1995 Xj Build

[ScottyV]

Hey man, any updates on this, I know its been a while.

No major changes. I ended up buying another xj and throwing some lift and tires on it. Swapping axles and doing a disc brake conversion on the Dana 44. I'm still gathering parts for my 95 xj. My next item on my 95 xj is building a much needed roof rack. This is my 98.

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[4wheelspulling]

First modification was a must, new headlight housings and bulbs.

Decided to go with Rampage H4 MSR housings. The difference is worth every penny.

ScottyV,
I bet the first modification you did was to your seat, so you could see over the dash and reach the pedals! Benz,

 

[4wheelspulling]

Like your XJs! By the way, 95’s are the best! Benz.

 

[ScottyV]

Been working on my roof rack, this is the base. Picking up the expanded metal next week and ordering the gutter mounts soon. 4'x6'

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[ScottyV]

Mounts are tacked welded. Il be picking up the expanded metal next week for the floor.

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[4wheelspulling]

Looks like you are doing a good thoughtful job on things. Takes time and lots of money! Hoping to get new gears in my Cherokee soon. Benz.

 

[ScottyV]

Installed a small lift to pickup the rear until I collect the rest of the parts i need to lift it 4.5 inches

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[True North Overland]

Looks good! Gotta love an XJ.


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[ScottyV]

Platform of the rack is finished. I haven't decided how tall i am going to make the basket yet. Also swapped the nose to a 2000 xj.

 

[4wheelspulling]

Platform of the rack is finished. I haven't decided how tall i am going to make the basket yet. Also swapped the nose to a 2000 xj.View attachment 65012

That “nose job” looks great! Glad to see your XJ coming along nicely! Benz.

 

[ScottyV]

Installed 3"H.D. Rustys coil springs, Rubicon Express 3.5" Springs and shackles, Rustys extended brake lines, 17" JK wheels. Next on the list is adjustable control arms, adjustable track bar, shocks and a homemade rear storage system. The roof rack is off, I have to extend the sides because I mismeasured my storage boxes and made it a little to narrow.

 

[ScottyV]

I also added a future project to the list...

 

[4wheelspulling]

I also added a future project to the list...View attachment 99651

It’s a bad, expensive disease, our Jeeps! I love the stance of your XJ! Looking sharp! Vance.

 

[ScottyV]

This is the rack now came out great, besides being to narrow.

 

[4wheelspulling]

This is the rack now came out great, besides being to narrow.View attachment 99652View attachment 99653

ScottyV,
You do nice work! That rack turned out nice. A great size too.
Any set plans on the MJ yet?

 

[ScottyV]

ScottyV,
You do nice work! That rack turned out nice. A great size too.
Any set plans on the MJ yet?

Thank you. I dont have a solid plan yet. I'm collecting parts to lift it it, and I have late model doors,fenders and header panel for it. The engine is a bit leaky, and the wire harness is a nightmare. So I will be taking the 98 engine and clean wire harness out of my 87 Cherokee and dropping it in the MJ. I probably wont go much bigger than 33s. The rear will get soa swap, undecided if I use my Ford 8.8 or Chrysler 8.25, it currently has the Dana 35. I'd like to fab up a bed rack, have a local cover shop make a soft top and then do a front of cab to rear rack over that. But all that is way in the future. I have to finish this 95 xj and my 98 xj trail rig first.

 

[4wheelspulling]

Sounds like you have some good ideas for all your Jeeps! I did a lot to my 95’ XJ. Still more to do! Just don’t go down the same rabbit hole like I did and have to many projects going at the same time! It is just as much fun I think building a project as driving it! Vance.

 

[ScottyV]

Control arms in, track bar in, suspension back together, and time for some flex testing.

 

[ScottyV]

Roof rack finished, and installed. It now fits all of my totes.

 

[4wheelspulling]

Roof rack finished, and installed. It now fits all of my totes.View attachment 105230

ScottyV,
That looks great, nice job! As you said, everything fits nicely. I like it! Vance.