Jeep Cherokee XJ Bumper, Winch & Battery Tray - Project XJ Overland Ep. 8
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Күн бұрынOn this episode, we slap on a new bumper, install a winch, fix our free-range battery problem, a few other odds and ends. And show you something very interesting we uncovered when pulling the bumper off.
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Project XJ Overland does not even look like the same rig anymore and my boys and I have slowly been crossing things off our list and the XJ is really starting to transform.
Stick around till the end of the video and I’ll bring you up to speed on our budget and I’m going to ask for your help with something.
So a broken headlight, missing battery box, no passenger side front fender liner and a solid painted grill… should have been clues enough, but it wasn’t until we pulled the bumper that I added it all together….. project XJ overland was in some sort of crash that damaged the R front side. Not a big deal, but would have been nice to know.
On the last video, I asked you opinion about the grill… should be black it out or leave it painted. And there were some great comments and it was pretty close to 50/50 split. So, my boys and I have decided to leave it painted, but we are going to black out the inner grill fins… we think that’s going to give it a great look with the new bumper.
I need your help… the exhaust is garbage and needs to be replace. It’s hanging down low and has a couple leaks…. If you are and XJ owner and have an after market exhaust, let me know what you are using and how you like it. We aren’t looking for a super load exhaust, but some thing will a little growl, is okay. So please let me know in the comments.
@ElitePreacher 4 жыл бұрын
You're a good dad for spending time with your boys.
@mariodesmo 7 жыл бұрын
That front bumper looks great! Very nice design with the ends sweeping up, and the winch mounted in the bumper, as opposed to being on top of the bumper. The compromise on the grill color should look really good as well. Great idea painting the inserts, in the grill. As for exhaust, I've found that my local muffler shop can do a very nice exhaust, exactly as I want, great fit using brand name mufflers, for less money than the do-it-yourself boxed set of pipes.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
I think I will have to make a few calls and see how cheap a local shop will hook me up for... great suggestion, thank you!
@TheBeardedJeeper 7 жыл бұрын
that thing is looking awesome! I don't have an XJ now but I did have one as my first jeep. I got a dynomax exhaust for that and I loved it, it was budget friendly too.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Will take a look at the dynomax, thanks!
@RandomStuffGarage619 3 жыл бұрын
Painted over the rust... true Sailor hahaha once over dust, twice over rust!!!!
@RubiconUnlimited 7 жыл бұрын
kinda makes me want an XJ
@760rudogg 7 жыл бұрын
Rubicon Unlimited I know rite
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
XJ's and JK's... love them both now!
@nigehampson2211 6 жыл бұрын
I love mine
@balablue1717 6 жыл бұрын
Rubicon Unlimited absolutely, even me.. :(
@jonnyweston 4 жыл бұрын
Heck get one before they all disappear LOL, I bought one... love it... and now want another one to hold up in dry storage in case anything ever happens to this one.
@doc559 7 жыл бұрын
Very good job! Really nice to see 2 things in particular: 1-your kids working with you. I got a used GMC Jimmy in 1977. I got a WARN bumper, but no brush guard, couldn't afford it. Me and my father took the brush guard that was on the OEM bumper, cut it, used angle iron to mount the brush guard on the Warn bumper. I was proud cause everywhere I went people asked about it. And, We made it together, didn't buy it, made due with what we had. Your son did a professional job! Where'd he learn that??😉 2- the fact that you saw there was a problem.."a challenge to come", you stopped, and fixed it right then. That was a good lesson for a teenager to learn as later on, those ,"little things", could come back at a very inopportune time to leave you stranded miles from help. Everyone runs in to those things. I'm glad you showed it so others will be aware and know it's right to do what is necessary right then and not leave it for later, which becomes never. THANKS for sharing 👍 another great video.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Sound like a great project and always rewarding to get compliments on something you have worked on yourself (or with you dad). Couldn't agree more with you about stoping and fixing things as you go! Thank you!!
@BillSprague 3 жыл бұрын
I still treasure the time I spent with my Dad working on cars. Well done, OTS time well spent and they’ll end up with a great daily driver/trail ready rig! Win, win, win!
@Cgny 6 жыл бұрын
that bumper makes it look so much more badass!!!
@marypoppins9596 7 жыл бұрын
Looks great I've been watching since you bought it it's really come a long way
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Lot's more to come!
@NOTIT72 6 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 XJ very similar to the one you bought. I really like what you're doing with the kids & the XJ, I have three boys of my own. After watching your Project XJ Overland series I ordered these same bumpers, front and back, for my XJ. I bought them from Northridge 4X4 as you suggested and the TrailRecon coupon got me a great discount. So thank you for what you're doing, thank you for the coupon and mostly..... Thank you for your service Brad, it is very appreciated.
@303jetset7 7 жыл бұрын
I have the Banks torque tube and cat-back exhaust in my XJ. Couldn't be happier. No drone, not overly snarly, and reasonably priced.
@muznick 6 жыл бұрын
XJ is the coolest Jeep ever made.
@misterrc51 7 жыл бұрын
Manga flow SS exhaust sound nice ,this is what I have on my XJ and it not too loud and droning sound, you can drive for hours on the freeway. It's also allowed the engine run smooth too, equal more power. I had flow master on mine originally, the exhaust power didn't flow as nice as Magna Flow, you wouldn't think it would make that much different but it did.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
We will be putting some miles on this rig, so no drone is a big consideration. Thanks!
@misterrc51 7 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon I also have 2 wrangler with all banks exhaust and header set up in them, and they are also very good, about the same as Magna Flow exhaust and loudness, the XJ has banks header too.
@ironicprinkle 7 жыл бұрын
I have the mbrp on my cherokee and it has a good sound and its not obnoxiously loud. I love it!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Not obnoxious is very important for this upgrade... thank you!
@crashjunipero 3 жыл бұрын
mIss your XJ videos! Love the way you explain things and your thought process. I'm about ready to throw on the smittybilt front and rear bumper w/tire carrier and a 3" lift, new wheels and tires. Can't wait to get it done!
@RockyXTV 7 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing! Lot of bang for the buck on this build.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
A lot of bang! Thanks!
@jamesnewman2041 7 жыл бұрын
I run a MagnaFlow and a high flow cat on mine. Gives it a nice deep sound and has held up great
@davidkano6760 7 жыл бұрын
Black Widow Exhaust sounds really good
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Will check them out, thanks!
@davidkano6760 7 жыл бұрын
On April 8th Black Widow Exhaust is having a event at Barstow y'all should go out there its going to be fun! Lots of different builds will be there that are running that exhaust
@markc6207 3 ай бұрын
That is a sweet XJ!
@RandomStuffGarage619 3 жыл бұрын
I might actually be getting an xj soon... About to watch this whole series!
@OffroadChannel 7 жыл бұрын
Cracking job, looking forward to the next episode!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@spartan1962 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 XJ sitting around its in good condition but needs a right front door and a tail gate , seeing what you guys been doing makes me want to fix it up . Right now my Maine project is a 1977 FJ40 and I am 90% finished with it, may be the XJ be the next one . You and the boys been very good, and its coming alone pretty good . Next may be some Bushwhackers all the way around.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Love the old FJ40's! You should add your XJ to your next project, such an inexpensive build. Fenders are in our future for sure, and I like the Bushwackers, but still undecided. Thanks!
@xlostangels13 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos. I'm picking up a XJ soon and wanted to see what modifications I might wanna do. This project is definitely inspiring me to lift it ASAP.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
So many mod options it's tough to choose, but you can't go wrong with lifting it. Thanks!
@JoeLafary20 4 жыл бұрын
Love your jeep build. I'm buying a 2000 Cherokee this week and I'm going to get these bumpers they look awesome.
@chiefexecutive 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the XRC rear bumper and I’m really please with smittybilt. They’ve got great stuff!
@belto_80 7 жыл бұрын
The Jeep looks awesome ! I have fallen in love with it. great job guys ! cant wait to see the others videos.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@caprissmotor3358 7 жыл бұрын
I went with the tuff stuff 4x4 bumper for the xj direct bolt on no drilling and you dont even mess with the power steering.... has a place for a winch, and 2 fog lights check it out when you get a chance..... thanks for the great videos....
@SpectreOZ 7 жыл бұрын
I currently run Wildcat headers on this XJ and ran Hi-tech headers on the previous XJ both served well without structural issues, both sets were mated to a "minimalist" exhaust system comprising 2.5 inch pipe with 2 inch from the muffler onwards.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank for sharing your set up!
@itsalljustrandom 6 жыл бұрын
91 xj here running the stock exhaust manifold...got rid of the cat converter and muffler...straight pipe right out the back...has a bit of a rumble but still quiet enough to have a convo while driving
@sernastephenj 7 жыл бұрын
Hi I came across this video I inherited a 95 Cherokee long ago but let it sit. It was recently stolen, but recovered which is making me want to build it up. Your videos are great reference and I like how you go piece by piece with the build. So thank you and a new subscriber here 😉
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
With a story like that, sounds like that 95 is begging to be restored! Thanks and welcome to the channel!
@TheDenisedrake 7 жыл бұрын
Borla header with Magnaflow cat, muffler, and tail pipe. That's what we had on our 95 XJ and it worked great.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you!
@BKAGOSTO 7 жыл бұрын
Great build. Rig looks awesome. Keep up the great work 😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate it!
@snicky35 7 жыл бұрын
Brad, it's always fun to do work in your PJ's and slippers. You might have to carry those in the store haha. My Dad is running an MBRP exhaust and thus far it's been working out great for him.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
LOL! My son is going to make PJ's famous! Thanks!
@kayakfishingcountry 5 жыл бұрын
I used a cat converter from a Wrangler TJ because it was more lower profile than the 2001 XJ's bulky cat converter. I then ordered a custom made stainless steel cat-back 2.5" performance exhaust from 4WD Hardware, which is custom made by Heartthrob Performance. The pipe is T-304 stainless steel, and the muffler is T-409 stainless steel. The whole kit is a bit pricey, but I want it to last like the one I installed on my 1989 Cherokee 15 years ago.
@truckerrickakamanowar 7 жыл бұрын
Looks Awesome. Great job guys!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@balablue1717 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Brad, I love your Cherokee more than anything, the colour, the tyres, loving it the way it's coming. Excited to see the way it coming.
@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын
It's been a really fun build and we absolutely love the color!
@SAMOANS88 4 жыл бұрын
Just installed last week a Flowmaster Cat and a Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow muffler and a Dynomax tailpipe. It sounds nice and throaty under acceleration and returns to "normal" while cruising.
@71quebec 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm "building" an '89 XJ and just picked up my smittybilt bumper. Alarmed at the weight, but I think I'll go ahead and mount it. Thanks for the great how-to and the really good video. To the point, no repetitions.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
We knew we would be adding a bit of weight, but we are very happy with the bumper, so no complaints. Good luck on your build and thank you!
@toledojeeper2932 7 жыл бұрын
71quebec ..i added the same bumper to my XJ and couldn't believer the differe nice in the way it rode down the road , took the bumps much better .
@mykalbee 7 жыл бұрын
Looks very good w/the new bumper.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jack_burk 7 жыл бұрын
I have the magna flow catback and i am very pleased with it. Its not loud but It has good deep tone, I am in scripps ranch/ poway area if you want to see it in person.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Right on, I'm in RB, may take you up on an audio test... thanks!
@jfwrestler75 2 жыл бұрын
LOL. Wrenchin' in the jammies.
@aheil314 7 жыл бұрын
I'm running the Dynomax 17340 exhaust on my XJ and love it. Spent $150 for tailpipe and muffler. It's only a small amount louder than stock and the idle sounds nice and beefy. The XJ is coming along nicely, bet the front grill will look awesome with the slats painted black!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
$150 is a great price point, thank you!
@fracturedpast6230 7 жыл бұрын
Looks good! I have been doing basically the same build. I ended up going with the iro cat back system with high flow cat. Very deep and throaty but not obnoxious. So that's my vote!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Your vote is in! Thank you!
@330JFOX 7 жыл бұрын
I cant count how many projects I've done on my Jeep with my slippers and Pj's on Looks great guys
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
HAHA! At least he doesn't care what he wears on camera! Thanks!
@gregj.gotham4402 2 жыл бұрын
Now put another battery on the driver side for using winch and off road lites. For the color I blacked out only the headlight plastic looks great with my silver stone metallic color and blacked out headlight plastic.
@joshshaw7198 7 жыл бұрын
on my 99 xj I have a flow master super 40 dual outlet with 2 /2.5 turn downs right off the muffler it's loud but I like it. been following for a while glad you doing a xj series 👍
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion and for being a long time subscriber! Really appreciate it!
@jonathanpocock5774 2 жыл бұрын
My son also comes out and works in his Pajamas....Just grateful he comes out....don't care what he wears... ;-)
@chad_is_here 7 жыл бұрын
Ran a flowmaster 40 with a wide tip and it sounded deep and aggressive, not too loud at all but a nice tone, if your looking for really loud and almost deafening just take the muffler off it sounds really badass
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Not trying to go loud at all, a nice grumble is okay, but want' to keep the highway drown down. Thanks!
@chad_is_here 7 жыл бұрын
You can get the muffler and pipe behind it on ebay for like 145
@cherokeeronnie 7 жыл бұрын
Header and nothing but Straight pipe👍🏻
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
That would sound pretty awesome, but not sure my boys and I would be having a whole lot of conversations on long cross country trip. Thanks!
@mvhunter98 6 жыл бұрын
Not that loude in cab but I have stock headers
@autonut21 7 жыл бұрын
As for exhaust...cat delete and any muffler sounds great. I did a cherry bomb muffler because it's dirt cheap.
@kevinengland4675 7 жыл бұрын
Looking good brad 👍
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chevo785 7 жыл бұрын
Just got my xj will continue to follow for ideas.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new Jeep and thanks for following along!
@theinternets7516 4 жыл бұрын
I've got a 96 XJ and I really want to put an off road bumper on it but I hate to cut the fenders on it. The 97 - 01 models are really nice for off road modification with the updated front fenders.
@graysongurksnis1640 7 жыл бұрын
I'm running a very similar build to yours and am loving the videos! I put on a kit from Iron Rock Offroad. They have a lot of different options but I went with the most high end version that came with a Flowmaster muffler and Magnaflow catalytic converter. Even with the most expensive kit, it was only $290, so I am happy with it. Perfect sound and can definitely feel a power increase. Plus a couple of MPG's too!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Very happy with our lift from IRO, so will need to check out there exhaust systems,. Thank you!
@xXBocephusXx 7 жыл бұрын
I pieced together my exhaust from different components but I'm very happy with the Magnaflow muffler I'm running (Part #12255) on my '96 Cherokee. Well made, affordable, and sound great. I've got Magnaflows on my '76 Corvette as well and love them.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Oh, 76 Vette... such a great ride! Thanks for sharing your exhaust info!
@andreasdahl717 7 жыл бұрын
looks awsome!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamescoats5466 7 жыл бұрын
Flowmaster super 44 kit all day! got mine from performance curve for around 150, sounds great, it does growl quiet a bit, not like a straight pipe but it does, I love it tho.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
The 44 seems to be pretty popular, thank you!
@mattclark8483 7 жыл бұрын
Magna flow all the way man
@anas_moto 7 жыл бұрын
it looks brilliant 👍
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KGOV11 7 жыл бұрын
BANKS! exhaust great quality. You can get a front pipe too oem *if needed * easy installation
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you!
@trumpybear7428 7 жыл бұрын
I have a Wicked Flow , it came with my xj, but sounds great I'll be finding y'all out there.should be fun next weekend
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Will check out Wicked Flow and hope to see you out at TDS! Thanks
@NigelNaughton 7 жыл бұрын
Looking awesome! It's cool your sons (in pajamas is the best way to work on a car ;-) ) are helping you. Keep up the good work.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Great having them in the garage.... just can't ask them to dress up! LOL!
@blackoutdivision1999 7 жыл бұрын
i have a jeep xj 1993 2 door and i love my flowmaster 50s it is really deep sound and it is not to load when you are driving around but if you step on it...it is really nice and load
@gordongman3423 7 жыл бұрын
Check local junk yards for factory parts. Battery box and bracket $10 Now put thin rubber mat in bottom of battery box. Note: cabinet draw liner, Walmart, comes in a roll. Also baking soda in battery box for acid over flow. Protects the metals.
@hopefloats7573 7 жыл бұрын
Running a Flowmaster muffler. Check for cracks in your manifold and you might want to check your motor mounts.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great suggestion, will be sure to check out the manifold and mounts!
@akip4723 7 жыл бұрын
I went back to stock on mine for less then 200 bucks,but heartthrob sounds great and gave more power...just wanted it to be quiet again
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Our new exhaust will be going in soon and video in the coming days.
@closxj83 7 жыл бұрын
99' XJ 4.0 stock, I've got the Flowmaster Super 40 Muffler part#952447, 2.25 in & out diameter. Nice rumble at idle at not crazy loud driving down the road, definitely recommend.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including the part number!
@user-pd1jn1cz2g 3 жыл бұрын
Good job
@AlloyDiesel 7 жыл бұрын
I am running magnaflow universal muffler, you can get at local auto parts store for around 80. With MF, they are all straight through, so have nice bark and potential for real power gain. You just decide how much noise damping you want based by choosing the volume of the muffler, bigger = less noise. The universal series is very large, so, just about the quietest MF you can get. I like it, has good bark at WOT, good power gains (with headers and CAI), but were I to do it again I might go smaller. The CAI is louder than the muffler at WOT. There is also some drone though too, so I added a lot of dynamat to the interior. Like the battery tray, this project is likely to be much bigger than just an exhaust. My exhaust mods always lead to a full interior sound engineering, and cold air intake, got to get more air in to move more air out.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you! I don't want to get a system that is has a lot of drone on the freeway. I think we may dynamat when we get to the interior just for general sound deadening.
@edgardelatorre9943 7 жыл бұрын
looking real nice 👌👌
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WhiteCavendish 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the budget! Makes me feel better about the $1400 suspension upgrade I'm considering for my 4x4 lol
@maximusilive4theking986 5 жыл бұрын
I just did a 700 suspension upgrade and I was biting my nails.
@RyanMarcyesOutdoors 7 жыл бұрын
Super Nice!!!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@71quebec 7 жыл бұрын
BTW, on the exhaust. I plan to replace my worn out system too,but haven't decided what to use yet. I will say that I believe in keeping the outdoors clean and quiet. At least as quiet as possible. I love the sound of glass paks and all the mufflers that we run on our hot rods. I have two street rods that sound bitchin' but for the overlanding I want to be as quiet as possible. If you want a killer muffler, though, with excellent sound (not quiet) I recommend the Porter. It is a muffler from the '50's and was run an many street rods. The new model is stainless (even polished if you want. me NO) with stainless steel packing. It will never burn out or change tone. Just google Porter mufflers and you should find them. I think cost is around $80, yeah, not cheap, but will last longer than the vehicle and you can put it on the next one!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great setup! We ended up going with a Magnaflow catback system and we love it. Very subtle, no crazy noise on the street or trail.
@moabwheeling 7 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late on this but I use Banks exhaust on my 03 TJ 4.0 Automatic. It has a nice tone... Not loud , just a mellow tone. I also have the same winch as you.
@timkelly3863 7 жыл бұрын
I've been running the walker dyno max systems from rock auto for both my XJs since 2008. no issues, just add a high flow cat. Or not :). 150.00 can't be beat. iron rock kit is a great value too.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
$150 is a great price point, thank you!
@rovert97 7 жыл бұрын
Have no complaints from my dynomax cat back exhaust.
@michaelgreene4675 7 жыл бұрын
Flowmaster American Thunder. cheap and sounds great!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheFCSProductions 7 жыл бұрын
get a scan gauge they're a decently cheap mod and extremely useful especially for an overland vehicle
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, thank you!
@Magnifacation 7 жыл бұрын
I love this series! Plz do more rig walk arounds especially with 2 door jks. Thanks a ton
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Just filmed 2 more rigs for walk around videos this morning, coming soon. But sorry, no 2 doors this time... I'll get some more in the future for sure!
@Magnifacation 7 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon Thanks!!!
@wyattgladwin8929 7 жыл бұрын
I plan on getting the Banks power exhaust for my xj really soon. Everything looks awesome really excited to see what's next!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheMuddman74 4 жыл бұрын
I'm way late but I absolutely love the Banks system on my 96 XJ. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do
@ljcapasso98 7 жыл бұрын
'97 XJ Country owner here. My exhaust dropped out on me at 55mph so I got it replaced with a cheapo from Midas. Sounds the same and was cheap. They did it in 15 minutes for about $170 if I recall correctly.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a great price to have someone else do it. Thanks!
@MadMan559est69 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@nickwhitinger 7 жыл бұрын
flowmaster 10 series you won't regret it
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Jeep79 7 жыл бұрын
Nice project brad igot the same winch in mi jk very good winch xj god jeep for overland they nice
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
I've used my Smittybilt on my Wrangler a few time to pull folks out of sticky situations, has always performed well. Thanks!
@ericlee8231 7 жыл бұрын
yes I am available as an xj consultant hahaha ... next trip to arizona let me know ... it'd be great to hit the trails with you guys
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get back to Sedona!
@ericlee8231 7 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon yeah I haven't been up there wheeling in years been doing more hardcore trails down Florence and Superior way and table mesa just 39 min from my house. Sedona would be nice could get the wife out with me
@Longboard4Freedom 7 жыл бұрын
I like the new bumper! I run a Gibson exhaust system on my 01 XJ, it's a bit quiter than stock but a deeper sound. Overall been pretty pleased with it thus far! Just have to watch how you run it though. When I replaced the right rear leaf spring shackle bushing and installed lift shackles the bolts for it were within 1/8inch of the exhaust with the factory bolt length, but since it had about an inch of extra length I just chopped it off. Just be sure to consider the mounting detentions since you guys put that new Leaf spring assembly. Good luck with it!
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Yep, my leaf spring bolt is also rubbing on the current exhaust, so will look to remedy that with the new system. Thank you!
@akafuzzy1079 7 жыл бұрын
i love my borla exhaust. had it on for the last 9 years and still passes smog no problem
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! We should have our new exhaust installed this week... fingers crossed!
@sofakingtouge2399 7 жыл бұрын
reminds me of my catch can install last week on my solstice. I mean how hard could that be. took hours to do. just every step was far more difficult then it should have been.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Happens all too often to me for sure!
@muznick 6 жыл бұрын
Most everything takes longer than it should. If it doesn't, you just won the lottery.
@jonathandavis9843 6 жыл бұрын
I'm installing this bumper on my 91 XJ right now. Thanks for the video! It really helped the process. I'm having a little trouble with the inner bracket piece that slides into the frame on the passenger side. Any advice?
@bruiserbrown9258 7 жыл бұрын
I don't have an XJ, on my TJ I have a Banks power exhaust that I highly recommend, I know they make one for the Xj as well, my friend who has an XJ loves mine so much he is going to purchase it for his XJ, they also make an Exhaust manifold for the XJ
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Great info, will be sure to look at the Banks, thanks!
@AlloyDiesel 7 жыл бұрын
I also have headers and motor mounts like everyone else said. I broke the budget and got Gibson stainless headers with ceramic coating, because I think headers are cool. APN headers are probably fine, though I did pick up 40 HP with the entire exhaust and intake overhaul according to my smartphone accelerometer (torque obd2 app)
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Gibons and ceramic headers is a great option... just don't want to break the bank just yet. 40hp is REALLY nice!
@davidpepiton1187 7 жыл бұрын
if you don't want drone avoid chambered mufflers. MagnaFlow is a great option and you can build a relatively cheap exhaust from universal parts using clamps and small extensions. the exhaust I have on my ZJ cost less then $100 with a muffler and new catalytic converter but I do have a welder which makes things easier.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Less than $100 would be great, will have to explore piecing it together vs. buying a whole system. Thanks!
@muznick 6 жыл бұрын
My XJ has a Jegs F40 knockoff and doesn't drone very much at all. Magnaflow sound lacks personality IMO. Had one on my WRX and hated it.
@mvhunter98 6 жыл бұрын
Straight piped form the cat back its loud but sounds great
@jeffc5329 7 жыл бұрын
Nice work guys 👍🏻 I purchased AFe stainless cat back system #49-46225. It's 409 stainless which is nice, came with a different brand muffler tho "different trend flow II" which I thought was weird. Overall quality and sound is good however haven't finished my jeep yet so I can't speak on its durability exc.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will be sure to take a look at those!
@Chrisw678 7 жыл бұрын
The accident makes sense. There is also no jeep badge on the front of the grill so it's all probably been painted. Love the videos, the XJ is such a fun vehicle to work on. I'm running the banks cat back, can't speak for a new cat, header or down pipe. Banks I feel for the money you get a good buy. Makes a great sound but not too loud. I'm not too sure of the down pipe options for the XJ, I'm thinking the only true option is a custom from an exhaust shop.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
I think she needs an new badge for sure... but maybe have to black it out. Great suggestion going with a custom exhaust shop... thank you!
@CaliXJ96 7 жыл бұрын
I'm running a new replacement manifold and cat with a flowmaster delta 40 that dumps about 6" before the factory exhaust exit. Sounds great, no too loud but you can definately hear her.
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
A litter shorter would be nice for sure, mine is rubbing up against the upgraded leaf springs bolt. Thanks!
@CaliXJ96 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had the same exact problem. I could send you a video of what my exhaust sounds like if you want.
@curtisbrown9242 7 жыл бұрын
just have the stock exhaust replaced with stock parts cheap and quite for offroading. but I hate loud exhaust. also dirtbound offroad makes a driver side battery box if you want a dual battery set up for all your accessories
@TrailRecon 7 жыл бұрын
We will be looking to do a dual batter, will look into dirtbound... thank you!
@evertjimenez52 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 XJ, don't know what mods to do, new to the jeep Life, Thank You...
@AdrianBugarin 6 жыл бұрын
Hi i enjoy your videos a lot great content! I am trying to make my own bumper but I was wondering what the dimensions were for the area where the winch sits? How many inches should I leave from the start of my bumper to my fairlead? If you could help me with this I would apreaciate it thank you!!!
@Ducati279 6 жыл бұрын
nice video
@TrailRecon 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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