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Typical rust areas I've seen on XJs: rocker panels are the worst culprit, roof drip rail, above the windshield (especially behind the rubber glass trim), floorboards: especially the front passenger floorboard because some years have a leak stemming from the cowl

You said "cheap, tow vehicle for easy passes." Hard to beat the XJ for that. It's incredibly light, incredibly cheap and remarkably capable. They built millions, parts are cheap and you'll find one in just about every junkyard if you want to pull parts. If you're just using it to explore...

Wow, incredibly comprehensive feedback, jscherb, thank you! I agree that swing-out carriers are a nuisance because they impede access to the tailgate, especially dual-swing. My search for a dual-swing began with the desire for a swing-carrier for the chuck-box that was mounted on the...

The kaymar bumper is just the ticket. Thanks BradS. If only it was easy to procure in North America... As for why I'm asking the question, here is the premise: I'd like to mount an aluminum chuck-box on the rear of a JK, such that it could be used without being removed or unmounted, and...

Anyone know of a ready-to-order dual swing-out rear bumper option for the JK? I've seen them on wider vehicles: Tacoma's, LR4's, etc. but can't find anything for the JK, perhaps because of its narrower rear profile. I did find this picture through a google search but can't source the product:

Security Question: It's apparent in the walk-around video that the side panels lock, but I don't see how the pop-top locks. Does the pop-top lock too?

Your work is impeccable. I really enjoy following all your threads. Thank you.

I fixed the transmission coolant leak with some 3/8" hydraulic hose. Thanks for the advice HeavyOPP and JSwanson! I used a pipe cutter to cut out the leaky section of the OEM hard-line, slipping the 3/8" hose over each of the cut ends and connecting it with hose clamps. After reading up on...

ByLandorBySea, yes, Nantucket it is. Are you local? Yes, the Jeep was in remarkably good shape for an island car. Most the the rust has been limited to the roof area, hatch and gutters. Now I'm trying to stay ahead of it.

The wood tripod legs are rad. Style points.

always glad to see another XJ on here, cheers

always glad to see an XJ thread, keep it up. thanks

Heavyopp, I'm interested. Thank you. I plan on implementing the quick-fix first but would like to overhaul all the lines completely to get it all to a better more reliable baseline. The nice thing about the OEM lines is that they include rigid and flexible sections. The rigid parts keep the...

Thanks JSwanson, I'll give it a go.

Thanks 91AzXJ I noticed a fluid leak yesterday from the front end, a pretty regular drip. I thought it was power steering fluid but after pulling the air box and aux electric fan to get a better look from above, I couldn't find the source. After turning the engine back on, I noticed one of...

nice work

Seems like a great plan and nice XJ. well done.

Thanks paroxysym and Jswanson. I just ordered one through my local dealer for $63 with tax and will have it in a few days. Given your advice the $13 premium over the Crown option seemed reasonable. I'm going to evaluate my front motor mounts a little closer now too. They didn't seem cracked...

I took a look at my transmission mount on the advice of JSwanson. It looks like there's a small crack in the middle of the rubber, so it probably ought to be replaced. I included a photo and am hoping for some advice as I don't know what a transmission mount should look like:

I spent so much time crouching inside the driver's side door that I noticed the plastic sill guards (which protect the bottom sill of the door opening in the unibody) had screws holding them in place that were almost completely rusted out. It made me nervous about what I might find underneath...