BUILD: My 1987 "Wagoneer" XJ Limited
#168
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NOS Stuff
Fall is nearing and I hope to re-start this project soon. In the meantime... I have collected two additional NOS parts:
Center-floor-console:
Rear-cargo-cover:
Center-floor-console:
Rear-cargo-cover:
#169
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Rear Bumper-guard(s) Do-over
Not all bumper-guards are created equal. And by-the-way... Neither are bumpers! Although I didn't document it... I purchased/returned many rear-bumpers before I got one to match/fit. Apparently, the rear-bumper of a Wagoneer-XJ is different than a Cherokee-XJ.
I also purchased/returned many after-market rear bumper-guards... None fit well... Gave-up and compromised.... Until now.
Note: I was only able to find NOS of the right-rear bumper-guard… As a result… The search for after-market.
I went back to where I purchased the only rear bumper that fit... Lo-and-behold… They sell left and right bumper-guards just like the parts catalog shows. Pooh on the one-size-fits-all. Below documents the journey.
I also purchased/returned many after-market rear bumper-guards... None fit well... Gave-up and compromised.... Until now.
Note: I was only able to find NOS of the right-rear bumper-guard… As a result… The search for after-market.
I went back to where I purchased the only rear bumper that fit... Lo-and-behold… They sell left and right bumper-guards just like the parts catalog shows. Pooh on the one-size-fits-all. Below documents the journey.
#170
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Carpet Installation
ACC Essex Carpet.
At first... I couldn't distinguish between the folds, creases, crevices, or contours! It seems there is a lot of excess carpet around the edges. Not a bad thing! But a lesson-learned shared.
Will need to remove the side-panels and do some trimming.
At first... I couldn't distinguish between the folds, creases, crevices, or contours! It seems there is a lot of excess carpet around the edges. Not a bad thing! But a lesson-learned shared.
Will need to remove the side-panels and do some trimming.
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Not all bumper-guards are created equal. And by-the-way... Neither are bumpers! Although I didn't document it... I purchased/returned many rear-bumpers before I got one to match/fit. Apparently, the rear-bumper of a Wagoneer-XJ is different than a Cherokee-XJ.
I went back to where I purchased the only rear bumper that fit... Lo-and-behold… They sell left and right bumper-guards just like the parts catalog shows. Pooh on the one-size-fits-all. Below documents the journey.
I went back to where I purchased the only rear bumper that fit... Lo-and-behold… They sell left and right bumper-guards just like the parts catalog shows. Pooh on the one-size-fits-all. Below documents the journey.
Where did you source the correct rear bumper?
Also, how did those roof rack strips work out for you? Not exactly like OEM, but pretty better than no seal at all.
*edit* I went back and noticed the RockAuto invoice was for the bumper - So you're saying that part number is the correct rear bumper?
Thanks!
-Matt
Last edited by MayerMR; 12-23-2017 at 09:45 AM.
#172
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Hey Jeff, Lived and worked in Central-NJ many year myself. Thanks for offer the of help... I appreciate it. Right back at ya! The Brairwood is special... Many similarities to the Wagoneer XJ.
#173
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Crist,
Where did you source the correct rear bumper?
Also, how did those roof rack strips work out for you? Not exactly like OEM, but pretty better than no seal at all.
*edit* I went back and noticed the RockAuto invoice was for the bumper - So you're saying that part number is the correct rear bumper?
Thanks!
-Matt
Where did you source the correct rear bumper?
Also, how did those roof rack strips work out for you? Not exactly like OEM, but pretty better than no seal at all.
*edit* I went back and noticed the RockAuto invoice was for the bumper - So you're saying that part number is the correct rear bumper?
Thanks!
-Matt
Rear-bumper(s)... I couldn't find the pictures of the multiple bumpers I purchased compared to my original. If I had them... It would show when the purchased bumpers were laid next to my original... They were either the wrong length or the wrong shape.
I don't think I have a one-off bumper. All I can say is the one from RockAuto is the one that finally fit my XJ.
#174
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ACC Essex Carpet.
At first... I couldn't distinguish between the folds, creases, crevices, or contours! It seems there is a lot of excess carpet around the edges. Not a bad thing! But a lesson-learned shared.
Will need to remove the side-panels and do some trimming.
At first... I couldn't distinguish between the folds, creases, crevices, or contours! It seems there is a lot of excess carpet around the edges. Not a bad thing! But a lesson-learned shared.
Will need to remove the side-panels and do some trimming.
#175
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The roof-rack strips worked great! I'll take a picture post it.
Rear-bumper(s)... I couldn't find the pictures of the multiple bumpers I purchased compared to my original. If I had them... It would show when the purchased bumpers were laid next to my original... They were either the wrong length or the wrong shape.
I don't think I have a one-off bumper. All I can say is the one from RockAuto is the one that finally fit my XJ.
Rear-bumper(s)... I couldn't find the pictures of the multiple bumpers I purchased compared to my original. If I had them... It would show when the purchased bumpers were laid next to my original... They were either the wrong length or the wrong shape.
I don't think I have a one-off bumper. All I can say is the one from RockAuto is the one that finally fit my XJ.
One final question/favor...any chance you have any pics of the rear cargo area sans carpet? A couple of my rear cargo metal runner strips recently popped out and I'd like to see how they were originally affixed...I can't quite figure it out.
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#177
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Crist,
Where did you source the correct rear bumper?
Also, how did those roof rack strips work out for you? Not exactly like OEM, but pretty better than no seal at all.
*edit* I went back and noticed the RockAuto invoice was for the bumper - So you're saying that part number is the correct rear bumper?
Thanks!
-Matt
Where did you source the correct rear bumper?
Also, how did those roof rack strips work out for you? Not exactly like OEM, but pretty better than no seal at all.
*edit* I went back and noticed the RockAuto invoice was for the bumper - So you're saying that part number is the correct rear bumper?
Thanks!
-Matt
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#179
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Unfortunately, I don't have any photos. On the back of the cargo-strips are spikes that push thru the carpet, then pinch to hold the strips in place.
#180
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If you are referring to the cargo area metal slides on the floor, yes. The end caps were riveted, and the slides fit between the ends. After I pulled my carpet out, I ground the remaining rusted pins off, primed and painted.