RockRails

[Darren]

How would an xj rail fit on my 'manche? Anyone know?

[beaterjeep]

IIRC, they are a little bit short. But then again, I may be wrong, it's been known to happen.

[Darren]

IIRC? IDKWTM (I don't know what that means)

[Oizarod115]

If I Remember Correctly

[Pete M]

If I Remember Correctly

 

There's a 12" difference between an XJ wheelbase and a shortbed MJ wheelbase, so I'm guessing the rail will be about 12" short.

[CWLONGSHOT]

As others have mentioned the wheel base could be a problem. The XJ WB is 101" while the SB MJ is 113" and the LB is 119".

 

ALSO, the XJ has its leaf's mounted OUTBOARD of the "frame". Many MFG's use the sides of the front leaf hanger as an attachment point for the rock rails. MJ's do not have this. again, this will depend on the manufacturer.

 

Why not make your own? Many guys have on here. Take a look in the MJ PROJECTS area!!

 

Good luck.

 

CW

[87manche]

let's not also forget that the MJ frame isn't straight like an XJ's frame. It bends outwards just after the cab, so you'd have to cut the XJ rails mounts and then reweld them anyway. Might as well go cutoms.

Mine are made out of some yota rails that were 78" long, just the mounting has been reworked. I'm a LWB though, and they're a bit short.