Need some input/ideas for new products!

[JcrOffroad]

Over the last few weeks we have been expanding our product line to help get XJ owners what they want/need!

We have been able to gather alot input from the guys at Naxja, but we would also like your input!

The Currently list of To-Do's:
Front Bulkhead re-inforcement plate
4-bolt Steering Box conversion kit
NP242 Tcase Belly Skid
97-up 4 door Tube Doors
96-down 4 door Tube Doors

We just finished the following:
Gas tank Skids, Both Gen's (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJTNKSKD&Category_Code=XJArmor)
97-up Lower 1/4 panel guards (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJLQPA97&Category_Code=XJArmor)
84-96 Lower 1/4 panel guards (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJLQPA96&Category_Code=XJArmor)
Np231 Tcase Equiped Belly Skids (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJTCS&Category_Code=XJArmor)
XJ Inner Steering Box Spacer (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJSTSPC&Category_Code=DPL)
Rear XJ Frame Nut Strips (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJNTSTRP&Category_Code=DPL)
MJ Rear Bumper Mounts (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MJRMTS&Category_Code=DPL)

We are game to hear anything that you might like. Axle brackets, fab parts, Cool custom ideas, ect.

[96xj]

lower your prices a lil:eek::thumbsup::rotfl2:

[JcrOffroad]

lower your prices a lil:eek::thumbsup::rotfl2:

Man! That hurts! :D Using coupon codes gets the price down! 7% = HIGHFIVE. Until Sunday at midnight, Twenty gets you 20% off :driving:

[Mudderoy]

lower your prices a lil:eek::thumbsup::rotfl2:

I know that their prerunner winch bumper I was looking at was at least $100 cheaper than anyone else, and what about $300 less that the ARB bumper! :rotfl2:

[BlueXJ]

My product suggestions are as follows:

Tail-light guards.
Front engine skid (similar to factory but heavier)
Control arm skids.
Bolt in Cage.
MJ rear bumper.
MJ Sliders for LWB.

Hope that helps some. I have always been impressed with the quality of your products. Hope you can make these as well in a high quality.

[96xj]

lower your prices a lil:eek::thumbsup::rotfl2:

sorry but if dont ask you'll never know :headbag:

[JcrOffroad]

Tail-light guards.
Or would you rather have heavy replacement tail light boxs?


MJ rear bumper.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MJST2R&Category_Code=MJB


MJ Slider for LWB.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=MJS


Hope you can make these as well in a high quality.
Most definatly!

[Mudderoy]

I'd like to have diff sliders like this...


http://www.ok4wd.com/images/product/1111/medium/nth24201.jpg

But for a Dana 30 and a C8.25.

I'll have to double check your product line up, but I would also like to have an engine skid.

I took off the factory front skid and now I want something that protect more area plus keeps the water/mud from splashing up into the fan and the alternator.

[firehawk]

I'd like to have diff sliders like this...


http://www.ok4wd.com/images/product/1111/medium/nth24201.jpg

But for a Dana 30 and a C8.25.

I'll have to double check your product line up, but I would also like to have an engine skid.

I took off the factory front skid and now I want something that protect more area plus keeps the water/mud from splashing up into the fan and the alternator.

Dittos on the Nth Degree style dana 30 and ChryCo 8.25 differential skid/sliders.:thumbsup:

[prerunner1982]

Tube doors for 2 doors since as most are only made for 4 doors. I realize that there were more 4 doors so the 4 door tube doors will sell more and that's how business goes, but just an idea.

Also, there was a company (now out of business) that made a light bar that bolted to the top of the stock bumper, and housed 3 lights (97+) or 4 lights(pre 96). Have ya'll thought about doing something similar? It should pretty simple to make (compared to the bumpers your build) and would give option to owners that don't need a full bumper but want some lighting.

Keep up the good work guys.

[2000XJ]

Wow, awesome additions guys! I've been abusing your Stage 4 front bumper for some years now and it's still in great shape, some pure beef there.

The tail light boxes sounds like an awesome idea, especially for '97+ XJs

I'd also like to see rear upper quarter panel guards. I think THOR used to make them, but they're hard to come by these days.

The gas tank skid is a great design and on my 'wanna buy it' list.

Keep up the great work, craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service that I remember from when I got the bumper... bar none you've been one of the best fabricators to buy stuff from.

[4.3LXJ]

Just a thought.

A tcase single lever conversion like Novak has. You could do it for less if you used the factory transmission linkage bracket and then drill it and apply a bolt and lever with rod. Make the rod so the factory tcase lever can be reversed and reused. Might be able to come in for half their price.

[xjjeepthing]

Agree with 2000upper quarter panel gaurds and also taillight boxes for 96 and up

[JcrOffroad]

Just a thought.

A tcase single lever conversion like Novak has. You could do it for less if you used the factory transmission linkage bracket and then drill it and apply a bolt and lever with rod. Make the rod so the factory tcase lever can be reversed and reused. Might be able to come in for half their price.

This won't be something we will do. That Novak kit is priced very reasonably and gets rid of all the crappy factory stuff.

[muddeprived]

Diff/pinon sliders like Nth degree had. I would buy those instantly. Let it wrap full around the bottom of the diff and like 3 or 4 inches up over the diff cover. Full bolt on protection.

[2000XJ]

I love my Nth Degree skid for my D44, definately something that you guys (JCR) should consider making if it's feasible. I like Mudd's idea of adding a protective diff cover lip - although the one problem with that is that you'd have to remove the entire skid to do a diff fluid change.. not a big deal in my opinion, but could be a deal breaker for some.


Oh, and if you guys want someone to test some of this stuff for free or cheap, just let me know! :smiley-angelic011:

[xjjeepthing]

Yea Im like an hour from JCR, need a Guinea pig.

[firehawk]

Yea Im like an hour from JCR, need a Guinea pig.

What a suck up!:smiley-laughing021: Hey... it was good seeing you and Dave this morning.

[_StationWagon_]

Well, to be honest, I haven't been a big fan of JCR bumpers, but just a style issue. I pefer C-channel-like TJM style stuff. Now that we've got that out of the way ... :D
I gotta say I am extremely encouraged that there's a company out there that's still being innovators in the XJ department. That gets my respect & support. We've also got that out of the way ... :D :D

Times eleventy-billion on the Nth degree type diff slider. Been dreaming of one of those ever since the first time I saw one. (30/8.25 flavor)

Body armor for the front fender, integrated into metal flares. I've seen something like this somewhere, but I think they were custom. For that matter, body armor for the upper rear quarter, also integrated into flares. Because some states do require flares.

HD Taillight guards. Most boxes I have seen don't have side markers & Jersey requires side markers. Besides I like my Waggy lites thank you very much!

Times 2 for some type of alternator guard? Kind of like what Mudderoy is looking for.

Keep up the great work guys. You rock & I'm looking into that steering!

[whowey]

How about spelling Comanche correctly in your ad for the bumper mounts????

x2 on a bolt in cage... But maybe one that you could purchase in sections.. Or even one that fits in a Comanche???

[xjjeepthing]

What a suck up!:smiley-laughing021: Hey... it was good seeing you and Dave this morning.

Yea I should have took a couple of pics of our Heeps together. We will have get together again. Good hanging out

[JcrOffroad]

How about spelling Comanche correctly in your ad for the bumper mounts????

Bummer! Didn't catch the mis-spell.


x2 on a bolt in cage... But maybe one that you could purchase in sections.. Or even one that fits in a Comanche???

UPS shipping dimensional limits will prevent us from ever being able to offer any sort of cage kit or parts.

[whowey]

UPS shipping dimensional limits will prevent us from ever being able to offer any sort of cage kit or parts.


Just smash into the box.... You know they are going to anyway...:smiley-laughing021:

[muddeprived]

Just smash into the box.... You know they are going to anyway...:smiley-laughing021:

so true! :smiley-scared002:

[JcrOffroad]

Hot off the press, literally! Roof Rack Gutter Mounts:
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/GutterMount1.jpg
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/GutterMount2.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Hot off the press, literally! Roof Rack Gutter Mounts:
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/GutterMount1.jpg
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/GutterMount2.jpg

Pretty. Nice close up shots.

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/GutterMountsDec.jpg

:link: (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=XJRCKMNTS&Category_Code=DPL)

[xj4lifetwo]

Metal tail light boxes with the leds in them wired and ready to go would be nice. "A" piller light mounts. the np242j skid plate would be nice also. Thanks for asking

[JcrOffroad]

the np242j skid plate would be nice also.

NP242 skid is already done.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJTcaseSkidPlate2.jpg

[2000XJ]

That tcase skid is SEXY! I love it.

Just a question ... I have the Rusty's Engine Tranny Skid (one of the biggest mistakes on my XJ :(, I didn't know any better back then).... any suggestions or thoughts on how that skid would work with your tcase skid?

The rear of the skid bolts to the xmember with two carriage bolts. Do you think it'd work well by drilling through your tcase skid to get the carriage bolts through? I know anythings possible, just looking for your thoughts. I don't think the additional .25" of your skid would make the setup worse.

Do you recommend any engine/trans skid with your tcase skid? Is one in the works?

[JcrOffroad]

You should have to drill the holes through the skid plate after the skid was installed. You will be able to re-use the carriage bolts if they are long enough. I am not sure of any other skids that work or don't work better.

[TXstiGUY]

Or would you rather have heavy replacement tail light boxs?

Tail boxs and your roof rack add a rail to it :thumbsup: And I think your prices are more then fair I don't know WTF that dudes on about :boohoo:

[JcrOffroad]

Four Bolt Steering spacer and kit. Should be on the website at some point today.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/4BoltSteeringSpacer.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/4boltConversionKit.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

We almost have this all wrapped up and ready for sale....should be online in the next 24 hours.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/LightBarAngle.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/LightBarFront.jpg

[prerunner1982]

I like the light bars... and the nut strips... and steering box brace. Nice work. If only I had the money.

[JcrOffroad]

Made this bad boy for our 1ton steering kit and DIY steering.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/OTKTracBarMount2.jpg

Tracbar relocation bracket (http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TRKBRK&Category_Code=DPL)

Start working on these this last friday, hopefully we can get these figured out and online for 84-96' at some point today. Plan to work on the 97-01' models later this week.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes1.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes2.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Hey those aren't bad. I generally don't like the look of the "rock friendly" tail lights. Yes I know looks isn't the point. Those have a nice APC look to them. :patriot:

[JcrOffroad]

Slotted tail light version for Gen1:
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersSlot2.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersSlot1.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

Hey those aren't bad. I generally don't like the look of the "rock friendly" tail lights. Yes I know looks isn't the point. Those have a nice APC look to them. :patriot:

Yah, we are the same way! We refuse to make stuff that is ugly, so unless we were able to pull of a good looking set, we wouldn't make them!

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes3.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes5.jpg

Here is what they would look like with the clear reverse light.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes6.jpg

[Voldemort]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes3.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes5.jpg

Here is what they would look like with the clear reverse light.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1TailLightBoxes6.jpg

I want a set of those housing, will the lights come with them?

[xj4lifetwo]

how much and how soon on those tail lights ?? i want .. i mean need some (just in case the Mrs. is reading this) lol

[JcrOffroad]

We will most likely be selling the tail light housings bare. If we can find a good supplier that has good turn around times, we might offer them with lights as well. In order to get the lights to mount behind the boxes, some trimming to the plastic light mounts has to be done.

We are still working the jig set up and final tweaks to our drawings. We will have them available to order by the end of this week. The turn around time should be about 10 days to your door.

[JcrOffroad]

1/4 guards w/ tail light boxes. More pics to come as we get these together more.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights1.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights2.jpg

[COSXJFAN]

Price point for this set up??

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights4.jpg

This inside panel is removeable so that you can access the back of the lights and to help with installation of the 1/4 panel.
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights3.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

Price point for this set up??

By the end of the week we will have them on our website with pricing.

[Mudderoy]

Both ideas are very good. I love the quarter panel with integrated tail light. Looks smooth and very custom. It would make changing the burned out bulbs a pain in the a$$ but the LED lights should solve that issue, with the exception of a jumping tree, or roll over. lol

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/XJTailLightsPaintedInstalled.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

Slotted 1/4 panels. You can see the very so slight radius that allows for these to conform so nicely to the jeep's body.

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/SlottedQuarters1.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/SlottedQuarters2.jpg

[COSXJFAN]

Do you roll form them after they are cut out, or before, in sheet form? I'm interested in these, big time!! I just hope they aren't too pricey...HINT HINT!!:popcorn:

[JcrOffroad]

we form them after we cut them out. Price is going to affordable, just give us a couple more days to get everything together.

[COSXJFAN]

Just remember what a great guy I am, when you set my price!! :thumbsup:

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights8.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights7.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersTaillights6.jpg

[muddeprived]

You know the more i look at that the more i like it. I better stop lookin at it before my wallet comes out of my back pocket....

[Mudderoy]

Yeah those are sharp! Luckly they don't fit our rigs. Only through 96 I believe is what they said. Besides I'd have further issues since I have bushwackers on mine.

[JcrOffroad]

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersSlot5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersSlot4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen1UpperQuatersSlot3.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

Yeah those are sharp! Luckly they don't fit our rigs. Only through 96 I believe is what they said. Besides I'd have further issues since I have bushwackers on mine.

97+ is next on the menu! Hopefully we will have some progress pics before the weekend.

[Mudderoy]

I'd like to have diff sliders like this...


http://www.ok4wd.com/images/product/1111/medium/nth24201.jpg

But for a Dana 30 and a C8.25.


:sign0178:

I went back thru all the pages I didn't see if this was a no, maybe, or hell no. :D

[xjod]

I want the slotted ones. Can I order them without the fuel door cut out?

[JcrOffroad]

I want the slotted ones. Can I order them without the fuel door cut out?

Sure you can. You will have to call in to order that, but that is not a problem. I will get these up on our site before noon tomorrow. We are working on the 97+ ones as we speak, so they should be available soon as well!

[DETOURS]

Look'in good! :thumbsup:

[quadracer0387]

cant wait for the 97+... i keep checking for updates lmao...

[JcrOffroad]

About 1/2 way done on these 97+ tail lights. Making some adjustments and they should be ready to go on our site tomorrow. We are waiting for a jeep we arrange to do 97+ 1/4 panels on, so hopefully he gets here sooner then later.....

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes1.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes2.jpg

[2000XJ]

Damn, my wallet tries to jump into the shredder everytime I crack this thread open! I love the products you guys are working on right now guys, great job! It's also awesome that you guys are taking the time to gather info and opinions directly from the "horses mouth", that's something that more fabricators should do these days. BIG THANKS TO YOU GUYS!

I can't wait to see the '97+ quarter panel guards!

[JcrOffroad]

84-96' XJ parts on sale now!

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?p=21478#post21478

[xjjeepthing]

I have an 01 and needs me some taillight boxes

[JcrOffroad]

I have an 01 and needs me some taillight boxes

We'll have them up next week!

[xjjeepthing]

Is it all paypal or can I use a credit card. Also will there be an option of round taillights instead of long

[JcrOffroad]

Is it all paypal or can I use a credit card. Also will there be an option of round taillights instead of long

Our online order can take Paypal or VS/MC. If you order over the phone you can pay with VS/MC.

There is no way to fit 4" round lights in the 97+ tail light area. As you can see in the pics, it's tight to just fit these 2.5" wide Ovals.

[Primo]

Me likey your guna do the 1/4 panel protect with the light box for the 97+ right???
How are you finishing them? primer?

[JcrOffroad]

Me likey your guna do the 1/4 panel protect with the light box for the 97+ right???
How are you finishing them? primer?

Yep, this week! We will be shipping them Bare metal.

[JcrOffroad]

Just an update on the 97+ stuff. We are building our second and last prototype tail light boxes today. Once we get these nailed, we're moving on the 1/4 panel guards. We will be working on the 1/4 panel guards all day on Wednesday, so I will have pictures of them then. If our stupid light mounts show up today, I should be able to get pictures of the tail lights w/ lights installed!

[Mudderoy]

Having you guys post of the pictures is almost as good as having the products. You guys need a catalog I can put in the bathroom and read over and over again. :smiley-laughing021:

[JcrOffroad]

Lights showed up!
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes3.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes6.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes7.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes8.jpg

[quadracer0387]

how bout some front tube fenders with panels

[quadracer0387]

have stock fender width and the bushwacker width

[toast018]

I still would love for someone to make the tube style tail light guards.
I want to keep the OE tail lights, and just protect them. I cant find anyone that sells them.
lol...

[Mudderoy]

I still would love for someone to make the tube style tail light guards.
I want to keep the OE tail lights, and just protect them. I cant find anyone that sells them.
lol...

I think the problem with the "tube" guards is they make you think the OE plastic is protected, but it really isn't. It's like comparing a off road bumper with a after market brush guard. Those tube light guards are like for brush, not rocks and trees.

[COSXJFAN]

Lights showed up!
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes3.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes6.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes7.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2TaillightBoxes8.jpg


Damn, those are nice!!!

[toast018]

I think the problem with the "tube" guards is they make you think the OE plastic is protected, but it really isn't. It's like comparing a off road bumper with a after market brush guard. Those tube light guards are like for brush, not rocks and trees.

O... lol... I'm glad you told me that. I always assumed it protected the plastic. But now that I think about it they really couldn't since they are attached to the housings themselves... lol...

Actually im starting to warm up to the round LED's with the side fender guards. I wonder if they can be cut to fit around my bushmaster flairs? hmmmm... hint hint... :)

[COSXJFAN]

I think the problem with the "tube" guards is they make you think the OE plastic is protected, but it really isn't. It's like comparing a off road bumper with a after market brush guard. Those tube light guards are like for brush, not rocks and trees.

Very true!! Same goes for the nerf bars that people put on the side of their rigs. Those things will fold on a rock or tree, and like the light covers in question, are more for looks, or to help Grandma up into the rig.

[Mudderoy]

O... lol... I'm glad you told me that. I always assumed it protected the plastic. But now that I think about it they really couldn't since they are attached to the housings themselves... lol...

Actually im starting to warm up to the round LED's with the side fender guards. I wonder if they can be cut to fit around my bushmaster flairs? hmmmm... hint hint... :)

I'm in the same situation. I think the problem with the bushwackers cut is that since the bushwackers are flexible they can be installed further up or further down (forward or back as well). So pre cutting it without specific measurements post bushwacker install might not turn out too well.

Before I get to the point of ordering I was going to ask just to be sure, but I suspect that I would have to take the bushwackers off, mark the armor and cut it myself.

[JcrOffroad]

There is no way we can make this "bushwacker" compatable. You can either mount them right over the armor, or trim the armor to fit the bushwackers.

[Xtreme XJ]

how bout some front tube fenders with panels

x10 !! and rear !!
Personally I don't know that I'd "need" the entire panel covered... just something like a 2.5" flange that contours to the body lines mounted with some internal back up plates & a tube flare that comes off of that... somewhere in the 3" to 4" width (??) full wheel well coverage front to rear... keeping the XJ flare profile... not rounded or odd angles, mimic the O.E. ones.
With the rear panels done you're halfway there...
I hate to drop his name, but Cruzin Illusion's came out sooooo damn nice.
I'm sure y'all have seen his set up.... :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I just don't have the time...

Get ta Crack'n !!! :D

Curt

[JcrOffroad]

In order for us to make tube fenders, they are going to be around $1000-1200 for a set of 4. That's front and rear. I don't believe that they will sell for that price, so I don't really feel like making the designs, prototypes and jigs for something that just simply won't sell. Do you guys feel I am wrong on that? Is that price something you would be willing to pay for this?

[COSXJFAN]

Completely correct. The set up on a production run is key, and where most of the time and planning take place. Time taken in the set up of the fixtures means a fatter bottom line in the end! I agree, I think that it would be a very expensive piece to design, build, market, and inevitably purchase!! It would also be quite an install as well. A lot of modifications to the rig would need to be made, in order for them to give any benefit of clearance and protection, IMHO. So, it would take an experienced individual to install it, and that would scare a lot of the market away. Most people want something that is easy to install, although there are a handful of us Jeepers out here that would jump at a project like that!!:drool:

[JcrOffroad]

97-up 1/4 panels w/ slotted guards:
http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/97upQuarterPanelSlots2.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/97upQuarterPanelSlots.jpg

Tail light version will be put together tomorrow...

[TXstiGUY]

How about a roof rack besides the low rise one with a basket. Also some lower guards.

[JcrOffroad]

Also some lower guards.

Lower guards for what?

[TXstiGUY]

Lower guards for what?
Lower quarter panel armor.

[Xtreme XJ]

In order for us to make tube fenders, they are going to be around $1000-1200 for a set of 4. That's front and rear. I don't believe that they will sell for that price, so I don't really feel like making the designs, prototypes and jigs for something that just simply won't sell. Do you guys feel I am wrong on that? Is that price something you would be willing to pay for this?

I agree with the $1000 to $1200 range... y'all are great craftsmen so the quality isn't a question and I'm not against paying someone for their time & product... Depending on the full panel or just a mounting flange a few inches wide would have a bearing on $$$$...
I wish I had the time to dedicate to making a set... it'd be mons. of off & on work... I tend to overbuild things which takes more time...
Oh well I can wish... thanks for the thoughts...

Curt

[JcrOffroad]

Lower quarter panel armor.

We make it already:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=XJArmor

[toast018]

What about dif guards? Make them more beefy than what's currently on the market.

Heavy Duty Drive Shafts

Heavy Duty Battery Boxes

Heavy Duty Steering Rods

Heavy Duty brackets for the leaf springs

I got a few more ides but I am running late for work. Will add more later and I hope these havent already been suggested ( i kinda thought of them while drinking my morning coffee...)

[COSXJFAN]

I like the battery box idea. The battery trays and hold downs are junk in an XJ, and that could be a hot seller, if priced right, or course....hint, hint!!:boohoo:

[JcrOffroad]

I like the battery box idea. The battery trays and hold downs are junk in an XJ, and that could be a hot seller, if priced right, or course....hint, hint!!:boohoo:

I'll look at this next...

[JcrOffroad]

Still working on them, but here is what I have together so far...

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights2.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights1.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Very nice work. What the possibility of having a custom done, made out of diamond plate?

[JcrOffroad]

Very nice work. What the possibility of having a custom done, made out of diamond plate?

Sorry, we won't be able to make them out of diamond plate. We don't want to chance gouging our lower dies in our press.

[COSXJFAN]

Very nice work. What the possibility of having a custom done, made out of diamond plate?

Somebody has a diamond plate fetish!! LOL!!

[Mudderoy]

Somebody has a diamond plate fetish!! LOL!!

Ahhhh no, I was asking for a friend. :smiley-laughing021:

[COSXJFAN]

Right....sure you were!!:headshake:

[TXstiGUY]

Ahhhh no, I was asking for a friend. :smiley-laughing021:
The first sign of addiction is denial :smiley-scared002:

[Mudderoy]

The first sign of addiction is denial :smiley-scared002:

You guys are just jealous because my Jeep has a theme. :camera:

[JcrOffroad]

You could get that vinyal sticker diamond plate to put on them :D

[toast018]

I'll look at this next...

Also I just thought if someone wanted a dual battery set up you could either make 2 boxes. One for a single battery and one for a double battery. Or make just one box that could be somewhat modular and able to mount together. (never seen that before)

Just a thought... :)

[JcrOffroad]

Slotted guards done!

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/97upQuarterPanelSlots5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/97upQuarterPanelSlots4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/97upQuarterPanelSlots3.jpg

[00XJinPA]

X2 on the diff. skid plate for the CH 8.25. That would be nice to have! :thumbsup:

[toast018]

You guys are just jealous because my Jeep has a theme. :camera:

Is this your old jeep? hehe...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/Customminitruck/Jeep3.jpg

[JcrOffroad]

Alrighty then....We were trying to have these up on Friday, however we ran out of time. We came in this weekend and got them finalized and ready for production. They will be going up on our website in the next few hours and the introductory pricing will be available for the first 5 sets.

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights3.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights4.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights5.jpg

http://www.jcrpics.com/misc/Prototypes/Gen2QuarterPanelTaillights6.jpg

[quadracer0387]

me like alot...

[COSXJFAN]

Is this your old jeep? hehe...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/Customminitruck/Jeep3.jpg

Red, & diamond plated....that has to be Muddy's old Jeep there!!:driving: