Exrunners Xj

[SixLug]

Thanks! Yeah, the white paper was just a reference for sizes and stuff. I wanted to get an idea of what I was working with. The toughest part of the project for me was figuring out the drop brackets and downward angles for the rear, and cutting the top of the rear flaps at an angle so they would hang straight. They arent absolutely perfect, but are darn close. There was a lot of test fitting and marking and test fitting and, and, and....but it was fun, and Im extremely pleased with the end result. Eventually, for added support, Im going to have some kind of support out near the edges of the fenders to take some of the weight off the frame brackets. But Ive driven at 50mph with them so far, and had no problems at all. Let me know if I can help at all if you decide to attempt!

Ill get a real picture with a real camera up soon since these are a bit blurry.

 

[SixLug]

Ok, next on the list. Im changing out the cruddy dual exhaust with a complete stock exhaust from a 94 XJ. Its a Craigslist find, doesnt have many miles on it, comes with the O2 sensors, and is complete from the downpipe back. Im pumped. The dual pipes on mine coming out of the back of the muffler arent even attached to the muffler anymore, and the buzzing and loudness is starting to tick me off. Plus its hanging down pretty low. Its not a big fancy mod or anything, but it will make the Jeep that much more comfortable.

 

[SixLug]

Update.

Stock catback installed. SO much quieter and nicer, AND a bump in fuel mileage.

Got the rear portion of my storage/sleep deck built. Needs black paint and grey carpet on the top to match the interior, but here are some pics.

The front section will be where the back seats are and will be flush with the rear section. There will be two doors on top that open towards the center to store stuff underneath where the rear seat would have been. And one more section will be added so that with the front seats all the way forward, there will be a flush sleeping surface from the rear hatch all the way to the backs of the front seats. All in time though. Everything will be easily removable to return the Jeep to DD status after use.

 

[SixLug]

More work on the sleeping platform done. Front section framework of the top is done. Pics.


These are just a couple more pics of the rear platform with seats down.

Front section...it will be flush with the rear when through.

 

[winkosmosis]

Why did you swap the alloys for steelies?

 

[SixLug]

Part of a trade deal. I traded my 33's on the stockers for the 31's on steel wheels. Met the guy at the Georgia border and swapped them out in the WalMart parking lot.

 

[SixLug]

More progress. Got the frame for the front section all most done. The longest process was trimming to make the front and rear flush since the rear seatback is a little higher when down than the rear cargo area.

On the shop floor to check if its flush...gives you a better idea of what it looks like.

 

[SixLug]

ok, I know a lot of these look the same. Sorry...ha. The frame is and supports are finished and put together for the front section. It sits flush with the rear section almost perfectly, after a lot of trimming and measuring, etc.

here you can see into the storage area on the right side of the front section. The back of the rear seat is the floor, and it has all sides enclosed.

Pic of a pretty standard tool box inside to show you how much it can hold. This adds tons of storage space.

So I need to add the doors to the front section, add some recessed handles to the doors, paint it all grey and carpet the top to match the inside and it will be through.

I will eventually figure out a way to carry another section thats the same width, but maybe around 10" long to add in when the front seats are pushed all the way forward for an extra panel to make it more comfortable for me at 6'2".

What do you guys think about securing it? I was wondering if I really needed to and was going to use turn buckles from an eyelet down to the rear tie downs on the back section, and some thing similar for the front, but I dont know if it needs it. Opinions?

 

[Stumpalump]

Your rear seat belts have a threaded hole in the floor. Make a steel strap and bolt it down to those holes.

 

[SixLug]

Your rear seat belts have a threaded hole in the floor. Make a steel strap and bolt it down to those holes.

Ill check into that....I dont have to remove my rear seabelts though do I? I want to retain them for DD duty.

 

[87FoRunner]

what I used to roll with:

I see this 4runner all the time...lives around the corner from me. :Wow1:

 

[SixLug]

Twas a beast. Wish I could have kept it after all the work I put into it.