99 Jeep XJ Intro and expedition "build" attempt! Plus some restoration.

[Overland History]

That looks killer with the black wheels! The backspacing for them also looks good. How much backspacing are they? I'm gonna guess 4.5"? Any rubbing or have you flexed it out yet?

Also, would like to see the details on the jerry can mounts!

 

[HercDriver]

Thanks! My wife talked me into black wheels. I originally was going to get silver like the one thats currently on the carrier. Glad I listened. The offset is 0 and the backspacing is 4.5. Ill snag a pic of the jerry can mount up close.

That looks killer with the black wheels! The backspacing for them also looks good. How much backspacing are they? I'm gonna guess 4.5"? Any rubbing or have you flexed it out yet?

Also, would like to see the details on the jerry can mounts!

 

[HercDriver]

One more.

 

[HercDriver]

Fedex dropped this present off today!

 

[TrailRidden]

sweetness! love this build. excellent work. makes me want an XJ

 

[piratexpress1369a]

2 or 4 maxtrax

 

[HercDriver]

sweetness! love this build. excellent work. makes me want an XJ

Thanks man!

2 or 4 maxtrax

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[kojackJKU]

mammoth wheels look the gear!

 

[HercDriver]

mammoth wheels look the gear!

Thanks! I wanted a set of rims Id never seen on an XJ before. Everyone goes with the 15's and some sort of 32/33 combination. I think these 16's will fit my needs just fine.

 

[mmrocek]

Thanks! I managed to put it together with grade 8 bolts, paint and the carrier itself for about $80 bucks. I can't complain as its done its job so far.

Theres a bracket that attaches to the inside of the quarter panel that the swing arm mount bolts into. Ill try and snag a pic of it in my phone somewhere.

That carrier can handle a lot of abuse for as small as it looks. I had one on my 91 XJ that I rolled into a ravine doing recovery, flipping it a few times, and the carrier with a 33 inch tire was still firmly attached when it landed.

 

[HercDriver]

That carrier can handle a lot of abuse for as small as it looks. I had one on my 91 XJ that I rolled into a ravine doing recovery, flipping it a few times, and the carrier with a 33 inch tire was still firmly attached when it landed.

Wow thats impressive! Its worked out fine for me so far.

 

[Bob Keyes]

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Your tire carrier has a design flaw.......a bad one, the retention cable will spin on the bumper causing the tire carrier to overun the limit driving the upper mount on the quarter panel inward even with the bracing. This will not only cause a huge dent but render the carrier useless.......This is the voice of sad experience!!!!!!

 

[HercDriver]

Your tire carrier has a design flaw.......a bad one, the retention cable will spin on the bumper causing the tire carrier to overun the limit driving the upper mount on the quarter panel inward even with the bracing. This will not only cause a huge dent but render the carrier useless.......This is the voice of sad experience!!!!!!

There is no retention cable on mine. I hold it open when I open the trunk and close it. But I appreciate the insight!

 

[HercDriver]

Updates on the way. Been working a lot as well as finishing up a move. Stay tuned!

 

[hxcjohnny]

Jeep is looking good! Love seeing other XJ's on here!