Not much tech, but almost all the vendors had a hand in this build...

Drum Roll please…




Here she is… standing at 7’ tall, 85” wide.
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Wimpy 30 in the background
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Nice 33”
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Ground Clearance
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The rear needs to drop almost 1”, need to relocated the rear coil mounts about 3” toward the tail lights…
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Still to extend rear axle…drive lines… bleed brakes, all steering, front track bar and rear shocks...


AW

Fucking awesome man.
Flex pics needed once it's running.

:beer: :beer: :beer: :smokin:

:grinpimp:

That's crazy looking... And wide... I like.

What are the WMS measurements of the axles?
What backspacing did you go with?
What size tires are those? They look HUGE compared to your 33s

That's crazy looking... And wide... I like.

What are the WMS measurements of the axles?
What backspacing did you go with?
What size tires are those? They look HUGE compared to your 33s


Front 70"wms
Rear 67" wms

3"BS

42" TSLs

damn thats wide

no fender trimming?

What! All that and plastic bumper covers!


Nice Jeep!

What! All that and plastic bumper covers!


Nice Jeep!


I think of them as cushy rock bumpers.

no fender trimming?


In due time, I only have Saturdays to work on it... so its been a slow build.

nice

now just lose that ditch witch in the rear

nice

now just lose that ditch witch in the rear

:confused:

nice, like the radius arms. Did you build a sub frame for the links to connect to? I can see part of it in one pic. If so, do you have a pic of it? JJs on the ends?

if I'm not mistaken, he's using Clayton's suspension: http://www.claytonoffroad.com/

ditch witch aka: 14FF

Looks Sic Mang!! Glad to see its finaly Comming together.
As for the 14 bolt it will self clearance over time. :flipoff2:

Looks like you will be ready befor I will. Gongrats man:beer: :beer: :beer:

I believe it is a home built LA loosely base off of clayton. Correct me if I am mistaken.

Looks like a Scared Cat!!!!!:flipoff2:
http://fototime.com/9FF85825ACCEA72/standard.jpg

Thats a badass build all right. Really like the wide stance...post up more when you can.

I believe it is a home built LA loosely base off of clayton. Correct me if I am mistaken.


You are correct... Ive made my arms longer, and made some other small changes but followed the Claytons kit mostly.

some pics from today...

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I had to refab ALL 4 rear long arms since I pushed the rear axle back 4-5" or so... I still have to move the Upper Coil mounts back, no bigge tomorrows project, and maybe build an upper shock truss/mount.

Fuel tank is the biggest issue at this point, I need to figure that out, before she sees dirt.

Wheel base is 112” currently.
AW

Nice ZJ.. I saw one like it.. At the Hammers..

http://i12.tinypic.com/2dj6r9x.jpg

Nice ZJ.. I saw one like it.. At the Hammers..



Looks like Tommys to me... I always liked that ZJ !



Todays work progress...
Sunday work sucks…. But got a lot done.

Rear Upper Coil mounts have been relocated 5 ½” from original location.
Also welded down the lower coil buckets to the axle mounts.

Drivers side shot…
http://fototime.com/B1BDC74104B31A6/standard.jpg


I also needed to fab a front Track Bar, I had my old Poison Spyder Customs Steering (Tie Rod) from the D30 crap.

Bling
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1 ½” OD, ½” thick
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2” Johnny Joints at each end, from Clayton Offroad.
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Checking for clearances
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It fits…
http://fototime.com/19F9E97366EAD33/standard.jpg

This is by no means the flex, I have TONS of cutting to do. TONS.
Driver front tire is only rubbing on the front bumper at the moment.

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Stuff to do.
Steering, I have everything just need more time.
Fuel tank… I need to remove it and determine if I want to Raise it into the rear Cargo area, or install a cell and up into the cargo area, which would require fabbing a new floor for the cargo area.
Limiting straps. Without a doubt, or the rear coils will be all over the place.Adjust and set from axle angles.
Remove all ABS system
Install Line Locks etc etc etc.

[QUOTE=AprilzWarrior;6296708]Looks like Tommys to me... I always liked that ZJ !



The Guys name is kevin..

What are you going to run for the transfer case?

What are you going to run for the transfer case?


6Planetary 242 w/SYE Not my first option but by next summer Atlas is the choice.

Where did you get your front brackets?

Brackets are Clayton IIRC.

$400 :( you have to be kidding me

$400 :( you have to be kidding me


Thats a COMPLETE kit, sway bar mounts, coil mounts and buckets and coil retainers. Shock mounts, Lower control arm mounts, and 2 upper control arm mounts counting in 3 johnny joints. Also a raised track bar mount.

Thats all 1/4" material, and the coil buckets are totally boxed, and nothing hangs below the tubes.


Can you show me another kit that even compares ? Id like to know of another. REs doesnt hold a candle to Claytons.

AW

T
Can you show me another kit that even compares ?


Clayton's kit is the nicest kit on the market (between MORE, RE, Clayton and a few others)

You could probably come in under 400 bucks using beefier or equivalent strength components from Ruff Stuff, Poly Performance, Ballistic Fab, ect

Clayton's kit is the nicest kit on the market (between MORE, RE, Clayton and a few others)

You could probably come in under 400 bucks using beefier or equivalent strength components from Ruff Stuff, Poly Performance, Ballistic Fab, ect

Kit is the key word. Even BTF sells nice parts as well as other mentioned.

Now price is depending on where you buy them... there are vendors that carry Claytons stuff as well.

Looks great man.

Oh no I am not disputing the quality of the kit and I am sure it is complete.

Oh no I am not disputing the quality of the kit and I am sure it is complete.

I was just giving ya info on the kit, I know its pricey.

Thing is I could really use this kit for a ZJ I am building and dont have the time to make my own brackets. I will probly be bucking up the dough for it although it is more than I paid for my front ford HP 60 :D

Thing is I could really use this kit for a ZJ I am building and dont have the time to make my own brackets. I will probly be bucking up the dough for it although it is more than I paid for my front ford HP 60 :D



Just do it. I had Clayton Press the 1/2" wall DOM tube and weld on my inner Cs, so it was a no brainer to have him (with JIG) setup the front brackets with his kit. Zero regrets !

Nice! You could bounce that off a dump truck now!

the stance is much better now I am glad I convinced you to go alittle longer then just long enough. I can't wait to get back out and work on it some more. I really didn't want to leave Sat night but needed too.

i like the wide stance. its good to see something a little different

wow, it has been a while since i have seen that zj! nagca was a long time and one zj ago :D
looks nice and kinda makes me miss my zj :(
nathan

the stance is much better now I am glad I convinced you to go alittle longer then just long enough. I can't wait to get back out and work on it some more. I really didn't want to leave Sat night but needed too.

Hey bud I wanted ya to stay. Your a great hand to have around ! Ill be thrashing on it again saturday, we have more friends helping out too.

Did you get my message ?

Ya I got your message. I meant too Call you. but got side tract playing with my niece.

Happy to help i love to wrench maybe next time I will come prepared to work and not show up in my street gear. I have a B-Day party for my niece but at 11 am so my day is just about shot.

later and hammer down!

orlando

Let me know if you need a hand this weekend I might be able to get down there on Sat. for a few.

Dirk

Front 70"wms
Rear 67" wms

3"BS

42" TSLs

HOLY CRAP, your wider then me!
Looks awesome though!

HOLY CRAP, your wider then me!
Looks awesome though!


Hey Mark ! Long time no see !!

You should cruise out to Livermore again and say hello !


Jerod

if your trails are liek mine you'll regret doign yoru frnt 70" wide. My first front was that wide and it sucked ballz.

if your trails are liek mine you'll regret doign yoru frnt 70" wide. My first front was that wide and it sucked ballz.


Input from drunk Canadians not needed :flipoff2:


Why were you sucking on balls anyway ? Nevermind I dont want to know.:barf:

Input from drunk Canadians not needed :flipoff2:


Why were you sucking on balls anyway ? Nevermind I dont want to know.:barf:

:laughing:

Yeppers there is always that one store in the Mall :D

Very little to update… had lots of other work to do first… Im not happy with the angles but it is what it is…

I did get some steering in but Im going to run heims on my drag link TREs wont cut it.
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New video…
www.fototime.com/5371B5828114546/conv.wmv

Yea but does it drive :flipoff2:

Your bracketry is CLEAN but relocate your trackbar to ontop of the axle, next to the coil spring

And either make or use a bracket like this:

http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartstores.com/Panhard-Trackbar-mount_p_24-1399.html

And then relocate your frame side trackbar down and over using a bracket built or bought like these:

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/frametruss-degree-bracket-p-47.html

http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartstores.com/Panhard-Tracbar-Frame-mount_p_24-1441.html

And do the setup like the pic I attached

All that money and bling..............and no true high steer?? come on now!!!:flipoff2:

Yea but does it drive :flipoff2:

Your bracketry is CLEAN but relocate your trackbar to ontop of the axle, next to the coil spring



Im thinking now that a Drop pitman arm could do the trick too.

All that money and bling..............and no true high steer?? come on now!!!:flipoff2:


I was not sure it would clear the track bar, but it will. Just something to upgrade later !

http://fototime.com/F956D5983FA9F2B/standard.jpg
Looks like a damn pre runner ! nice build !

I was not sure it would clear the track bar, but it will. Just something to upgrade later !


Screw that go full hydro and never look back:flipoff2:

I think it will have mad bump steer and you need to lower it about 4" or more :D

like chase said move the Track bar brackets higher on the axle and lower on the frame.
http://www.wickedfabrication.com/images/DSC01535.JPG

Started to hack the driver rear quarter panels and lights…

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Check these out ….

D60 Soild Axle Cover…
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14bolt cover…
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Installed covers…
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All brakes are installed and bled. Front Line lock is installed as well.

I had some professional help today as well…
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Also had a BTF battery box show up… need more time for that install.
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I agree, go full hydro and forget about it.

I agree, go full hydro and forget about it.

I hear ya guys but Full Hydro is not in my near future.

I hear ya guys but Full Hydro is not in my near future.

Pussy:flipoff2: Ha ha. Wish I could have made it out this weekend but went to a bachlor party sat night and went wheeling on sunday in Vacaville. looks good. Your getting close to completion.

did you get different diff covers or did you modify the rockcrusher ones?

did you get different diff covers or did you modify the rockcrusher ones?

New ones from Solid Axle Industries.

Clayton has got this whole thing covered… since the original track bar mount is too low for my application, he laser cut a taller bracket with 6 mounting holes to choose from…

Dig it…
http://fototime.com/B80AFEB8D5015AE/standard.jpg

Also on the way is a Forged Clayton offroad Drop Pitman arm…


So this will get installed Saturday, and hopefully goes well…


AW

Clayton has got this whole thing covered… since the original track bar mount is too low for my application, he laser cut a taller bracket with 6 mounting holes to choose from…

Dig it…
http://fototime.com/B80AFEB8D5015AE/standard.jpg

Also on the way is a Forged Clayton offroad Drop Pitman arm…


So this will get installed Saturday, and hopefully goes well…


AW


As long as that panhard mount is long enough to match up with the drop pitman.

I had to refab ALL 4 rear long arms since I pushed the rear axle back 4-5" or so...


If you had to refab the arms, what did you use for threaded adapters on the new square links? Build some custom ones or did you buy some?

As long as that panhard mount is long enough to match up with the drop pitman.


its about 10" tall, Ican tell more this weekend.

I received Claytons new Track bar bracket, and DPA… both installed with ease…
This corrected my steering issues perfectly…

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And then painted my new Solid Axle diff covers to match the rest…
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Again with a monster helper…
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Removed my fuel tank… and unsure of what the next step is… Cell or bring the stock tank up through the floor pan.
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More trimming to the left rear quarter panel…
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Progress is almost at a crawl lately or so it seems.

On a side note, what is best for sealing two pieces of sheel metal after stitch welds… it looks like OEM stuff is silicone like… any ideas ?


Thanks
AW

Looks great, can't wait to get my ass moving on mine.

Dirk

Looks great, can't wait to get my ass moving on mine.

Dirk

Then go buy a sawzall and tell the wife its for around the house and get to hacking !

Nice ZJ.. I saw one like it.. At the Hammers..

Is that , Robert Matthew Van Winkle ?
:flipoff2:
btw, Aprilz thats pimp

If you had to refab the arms, what did you use for threaded adapters on the new square links? Build some custom ones or did you buy some?

All custom arms(homebrew).

Jerod,

I'm going to send you a brace for that.

Jerod,

I'm going to send you a brace for that.



This is why ClaytonOffroad gets all my business !:smokin:

looks like it's time for full-hydro

looks like it's time for full-hydro

Out of $$$ bro... only thing to buy now are sawzall blades ! :laughing:

If you had to refab the arms, what did you use for threaded adapters on the new square links? Build some custom ones or did you buy some?

????

????


See post 73. I did reply. :p

Got decals ?

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Thats a thank you to all supporting vendors !







AW

You are quite welcome my friend.

Looking GREAT keep up the good work.

(nice new tow rig by the way).

Dirk

[QUOTE=AprilzWarrior;6412013]I received Claytons new Track bar bracket, and DPA… both installed with ease…
This corrected my steering issues perfectly…


Again with a monster helper…
http://fototime.com/6CB804172F2DE0F/standard.jpg

QUOTE]

Man, as much as I don't want kids...this pic is awesome. :D

Keep up the good work for sure.
And I agree with the rest, you should really go full hydro.:flipoff2:

You are quite welcome my friend.

Looking GREAT keep up the good work.

(nice new tow rig by the way).

Dirk

Oh this Tow Rig ?

http://fototime.com/F4788A5D2651AF7/standard.jpg

Thank ya thank ya ~

Got some minor stuff done like raising the fuel tank 8” or so… and some test flex…


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Its getting there…

Very Nice build.. I love it.
Scott

great looking zj. simple, effective, badass

Nice build, looks like you'll need some upper coil retainers for those rear coils. :D

Simply bad ass man.

Nice build, looks like you'll need some upper coil retainers for those rear coils. :D


Im thinking of building longer upper posts... maybe 6" or so.


Thanks for the comments !

thats a lot of daylight above that right rear coil

http://www.fototime.com/EF0341BB31E4D8E/standard.jpg


nice job mang ... looks good.

....are those 5.9L hood vents or ?? something else???... I likey da jeep...:D

Jerod, have been keeping an eye, looking killer man!!! get it done :)

....are those 5.9L hood vents or ?? something else???... I likey da jeep...:D


Pontiac hood louvers, 1996 I believe.


Thanks...

Damn that Jeep has come a long way since last time i saw it. I need to stop buy, I moved within almost walking distance to you!

April your jeep is looking stout :flipoff2:

April your jeep is looking stout :flipoff2:


Thanks buddy :flipoff2:



Anyone anytime is welcome at my place !

Shits Weak!!!!! :flipoff2: Looks like your ready for MOON ROCKS!!!!!!!

we need to do a test run soon. Talk to you later.

Saturday fun…

Installed Solid Axle Inc Drive Flange Kit… Never going to lockouts again.
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Then fab’d rear coil retainers to keep those under control and went for test run… and I mean run, I was thrashing on it to figure out the problem areas… only the body took damage…
Tires are at 10lbs btw
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Why use the fork lift to test flex, when you can flex ON the fork lift
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As it stands…. Needs front shock work, and some bumpers. And more hacking, but not rubbing to bad actually.

AW

SICK RIG! I like how it turns out and lil fella helpin you with the project is priceless. :D I have two boys (4 & 1 yrs old) and cant wait to wrench with them.

Anyone anytime is welcome at my place !

I'll take that offer and look closely at your beast. When will be the best time to meet? :grinpimp:

SICK RIG! I like how it turns out and lil fella helpin you with the project is priceless. :D I have two boys (4 & 1 yrs old) and cant wait to wrench with them.



I'll take that offer and look closely at your beast. When will be the best time to meet? :grinpimp:

Saturdays !

Almost anytime on a Saturday.

Saturdays !

Almost anytime on a Saturday.

Fawkin' A!

Wanna meet this Sat? Also will it be cool with you if I bring my rig so I can try your so-called 'mini-con?' :D

Fawkin' A!

Wanna meet this Sat? Also will it be cool with you if I bring my rig so I can try your so-called 'mini-con?' :D

See you there. PM for details. Oh and if your running bigger than 37"s the rocks are no biggie.

Video 1 (18 sec. 21MB)



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Ever get a rock stuck on your tire ? I did...
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Thats shocking !
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AW

Reminds me of these little guys.
http://www.route21.com/stompers/etc/mcdonalds/stomper_mcd_special.jpg


Sick ass build. :smokin:

Thats shocking !
http://fototime.com/7155C58F864C3E0/standard.jpg


AW

Here is what the shock looked like after.

Thats shocking !
http://fototime.com/7155C58F864C3E0/standard.jpg


AW

Thats PUNNY!



quick question, does it get annoying being that loud? or do you supply all passengers with ear plugs?:flipoff2:

Thats PUNNY!



quick question, does it get annoying being that loud? or do you supply all passengers with ear plugs?:flipoff2:



Im getting a single chamber installed tuesday.

Come on its not that loud... or youre getting old.

Reminds me of these little guys.



Sick ass build. :smokin:


Thanks :D

Fawkin' A!

Wanna meet this Sat? Also will it be cool with you if I bring my rig so I can try your so-called 'mini-con?' :D

Never made it huh ?:flipoff2:

Fuel tank inside pic. Not finished.
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Underneath...
http://fototime.com/AFF9A846CE327D4/standard.jpg


Good pic of the rock setup...
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AW

Ahhh the trailer queen...


http://fototime.com/DDD936550F4FDB8/standard.jpg



never thought Id say that...:flipoff2:

that is just bad ass man

Great rig! :flipoff2:

hey I used to sell parts to you in livermore! Project looks great. Looks alot different than the old days.

Jerod, How is teh ZJ doing on the road?? I want to see it on 580, rush hour :)

hey I used to sell parts to you in livermore! Project looks great. Looks alot different than the old days.

Sell me parts from where?



Yeah shes not so good on the street anymore....:flipoff2:

Sell me parts from where?



Yeah shes not so good on the street anymore....:flipoff2:

monument off first street in livermore my brother worked there too you bought your radiator from us when it was a stocker

bump for a hardcore ZJ

My rear upper coil buckets were buckling under the constant bouncing...

http://fototime.com/AFF9A846CE327D4/standard.jpg

I throughly braced the unibody with 3/16" square tubing and some BTF gussets...

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Im also preparing to install Full Hydro steering in the next few weeks so adding a driver High Steer arm is needed... on the BTF arm and Dedenbear knuckles you have to drill out the threaded portion of the arm that the cap screws into... then taper it. I found out also that the Arms are all taperd for TRE's so that got drilled out to 3/4" for the heim's.

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(for those choosing companies for Hydro setups, both PSC, and POS were very helpfull and polite, I tried talking to Howe and all they did was bash other companies over the phone. I figured if they were this difficult to deal with before buying anything; how hard would they be to deal with if I had an issue with one of their parts ? Im saying that Howe was very rude.

I actually ended up buying almost my entire Hydro System from Sean at POS... and Ill be getting those parts in a couple weeks.

Nice zj

Pic of my boy standing under the jeep… right after hacking the hell out of the passenger rear tail light and fender...
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Performance Offroad Systems, Full hydro parts… still waiting on Steering Pump…
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And finally my Atlas II 4.3 showed up… Im so impatient I installed in at 10pm tonight and took all of 10 minutes.
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AW

Dude a replacement Amsoil filter is on it's way to you to replace that orange thing in the steering picture!!!!!!!!!!

Also fabbed a rear tow point/reciever...


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Well my Atlas finally showed up and shes installed…
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Built some drive lines yesterday… what a PITA that was. 1350 joints at each end, no CVs
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Front drive line clearance pics…
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Rear drive line next to my littlest FlowMaster ive ever seen…
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Now I need to calculate my crawl ratio….

sweet!

Sweet build.... have been watching it since you posted it. I watched your vids and no finesse eh??? When i doubt throttle er out??? LOL. Anywho on one of the vids I saw your kids arm dangling out the pass. side. You should make a grab bar inside to keep arms inside.

Sweet build.... have been watching it since you posted it. I watched your vids and no finesse eh??? When i doubt throttle er out??? LOL. Anywho on one of the vids I saw your kids arm dangling out the pass. side. You should make a grab bar inside to keep arms inside.


No kids in any of my videos... those are friends, some mid 20's and 30's, it takes what it takes to learn.

And on a pile of rock like that, its fun to mash... call it " no finesse" Id feel lame trying to finesse that little rock pile. That and I like to "get it".

:D

Some pics from its first time out...

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Next trip will be either Hollister or the Con.

Its getting there...:grinpimp:

That Thing Is Sick!!!! What Rate Are The Coils?

That Thing Is Sick!!!! What Rate Are The Coils?

Thanks. Have to check Claytons site, they are made for a ZJ.

Making progress on my Full Hydro Steering...

Truss is made from 1.75"x .120"wall DOM... and Dedenbear Orange.

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Oribital Valve, cooler, res, and P.O.S. pump still need installing.

AW

Looking good man.

Making progress on my Full Hydro Steering...

Truss is made from 1.75"x .120"wall DOM... and Dedenbear Orange.

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Oribital Valve, cooler, res, and P.O.S. pump still need installing.

AW

Nice man... Can you still get your dif apart with your hydro mount welded in

I seem to remember you breaking front R&P a few times :p

Nice man... Can you still get your dif apart with your hydro mount welded in

I seem to remember you breaking front R&P a few times :p


Easily. Damned those D30s :flipoff2:

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Great looking build. One question: did you "box" in the tall skinny backside trackbar bracket? Or brace it somehow to the axle? The front looks sturdy enough, but the back side brack looks a bit puny. I torn 1/4" plate trackbar brackets twice on my rig, before I finally made one stout enough.

Great looking build. One question: did you "box" in the tall skinny backside trackbar bracket? Or brace it somehow to the axle? The front looks sturdy enough, but the back side brack looks a bit puny. I torn 1/4" plate trackbar brackets twice on my rig, before I finally made one stout enough.


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All 1/4"

:beer:

who makes the track bar axle mount? did you make it? pretty nice....

who makes the track bar axle mount? did you make it? pretty nice....


Laser cut from Clayton Offroad, his own design too. :smokin:

Laser cut from Clayton Offroad, his own design too. :smokin:

looks sweet lots of adjustment lol

let me know when your ready for MoonRocks:flipoff2:
Whats up been a while I have been swamped with work and working on the house. what you doing this weekend.

let me know when your ready for MoonRocks:flipoff2:
Whats up been a while I have been swamped with work and working on the house. what you doing this weekend.

See you out there sat !

Making progress with the Full Hydro...

Started with some pieces from POS...
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Steering coupler, I cut off my factory unit and weld this one on...
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Took the POS mount and supports and welded them to my mount for the unitbody/orbital valve...

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Bolted up very smoothly and clean...
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Gotta have some Bling paint for pricey P.O.S. pump... also working on getting it all plumbed...
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I picked up a Earls Oil Cooler from Summit Racing Equip...
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Can hardly see it behind the grille...
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Filter/resivour placement... going to fit well...
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Still need to continue to work on actually mounting the Res/and hoses...

AW

That's pimp.

Thats the high perfomance pump from PSC right. When i bought my kit from Krawltech a couple years back I found that the pulley they supplied didn't fit right. It seemed like it didn't line up right with the rest of the pulleys. I actually used the stock pulley and it lined up perfectly. Probably becuase I used the stock pulley, I feel this pump is under powered for larger tires. When I have I tire pinned it seems like it doesn't have enough power to push the zj like i thought it would.

Thats the high perfomance pump from PSC right. When i bought my kit from Krawltech a couple years back I found that the pulley they supplied didn't fit right. It seemed like it didn't line up right with the rest of the pulleys. I actually used the stock pulley and it lined up perfectly. Probably becuase I used the stock pulley, I feel this pump is under powered for larger tires. When I have I tire pinned it seems like it doesn't have enough power to push the zj like i thought it would.


NOT PSC, its from Performance Offroad Systems.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hydro_Steering/index3.html

Uses stock pulley 7 Groove. Im have high expectations like yours so we will see.

Only difference is Jerod will not be running that crappy Fram filter he already has a nice new Amsoil Ea filter for it and plenty of Amsoil Tractor and Hydro fluid!!! :grinpimp:

Me like's alot. :)

Damn!! Nice rig. I've got a 5.9 GC in the garage that i've been thinking about building to roll on 37's. Would you do it again the same way? Is it too big to fit on some trails?

Damn!! Nice rig. I've got a 5.9 GC in the garage that i've been thinking about building to roll on 37's. Would you do it again the same way? Is it too big to fit on some trails?


Im too woide for some trails.

Would I do it again ? HELL NO... getting a unibody to where is functional is wayyyy too much work, I did it but its my style too.

NOT PSC, its from Performance Offroad Systems.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Hydro_Steering/index3.html

Uses stock pulley 7 Groove. Im have high expectations like yours so we will see.


I swear it looks exactly the same. They had unpgraded pump with a bracket, and I would have needed a longer serpentine belt. Let me know how it works. And I may swap mine out.

Im too woide for some trails.

Would I do it again ? HELL NO... getting a unibody to where is functional is wayyyy too much work, I did it but its my style too.

Sheet metal flexes. I know what you are saying. I am shy of 96" wide on my rig.

Sheet metal flexes. I know what you are saying. I am shy of 96" wide on my rig.

Damn thats wide...

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Following all directions from Sean at P.O.S. this install was very very easy... bleeding took 5-10min tops.

Im running AMSoil Hydo Tractor Oil (Thanks Dirk!) !!


Now Im ready to get Limiting Straps and wheel !!!!!!!!!!!


:flipoff2:

AW

I fawking love my ZJ !!!!!!!!!!!!





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9DtksKafa8




Need to do list...

Install front bumpstops, and hydro boost brakes, engine keeps dying because of Cam, vacuum booster issue.







Ill post pics another day.

i really like your build. how do you like the full hydro? kinda sounded like your pump hated life at the end of that last video?:confused:

you have inspired me to start a zj project this winter. god that thing is fawking sweet.

i really like your build. how do you like the full hydro? kinda sounded like your pump hated life at the end of that last video?:confused:

Yeah right at the end the fluid started heating up... granted I was wheeling all day... but non the less, Im removing the Thermal Clutch Fan, and installing an electric fan maybe this weekend.

I won a Hydro Boost system from VanCo Power Brake Systems, and just finally got around to installing it, very very nice unit, complete at that.

Van, custom built the mounting plate for my firewall, by vehicle make/model.

Install was straight forward, remove old crap, align new stuff, hook up lines and bleed out air from brakes and Hydro lines. My Jeeps a crawler so there wont be a high speed test, but it takes little effort to lock up the 42"s.

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Lines lines and more lines... ugh...
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I broke down and bought a Currie AntiRock as well...
As per the directions, youre supposed to mount it farthest out as possible (near bumpers, pointing inward), without creating a rock magnet I ran the tubing through my uniframe near my upper 4link arms, this seemed to give the best clearance and still be functional, infact worked like a charm...
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Since the Currie unit was Universal, I ended up cutting the DOM down, 3" actually was removed. The arms were also to long, and they too cut, but more like 4" removed...
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Over 1" gap between the coil and links, fine by me.
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Took the heep into the rocks just to see how her ass shook, and its very stable now, Im very impressed how the AntiRock works. Worth every penny.
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Sweet dude!!!!!!!!!!!

And just for the record he won the Hydroboost from Van in the Zach Yost Raffle we held earlier this year.

Thanks alot for helping to support Zach.

Dirk

And just for the record he won the Hydroboost from Van in the Zach Yost Raffle we held earlier this year.

Thanks alot for helping to support Zach.

Dirk

Indeed!

Jerod,

what department do you work for?

Jerod,

what department do you work for?



LOL, I dont, my friend does and its just showing support.

LOL, I dont, my friend does and its just showing support.

:rolleyes:

Looks good man it sure has come a long way from just a year ago. Im looking forward to mayn seasons of wheeling.

Nice man - I just threw an Antirock on the rear of mine too.

http://pages.prodigy.net/dmacock/antirock/DSC02480.JPG

The picture is deceiving, it's a good 6" inside the bumper...I like how you did yours though. Mine hasn't been a problem at all where it is but it's easy enough to change.

Great product though, made a TON of difference in stability.

Nice man - I just threw an Antirock on the rear of mine too.



Great product though, made a TON of difference in stability.


I would try and get a good side shot of yours, it does look like you "could" tag it and ruin your day.


The Anti-Rock is a great idea and produc, no doubt.

I would try and get a good side shot of yours, it does look like you "could" tag it and ruin your day.


The Anti-Rock is a great idea and produc, no doubt.

We run our anti rock on the comp buggy on the back side and its actually the furthest part of the chassis and no problems X fingers. we have ran with it both on and off in practice and it such a help in stability especially with 2.0 Air shock. It really keeps the buggy planted

the amount of stability from the sway bar is rediculous. it actually helps with traction when flexing due to the downward force of the drooping axle that is transmittied to the tire in the up travel thus adding more pressure and PSI to the tires contact patch.

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looks like ya got some aggregate in 'nare! lol..

PS: GOOD IDEA WITH THE ANTIROCK :D

Thought you were going to roll that beast for sure sooner or later.. :flipoff2:

Nice lil sidebar in this month's CRAWL, by the way. :flipoff2:

Nice lil sidebar in this month's CRAWL, by the way. :flipoff2:



Thanks... wasnt that your XJ in that issue too ? bout time the uniframes get some respect. :D

Yep, I had a few shots in the PA trail ride article. Good stuff. :)

titsx3=your zj build

minus winch motor and rope... but here it is... all 1/4" plate, 1" Shackle mounts, and 1 3/4" DOM stinger, also threw in 2 Poly Performance ID tube clamps under the hood to easily dismount the bumper.
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GOTTA have a bottle opener !!!!!
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And if you dont like it...
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking real good man cant wait to get back on the trail with ya again.

Sweet idea with the gussets, very creative lol. :flipoff2:

Sweet idea with the gussets, very creative lol. :flipoff2:

Thanks.


Today I installed my BTF battery box, which Ive had sitting for over a year.
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Also built my solenoid pack mount and spooled up the Amsteel, that completes the front bumper and winch.
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The wife brought my other little helper out to play... he loves his beenie...
He turned 1 in Nov.

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AW

Driver rear fender well skined with 18guage steel... everything is fully welded inside and out pretty much.

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Passenger side...

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Passenger from outside...

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1/8" Aluminum Diamond Plate cut and welded to cover up fuel tank, and still leave some cargo area in from of the tank but under the aluminum.

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Its not quite finished, I still need to weld tabs to the cage which I will bolt down the aluminum, it actually will still sit a little lower.



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Clean fit up against the rear seats and around the cage. It will be nice to have a place to bolt down a tool box and Sub, etc etc etc.



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wheww.

looks sick!

looks sick!

X2

Nice work

sooo, is it wrong to get a chubby from a grand cherokee????

Thanks fellas !

Welded on some tabs for mounting...

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My welds sucked, but its not structural...

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Inside bolted down... I left a gap at the bottom for easy wash out, incase I spill somthing or whatever.

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I also rebuilt my power/ground harness with all new ends.

BTW this is my 3rd Optima, original died, new one from Costco was dead, exchanged for another and its all good now.

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What to do next ?

congrats on the build and the crawl mag write up! i have watched this build for a long time...

haha it is funny to see that tire next to your son it almost engulfs him!

haha it is funny to see that tire next to your son it almost engulfs him!



My kids love the jeep... its big, loud, and just plain scares them, but they always want in.

:laughing:

looking good

Added some tie downs in the cargo area... 3 on each side and 2 in the middle...
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Placement for Co2 and Tools...
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This still leaves me with room for 2 coolers stacked, and gear in the middle. High Lift will be mount top rear of the Roll Cage using Trick Tabs.
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The weather was soo nice I have to take it out to play a little...
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AW

The Anti-Rock is a great idea and produc, no doubt.


Which universal kit did you buy? I see they have 3 different ones..the 32", 35.75", and 44"....I'm assuming probably the 35.75"?? I'm going to order one this week for the rear of my XJ. The damn coilovers in the rear LOVE to unload on off camber shit and I wanna make it more stable so my drawers quit crawling up my ass!:laughing:

Anywhoo, diggin the jeep man.......it's TITS!:D

Which universal kit did you buy? I see they have 3 different ones..the 32", 35.75", and 44"....I'm assuming probably the 35.75"?? I'm going to order one this week for the rear of my XJ. The damn coilovers in the rear LOVE to unload on off camber shit and I wanna make it more stable so my drawers quit crawling up my ass!:laughing:

Anywhoo, diggin the jeep man.......it's TITS!:D

I went with a 44" BUT thats based off how wide your "frame rails" are.

Better late than never, sorry.

I didnt like where the Co2 was located, a rear passenger COULD hit their head on it and bring the suck... SO... I sank it...

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I added these cool Stainless Steel clamps to the bottom of my tool box to keep it attached to the floor securly in the event of a roll over, not sure the name of them but my grandpa had them on his lunch box YEARS ago and I remembered them and found a reason to use them...

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Looking under the diamond plate at fuel tank compartment/ tow-strap/clevis storage. The Co2 tank is bolted to the floor pan.

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Mock up...
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Looking back from inside.
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Almost done.

By far one of the coolest rigs I've seen...... SWEET GRAND!!

Great job!

very nice:D

Swapped out my Anti-Rock Arms for 2" Offset ones, and took it out for some flex testing... works great.





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Much more flex, and less binding like I had with the shorter A-R arms.

+Im running out of shit to flex on.





AW

I see you got rid of that union sticker... are you no longer supporting your "buddy" or were you tired of being a poser?

If your running out of shit to flex on... why don't you try actually taking your rig somewhere other than your front lawn and wheeling the P.O.S. :flipoff2:

It just keeps on getting better and better, that is the best grand I have seen built. It is a HUGE machine :smokin:. awsome job...

I see you got rid of that union sticker... are you no longer supporting your "buddy" or were you tired of being a poser?

If your running out of shit to flex on... why don't you try actually taking your rig somewhere other than your front lawn and wheeling the P.O.S. :flipoff2:


Patrick Chung... worlds lamest JU troll. Mommy and Daddy going to buy you another Jeep ?







And we are setting up for Moab in May hence the major work lately.


:flipoff2:

Your ZJ has come a long way. Makes me want to buy another Grand. Nice build.

That's me, back in the saddle again.

But really Jerod... what happened to "supporting" your "buddy"? I'm sure all union paying members love non-members representing their Local with IAFF membership only stickers.

I look forward to your "Moab" trip. Maybe the scenery in your pictures will be something other than Liver"less".

Kisses :flipoff2:

Jerod, what size A-R are you using in the back?

Your ZJ has come a long way. Makes me want to buy another Grand. Nice build.



Its the old ZJs like your, Chris Basset, Chris L, and Tommy Medina that made me want to build mine.


:smokin:

Jerod, what size A-R are you using in the back?


Its 44" bar, and 20" bent arms.

Thanks man.
Slowly getting closer to putting my 1 tons under mine.

started to fab some front bumpstops today...





1.75" DOM & 1.5" DOM



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At ride height with Super Duty bump stops

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Adjusting at full compression.

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No where near done but making progress.

Those are sweet!!!!!!!!

Man this ZJ is awesome I have some plans for mine but will be no where near as bad azz as yours. What size tires are you running? I looked and don't remember seeing it so sorry if I missed it.

Man this ZJ is awesome I have some plans for mine but will be no where near as bad azz as yours. What size tires are you running? I looked and don't remember seeing it so sorry if I missed it.

FOE DEE TOOS

Wow, met some great people with the same thing in common, Jeeps (unibodied Jeeps that is).


Here are some pics from our trip...

Pritchett Canyon water fall...
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Lower Helldarodo Area BFE (Thats Kevin from KevinsOffroad under my tire) Cool cat !
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AW

Yea it was a GREAT time, can't wait to roll out with you next year.

Dirk

Dam I remember back in the days of jeepforum when our ZJ's were on 33's. You have come a long way. Beyond sick!

Dam I remember back in the days of jeepforum when our ZJ's were on 33's. You have come a long way. Beyond sick!

Long and costly, but worth every thrill !

Man this your rig is incredible. I just read this whole thread and all I can say is wow!

What color orange paint are you using to match your knuckles?

What color orange paint are you using to match your knuckles?


The C's and Knuckles are Dedenbear Orange (power coated). The rest is just OSH Orange rattle can.

I know I sound like a dumbass but I also have dedenbear knuckles, I like the way you painted your calipers. I can't find anything here in a spray can to match. What is OSH paint?

What is OSH paint?

Orchard Hardware Supply

Jerod, pics are beyond sick! The Zj looks awesome!!! Just saw two weeks ago a green Zj on one tons driving your way, on 580, and last week a gold WJ with H2 wheels on 680, some nice sheetmetal scaring :) Do you know any of these guys?

HOLY SHIT!!! Jerod wheeling his ZJ somewhere other than his front yard?!?!? No way...

Nice pics, glad to see you finally grew a pair!

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Jerod, pics are beyond sick! The Zj looks awesome!!! Just saw two weeks ago a green Zj on one tons driving your way, on 580, and last week a gold WJ with H2 wheels on 680, some nice sheetmetal scaring :) Do you know any of these guys?

There is a Green ZJ in Castro Valley on 1tons. Low and mean.

And Ive talked with owner of the gold dub, on like 38"s or so Rolls around Dublin quite a bit.

The wife caught me scanning this thread again and she smacked me and said "Don't even...."

hahahahaah

Long and costly, but worth every thrill !

your just getting reaquainted with your jeep you have to learn how to drive all over again. there will be many more thrills to come! I have had alot of fun hanging out at the shop working on it wish I could have been there to watch you giggle like a school girl as you you wheeled it. Next big trip you need to to make is the Tin Benders Jambo at Johnson Valley Hopefully I will have my buggy done by then.

Bondo

BTT for real tech post. Not for BS

Lower Helldarodo Area BFE

AW

I thought lower was closed? But I have not tried to run it for a couple of years, is it opened back up???

I thought lower was closed? But I have not tried to run it for a couple of years, is it opened back up???


The Original Lower is closed. This is the Gatekeeper to Upper, SO you could call it lower, since thats what it now is, Or so I was told at the time I was there... :D

:flipoff2:

So TJP, feeling more "mental" today, or just wanting to increase your post count? Fuck, going to every thread to posta :flipoff2: makes you a real dumbas :shaking::shaking::shaking:

Jerod, really dig the bumpstop idea! On the centers you just used DOM and capped the ends?

So TJP, feeling more "mental" today, or just wanting to increase your post count? Fuck, going to every thread to posta :flipoff2: makes you a real dumbas :shaking::shaking::shaking:

He already was a dumbass. Posting all that just proves it.

lol, he posted about 40 threads the same way :D

Jerod, really dig the bumpstop idea! On the centers you just used DOM and capped the ends?



Yup, I slanted the top, so its easier to slide up and down.

Very nice rig man, pretty stoked for yah on that thar rig.:smokin:

what spring rate are you running in the front and back as they look a little stiff, doing a build myself and trying to see where my springs will rate, they are 33" 16 coil 110lb front and 80lb rears. from a 10" tj lift from blue source.

Thanks
Tim
Nice looking rig btw

I like your bumpstop set-up. Are they sized to change over to air bumpstops in the future.

It proves what this forum should look like with proper moderation. :flipoff2:

Too much tech for your pee brain to handle huh????:laughing::laughing::laughing:

except you're not the proper moderator... :shaking:

except you're not the proper moderator... :shaking:

You aren't even a member just a user.

Whats your point. Report me to the moderator for bumping tech posts.:flipoff2:

See if I care... :laughing:

I don't have feelings, I've been married for 20 years, I lost feelings a long time ago. :shaking:

Let's quit ruining a good tech post by going off topic.

been watching this build from the beginning.............. looks great :D

reading keeps my post count low

I like your bumpstop set-up. Are they sized to change over to air bumpstops in the future.


No, I didnt have the right materials to do so.

I used what I had, 1 3/4" DOM and 1 1/2" DOM both .120 wall.

Air bumps start at 2" I believe.

what spring rate are you running in the front and back as they look a little stiff, doing a build myself and trying to see where my springs will rate, they are 33" 16 coil 110lb front and 80lb rears. from a 10" tj lift from blue source.

Thanks
Tim
Nice looking rig btw

I wish I could say I knew the rates but I dont... they are off the shelf Clayton Off Road 7" ZJ coils.


I would like to step into Front Coilovers but work is priority one right now.

I wish I could say I knew the rates but I dont... they are off the shelf Clayton Off Road 7" ZJ coils.


I would like to step into Front Coilovers but work is priority one right now.

From what I understand Clayton uses RockKrawler springs.

From what I understand Clayton uses RockKrawler springs.


Clayton uses custom made springs to his spec, that much I do know. Around 1-2 years ago he used RockKrawlers.

Besides I heard RK dropped the ZJ line of kits.

Clayton uses custom made springs to his spec, that much I do know. Around 1-2 years ago he used RockKrawlers.

Besides I heard RK dropped the ZJ line of kits.

I stand corrected.:D

thats cool about the rates, i know they are soft cuz i can squish them a few inches just by leaning down on them. the front of the jeep has about 8" of compression as static ride height. how much can you compress that truck by leaning on it. i am just trying to get insight as to if the springs are too soft
TIm

Fix your pics. I wana see!