1996 XJ the Locker Room

[JMO413]

Got the inner piece nice and level.

Test fitting the outer.

Gave the inner cavity a nice coat of weld through primer.

Have the inner piece a coat of weld through primer also. Now just gotta wait for it to dry.

[JMO413]

Finally got the inner welded in.

You can never have to many clamps.

The actual rocker is finally tacked in. Now I just have to weld the rest. Finally some progress.

[JMO413]

Finally decided on a rear bumper. Couldn't be happier.

Fits nice and looks even better!! Bought it from Ares fab. It was at my door less than a week after I ordered it. Nice welds and beefy! 

http://aresfabrication.com/shop/cut-fold-rear-bumper/

 

[Pete M]

sweet design!

[JMO413]

Wow I guess I forgot to update this. Decided on Dirtbound steel flares. They took a while but that's expected. They are definitely nice and HEAVY duty.

As you can see you really open up the wheel well.

Before

After

Fronts go on nice! 

I think it looks good!

The rears definitely take some work and persuasion to fit/install. Just have the passenger rear left to do.

True 4 link long arm. Yes I know it's Rusty's but I'm still very happy with my lift on the MJ. The center cross member is removable and it's a real 4 link. And this kit is pretty extensive. Leafs, shackles, 4 link complete, sway bar links, brake lines, u-bolts, track bar, track bar mount, and their cheap sucks that will be replaced with Bilstein in a year. 😆

New too me rear axle. Staying 8 1/4 cause it's easy.

4.10 yay

$300 for 4.10's with 68K miles is a win in my book. Now I just need to work on it instead of buying more parts. Front diff is the last big piece to find. 

 

[JMO413]

Finally finished the rocker on the driver's side and trim the rest of the dog leg.

Definitely opened the wheel well up.

The cap was a perfect fit. It did take awhile to patch on the sheet metal.

Still have a couple spots that need a little more attention. Drilled a hole before I welded it on. Going to cavity paint them and then fluid film.

8.25 diff plug!