cool simple mods

DeathCrush · 03-10-2004, 09:39 AM

ok well, i'm a college student, so obviously i don't have a ton of money, but at the same time (as most people here i'm sure) i want to do all sorts of cool things to my Jeep, but again, the money issue limits me.

anyways, what are some cool cheap mods that you guys have done? i've done stuff like the camouflage ceiling, cheap light bar, taking out the back seats and installing a false floor (in the process of) i mean just cool things like that...

thanks...

gonzo · 03-10-2004, 09:51 AM

well- the only thing i've really done- aside from what's in my sig- is switched to a mobil one oil filter(m-1 301)-- it's bigger than stock...little bit longer- i got the idea from one of eric's XJ's posts-lol...
but i'm curious- what's this "false floor" all about?

DeathCrush · 03-10-2004, 10:04 AM

well the false floor (at least the way i'm, doing it) is since i'm taking out the back seats, i don't want to have just a big gaping hole where they used to be, so i'm building a "flase floor" out of wood to cover the hole with hinges on it so i can store goodies under it. once i get everything completed, i'll do a writeup on my webpage and post some pics of it...

n1ywb · 03-10-2004, 10:04 AM

I took some speaker wire and an old switch I had lying around and wired up an electric fan auxillary switch in about an hour, including time to cut a hole in my kick panel and mount the switch. I just shoved the two stripped ends of the wire into the relay socket and then jammed the relay back in over it.

My red led instrument console lights didn't cost me anything

Pulling out the silencer in your air box is free.

A free-flowing muffler is pretty cheap, especially a glasspack.

Wiring your lows and fogs to stay on with your high beams only takes a few minutes.

krs96XJ · 03-10-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by n1ywb

I took some speaker wire and an old switch I had lying around and wired up an electric fan auxillary switch in about an hour, including time to cut a hole in my kick panel and mount the switch. I just shoved the two stripped ends of the wire into the relay socket and then jammed the relay back in over it.

My red led instrument console lights didn't cost me anything

Pulling out the silencer in your air box is free.

A free-flowing muffler is pretty cheap, especially a glasspack.

Wiring your lows and fogs to stay on with your high beams only takes a few minutes.

What is the silencer in the air box and how do i pull it out?

later

XJCHIEF · 03-10-2004, 11:02 AM

I bought some cheap white gauges on ebay, added a mag light mount and flashlight, i added a fire extinguisher, put clear corners. just small little things to keep me from spending big bucks

**BeachinXJ** · 03-10-2004, 11:05 AM

Bought clear corners, and parking / turn signal lenses off ebay. Sweet mod..

Put on the wallmart lightbar special. - cheap and awesome mod

Added a CB - awesome and cheap

Working on a new intake from spare parts..

ALl on a real poor college kid budget. The possibilities are endless!

1337j33px0r · 03-10-2004, 11:12 AM

beer + old XJ grille + more beer + sawzall + even more beer =

*****in' hood vents

the only expensive part was the beer

Ren · 03-10-2004, 11:45 AM

krs96XJ You ask, you shall receive

How to remove the silencer

My FREE MOD was to twist my mirror around so it is upside down. Get more of a view out the rear window.

n1ywb · 03-10-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by krs96XJ

What is the silencer in the air box and how do i pull it out?

later

Writeup here:
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSilencer.htm

**BeachinXJ** · 03-10-2004, 12:03 PM

THat is something thats only on older XJ's right?

DeathCrush · 03-10-2004, 12:08 PM

awesome, i just posted this this morning and just got back from class and i have all of this, keep it coming, i'm getting some cool ideas now

jfw432 · 03-10-2004, 12:53 PM

I've done quite a bit of stuff to my jeep and the only things that really cost big money were the performance mods. Everything is pretty cheap. Check out my webpage for a few pics of doorless and my false floor. If you have any questions or want a picture of something just let me know.

stlouisblues · 03-10-2004, 01:00 PM

Interesting mods guys.
i'd love to know about the red instrument lights.

I'm also curious how one man's "Silencer" is another man's "restrictor tube to lower the hp rating of the cherokee vs cj's so as not to alarm the feds over wheelbase to HP ratios that tend to tag "flip-over prone" passenger vehicles... "

so which is it

?

n1ywb · 03-10-2004, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stlouisblues

Interesting mods guys.
i'd love to know about the red instrument lights.

I posted a little writeup a while ago:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/led-dash-light-conversion-writeup-65921/?highlight=n1yw

03-10-2004, 10:04 AM	#3
DeathCrush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 263 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	well the false floor (at least the way i'm, doing it) is since i'm taking out the back seats, i don't want to have just a big gaping hole where they used to be, so i'm building a "flase floor" out of wood to cover the hole with hinges on it so i can store goodies under it. once i get everything completed, i'll do a writeup on my webpage and post some pics of it... __________________ [SIZE=5][COLOR=darkslateblue]88' XJ Cherokee [/COLOR][/SIZE][COLOR=darkslateblue][SIZE=4][I][B]Pioneer[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR] 4.0L engine "Low Output" BA10/5 5-spd. tranny 172,000+ miles 1.5" boost up front, nadda" in rear :( 235/75 Goodyear MT/Rs Tomken Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier Custom Camouflage Interior -->[URL]http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/herzeleid76/[/URL] [URL]http://www.keiraknightley.com/[/URL] yea yea, she's worth it

03-10-2004, 11:02 AM	#6
XJCHIEF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 184 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I bought some cheap white gauges on ebay, added a mag light mount and flashlight, i added a fire extinguisher, put clear corners. just small little things to keep me from spending big bucks __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo rebuilt engine, header, delta 40, intake with KandN, 3 core radiator. Fresh paint , BPI bumpers ,Warn 8000, Yakima Rack, Grant steering wheel, RE 4.5", t case drop, JKS discos, adj UCA, doestech shocks, 32"BFG M/T, Rockcrawlers, Pro comp Lights, Amp and 12" alumapro sub, RE Hack and tap. '89 YJ Chevy 350 engine and trans, fenderwell headers, dual flowmasters, Edelbrock intake and carb, KandN Pro Comp 4" lift 33" mud terrains

03-10-2004, 12:08 PM	#12
DeathCrush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 263 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	awesome, i just posted this this morning and just got back from class and i have all of this, keep it coming, i'm getting some cool ideas now __________________ [SIZE=5][COLOR=darkslateblue]88' XJ Cherokee [/COLOR][/SIZE][COLOR=darkslateblue][SIZE=4][I][B]Pioneer[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR] 4.0L engine "Low Output" BA10/5 5-spd. tranny 172,000+ miles 1.5" boost up front, nadda" in rear :( 235/75 Goodyear MT/Rs Tomken Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier Custom Camouflage Interior -->[URL]http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/herzeleid76/[/URL] [URL]http://www.keiraknightley.com/[/URL] yea yea, she's worth it

03-10-2004, 12:53 PM	#13
jfw432 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 825 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I've done quite a bit of stuff to my jeep and the only things that really cost big money were the performance mods. Everything is pretty cheap. Check out my webpage for a few pics of doorless and my false floor. If you have any questions or want a picture of something just let me know. __________________ 91 Cherokee with selectrac, 2" Rusty's AAL BB, 31x10.5 Liberator AT's

03-10-2004, 01:00 PM	#14
stlouisblues Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 65 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	not to hijack, but... Interesting mods guys. i'd love to know about the red instrument lights. I'm also curious how one man's "Silencer" is another man's "restrictor tube to lower the hp rating of the cherokee vs cj's so as not to alarm the feds over wheelbase to HP ratios that tend to tag "flip-over prone" passenger vehicles... " so which is it ? __________________ 95 Sport.. nuthin'fancy (fer now) ... still miss my '70 cj-5. :(

03-10-2004, 09:51 AM	#2
gonzo Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: IL Posts: 496 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	well- the only thing i've really done- aside from what's in my sig- is switched to a mobil one oil filter(m-1 301)-- it's bigger than stock...little bit longer- i got the idea from one of eric's XJ's posts-lol... but i'm curious- what's this "false floor" all about?

03-10-2004, 10:04 AM	#4
n1ywb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 571 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I took some speaker wire and an old switch I had lying around and wired up an electric fan auxillary switch in about an hour, including time to cut a hole in my kick panel and mount the switch. I just shoved the two stripped ends of the wire into the relay socket and then jammed the relay back in over it. My red led instrument console lights didn't cost me anything Pulling out the silencer in your air box is free. A free-flowing muffler is pretty cheap, especially a glasspack. Wiring your lows and fogs to stay on with your high beams only takes a few minutes.

03-10-2004, 11:12 AM	#8
1337j33px0r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Providence, RI (From Central PA) Posts: 301 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	beer + old XJ grille + more beer + sawzall + even more beer = *****in' hood vents the only expensive part was the beer

03-10-2004, 11:45 AM	#9
Ren Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 131 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	krs96XJ You ask, you shall receive How to remove the silencer My FREE MOD was to twist my mirror around so it is upside down. Get more of a view out the rear window.