2000 XJ - Daily Driver/Expedition Build

[Jeepedo129]

Don't sell! You'll regret it. I like the bumper and the rack. Looks like you'll be putting an LED light bar up there?

 

[Tony_SS]

The rack is someone elses....

I know, I feel the regret already even thinking about it... but everything has a price I guess. Its kind of what I do.. buy something, build it, sell it and move on..we'll see.

 

[Dmondeac]

I like the look of the front bumper, it would good on my red jeep!

 

[Tony_SS]

ProtoFab Rock Rails

I called up Mike from ProtoFab and had to beg them to make me a set since he told they had stopped doing so.. After waiting over a month they finally showed up and they are awesome. I can't believe more people didn't buy into them.. the mounting system is the best I've seen out there IMO.

All mounted up.. Have frame stiffeners really gave the feet something to bit into..

I used some rubberized grip tape for traction.

 

[Rod Knee]

Just wondering if you ever did anything with the rear bumpstops...you had mentioned you were thinking you should increase your uptravel. Specifically, you were thinking about trimming the daystar stops, if so how did that go?. I'm thinking about doing the same thing with my MJ bumpstops.

Also, what fender flares are those in the picture?

 

[95silverstallion]

Your xj gets more ridiculous every pic. I love it

 

[Tony_SS]

Just wondering if you ever did anything with the rear bumpstops...you had mentioned you were thinking you should increase your uptravel. Specifically, you were thinking about trimming the daystar stops, if so how did that go?. I'm thinking about doing the same thing with my MJ bumpstops.

Also, what fender flares are those in the picture?

I did not do anything with them.. I did go to 33" tires so I don't think I need to trim them up.

They are bushwacker flats.

 

[Tony_SS]

Your xj gets more ridiculous every pic. I love it

Thanks!

 

[Tony_SS]

Cleaned up the underside of the fenders...

And Installed the new bumper from Detours

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Looks good. I like the idea of those sliders. makes sense. I take it that the tube that goes to the frame is one of those deals that you line up where it needs to be on the outer, and drill holes for through bolts or weld to the frame plate apparatus?

 

[Tony_SS]

Looks good. I like the idea of those sliders. makes sense. I take it that the tube that goes to the frame is one of those deals that you line up where it needs to be on the outer, and drill holes for through bolts or weld to the frame plate apparatus?

It's bolted to the rail that bolts to the pinch seam. The tubes fall where they may on the frame rail and drilled and bolted on. I opted not to weld anything.

 

[Badmunky]

Vary nice build man!
I love it.
You still selling it?

 

[Jeepedo129]

I gotta say, your jeep is looking great. Love the way the bumper and sliders turned out.

 

[jls095]

Cleaned up the underside of the fenders...

What paint did you use? Will be doing the same soon.

 

[Tony_SS]

Vary nice build man!
I love it.
You still selling it?

Not selling it right now. Wheeling in on Sat.

I gotta say, your jeep is looking great. Love the way the bumper and sliders turned out.

Thanks!

What paint did you use? Will be doing the same soon.

Krylon Satin Black enamel $6.99 a can stuff.. not the cheapie crud.

 

[Tony_SS]

Core 4x4 adjustable control arms, upper and lower installed (not shown). New transmount (rides nicer now!) and some spiffy yellow d-rings installed.

 

[Joecam18]

bump for an update!

 

[Jeepedo129]

unfortunately, I believe Tony sold the xj, and is now rollin around in a jk.

 

[Joecam18]

unfortunately, I believe Tony sold the xj, and is now rollin around in a jk.

poop

 

[hjeepxj]

WOW - this XJ is SICK!!! Great build!