Drahcir495 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Looks like only the rear most mounting legs will need to be modified on the existing design. Mike thinks it should be an easy fix. They are very busy at this time, but he assured me that they are in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 what about a rear bumper? I haven't ever seen a rear for the mj? has anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 are thr RRO supersliders any good the are only $369 http://rocky-road.com/xjrockrail.html these? rock rails $289 supersilders $349. i haven't heard anything bad about their products. i know the link says xj, but they have em for mj's too. only problem is they're designed for the short box trucks and i don't see anything about a long box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 i bet the price goes up from 399 for MJ sliders... keep in mind, our frame bends outwards for the rear portion meaning that sliders for our trucks use ALL differend leg lengths and angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 no, those prices are for mj's. only problem is, that's for a short box. i emailed them, they say there's only one wheelbase length :nuts: so i'm not sure if they'd work on a long bed or how well they fit. my guess is they would work, just be 6" short of the rear wheel wells for a long bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 no, those prices are for mj's. only problem is, that's for a short box. i emailed them, they say there's only one wheelbase length :nuts: so i'm not sure if they'd work on a long bed or how well they fit. my guess is they would work, just be 6" short of the rear wheel wells for a long bed that depends on how they mount. the frame sections are a bit different after the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 The MJ and Xj are different from the tranny x-member back. The MJ widens starting after the X-member.. is it possible to make it work.. I am sure it is, but not what I want to do when I spend that kinda money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 i wasn't talking about xj's, they make them specificially for a short box. but then, they think they're the same length wheelbase...(long and short box) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 just want to keep this fresh in everyones head, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 just want to keep this fresh in everyones head, I will not forget ;) I just sent an email out asking about rear bumpers. I will let you know - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 From Mike today; "This is something I have thought about in the past and now that you guys have this great club we can move forward with that, and make it worth my time, tire racks? winches in the rear? let me know, by the way we will be fitting a set of rock rails to the MJ this week, its a little slow for me because the MJ has no running gear its just a shell so we can't get it int the shop. Mike" Any ideas? I sent him this picture, I like the end caps, and I could tie in some rocker protection for the rear. Just need a way to hold the license plate - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 things that I have thought of, sliders rear bumper= gota be functional, lower rocker protection, someplace for the license plate and a light to keep it legal, pull points, close fitting, deep enough to use it as a step, I like a hitch reciever only for a center pulling point. also something to mount a spare tire thats all for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oparatior Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Well I'm interested in getting rock rails and a front and rear bumper if there reasonably priced. so if some one has the tools and time for the bumpers id be willing to buy the first set to get the ball rolling on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhardzj Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Has it ever Occurred to you to put the plate on the tailgate? not hard to run 2 wires up to it for a trailer light. My tailgate will be nice when its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Has it ever Occurred to you to put the plate on the tailgate? not hard to run 2 wires up to it for a trailer light. My tailgate will be nice when its done. Then we could never lower the tailgate to pick up those 3 or so extra MPG :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhardzj Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Has it ever Occurred to you to put the plate on the tailgate? not hard to run 2 wires up to it for a trailer light. My tailgate will be nice when its done. Then we could never lower the tailgate to pick up those 3 or so extra MPG :roll:Funny thing here is the tailgate being down gives you crappier mileage. the best way is a tonneu cover, or leaving the tailgate up. Seriously, it was done on mythbusters, and I've noticed differences back when I had my ranger, before they even tested it. The tailgate being up creates a air bubble in the bed of the truck, up to the roof. this forces the air coming over the cab to go over the tailgate. and not catch on anything in the bed. theres a diagram somewhere on the net, I'm sure, but its a noticeable difference to have it up to save the MPGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhardzj Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Maybe after I begin the new job in a few weeks. Until then, I'm a no-go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 any news? Nothing yet :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 We currently are working on some as well. We almost have our shortbed one's finished and will be doing some trail testing with them in the next month or so. Longbed one's are further out, as we are having a hard time finding a longbed local to build a set around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 We currently are working on some as well. We almost have our shortbed one's finished and will be doing some trail testing with them in the next month or so. Longbed one's are further out, as we are having a hard time finding a longbed local to build a set around. It is about time we get a few options for our truck :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjblue Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 no, those prices are for mj's. only problem is, that's for a short box. i emailed them, they say there's only one wheelbase length :nuts: so i'm not sure if they'd work on a long bed or how well they fit. my guess is they would work, just be 6" short of the rear wheel wells for a long bed i wasn't talking about xj's, they make them specificially for a short box. but then, they think they're the same length wheelbase...(long and short box) They specify short bed so it goes without saying but sounds to me like a mis-interpretation maybe due to poor wording by the responder, I think the response is meaning they only offer the one wheelbase rockrail. I agree the short bed rails should "fit" longbeds fine except to be far too short to the rear but then I'd also be concerned on the mounting. Just need to find some long bed-ers willing to loan a rig for mock up who also happen to be local to these companies! As to Rocky Road rockrail quality I can attest to abusing my RRO XJ rockrails pretty hard. Most recently used them good while on a section of the Rubicon trail I shouldn't have been on :brows: no issues and very glad to have em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 anyone hear back from the guy at protofab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogetemturbo Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 anything new??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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