neohic Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Back to business as usual... It's that time of year (or so I hear from the warmer states anyhow) that things are thawing, the trees are blooming, and things are getting that familiar green color again. I think there's plenty of us that can't help but feel like winter has gone on long enough! I know I miss the feel of cleaning up the yard, going for a bike ride, or just enjoying the outdoors... you know green stuff! What better way to enjoy this month than to treat ourselves with something... well... REALLY GREEN?! BLUE XJ'S '88 LONGBED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I laughed for a solid minute on the XJ and RC together. Awesome build, and even more incredible you started from a bare bones frame. Couldn't help but notice an upper control arm missing on that XJ, though. There a story behind that? Those tube flares combined with the rock sliders is brilliant. One awesome Longbed XJ Cherokee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 soooo many great ideas to steal.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Congrats on MJOTM. Beautiful machine, and a driver. Not a pavement queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Awesome truck and build skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Man, the cage incorporating the tube flares is fantastic. Functional on / off and looks great too. And it's a longbed. Excellent job mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huricane4 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Incredible build! one of my favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I laughed for a solid minute on the XJ and RC together. Awesome build, and even more incredible you started from a bare bones frame. Couldn't help but notice an upper control arm missing on that XJ, though. There a story behind that? Those tube flares combined with the rock sliders is brilliant. One awesome Longbed XJ Cherokee! Its a 3 link setup on the front. Only one upper, the upper is actually longer than the lowers, it gives tons of suspension travel. The little RC one wheels pretty good too, I saw the body for it at a hobby shop and had to pick it up. I have one that matches my old Blue XJ as well. Thanks for picking me, I'm honored to be the featured rig this month! I just looked at my build thread, it's been a while since I've updated it, but I haven't really done anything to it in the last few years. It has on board air now, and some parts have been replaced, but thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf624 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 sweet mj, but one question, got enough switches? lol, Redwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 There sure are a lot of them, but I thought it was a clean way to control everything I have added. The only one I could get rid of would be the interior light one, but I didn't want to pull a fuse when I ran without doors. The ones in front of the shifter are for the following Spool In / Spool Out for Winch Interior Lights Fog Lights Rear Cargo / Bed Lights On Board Air Compressor Power / Safety For Winch The ones in the old ashtray position are Front ARB ARB Compressor Rear ARB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yup, its awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Congrats on mjotm! Well deserved and awesome build. Can you build me a stroker in your spare time? That would be greatBuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 An awesome build for sure! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 You seem like a straight shooter so I will not lie to you......I am stealing those flares :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Thanks! I'll look around, I know I had the angles and measurements written down at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 looks like we're not the only ones that like your truck. :D just got my Petersen's magazine today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I sent that picture in a LONG time ago, I didnt think it would ever make it in the magazine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usamedic Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I dig this truck because it reminds of late 70's trucks I grew up in. Dad always had a toolbox and a longbed. Rollers were in everything of that era! I like to retro color too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJAKUB Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Blue could you give me a model number or something to identify that exact kobalt too box?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Blue XJ has a green MJ... not confusing at all :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 There are no part numbers left on the box, I've had it a long time, its just the smaller box Lowe's sells, at the time it was the only one that matched the width of my bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Blue XJ has a green MJ... not confusing at all :D Lol, I used to have a Blue XJ, so I kept my old screen name, I'm Blue XJ on every forum, even non vehicle related ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now