      #3
      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
      m106 1990 e30
      e36 daily
      e32 cruiser

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      • Collin
        E30 Mastermind
        • Aug 2008
        • 1736

        #4
        some good forums:

        A Jeep community for off-roading, modifications, and anything else Cherokee related!


        Originally posted by 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
        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.
        Last edited by Collin; 08-04-2009, 07:43 PM.
        The Keystone Killers

        Originally posted by Cabriolet
        With 73k+ post, you'd think he'd have learned a little about life.

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        • Rennsport
          R3VLimited
          • May 2006
          • 2139

          #5
          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
          m106 1990 e30
          e36 daily
          e32 cruiser

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          • aworthybrother
            E30 Modder
            • May 2007
            • 899

            #6
            try:

            Rusty's Off-Road is a leader in the 4X4 industry with our innovative line of Jeep specific products. Our in-house manufacturing and R & D keeps our products on the cutting edge. With our in house manufacturing we are able to control cost and sell retail at wholesale cost without sacrificing quality.

            quadratec.com

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            • jbsjunk
              E30 Addict
              • May 2006
              • 477

              #7
              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.

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              • Rennsport
                R3VLimited
                • May 2006
                • 2139

                #8
                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)
                m106 1990 e30
                e36 daily
                e32 cruiser

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                • jbsjunk
                  E30 Addict
                  • May 2006
                  • 477

                  #9
                  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.

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                  • twothrees
                    Wrencher
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 252

                    #10
                    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.

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                    • ACMF74
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 1245

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 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.

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

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                      • aworthybrother
                        E30 Modder
                        • May 2007
                        • 899

                        #12
                        I have the extended shackles, spacers and longer shocks in case you need it

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                        • jbsjunk
                          E30 Addict
                          • May 2006
                          • 477

                          #13
                          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

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                          • dennisuello
                            Noobie
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 7

                            #14
                            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

                            looking for a vert

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                            • jbsjunk
                              E30 Addict
                              • May 2006
                              • 477

                              #15
                              I just came............

                              Specs?

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