Project XJ

[Jeff]

Started a definitive money spent list on the main page, first post. Please check that out if you are interested in what I am spending on this project. Approaching $400... But at least everything is ironed out at this point. EVERYTHING works and works well at this point.

Well I got started on another mod last night. This is my "Recovery Hitch" project. Fairly simple concept, put some big ass recovery points on my hitch before I install it on the Jeep. Tractor supply provided the 15,000lb D-rings for $7.99 each. Great deal considering what most people sell a hitch D-ring for...and then you only have one hitch point. I know how you guys love pics. So here's the pics and progress, more to come tonight.

As it started


The offending wiring 'cage.' This is where the 7-point wiring plug would go. I have never seen a trailer that took a 7-pin I would want to pull with a Cherokee, so a 4-pin for me. So not only do I not need this, but it is in the way of my progress!


That's better!


All smoothed out. Gonna fill that little gouge with weld and re-grind it.


Had to remove this sticker with a razor blade.


MOCK UP PICS!






More pics once it is welded and painted! Moving right along.