Any Write Ups On This?

89SAFARIXJ · 11-17-2008, 01:09 AM

so this is what im thinking...

...just wondering, have any of you guys ever seen a write up on this? one that shows exactly what is involved to do it correctly? anything helps...

BTW: im interested in doing this. but not at the point of doing it tomorrow or anything.

-Sean

**EricsXJ** · 11-17-2008, 02:50 AM

Not exactly one how-to write-up but:

search = chopped

89SAFARIXJ · 11-17-2008, 09:33 AM

okay i will search that. sorry i wasnt clear and wasnt actualy looking for info on how to chop. that seems easy. you just get a saw and go at it. i was mroe looking at how to seal off the cab and such. i will search chopped though.

-Sean

bikedude189 · 11-17-2008, 09:48 AM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557715
here's a great one i found

eliassami5 · 11-17-2008, 10:31 AM

you wont find what you are looking for here, go to pirate4x4.com and go to the cherokee section, there are countless threads there about chopping the back off and tons of pics to show you what the process will entail...i will warn you though, think long and hard about any post you make there because they will flame the **** out of you.

88XJSport · 11-17-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eliassami5

i will warn you though, think long and hard about any post you make there because they will flame the **** out of you.

Nah he's kiddin.

wil badger · 11-17-2008, 02:03 PM

As simple as it looks it's not. Ya you take a saw and cut the roof off. The problem is knowing where to cut it and how make it all fit back together.

As for how to button it all back up.......There are several ways. You could use the back of a comanche as most do, you can hunt down a later model hatch made of metal and cut that in, you can go to a boat shop or upholstery shop and have them make a soft top for it.

The bottom line is no what way it's done you will also have to think about the structural integrity of the vehicle and how to return it to what it was or better. So a full cage or full exo along with frame plating is a most.

I'm in the middle of doing something along these lines right now. This is the thread I start awhile back on it. I hope you like body work.....

bikedude189 · 11-17-2008, 02:14 PM

so a full cage or full exo along with frame plating is a must.

x 32^6

wil badger · 11-17-2008, 02:44 PM

I would say it is. Unless you like to build another one in a years time because of cracking all over the body.

89SAFARIXJ · 11-17-2008, 04:19 PM

well. thanks for all the input guys. the way i would want to do mine is like the gold one on NAXJA:
NAXJA CHOP
id like to do it clean like that and seal it up real nice so its warm for winter. but if it is manditory to exocage it, idk if i have the skills to do an exo. dont relaly know how to tie everything in.
idk the photoshop was cool though

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wil badger · 11-17-2008, 04:38 PM

It doesn't have to be exo'ed but it should have a cage at the very least that is tied to frame plates, IMO.

If you just chop the rear off and close it up whats boxing in/supporting the rear half of the vehicle at the rear shackle hanger. What is taking the stress of the rear leaf hanger? I liken it to a cardboard box. It's pretty rigid when whole. Start cutting parts off and it weakens it pretty fast. If it was a DD and never really saw the dirt then it should do fine for the most part. But if you truly start to wheel it with out reinforcing the rear area it will start to have issues in no time flat.

89SAFARIXJ · 11-17-2008, 09:28 PM

alrite thanks will.

EDIT: wil.

11-17-2008, 02:03 PM	#7
wil badger Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,827 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	As simple as it looks it's not. Ya you take a saw and cut the roof off. The problem is knowing where to cut it and how make it all fit back together. As for how to button it all back up.......There are several ways. You could use the back of a comanche as most do, you can hunt down a later model hatch made of metal and cut that in, you can go to a boat shop or upholstery shop and have them make a soft top for it. The bottom line is no what way it's done you will also have to think about the structural integrity of the vehicle and how to return it to what it was or better. So a full cage or full exo along with frame plating is a most. I'm in the middle of doing something along these lines right now. This is the thread I start awhile back on it. I hope you like body work..... __________________ One Built XJ

11-17-2008, 02:44 PM	#9
wil badger Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,827 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I would say it is. Unless you like to build another one in a years time because of cracking all over the body. __________________ One Built XJ

11-17-2008, 04:38 PM	#11
wil badger Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,827 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It doesn't have to be exo'ed but it should have a cage at the very least that is tied to frame plates, IMO. If you just chop the rear off and close it up whats boxing in/supporting the rear half of the vehicle at the rear shackle hanger. What is taking the stress of the rear leaf hanger? I liken it to a cardboard box. It's pretty rigid when whole. Start cutting parts off and it weakens it pretty fast. If it was a DD and never really saw the dirt then it should do fine for the most part. But if you truly start to wheel it with out reinforcing the rear area it will start to have issues in no time flat. __________________ One Built XJ Last edited by wil badger; 11-17-2008 at 10:12 PM..