nahhhh....that was a feeler...got talked out of it by about 100 people....

101. Keep it untill it folds in half.. than move everything that is good to a buggy. :)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/l_9b1a156f6f3337b9ca7b385322eaf95a.jpg


Sweet build up!!! :smokin:I love the cage and rear hack. You've givin' me plenty of ideas of my 98 when it goes under the knife for the next round of mods.

But you must be one short legged bastid:flipoff2:......No way would I be able to use those two left shifters in my XJ or let alone sit comfortably in the driver seat.

But you must be one short legged bastid:flipoff2:..

He isn't, but it sure is odd that he's got so many sticks next to his....... :flipoff2: Eric loves the sticks....

not as much as you Nick...:flipoff2:

Sweet build up!!! :smokin:I love the cage and rear hack. You've givin' me plenty of ideas of my 98 when it goes under the knife for the next round of mods.

But you must be one short legged bastid:flipoff2:......No way would I be able to use those two left shifters in my XJ or let alone sit comfortably in the driver seat.

i actually rest my right leg on the left stick...in the pic they are in neutral...when they are in low they are almost against the seat so they are some what out of the way....no big deal, adapt and overcome....:D

When in the hell are you going to come drag that fawker over some rocks with us Eric???

i will be up there laborday weekend....you comin out....

Maybe alot depends on what I get done till then. I got 2 cages to build and am expecting to have something to fix after takeover:laughing:

well get to work you slack ass....i would say you can ride with me, but my cage is pretty tight suffice to say your fat ass won't fit...

Now you know why I went Exo:flipoff2:

got my alcans today they look pretty gnarly...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01548.jpg

i will get them installed tomorrowed and get the xj buttomed up tomorrow....




HOPEFULLY:shaking:

How did the rear springs turn out?

ummmm not so well, they're about an 1 inch too short with no weight on them....so i need to figure something out....when i called alcan i asked for a set of springs for an XJ w/ 6.5 inches of lift and the center drilled 4 inches back...i'm gonna play with them a little tomorrow and see what happens...i was doing it by myself yesterday, and having a hard time....also does the big bushing go in the front and small bushing in the shackle...pretty sure i had the spring in there right, but who knows...

also does the big bushing go in the front and small bushing in the shackle...pretty sure i had the spring in there right, but who knows...


Ding ding! you got it right!

yeah i got it right....i was actually kidding....anyway...i got them all buttomed up and here what i got:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01552.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01551.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01549.jpg

hmmmm, think i got problem... now i'm wondering if i'm gonna make the Rausch Creek run at the end of August...:shaking:i swear this fucking jeep is cursed....

i think alcan misinterpreted your need and made a boo boo,put those others you had back in and return those if you can?

Wow that sucks Eric:eek:


Just to rub salt in the wound I'm leaving to wheel right now. I'll send you some pics sunday night:flipoff2:

thanks Eric...i'm not sending them back to Alcan it cost me $115 to ship them here...they messed up not me...I'm sure they will work with me, i have heard nothing but good thing about Alcan. So far they have been really good.

Will they settle? I've had springs like that and they settled to a good angle. Put the weight of the xj on them.

i did...full weight even hit the shackle with a dead blow...stock xj's are about 48 7/8 inches long (confirmed by EOR MFG yesterday), these are 47 1/2 roughly eye to eye...about an 1 1/2 difference which is about what i need...

talked to Charles at Alcan and he said that need to get the tires on and go romp it around....sooooo, i guess i will be off to Crozet here in the next week or so to test this thing out...

stupid question, when you measure eye to eye, is that following the arch or just a straight line??

that was eye to eye...which according to charles is the 'wrong' way to measure a spring...you gotta take arch, center, and all that into account..here's the correct way:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/spngillo.jpg

Put the wheels on it and see what happens after you wheel it some. Just make sure you dont have the shackles to tight.

Put the wheels on it and see what happens after you wheel it some. Just make sure you dont have the shackles to tight.

shackles too tight???? probably just do them by hand, don't wanna ruin the bushings...

Hell, if they are too short or if they're too tall or whatever, its not the end of the world. Sure it sucks, but Eric, dude, you've definately got the skills to refab a shackle mount further forward. Better angle, add or subtract height, make it stronger...

shackles too tight???? probably just do them by hand, don't wanna ruin the bushings...

Yup, just until they squeeze the poly........:flipoff2:

yeah but that takes work and really am just too lazy and got other shit to do to the jeep to get it ready for rausch...

dude, when I get my licence back, I'd be more than glad to come help ya.

cool sounds good....

My Rubicon Express springs looked pretty much the same when I put em on. They have settled out enough that they are at least sitting in the right direction now (albeit by just a degree or two).

Re-working the shackle boxes is in my future.. I would guess its in yours as well.

-jm

My Rubicon Express springs looked pretty much the same when I put em on. They have settled out enough that they are at least sitting in the right direction now (albeit by just a degree or two).

Re-working the shackle boxes is in my future.. I would guess its in yours as well.

-jm

yeah probably....

This is what you need.

http://www.rockhardxj.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2200

And if you weren't scared of getting butt hurt you'd join up.

joined up yah happy...think i might pick that nifty little gadget out....looks pretty cool...

joined up yah happy

I can now die a happy man.:D You'll like it there. Just imagine a bunch of BS around a campfire.

today was pretty productive...got it sittin on all 4's; sits ass high but once the springs break i think it will be alright, front winch hooked up and spooled, check all the fluids, added more to the tcases (man that really sucks-the price you pay for a flat belly)....checklist before rausch:

hook up rear winch
spool rear winch
fix gauges
hook up KC lights
find carpet for inside:shaking:

today was pretty productive...got it sittin on all 4's; sits ass high but once the springs break i think it will be alright,

I was surprised how much mine settled after a good crozet run.

find carpet for inside:shaking:

I just cut up some remnants left over from the carpet we had layed in out old house in richmond. Was supposed to be temporary, 5 years ago.:shaking:

well i got alot done today, tried to diagnose why my gauges quit working (no go there--still don't work)....think i'm just gonna put in some after market gauges anyway...also got some carpet from the PnP in hopes of disapating some of the heat from the engine and tranny (man does it get hot in there)...so here's how she is stand as of today:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01553.jpg

also broke my camera shortly after this shot by slamming the hood on it on accident (go me dumbass)...she sits a little ass high but i think that go down after a run or two (at least thats what everyone says)...

Hey Pipe, just read through the whole thread and the build was documented very well. Congrats on a sweet rig and what looks to be good friends who help a vet in need.

Thanks for putting your ass on the line to protect our country!

thanks man...appreciate it!!!:smokin:

got the rear winch hooked up and spooled with a 100' of cable....man i now know why i went to synthetic rope...i would have took a picture, but once again i'm a dumbass and decided to smash my camera in the hood...:shaking:

well i got alot done today, tried to diagnose why my gauges quit working (no go there--still don't work)....think i'm just gonna put in some after market gauges anyway...)...

Some times my gauges quit working. I was told it is the sensor (vehical speed senor?) in the transmision. Its like 300 bucks to buy a new one but i think you can take it apart and clean it and that will fix it. I seen a write up in JP Magazine about it a few months ago. It was for the AW4 tranny.

well i got alot done today, tried to diagnose why my gauges quit working (no go there--still don't work)....think i'm just gonna put in some after market gauges anyway

I have seen this many times. Pull the cluster apart and inspect the printed circuit board. They have had issues.

i've decided to say fuck it and buy some autometer gauges....fuel gauge, tranny temp, water temp, volt meter, etc...and then mount them on the on the cage or on the pass. side air bag area of the dash....now i just need to figure out how to hook the damn things up once i get them....

i've decided to say fuck it and buy some autometer gauges....fuel gauge, tranny temp, water temp, volt meter, etc...and then mount them on the on the cage or on the pass. side air bag area of the dash....now i just need to figure out how to hook the damn things up once i get them....

When it comes to installing the gauges they are super easy. The only trouble I had with any of them was getting out a plug in the block to put in the water temp sensor. Regardless they are very easy. Just make sure you match the right sender to your fuel gauge.

When it comes to installing the gauges they are super easy. The only trouble I had with any of them was getting out a plug in the block to put in the water temp sensor. Regardless they are very easy. Just make sure you match the right sender to your fuel gauge.

you mean the freeze plug....if so i've already got one pulled for a block heater, so i will just pull that one and install it in there....

He likely means a plug that's threaded into the block.
They're in there pretty good.
If I remember correctly, one's for a knock sensor and the other goes to a water jacket.
I think it's the forwardmost plug on the d/s of the block.
I could be wrong.
I've done a lot since the last time I screwed around with the engine.

been working on the missile the last couple of days...got the rear winch all done (man mounting the solenoid was a nightmare)....got some carpet so hopefully that will take care of the heat in the cab...probably just gonna try and fix these gauges for now and wait on the autometer ones...i put a new steering skid for the hydro assist ram...3/8 thick...hopefully that won't bend...

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He likely means a plug that's threaded into the block.
They're in there pretty good.
If I remember correctly, one's for a knock sensor and the other goes to a water jacket.
I think it's the forwardmost plug on the d/s of the block.
I could be wrong.
I've done a lot since the last time I screwed around with the engine.

Ya that is what I am talking about. I know there are two threaded plugs but im not sure which one is the water jacked. I thought that both are. But what do I know, i couldnt even get them out.

He likely means a plug that's threaded into the block.
They're in there pretty good.
If I remember correctly, one's for a knock sensor and the other goes to a water jacket.
I think it's the forwardmost plug on the d/s of the block.
I could be wrong.
I've done a lot since the last time I screwed around with the engine.

you are correct and i still cant get mine out:mad3:any help on this would be appreciated. it just seems impossible

Have you tried using the hot wrench?
Heat will usually do the trick.
The plugs are probably corroded in.

Have you tried using the hot wrench?
Heat will usually do the trick.
The plugs are probably corroded in.

We got one out by using a torch but that motor was on a stand in the open. My 4.0 we were not that lucky.

We got one out by using a torch but that motor was on a stand in the open. My 4.0 we were not that lucky.

thats my problem i just cant get to it good enough to get it out:confused:

hmmmm haven't welded in forever, someone pointed out that the piston on my ram would take a beating at rausch....so i built this...please don't judge my welds it's been a while....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0017.jpg
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as long as the the weld penetrates both metals good it doesnt matter what it looks like. but that looks good to me and im sure your piston thanks you:D

No wicked ass mini stinger for you? Common man! Here's some inspiration....great practice, now rip that shit off and make it pimp like this POS!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01521.jpg

after rausch, i'm gonna cut all that skid off and make a whole new similar to yours Nick....you gonna make the run to rausch???:confused:

....you gonna make the run to rausch???:confused:

If our little one shows up in time, yup, but I guess its gonna depend on her and Liz. She's due on the 26th. If she's not popped by Rausch, then no, I can't rightly be 6 hours away when she goes into labor.

after rausch, i'm gonna cut all that skid off and make a whole new similar to yours Nick

I figured as much. You really added some flare into my skid by throwing that in, I'm sure you can come up with something similar for yours.

No wicked ass mini stinger for you? Common man! Here's some inspiration....great practice, now rip that shit off and make it pimp like this POS!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01521.jpg
It's pimp, I'll give you that, but from the picture angle it still looks exposed.
Especially at the hose ends.

Builds looking good, I had your Sammy in my group Sunday at Crozet.

Chris

No wicked ass mini stinger for you? Common man! Here's some inspiration....great practice, now rip that shit off and make it pimp like this POS!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSC01521.jpg

thanks for the inspiration cause it worked, got pissed about the way it looked and i know that ain't my style:shaking::shaking::shaking:...guess i just want shit to be done...SOOOO, i started cutting the shit off today, made one bend and it was chow time...so be prepared for some dimple died pimpness....thanks Eric for the kick in the ass too...:flipoff2:

Regardless I think the skid looks good. But Nick's setup is pretty badass. It should work for a run or two.



Burns

started building the skid today...here's what i got so far:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0021.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0022.jpg
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got the lights wired up yesterday front and rear...thank god...went over to a little berm by my storage unit and did some flex test and stuff, figured out that i need to build some bump stops for the front, the rear is stiff as shit...here's the pics:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0025.jpg
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How wide are you Eric? From outside of tire to outside, front and rear widths please:D

The skid for your steering ram looks like it should work great.

Your rig is looking real good. I'm sure the rear springs will flex better after a few wheeling trips.

So how do you like the having the rollcage mounted in front of the dash? I bought a used XJ cage for my MJ that has the same A-piller design. I wanted to go threw the dash, but don't want to lose my AC or heat. It's pretty tight getting in and out but once the cab has been extended for 2dr doors I'm hoping the 9" larger opening will make it better. My old and abused body just doesnt flex like it used to.

How wide are you Eric? From outside of tire to outside, front and rear widths please:D

I can somewhat answer this one:flipoff2: His trailer is 82" between the fenders and it "almost fits between on the front, the rear will fit. Soooooo, 83-84 fr/82" rr. Im pretty sure on that one.

Thank god we never have to load it up again with no D-Shafts or sterring.:shaking:

I can somewhat answer this one:flipoff2: His trailer is 82" between the fenders and it "almost fits between on the front, the rear will fit. Soooooo, 83-84 fr/82" rr. Im pretty sure on that one.

Thank god we never have to load it up again with no D-Shafts or sterring.:shaking:

yeah Max...some where around 83-84...

TJP: yeah it's getting tight in there...but i guess its all said and done...there really only so much you can work so its all good....Jimmy did a great job with the cage...i love it...

Josh: that day sucked alot loading with no shafts or steering....

new front steering skid is done....on to bumpstops...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0028.jpg
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looks great Eric

thanks Jimmy, i was wondering what you would say...

Looks good man, much better and more in line with what you'd keep on your rig. I like it.

started my bumpstops a couple of days ago and be kinda workin on them here and there...here's what i got so far:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0042.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0043.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0044.jpg

that ram gaurd is truly pimptastic

A buddy and I are gonna 4 link the rear sounds like....probably around beginning of October... triangulated 4 link (i think thats right) with 16" sway a way airshocks. I will removing the fuel tank and putting in this:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D293203&N=700+4294920243+115&autoview=sku

to make room for the airshocks/bracing/etc....Links will be made of 2 inch .250 wall DOM, all Grade 8 hardware, Ballistic Fab brackets, RE joints (non adjustable).

Discuss???

only a 3 gallon cell?

are you really going to use 2"x.250 for the upper links too?

ummmm, good point on the tube...don't wanna order 2 different sticks of material and in the long run it really won't save me money...

i might use a 5 gallon....we'll see...

ummmm, good point on the tube...don't wanna order 2 different sticks of material and in the long run it really won't save me money...

i might use a 5 gallon....we'll see...

in one weekend at competition, I use about 5 gallons of fuel...

I think that i'd rather get a 15 gallon tank or something - especially if any long distance runs are planned

I think that i'd rather get a 15 gallon tank or something - especially if any long distance runs are planned


x2:D

yeah after lookin at the sizes...here's what i have in mind:

it's a 10 gallon joint
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D293210&N=700+%2D128260+115&autoview=sku

I think you'll enjoy the 10 gallon much more. I know you trailer your junk everywhere, but even still, its a ton nicer not to have to run back into town or back to the trailer every few trails.

Who will be helping you on the rear 4-link? I think I know a couple guys in VB that have done quite a few link projects. Pretty sure they now own a welding company. :rolleyes: Let me know.

yeah after lookin at the sizes...here's what i have in mind:

it's a 10 gallon joint
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D293210&N=700+%2D128260+115&autoview=sku

I went with one of the plastic tanks myself (12 gallon). I was concerned that some of the flex of the chassis might crack an alloy one if I had it (I had a guy I know do that out of JV).

ah nah, hell nah man, now i gone an done it....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0090.jpg

SAW 2.0
8ea LRG RE flex joints

Ohhhh, perty.

:eek:

Rut roh.

When you gonna put that shit together? Call me, I'll try and come down.

doing it at crozet with chris the october 1,2,3 tentatively....

went to crozet this weekend and did a little wheeling, no problems really....doubler kept spitting out gear oil and ATF out of their vents...don't know what the hell that was all about...got denied on a few trails and almost rolled the missile...didn't get many pics but here's a few from one trail:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0098.jpg
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Looks like fun, I wish I could have gone. Its gonna be real fun fitting those 16's and 39's, time to hack,hack,hack.

My 14's were quite the experience, but I'm very happy with them. Are you going dual or single triagulated?

:laughing: I see you got tired of that door.

:laughing: I see you got tired of that door.

:laughing: Looks good man.

we're doing a dual triangulated...and yes i got rid of the door so i got the torch out (couldn't find my torx bits)....i'm gonna build some tube doors shortly after the 4 link project....

rig looks great man,look forward to the rear 4-link build up.i really need to do mine as well.

heading up to crozet here in about 15 minutes to do the 4link/airshock on the XJ will have pics tonight, man i know i'm in for a long day....:shaking::confused::barf:

heading up to crozet here in about 15 minutes to do the 4link/airshock on the XJ will have pics tonight, man i know i'm in for a long day....:shaking::confused::barf:

You done yet:flipoff2:

not yet....got the 14 bolt out and all the shit cleaned off, chris got out his destroy everything tool and took all the welds off the brackets (arcair torch)...we're waiting on the fedex dude to get here with the brackets...here's some pics:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0106.jpg
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"Thatsa BIIIIIGG bitch!" That's the clubs new work area or is that's Chris' garage? You guys planning on being done this weekend? I think I'm gonna have time to wheel this next week, but it'll be during the week days, so if you all are still out there, I might have to come down and annoy the both of you.

chris's garage.....we're planning on being done by friday hopefully...

Cant wait to see this, thanks for sharing it with all of us.

man I'm like 20 minutes from there .
y'all have fun. ill be there with mine next month warm theplace and tools up for me.lol

Sooooooooo, if ya'll are waiting on tbhe FED-EX truck, what are you doing in the meantime???????????? BUD-LIGHT and Jack -n-Cokes??????? You Fawkers have a good time!!!!! Wish I was there to help ya out, the plane ride was uber shitty and it's still hot here. I'll P.M. you later with some other info from the weekend, meaning someone stole my C.C.# and charged about $5300 to it. I'll fill ya in later on the details. Later,
JOSH

dude that fucking sucks...is the bank taking care of it??? fill me in homey...anyway our day was moderately shitty....everything went wrong!!! plasma wouldn't work, fucking stove wouldn't light, just a clusterfuck really and on top of it i'm missing the lock rings for one of my RE super flex joints....so here's my day, got the floor cut, suspension geometry figured out, wheelbase set, vehicle height, figured out where all the 'bat wing bracket' are gonna go...here's some pics:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0117.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0123.jpg

now that is how you light a heater!

progress:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0125.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0127.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0130.jpg

got the lowers all mocked up and burned in...we got tired of working and decided we're gonna continue this Wednesday and hopefully finish Thursday...RE overnighted the wrong part (awesome--but they apologized and are sending out the correct)...wheelbase accidently got extended (don't ask--my screw up i guess:flipoff2:) went from a 108" to 111", lowers are roughly 46" eye to eye...so i'm gonna comp cut it and put some lights in the tailgate or something i guess...i'll figure it out...more to come wednesday...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0131.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0132.jpg

wheelbase accidently got extended (don't ask--my screw up i guess:flipoff2:) went from a 108" to 111", lowers are roughly 46" eye to eye...so i'm gonna comp cut it and put some lights in the tailgate or something i guess...



thats kind of a big oops :flipoff2:

shit happens:flipoff2:i think it was ment to be...

comp cut the rear and got the uppers done...shit looks buttas....too bad the camera went dead...:flipoff2:pics tomorrow....

No pics?? Boo. I cant wait to see the sick amount of droop this pig is gonna have!

Soon we are gonna see threads titled "Just another XJ on airshocks"

progress:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0129.jpg


The Axle end upper link mount are you going to add to that?
The tabs weld to the casting and to that piece of bent plate welded to the bridge?

I think your welds on the casting will snap then the weld from the bent plate to the tube will bend and rip, unless you make it stronger. do you have more pics of it?

ash i will get more pics today....if it rips off its gonna take the whole housing with it also...i just showing how it looked welded onto the custom truss...

Hey Eric, you gonna be helping out Chris on the 18th? I'd love to see your POS if you are.

lookin good man

Hey Eric, you gonna be helping out Chris on the 18th? I'd love to see your POS if you are.

nah i'm gonna be in fla that weekend...

here's a pic of the flex:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/Ericside.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/IMAGE_064.jpg

still need a new rear brakeline, driveshaft, and finish some welding....and then on wit da airshock tuning....

ps....ashman i didn't forget about you...i still have to finish up welding some stuff...i will get you pics when i get a chance....

wheelbase accidently got extended (don't ask--my screw up i guess:flipoff2:) went from a 108" to 111",


:laughing: Lol I did the same shit! Was shooting for 109 and end up at 110 3/4". My buddy Thomas did the same too...wanted 106 and ended up with 109. I think it should be ok though. Gives me a reason to run fordy tuus!

4-link and flex shots looks sweet man!:smokin:

Who is that fat fuck leaning on your XJ?

Looks good homie, with that Wheelbase and linked rear, you know know what it is like to drive a ZJ....

Missed your call today. I can't talk when I am out on the rig and by the time I am done it is to late most days. Take care brother and come snowboard some time!

It looks great, I looked it over on Monday when I was out there.

I think I decided on airshocks too after seeing your shit.

Chris

Man that is badass thanks for sharing.

Looks killer.. I wish I could get my junk done enough to get some flex shots.

Stop holding out on us! We all know you have more pics! You coming wheeling next weekend?? Another PA run, might be a repeat of the unibody run.

nope be in fla all week, then i leave to tenn. for work stuff for a couple of days and then finally i will be back...don't think the shit missile will be ready for that run to PA....i have to get Jess@highangle a measurement for D/S then it should be good to wheel...

You bum! Oh well, Nick and I are planning on going to Crozet sometime in the later part of November, so lets figure out a date when we can all go.

November sounds cool...I'm sure i will be down...

Dude the missle is awsome

took it out this weekend did pretty good....here's some pics:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/191.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/192.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/189.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/193.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/194.jpg

Looks like you caught the rear bumper pretty good. It's not a good day without some damage.:D

yeah shit happens...i also broke a rockrail step in half on a weld that i built years ago...

Should take that thing through body shop next time, maybe up and over the left obstacle there.

Post up some trail pics. over on the rockhardxj.com

Oh...and your for sale thread has become interesting.

:mr-t:

Should take that thing through body shop next time, maybe up and over the left obstacle there.

body shop was the first thing i did....that where the rockrail busted in half...went through really well, the rear works flexs out really good...

got some video of last weekend....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhpfkZwUa-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtBC0DaAx7I

video and pics don't do this shit justice....of course it never does....

Looks good pee wee.

Gotta let some air out of those meats...

yeah i brought the tires down a few psi to about 10 or so....

you should put more trip pictures up

you should put more trip pictures up

i would if i had brought a camera...

yeah i brought the tires down a few psi to about 10 or so....

10psi? My Sx's dont flex well until you are under 5-6psi.

well i have IROKS a little different tire and hell of alot different sidewall...:mr-t:

well i have IROKS a little different tire and hell of alot different sidewall...:mr-t:

How are they lasting for you? I know Chris's Irok's chunked like crazy after a couple runs.

Hopefully they last longer for you.

Could be all the tire spin on the concrete at RC too. :D

could be the 5900 lb weight tag on the rig too!

at least you dont have that problem eric....oh wait

they actually seem to be holding up quite well i'm surprised...not really any chunking issues either....

they actually seem to be holding up quite well i'm surprised...not really any chunking issues either....

Cause you drive like a little old lady:flipoff2:

could be the 5900 lb weight tag on the rig too!

at least you dont have that problem eric....oh wait

and how is yours any lighter than mine....we have exact same setup...the only thing different is your front clip..

A buddy and I have been talking about my cage and how it needed a few more support bars...we also built some side bars for some protection in case of flop...

specs.

cage- 1.75 .120 wall DOM

side bars 1.5 .120 wall DOM

here's the pics:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0262.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0263.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0264.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0265.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0266.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0267.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/CIMG0268.jpg
:fst:

how ya gettin in that thing!

it's not as bad as it looks...it's actually pretty easy to get in and out..

no more doors eh?

I will see it in person sooon enough:flipoff2:

how ya gettin in that thing!

It's more like - how's anyone gonna pull him out...:D

Looks good Eric, I like it!

But take my word for it, you will be sore after the first day of contorting your body in and out of it trail riding, it's the price we pay for door-bar protection. But that's just motivation to wheel more often so you stay 'in condition':cool2:

Damn how many cages do you need?

I've always wondered about those two windshield bars not being connected, it would really have only been an issue in a bad roll tho.

Looks good man, I cant wait to wheel again.

I'm just glad you were able to keep the snorkle.:grinpimp:

Darn! :( I'd like a set, but hate to put out $380 for something I might just screw up anyhow.

Thanks

They're super easy. I doubt you could mess them up. My 16 year old brother and i did them in 1 day.:smokin:

Damn how many cages do you need?

All the cool kids have 2.

updates!

wow I just read every single one of these 27 pages. Sick build bro, keep it up

updates!

Getting married and moving into a new house.

Not sure if he has had time to do anything on it.

Lets just hope he still has it for the Unibody run.

cash is really fawking tight with the wedding...bent the shit out of rim during the WEODWF run at crozet rock racing :D:laughing: GrandZJ can attest to me being a dumbass driving...still in the process of getting that fixed..got a weird clunk in the rear output of the transfer case...think it's the driveshaft clearancing on the crossmember after it broke off from a less than stellar weld weld (glad that i found it while switching out driveshafts)...probably going to add a bushing mount on the transfer case and raise it up a bit...

I've got something in the works right now with a buddy for an interesting project....gonna be alot of work and i'm still figuring out the details...

http://mallcrawlin.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4638&stc=1&d=1246197491:flipoff2:

How the heck did you rip a tire off a hummer rim?

those dont look like hummer rims to me

How the heck did you rip a tire off a hummer rim?

break the shitty usa6x6 pvc insert (already done it once) replacing it with a stazworks....

those dont look like hummer rims to me

don't worry they are H1's...here's a pic when they were new and pretty...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/DSCF1231.jpg