I Didn't Know I Needed This For My Jeep Cherokee XJ...

BACKCOUNTRY BEAGLES MERCH IS LIVE! (Link below)

This has been along time coming, so be sure to check it out, I'm sure we'll have something for you!
We are starting out with shirts, sweatshirts and stickers... hats and more to come in the future!
Thank you to everyone who watches the videos, hits that like button, leaves a comment and has subscribed to the channel, because of you we are able to make this possible so thank you, thank you, thank you!

Anyways,
This weeks video is a bit different from the usual fabrication we've been doing on the channel lately, today we are installing multiple different parts and pieces from our friends over at Printi Parts!

They sent us over a few different parts they have specifically designed for the Cherokees to get our thoughts and opinions on. We have to say, we are blown away by the quality of what we received.

This may not have forwarded the progress of the one ton swap but it for sure forwarded the process of the build as a whole!

Be sure to check out Printi Parts here if interested:

We used these products in this video!

Headliner Adhesive:

Headliner Material:

Chase Light Switch:

Light Pod Switch:

**** WEEKLY UPDATE: We are currently waiting on some parts to start installing the Sterling 10.5 into the Jeep. We are hoping to get that done and a video for it out in EARLY April, so until then we are going to take care of a few odds and ends (the next couple videos). Currently we are shooting to have the Jeep rolling out of the shop in EARLY June*****

We are putting out a video EVERY Wednesday until this Jeep drives out of the shop and onto the trail!

As always be sure to follow us on Instagram for real time updates, if you're watching the series in real time I'm about 2 weeks ahead of each video I post on here, so head over to Instagram for sneak peaks!

Thank you all so much for watching, We'll see you out on the trail and we'll see you next time!
- The Backcountry Beagles
Ash, Ron, Bella, Natalie, Lilli

[ProjectXJ]

I had to find a latch from a junkyard when mine broke. Its good to know that someone makes them.

[jasonlessard]

You had me all confused, couldn’t figure out what the hell a mole panel was. When you installed it and explained it for attachments it became clear. Never heard it called that. The military and the tactical crowd use it on everything but they call it “Molly” M.O.L.L.E. Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment
Great job, wish my Cherokee had the upper console.

[explore_off_road]

Some pretty cool stuff there. And yes, XJ's did come with under hood lights. It was a telescoping style light... And long wire and would reach all around the vehicle. It was a really cool idea, but the telescope part would always crap out, .. the wire wouldn't wind back in. So I ended up taking it out on one of ours... And going to go the route you did. I haven't done it yet, so maybe I'll get this under hood light. The light I myself would put it up higher and more centered in the hood

[rNewkirk]

Under hood light has a switch at the front passenger side corner of the hood (at least on earlier XJs like my 91). I believe it’s a switched ground that completes the circuit whenever the hood is opened. My hood switch broke some years ago, but you’re inspiring me to fix it now haha!

[Thexkidd]

You’re doing a hell of a job. Takes a lot of energy and guts to do something like this. Keep it up.

[williammahaffey]

There’s this crazy new invention called lock tight. It works great for keeping screws from coming undone.

[JeepLJ]

if your looking for these "Overhead Center Consoles", look in early 90's minivans, they had a very similar design, and can be made to work as well. I wish I would have had my 3D printer when I had my XJ, that switch panel is really nice.

[neighborsgoat]

Greetings from a fellow XJ owner from Romania. About those two lid screws that constantly unscrew themselves: wrap them in teflon tape and only then screw them back in. You can thank me later 😊

[stlproa]

For an under hood light check out the Harbor Freight P/N 63878 @ $1.79. LED bright light runs 48 hours on 3 AAA batteries....no wiring; magnet mount....sick it under hood move where you need it; use on fender for changing tires; use a hand held flashlight. Rong the Riger G-R-E-A-T!!!!

[bradleycavrak]

Added to my bday (may) wish list. Yall need to make XJ HVAC vents other than the one with the mount. Super expensive and anytime I try and scrounge them they're cracked or missing. Great products for 3d printing!!

[JamisonOutdoorAdventures]

On my XJ the light was on a retractable spring with like a 10’ lead. So you could take the light with you to the back axle to change a tire. When the light was secured in the housing under the hood, it would be off, until you took the light out of the housing. I’m wondering if it was a switched ground within the housing?

[abstractdea]

Looking forward to the mount piece as I have one too without that mount.
I friend I have said she put in a 12 outlet in the rear storage part and it has bee great. Good idea for a video.
She sold me her leather seats and I added heating element and the switch is where the ashtray used to be and it's an excellent location.
Those sets also have the electric movement as well and works good after I replaced a gear in it.
My latch is still good but that site does have some good ideas I'll be ordering.
I love my XJ. It's got 350K miles on it and a newish 4.0.
It needs some lighting as well. Thanks for the links and the ideas.

[DrPepperXJ]

They have better replacements for the center console latch, I’ll have a video uploaded soon (short video) it eliminates the hole latch part completely, works great!

[TurboGuru]

Just FYI, MOLLE is pronounced "Ma lee", not trying to be a nitpicker, just trying to help. I love this video and the showcase of products that my XJ needs!

[cpthillbilly]

maybe that ground is a switched ground? If so, that would prevent the draining of your battery if the key was off. I don't know, just a guess. I know jeep is all about switched grounds.

[sound]

That light for the engine bay is not worth it at all. Get a good quality LED strip, cut it to size, stick it to the hood from the underside and wire it. It will last longer, guve a better angle for you to see something and be dirt cheap to replace once it goes bad

[FaTaLlYiLl]

I’m more interested in the stickers they sent why is there no info or listings on their website

[suparee]

Great video! Are you interested in Jeep lighting stuff sponsorship collab?

[Swurve]

Hahaha it's a "molly" panel, not "mole" panel. Love your videos either way

[Themelaninjeeper]

Where are you located. I have the console parts you need.