DIY Cowl hood Jeep xj

Super easy diy cowl hood
Parts list
24x48 22 gauge sheet metal
2 72" by 1/4" steel rods for supports.
Welder
Grinding wheels
Bondo
Sand paper
Paint
We built this rig with only 3500 dollars
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ideal caster angle
5 to 7 degrees is what I always go for in a lifted xj
S10 leaf springs x2 $30 at junkyard but I bought new to get a better lift $150
Rubicon Express 5.5 coils which gave my 6 inches after settling $99
Lower control arms $99
Upper control arms $99
Lower control arm drop bracket $150 helps improve ride
Rear extend break line $15
Transfer case drop $6 I recommend SYE
Rough country JEEP FRONT FORGED ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR (XJ, ZJ, MJ W/ 4-6.5IN) $150
ZJ pitman arm free
We have a total of $648 in this lift and we got some nice stuff
Rough county 6.5 lift $1,049.95
Rough. county 4.5 lift $749.95
And honestly my lift probably won’t settle like rough country does but if you have the money just go ahead and buy a lift
I’m just showing you can do this in your backyard on a budget
Cheap Jeep build all parts will be bought off Amazon and eBay
If you guys wanna know how I beefed up my steering here is a parts list! If you wanna see a video let me know
Warning ⛔️ You will need to know how to weld and use a grinder
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8
Duralast Drag link DS1310 $25
2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Synergy Manufacturing Heavy Duty Metal-on-Metal Tie Rod End - 4135-R $46
2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Synergy Manufacturing Heavy Duty Metal on Metal Tie Rod End - 4135-L
$46
Jam nuts for tie rod ends $6 x2
(1LH / 1RH) Tube Adapters $8 x2
1.25in OD DOM tubing got from local metal yard scrap pile 54” long $30
Total $175
You can build it cheaper with 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Omix-ADA Tie Rod End - 18043.06
2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Omix-Ada Tie Rod End - 18043.10 L handed
If you use cheaper tie rod ends the total would be $111
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[@saadmstf]

Dude! you are knowledgable... keep it going!!!

[@RavenRedwood]

That is freaking AWESOME 😎
Thanks for showing us how you made it. I don't really like the look of xj hood louvers but this is badass! Definitely gonna do this instead 👍

[@E.force89]

Dude thank you so much for making this, I've been thinking about doing this so it helps me out a lot

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

Looks great man!

[@billmatson8711]

Nice job Ronnie .

[@johnsterner9200]

Man thats a nice hood.

[@JettRhoads]

Thanks for the vid man! Did a diesel swap and trying to mount an intercooler up front SUCKS. top mount intercooler is possible now🤘🏻

[@ninjascout468]

Nice job but I just bought a cowl bolt on hood scoop off ebay 20 mins later done 😎

[@ECAfahkinbonkerzzkhed]

Very smart I dig it

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Came out nice Ronnie

[@bigridge717]

DUDE.. BRAVO..

[@1jimjiminy]

Wow brother very well done

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

"Stay dirty my friends" - Cherokee Ronnie

[@connorintheyata944]

I’m so doing this to my 01 cherokee

[@DestDroid]

Nice.

[@officialWWM]

I love how you didn’t even bother to wash it first 😂

[@cherokeeronnie]

Nah lol

[@officialWWM]

@@cherokeeronnie 😂😂

[@cherokeefit4248]

I bought awesome made in the US hood vents for mine. They have been moulded to keep rain out but they are very heavy so I gotta be careful to gently lower the hood.

[@venomous61]

What kind are they?

[@marvicty]

Crafty DIY.

[@danielpierson692]

Nice how much does it do for cooling

[@cherokeeronnie]

Helped out a lot