View Full Version : XJ Installing XJ Rock Rails


tgregg
03-21-09, 12:26 PM
I just got done installing AJ's Super Rock rails on my 95 XJ. It went way easier than I thought it would. I ended up not following the directions so I thought I'd post what I did here. I held the rock rail up in place and clamped it. Then I just marked the 4 pinch seam holes. I dropped the rail and drilled the pinch seam holes. Then I put a couple of bolts into the rail holes and lifted it up sliding the bolts into the holes and slipped nuts on. After installing all four bolts with washers and all, I mostly tightened them up. Then I took a hammer and banged the plates up to align them tight to the floor pan. Then I used the holes in the plates as a guide as I drilled the holes. My air wrench made quick work of driving in the self tapping bolts....Done in under an hour and they look great!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/tgregg6721/XJRockRails001.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/tgregg6721/XJRockRails003.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/tgregg6721/XJRockRails005.jpg

utah_redneck
03-21-09, 08:26 PM
wow! Those look great. Good job.

xjkevin
03-21-09, 08:55 PM
looks good, definitly an important purchase...

swbooking
03-21-09, 09:06 PM
Good work. AJ makes some nice products.

tgregg
03-22-09, 07:32 AM
Thanks guys. Next is a Rough Country 3 inch lift with new rear spring packs. The XJ does so well in stock form I am anxious to see how it performs after each update.
I'm leaving next Sunday for Death Valley. We're doing 4 days exploring canyons and such. When I get back the lift should be here.

GP4Play
03-22-09, 10:37 AM
Nice job Gregg.Have a safe trip and take lots a pic's.This is on a long list of places I want to see.
Dennis

tgregg
03-22-09, 12:04 PM
I will be taking a lot of photos and post them on MJR when I get back. Should be a nice trip. I've toured DV on my motorcycle for 10 years (bmwst.com)on the pavement but this will be my first off road tour there. We've got a fun trip planned with stops at a different motel location each night. We're going to talk about trying to put a Mohave Road run together before the weather turns too hot.

XJJK
03-22-09, 09:33 PM
nice work!