Project CRD XJ is born:

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:33 pm

Looks great! I know someone from Durango who can use some window regulators for his CRD if you're willing to part with them.

mackruss · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:12 pm

Don't be so serious bro, nice job, what size tires are those in the pic, i see they BF's and was wondering if they 16 or 17's cause i can't locate any 235/65/17's in BF.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:49 pm

mackruss wrote:

Don't be so serious bro, nice job, what size tires are those in the pic, i see they BF's and was wondering if they 16 or 17's cause i can't locate any 235/65/17's in BF.

245/70/16s.

Those are BFG Radial Long Trail TA's.

I highly recommend them. Unfortunately I only see them available in one size for 17's.

jinstall · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:35 pm

Sir Sam wrote:

TAHOE wrote:

If the glass over the gauges is good, I'd be interested in buying it. Ours is cracked and has cleaning fluid in between crack...really annoying.
This will be an interesting build for sure!!!

jinstall wrote:

Is the headlight broken? If it is can I haev it? I want to try something.

I'd like the leather as well but I think shipping would be a PITA. Dog hair is a pain on cloth.

The reason I asked for a broken part not a working one.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:48 pm

jinstall wrote:

The reason I asked for a broken part not a working one.[/quote]

Vultures tend not to circle around a good part though eh?

I have been waiting to bust out that image.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:10 am

Oh and I have no idea if they are good or not, I kinda suspect they are ok though.

spencevans · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:49 am

Man, it looks like it got mashed the exact same way mine did. Mashed in passenger side A-pillar and everything.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:37 am

spencevans wrote:

Man, it looks like it got mashed the exact same way mine did. Mashed in passenger side A-pillar and everything.

Ya, but with one important difference, I got to buy this one!

spencevans · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:12 am

Sir Sam wrote:

spencevans wrote:

Man, it looks like it got mashed the exact same way mine did. Mashed in passenger side A-pillar and everything.

Ya, but with one important difference, I got to buy this one!

I can't wait to see the results. Good luck.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:13 am

spencevans wrote:

Sir Sam wrote:

spencevans wrote:

Man, it looks like it got mashed the exact same way mine did. Mashed in passenger side A-pillar and everything.

Ya, but with one important difference, I got to buy this one!

I can't wait to see the results. Good luck.

Thanks.......you want your own rolled crd for a swap?

MNKK · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:43 am

Sir Sam wrote:

TAHOE wrote:

If the glass over the gauges is good, I'd be interested in buying it. Ours is cracked and has cleaning fluid in between crack...really annoying.
This will be an interesting build for sure!!!

jinstall wrote:

Is the headlight broken? If it is can I haev it? I want to try something.

I'd like the leather as well but I think shipping would be a PITA. Dog hair is a pain on cloth.

Can I have that monotone paint thats listed on the build sheet? I want to sharpen up my painting skills.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:50 am

you are going to lift the XJ right....?

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:52 am

KJ kyle wrote:

you are going to lift the XJ right....?

Not planning on it.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:27 am

those cherokees look a million times better with about 2-3" under them and some 31s, and its realatively inexpensive. i think rock lizard has a write up on a budget boost that cost him hardly anything.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:24 am

KJ kyle wrote:

those cherokees look a million times better with about 2-3" under them and some 31s, and its realatively inexpensive. i think rock lizard has a write up on a budget boost that cost him hardly anything.

I already have 31(30.5")'s on it.

Personally I never thought the XJ was laking for clearance, I will have other things before I have lift, LSD rear, front locker.....

I also HATE the way XJ's ride with a budget boost.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:53 pm

KJ kyle wrote:

those cherokees look a million times better with about 2-3" under them and some 31s, and its realatively inexpensive. i think rock lizard has a write up on a budget boost that cost him hardly anything.

plus I doubt the budget boost will support the extra weight of the CRD.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:36 pm

well there are a million manufacturers that make 3" lifts for XJ. just my opinion i guess

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:46 pm

KJ kyle wrote:

well there are a million manufacturers that make 3" lifts for XJ. just my opinion i guess

Yup thats exactly it. I have owned I don't know how many different XJs since 1999 and never felt the need for a lift on any of them.

I tell you what I do want before a lift, rear air shocks, LSD rear, electric front locker, front mount receiver hitch, on board air,

I actually pulled a nice 4" lift out of a XJ at the junkyard years ago. Its still sitting in the box. I have zero desire to install it.

jinstall · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:38 pm

I am contiplating a HID Projector Beam project on a broken headlamp because I will have to cut it apart anyways. Please let me know. Also I will keep tabs on your project as I like to too see "hot rodding" in a home garage.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:43 pm

jinstall wrote:

I am contiplating a HID Projector Beam project on a broken headlamp because I will have to cut it apart anyways. Please let me know. Also I will keep tabs on your project as I like to too see "hot rodding" in a home garage.

Gotcha.

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