Expedition XJ Build, Tech & Sources Thread

[BakeJurgess]

Expedition XJ Build, Tech & Sources Thread

Here's mine. It's nowhere near finished
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1123773

 

[jeepdreamer]

Expedition XJ Build, Tech & Sources Thread

Amazingly my build is taking a LOT longer to do than I originally thought. Shocker, I know... haha. I find for every hour I spend actually welding/grinding/etc there is at least an equal hour of me scratching my head trying to (over think ) stuff. Oh well.. it's getting there.

 

[BlurpleXJ]

Mine has some pretense toward expedition readiness. I'll toss in. Also, great thread. Following this one.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1113941&page=4

 

[jeepdreamer]

Mine has slowed a bit but still working it. Planned shop time tonight but had a guru show up unexpectedly and we spent time looking at my running issue instead of drawer progress.

 

[F.N.G.]

Interesting read. A lot of innovative home brew modifications.
Definitely some good ideas in here.

 

[jeepdreamer]

Expedition XJ Build, Tech & Sources Thread

A little more progress this weekend. Came up with a design for latches/handles that I think will work. I hope.

 

[jordan004]

I know this is an old thread, but hopefully someone is still out there!.. I need some more info on the 2 battery setup - wrangler kit? from where? looks like you changed your air intake - more info please...

 

[jordan004]

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[REVROK]

I know this is an old thread, but hopefully someone is still out there!.. I need some more info on the 2 battery setup - wrangler kit? from where? looks like you changed your air intake - more info please...

Easiest way to do a two battery setup on an XJ/MJ is to get a Battery Tray from a postal (RHD) Cherokee and then put in a Specter Air Cleaner setup to clear your factory air setup from where the new Battery Tray goes then you can use any of a million wiring setups... I always prefer Painless though they are never cheapest. Use the search function and you will no doubt find a great tutorial... or just Google it and will no doubt be one of your several results.

 

[fordraceboy]

Re: Tool Bag & Organization

I actually slip an entire Craftsmen set in between two of the layers, and a rack of metric wrenches into another layer. I will get a pic of it tomorrow if time after work.

Dragging up the past a bit here....

Cliff notes- had 15 months to plan a trip on the Rubicon. Had stuff pretty dialed in with 9 months to go. Had a fire and lost my entire shop- tools, on board air, spare parts, 65 nova, etc... Got shop rebuilt and most of spare parts to take. Big bummer is I had a bag like this going, and it was torched as well.

I'm 9 weeks out and feel like I'm forgetting multiple tools in my new bag. Can you snap a few pics of your labeled pockets, or even a content list if you got one? (I'm sure you've been harassed repeatedly for it, as this backpack is the best setup I've seen yet.) I ditched my tool case immediately when I saw this and you had such good luck/review of the bag.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[WyoCherokee]

Love this thread. Lots of good ideas here. My EXPO style build is a bit different, as i need room for 2 dogs as well as gear for 2 people. so i have to get creative with storage. I often use my backseat, so i cant justify removing it, so it usually stays folded down. I am working on a storage box to fit with it down that is also removable.

 

[Oldcelicaracer@gma]

New to the group ,joined cause I found the thread,I have also been building a expo jeep for long trips in montana,Wyoming idaho country

 

[Demonoid369]

New to the group ,joined cause I found the thread,I have also been building a expo jeep for long trips in montana,Wyoming idaho country

Show some pics of your ride. Always nice to see a different setup

 

[WyoCherokee]

New to the group ,joined cause I found the thread,I have also been building a expo jeep for long trips in montana,Wyoming idaho country

Just noticed your post on Cherokeeforum. Check out our local groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719330038186157/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/102015127323/

 

[Oldcelicaracer@gma]

Ya I'm in the magic city 4x4 club...and can't figure out how to post pics on this forum

 

[WyoCherokee]

Ya I'm in the magic city 4x4 club...and can't figure out how to post pics on this forum

You have to link from Photobucket.

 

[Oldcelicaracer@gma]

Ya not very techno savvy,lol I don't own a computer lol do all this from a phone ( barely)..how does that work

 

[hjeepxj]

Great thread! Subscribed.

 

[HuntFishCampXJRay]

I have been reading this thread and have looked at some ideas. I am going from a mild trail build to more expedition type to go along with my hunting, fishing and camping.