GHayduke Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hello, I'm planning on replacing my Hood as part of my 88' to 98' swap as my hood is cracked and sad. I'm keeping the stock style 88' front end, but using a Briarwood Grill. I'd like to find or build a cool hood that's not stock. Any Ideas? maybe someone's done vents or scoops, etc.? :dunno: I'm also considering changing the jeep too dark blue with a Waggoneer stripe. Here's what the existing hood / nose looks like, except I added a stripe up the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87sparTruck Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Google xj and mj hoods or just cool scoops in general. It's where I get my ideas, then I try to track down how or where it's made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepsouth Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 This is what I did. search cowl hood scoop on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 http://www.mcneilracinginc.com/off-road-fiberglass/jeep/cherokee/ :rock on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Paint it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm thinking about getting one of these.I had some vents in the hood of my old '91, should be pics in the thread link of my signature. Those vents are sort of hard to find but quadratec and some other places have a ton vents for the xj hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Good luck finding one of those... Another "one of those parts" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalob Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Good luck...as in.... "not gonna happen" I'm thinking about getting one of these.I had some vents in the hood of my old '91, should be pics in the thread link of my signature. Those vents are sort of hard to find but quadratrac and some other places have vents for the xj hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 It's an easy enough hood to make, though I guess I should have mentioned the one I might be getting is from a friend since they aren't being made anymore. Basically OP was looking for hood ideas, figured I'd post that up. Honestly not sure why they quit making them but some companies are more stupid than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 It's an easy enough hood to make, though I guess I should have mentioned the one I might be getting is from a friend since they aren't being made anymore. Basically OP was looking for hood ideas, figured I'd post that up. Honestly not sure why they quit making them but some companies are more stupid than others. They "damaged" the mold and decided that it was not profitable to replace the mold. Atleast that's the scuttle since 09 in the forums. It was pretty expensive even before freight. So I don't know how many they've actually sold. I look at every cherokee I see in JY for that hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 The problem with these hoods is that you have to remove the right wiper arm so you can open it all the way. But I can live with it. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bornindesert Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Trouble with these hoods is that you have to remove the right wiper arm so you can open it all the way. But I can live with it. :yes: That is the ultimate sacrifice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalob Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yep I would suffer with one wiper too...(in a heartbeat) Good luck in the hunt I hope that if you are activly looking for one that you are luckier that I have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If the passenger wants to see where he's going, have him stick his head out the window. That's why they were designed to be rolled down. Could always get ambitious and remount the wipers above the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 If the passenger wants to see where he's going, have him stick his head out the window. Good point. Gus the Cocker Spaniel, my most frequent passenger, doesn't give a damn. His head is always sticking out the window rain or shine with his ears flapping and a big smile on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I had a Reflexxion hood too for a while. Got it through 4 Wheel Parts, so there were no freight charges. I put the hood on along with some Redline Tuning hood struts. I would just let the hood rest on the wiper arm very gently. I ended up trading it to a buddy of mine in exchange for some axle work. So there is one of these hoods up in Washington state...somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I had a Reflexxion hood too for a while. Got it through 4 Wheel Parts, so there were no freight charges. I put the hood on along with some Redline Tuning hood struts. I would just let the hood rest on the wiper arm very gently. I ended up trading it to a buddy of mine in exchange for some axle work. So there is one of these hoods up in Washington state...somewhere. Yes, did the same thing by limiting the travel of the Redline struts. Still didn't open far enough for me. Found it more convenient to just pop off the wiper arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFFMAN Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I had a Reflexxion hood too for a while. Got it through 4 Wheel Parts, so there were no freight charges. I put the hood on along with some Redline Tuning hood struts. I would just let the hood rest on the wiper arm very gently. I ended up trading it to a buddy of mine in exchange for some axle work. So there is one of these hoods up in Washington state...somewhere. Yes, did the same thing by limiting the travel of the Redline struts. Still didn't open far enough for me. Found it more convenient to just pop off the wiper arm. If ya ever get sick of poping that wiper arm off. there's a loving home waiting for that hood................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ain't gonna happen. Give Marcus a call up in Victoria. Maybe he'll sell you his. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87sparTruck Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 There's one of these hoods for sale in RI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 This is what I did. search cowl hood scoop on here. What is the length of the cowl you installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFFMAN Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 There's one of these hoods for sale in RIPM sent 87sparTtuck hope you can help with details, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFFMAN Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Ain't gonna happen. Give Marcus a call up in Victoria. Maybe he'll sell you his. :yes: Some how i don't think Gojeep would be into pulling parts of his fine XJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFFMAN Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Urrrrrrrrrrrrrr Fiberglass not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepsouth Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 This is what I did. search cowl hood scoop on here.What is the length of the cowl you installed?here's the info on the hood scoop-38"x23"x2.5" bought it from summit for $73.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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