TooTall Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 how to go about cutting the xj back off and putting tailgate in it anyone have some picts of one curiouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 there are a few of them on NAXJA.ORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but if you have to ask, then theres no way you should try this mod yourself. You have to have a knowledge of body work and body structure to do something like this and keep it safe. I'm not trying to discourage you, but if you want it done right and want it nice and you don't have the experience, don't try this yourself. Youll just end up with a cherokee thats chopped up thats unfinished that you won't be able to resell for what you have in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTall Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 just wanted ideas on the fabbing I'm actually pretty decent fabber myself and do plenty of body and welding welding welding so no problem there just curiouse about the most popular way and any shortcuts other than that well i can manage thanks thow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 There are no shortcuts. Â Remember, the XJ is a unibody chassis. The roof and the window pillars are part of the structure. When you remove half of that, you weaken the structure considerably. In addition the needing to find a way to make a working tailgate AND a closure for behind the driver, you also need to consider how (and how much) you're going to reinforce the "frame" so your new toy doesn't fold in half when you're driving to the local Quik Stop some evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_of_fire Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 There are no shortcuts. Remember, the XJ is a unibody chassis. The roof and the window pillars are part of the structure. When you remove half of that, you weaken the structure considerably. In addition the needing to find a way to make a working tailgate AND a closure for behind the driver, you also need to consider how (and how much) you're going to reinforce the "frame" so your new toy doesn't fold in half when you're driving to the local Quik Stop some evening.  true. you would almost definatley have to plate the frame with steel plate. (go overboard and use 1/4 inch. can't be too strong, can it?)  and the "most common" way, as ive seen it, is to use the pre-existing bodylines as guides, and basicly take the side window out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found  that's my friend aaron's chop-top. I got him to use a "dealer install" mj slider I had. this was easier for him to do a cheromanche with, than using the mj cab section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Why would anybody want to chop the back of a XJ for anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Have a look on CHEROKEE TALK ref : 94 XJ Coupe Slice and Dice , in the Jeep modified build forum . You might find some his solutions will work for you :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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