Jeep XJ Better than the cut and fold method!!!! DIY Rear quarter panel fix

XJ owners if your rear quarters are as rusted as mine were this is the way to repair it!!!
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[@arthurprado3818]

I’ve never been a fan of cut and fold. Hard to cut or fold metal that’s not there..😒. I was planing on doing something similar. I’d buy a set

[@DCarter355]

Nice XJ, I wanted green when I was shopping but I ended up with silver. love the progress and can’t wait to see future mods. Subbed as well!

[@nextweeksadventure]

Thanks!!!! I sort of stumbled across this xj I was looking for a 5spd but for the price I couldn't pass it up. I too like the color combo. Its a very solid unit and I enjoy it more and more everyday. I do plan on doing a complete walk around video on it soon. Thanks for the Sub!!! Have a great day!!

[@bmjames24]

I'm here for the soundtrack!!! Nice fab work as well.

[@alshoemaker9385]

I like the idea of patch panels. Nice work.

[@nextweeksadventure]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@shozdott]

love the music n blacksmith work

[@daltonbauer3967]

dang pretty cool to see someone had the same idea as me. my buddy cut his but had nothing to fold because of rust so i came up with the same thing you just did but instead we used self tappers but still came out very nice and protective

[@JoshuaWhitesinger]

Very nice video. That is a great idea. Thanks for not putting those stupid tinker bell dj club music by the way. Nice choices that goes along with the content.

[@nextweeksadventure]

Thanks! As for the music its a crazy learning curve. Some like and some don't. I'm mixed on it all really 🤣 so I still try and sneak it in somehow.

[@pede8889]

Tinkerbell was from Chicago?

[@patricksullivan9713]

Cool music, I really like the shelf too!

[@officialWWM]

Cool, all I need now is a sheet metal folder thingy!

[@saulgilsenan8122]

Not sure an industrial sheet metal brake counts as DIY but nice job anyway!

[@nextweeksadventure]

Our smaller break was broken waiting on parts to repair. My brother was able to use one at his work which happened to be A LOT bigger. Still a fun project. Thanks for watching have a great day!

[@beardedforlife3740]

Makes it easier when your job consist of run a brake press lol. I plan on something similar with some 12 guage cold rolled steel

[@buildingusa9604]

I was thinking about the same thing 🤔😕😪

[@hayzersolar]

awesome music

[@rowdyroadtrip3374]

and i've got the same quarter panel problem..is why i found this video..lol

[@danielshayder8875]

You should sell these! I need a set like right now!

[@winru2]

I cam up with with idea and since it a xj of course someone has done it🤣. Wish i could buy a set of them it would be a time saver for sure.

[@winru2]

Wow that was some bad english idk how that happened

[@nextweeksadventure]

🤣😂🤣

[@KILLemZOMBIES]

whats the song at the start? i really like it

[@ericsxj1975]

Nice work.

[@theSvrh]

I was hoping to see a side shot of the whole thing. I have been planning a simlar project abd have the same rear bumper. But not sure if i will be good with the cut line being so much higher than the rear bumper line

[@nextweeksadventure]

So it is and isn't noticeable. Yes the bumper is designed to line up with factory body lines. Does it look weird with the body gone?? A little bit but it's not terrible. Also previous xj I had I smashed down off a log on that part and rippled the panel up to window. So with it gone it wont damage body panel and the bumper is strong enough because of great mounting design that it will handle abuse if it gets hit. I will post a few side pics on my facebook page @ next week's adventure. Feel free to head over and check them out. Thanks for coming to the channel be sure to Subscribe if you haven't and share the page! Have a great weekend!!

[@frankdehne1949]

I'm going to do that first body line the one that's just up a couple inches you know and we'll make it like even with like a shorter bumper. Because I don't like the looks of them cut up that high either

[@bradbelisle8465]

What is that tray you’re putting on your smittybilt tire carrier?

[@nextweeksadventure]

Its a front runner drop down table. Use it for cooking and lot of other uses. It's in a lot of my newer videos.

[@clemensweisenberger2695]

Great job had the same problem on my 2000 XJ if you remember the dimensions or if you ever decide on manufacturing them for sale. I would buy them.No access to hydraulic brake.

[@nextweeksadventure]

Thanks! I never really thought these would be so popular. My brother and I just made them up and unfortunately didn't make any notes on it. It started with a piece of cardboard as a template and some spare metal that was honestly overkill on the thickness. We only used the big sheet metal bender because I broke the handle on our little one and we had to stop by his work for something else. I really wish I had taken the time to do that video right to help others that need them. I've learned my lesson and the roof rack video will be very informative so stay tuned if your looking for ideas. Thanks for watching and the comment! Sorry I couldn't help more.

[@ReelLifeGarage]

Did, just need a metal shop.. cool

[@richtyler1353]

Please explain as you go.

[@ericgunnyporter8964]

Maan this a perfect method my quarters are the same , I guess I wil be doing the same great video Keep up the great Mods

[@evan_alexanderr]

Another question. Did you have to remove your fuel hoses in the cutting stage or welding stage? I wouldn’t want to cut my hoses, but I feel like if they were taken off and sparks start flying that’s just an accident waiting to happen with the gas fumes that would be coming out

[@nextweeksadventure]

I just took a old welding jacket and wrapped it around the fill hoses just so sparks didnt burn holes in it.the fill hose guard was completely rusted away and I still haven't replaced it yet. As far as actually welding I didnt run full long beads just a series of tacks to keep heat and sparks to a minimum rotating around the plates to lesson panel warping also.

[@matthewetter5494]

Hi there again thanks for getting back to my last question, this was a very ingenious way to fix that quarter panel. I was wondering about folding table on your tire rack what brand is it?

[@nextweeksadventure]

Hey ask away!! I document my projects to help people with ideas and show whats involved so if any questions come up I'm here to answer. As for the table its a Front Runner folding tailgate table. I did have to modify my swingout arm to get it to work but it was very easy to do. 1 thing I would upgrade on it is get the white poly style slide out board if you can. The wood is starting to show issues due to constant outdoor exposure. Cost for the table is around 270.00 but I use it all the time for everything and would definitely recommend!!

[@FC0BCA7E7A]

DIY...just need a press break...cool.

[@suicidesmurfsquad28]

Would be nice to have your dimensions and sketch for us to have lol I started watching thinking you were gona give us that info too. Lol.

[@nextweeksadventure]

A lot of people have asked about the plates. I will check if my brother still has the cardboard template and see what I can do. Thanks for watching!

[@redneckswitwheels]

Really glad I found this video! And I agree this is the best way to do this. Thank u! And I can help u get these made. Contact me

[@nextweeksadventure]

I'm glad this video was helpful for you! The xj's design was good but the cheap sponge bag of insulation which destroyed rear quarter panels was not. As for the pieces I've got the facilities to make them(Brother and I have a shop) just trying to work out a plan. Thanks for the interest much appreciated! Have a great day!

[@rowdyroadtrip3374]

I have the same exact setup as you. front bumper, winch and rear bumper..lol..i thought about a tire carrier table and now that i'm gonna get a titan trekker II for an extended gas solution i can put a table on there. is that a frontrunner table? can you still put a jerry can in there with those brackets welded in? from what i see with the zip ties, you have your license plate on like i do..i've got min zip tied on in that same spot..lol

[@nextweeksadventure]

Yes it is a front runner table. I haven't checked to see if a jerry can will still fit. I use that spot to haul my cast iron skillet and wet boots. I have been looking at other options for extra fuel. Sorry for the slow response. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@rowdyroadtrip3374]

@@nextweeksadventure i bought a titan trail trekker II. haven't put it on yet.

[@BostonianBroker]

No you don’t lol well maybe you do now lok😂

[@TheDylon121]

Hey what’s you are your brothers shop called or a website or email I could contact to purchase a set of these.

[@nextweeksadventure]

Unfortunately we just made these to fit my xj. Not producing them for sale. It is something I get asked often so maybe one day I'll get something going. Sorry

[@TheDylon121]

@@nextweeksadventure no problem it sure is a good design for people who still want to keep the quarter panel and can’t fab. It’s been the only only I’ve seen

[@nicholasgilson6745]

What bumper is that

[@nextweeksadventure]

Front is a EAG and the rear is the Smittybilt xrc

[@sallyjean873]

What table deal is that on your bumper?

[@nextweeksadventure]

That would be the Ultra swing front runner camp table from rigd.

[@evan_alexanderr]

16 gauge steel?

[@nextweeksadventure]

So I did use a thicker steel only because it's what I had laying around. It's overkill for sure but free.

[@ProjectXJ]

How much would you charge to make a set of those? :)

[@nextweeksadventure]

Unfortunately at this time I'm unable to make them. Just got a lot going on. However I am considering possibly producing my own set of them for people to purchase at a later time. I really appreciate that you asked but sorry I cant help right now thank you.

[@redneckswitwheels]

@@nextweeksadventure contact me i can make these happen

[@davenoelperkins]

@@nextweeksadventure Still too busy?

[@noahbartholomew932]

Diy lol. Proceeds to use a 15k dollar metal brake

[@FC0BCA7E7A]

That paint on your rear quarter panels looked absolutely horrible. Pass.

[@nextweeksadventure]

It's bedliner coating. Sorry it doesn't meet your standards.