Nice job! As for the POR15, I reduce it with acetone and spray it. I use a 15$ HVLP gun from Harbor Freight. Does a really nice job. You want to make sure to wear a respirator when spraying any paint. God bless, stay well.
My 92 XJ gor rear ended in 2020, messing up my frame right there where the filler hose went through. My guess was also that I would have to fab something as well. This is a great video to help me figure that out.
When you use the Jeep for more than just daily driving, you will experience cracks and stress fractures from offroading and larger tires. Stiffeners help to eliminate that as well as help aid any rust repair as well. You don't want your unibody to flex. That is what suspension is for.
Hey Austin, was just wondering if you had to deal with the “No Bus” issue with any of your jeeps? I know they had a factory recall which consisted of replacing the pigtails that plug into the gauge cluster but 22 years later I can’t find the kit for the recall anywhere. I tried cleaning the connectors, I cleaned and redid the ground for the dash and the one on the firewall in the engine bay. I also used the 3m double sided tape behind where the plugs sit behind the cluster to oust the plugs further into the cluster for better contact. All this seems to have helped as I only get the no bus message every few months instead of every week like it had been, but I was wondering if you knew of a better fix that would deal with the issue once and for all. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos, and I am sporting a out keeping decal on my 2001 Jeep Charokee XJ
I had the same issue with the Black '99 Sport 4x4. Constantly an issue that was never resolved. My current '99 Sport has never had the issue. She is a 2wd and has never been off road. I'm sure that is a major factor in whether or not the bus issue happens. Ultimately though, it is a design flaw in our beloved Cherokees.
I have to do the same repairs on my 2000. I'm not a welder, but I might have to learn. What dia wire are you using? I've watched a bunch of these videos, doing this repair / intall. I'm impressed with the quality of your work. It looks great. (how much to do mine? LOL )
@@OutJeeping Thanks, I'm getting more confident that mine can be repaired. I can do any of the mechanical work, no problem. But like I said, I'm not a welder. I did find someone near by that offered some pointers. Thx again.
@@detroit_mountain9418 That''s the direction I'm leaning, the impression I've gotten from people that seem to know what they're talking about. I did get a gas bottle, 75% argon, and need to do a considerable amount of practicing. Thanks for the tip,
Great job. Very nice photography of the process. I have a ZJ and will be using this for a reference. Also, nice tip concerning self-etch on POR15. 😉
Nice job! As for the POR15, I reduce it with acetone and spray it. I use a 15$ HVLP gun from Harbor Freight. Does a really nice job. You want to make sure to wear a respirator when spraying any paint. God bless, stay well.
Who needs a body on frame when you can do this to an xj
My 92 XJ gor rear ended in 2020, messing up my frame right there where the filler hose went through. My guess was also that I would have to fab something as well. This is a great video to help me figure that out.
Did you drill holes for hitch mount in your frame repair? Or will you drill later if needed?
Why would you want to stiffen the frame? You want some flex. Unibody is already stiffer tham body on frame
When you use the Jeep for more than just daily driving, you will experience cracks and stress fractures from offroading and larger tires. Stiffeners help to eliminate that as well as help aid any rust repair as well. You don't want your unibody to flex. That is what suspension is for.
Excellent work ! Good tip on the bump stops that are smooth on top instead of a holding water
Masz super program
My XJ wouldn’t be running had it not been for this page
Great prep, fitting tacking and welding, like the various winter protecting paints. Big time good video.
Great video! I had the same issue with the fuel hose hole rotting out, so it really helped seeing what you did there.
I have the same problem on a Xj I’m working on the hitch rotted it out
Perfect timing! I have this project slated for this summer.
Why did you get rid of the silver xj? You had so much done to it.
Need to do this on my ZJ this summer! Great video!
Jest bardzo pomocny
Hey Austin, was just wondering if you had to deal with the “No Bus” issue with any of your jeeps? I know they had a factory recall which consisted of replacing the pigtails that plug into the gauge cluster but 22 years later I can’t find the kit for the recall anywhere. I tried cleaning the connectors, I cleaned and redid the ground for the dash and the one on the firewall in the engine bay. I also used the 3m double sided tape behind where the plugs sit behind the cluster to oust the plugs further into the cluster for better contact. All this seems to have helped as I only get the no bus message every few months instead of every week like it had been, but I was wondering if you knew of a better fix that would deal with the issue once and for all. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos, and I am sporting a out keeping decal on my 2001 Jeep Charokee XJ
I have the same issue on the same model, don't know how to fix it
I had the same issue with the Black '99 Sport 4x4. Constantly an issue that was never resolved. My current '99 Sport has never had the issue. She is a 2wd and has never been off road. I'm sure that is a major factor in whether or not the bus issue happens. Ultimately though, it is a design flaw in our beloved Cherokees.
Awesome repair Austin
Looks really good.
Awesome Job Austin
I have to do the same repairs on my 2000. I'm not a welder, but I might have to learn. What dia wire are you using? I've watched a bunch of these videos, doing this repair / intall. I'm impressed with the quality of your work. It looks great. (how much to do mine? LOL )
I'm using flux core .035 wire on a Lincoln 140 120v welder. The quality in wire makes a huge difference so I would stick with name brand.
@@OutJeeping Thanks, I'm getting more confident that mine can be repaired. I can do any of the mechanical work, no problem. But like I said, I'm not a welder. I did find someone near by that offered some pointers. Thx again.
@@daveshane957I'm a welder for a living you should be using 0.25 or 0.23 wire because it uses less heat to melt the wire trust me on that
@@detroit_mountain9418 That''s the direction I'm leaning, the impression I've gotten from people that seem to know what they're talking about. I did get a gas bottle, 75% argon, and need to do a considerable amount of practicing. Thanks for the tip,
@@daveshane957 yea no problem yup 75 25 is what you need and just watch the puddle when welding and go from thick to thin so you avoid burning thru
Do I need to pull the carpet up in the back? Fire hazard?
I did, I would would consider it for that reason.
@@OutJeepingThanks! You’re the man!
Is that a 120v welder?
Correct
Sticker ordered my man!
Thanks for the support from across the pond! Sticker will ship out tomorrow!
I like the hoodie! Where did you find it?
it's a Facebook group
@@Vickyvee97 thanks Victoria! I will check it out!