If you are going to do that make sure you install frame stiffeners like this.
http://www.gotreks.com/page.asp?pageid=59
There are better ones out there that is just an example. Search NAXJA for better ones.
Also make sure you reinforce the front frame behind the steering box.
http://www.gotreks.com/page.asp?pageid=55
Then build a cage off of the stiffeners. Either exo or inner but with as much as you would be cutting you could do a combo of the two and it would be strong and never fold. Build a set of tube doors and you will be happy. You can find good half door candidates fairly cheap on craigslist sometimes.
Once you have that inplace then it will never fold even in a hard hit. And at that point you could easily boatside it by cutting your rockers out replacing with 2x6 tube and run supports to the stiffeners. Skin it with some HDDP or something like that. I can't find the link so I can't remember what it was called.
You have hit on the future plans for my XJ. But still undecided if I want to cut it up yet since it's a 2 dr. Lots planned for the XJ still just no budget to get it there..... My wife needs a big raise.
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