First of all :flipoff2:

This is in non-hardcore because I haven't really done anything to do it out of the ordinary. I'm nearly finished with the first "phase" of things. I know a few of my buddies on here have wanted to see it so I'm posting up.

First up, background-

'97 TJ Sport
4.0/AX-15/NP231
LP D30 with 3.55s
D35 with 4.10s :confused:
Smittybuilt bumper :laughing:
chrome EVERYWHERE
sagging 4" Skyjackoff lift
3" bodylift...yeah, wow

The good stuff:

Full banks stainless exhaust, the good kind of header and flowmaster
came with a HP30 with 4.10s :smokin:
got a great deal on it
swapped in 4.0 with less miles and all is good
Alpine audio so I got tunes (I love music, fawk off)
Came with 35 MTRs in good shape on black steelies
Sold some of the crap for cash
hard top :smokin:
hard doors too

This belonged to a guy's wife. She just liked having a lifted Jeep to ride around in, didn't care about 4wd or anything like that. Can't blame her, it's a cool Jeep. The sound of the full exhaust is awesome!

Pics when I got her
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1766.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1767.jpg
Euro tails :laughing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1765.jpg

So, plans ranged from using a FJ80 front and Taco rear to where we are now, which is as follows:

HP30, 4.10s, lock right (installing now)
8.8. 4.10s, Aussie (installed)
short arms, fixed lowers, stock uppers
zero to 1" susp lift - Rubi springs front, stock rear (need rears)
highline front and rear (yet to be done)
ditch 3" body lift (same)
armored up (short corners in, sliders soon to be fabbed, etc)
keep it low, lock it up (getting there)

I'll edit this and update it as I go so it stays current.

HP30 needed some help, I'll let the pics speak for themselves. It's a XJ CAD model, first used a stock plate that I modified then ordered the kit from Randy's. Also used a SealsIt D30 seal for the passenger's side since the ones in the kit were of NO use to me at all :shaking: This looks like a '87 or '88 model so be warned, skip the kit and just buy a SealsIt and never look back.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1753.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1754.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1755.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1757.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1758.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1759.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1760.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1761.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1762.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1764.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1769.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1770.jpg

You get the idea, did the whole thing up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0006.jpg

Pulled in the Jeep, swapped it over

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0023.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0020.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0021.jpg

You can modify the stock box to blockoff the CAD if you cut the shaft and reinstall the clips
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/CIMG0019.jpg

Found a lincoln 225 online. I learned on one of these, so I picked it up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1777.jpg

Randy's kit, if you want it, this is what it looks like
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1823.jpg

If you can look close, this says F A G :laughing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1820.jpg

stock fenders were beat up a little, so they had to come off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1838.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1844.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1845.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1863.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1862.jpg

Cardan joint in the front shaft was fubar, bought a new shaft from a guy in PDX, he ran a sweet land cruiser shop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1832.jpg

stock airbox was held on by one bolt and I knew I didn't want it after the highline, so I tossed it and bought this cone filter for around $20

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1864.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1865.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1866.jpg

Still need to make a good mount for it

These gayass tails had to go
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1870.jpg

LEDs, gonna black them out soon
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1871.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1877.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1878.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1879.jpg

Did the front too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1886.jpg

I'll update this more later, I have quite a few more pics and progress to post up. This is all just basic newbie shit but thought I'd share since this is NHC Jeep and some new guys want to see this stuff.

Needed something up front to give me some kind of protection. Picked up some box stock to make a temporary stubby bumper and get better at using the lincoln.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1911.jpg
One for the welding nazis
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1906.jpg

Few pics of how I did it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1899.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1902.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1903.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1905.jpg
Cut out the back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1912.jpg

East Coast Gear Supply has great deals on 8.8s ready to go for TJs so I jumped on it. I basically got an 8.8 for the same cost of parts but it was already welded up and had 4.10s in it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1920.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1921.jpg

35 has to come out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1950.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1951.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1954.jpg

Also swapped out the saggy 4" springs for stock Rubi stuff
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1947.jpg

In
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1960.jpg

Only snag was the T adapter stud didn't quite line up. I'll weld it on in the original spot later. The E-brake cables were kind of a pain in the ass but no big deal.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1957.jpg

Old next to the new before going in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1953.jpg

slip yoke isn't going to be up to par
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1972.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1971.jpg

I'm not sure if all TJs come with the risers on the tcase to drop it about an inch, but my last TJ had them as well. Took those out, made the stock skid as flat as I could. You can see the angles in the above pics.

Snagged the Rubi takeoffs with shocks for $100 :smokin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1970.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1969.jpg

Just a couple pics underneath
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1981.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1980.jpg

Nutserts are retarded :shaking: $15 each, good thing I just needed one and bought a spare.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1979.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1978.jpg

Oh, and these bolts are a bitch to cutoff without some kind of torch or plasma. Grade 8 bolts eat sawzall blades :shaking:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1976.jpg

Aussie before going in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1974.jpg

Goodies from Rokmen arrived
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1973.jpg

231s getting swapped out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1987.jpg

stock 231 vs SYE 231
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1984.jpg

Picked it up cheap, so I just swapped them. It was from a YJ so I had to swap some random plugs but that was it.

This big bitch tried to fucking smother me. I didn't realize they were so damn thick and heavy. It's comparable to my RE skid but doesn't look like it. I thought maybe 30-40lbs but it must have been close to 60 or 70 and I didn't have a clue or a trans jack, haha.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1983.jpg

All this came out from the skid. Not sure WTF the PO was doing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1982.jpg

Pic from the workspace
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1999.jpg

Pics of the skid plate, pressed flat, like I was saying.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1998.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1997.jpg

Pic of the Explorer CV shaft I had cut down. Also got the Spicer adapter on there
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1997.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1995.jpg
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Old vs new
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1993.jpg

Nothing but grade 8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM1996.jpg

Yank out those spider gears
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0004.jpg

Install the Aussie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0006.jpg

Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd the reason this is called the "Grandma's Boy" build. I house-sit for my grandma...so some of the tools I'm using are, to put it lightly - old. Check the compressor:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0002.jpg

Yeah, good shit :flipoff2:

Bought some cheapie air tools to make things easier
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0001.jpg

I'll post the rest later, almost up to date. I'll fill in any gaps later too.

pimp compressor, I think teh air tools wil make it desintegrate :D

Kepe it coming summer around the corner :D

Thanks Gui! I need to get a Puma since I work this one pretty hard :laughing:

I'll have an update in the next day or so.

Looking good buddy. I must of missed it, what happened with the last heep?

Thanks :D I'll be doing things differently this time, going 1 tons after these axles give up the ghost instead of a hp44.

Sold the last TJ to get a good DD and start school. Now I'm back up to speed and can afford a wheeler again.

Looks good buddy. Keep the pictures coming.

Have you checked out the Ultimate TJ Build Ups and Swaps thread


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=578353


It's a must read

:flipoff2:

oh ya, keep up the good work, it's gonna be a completly diffrent jeep when your done!!

Thanks Sean :D

Hogg you're a post whore :flipoff2: Thanks for the link, I'll look into it :laughing:

Today's progress...

Hit the corners with the flap disk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/1270600187.jpg

Then primer and hammered black
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0012.jpg

Then onto the lock right
Pull the carrier
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0013.jpg

Take off the ring gear, loosen bolts while in the housing. Take out the crush pin and center large pin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0015.jpg

another view
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0016.jpg

remove the spider gears
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0018.jpg

Got this lockright from my ex-SEAL buddy...he's an awesome guy
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0020.jpg

slap it together, use grease to make it easier
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0021.jpg

Put the springs in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0022.jpg

done, torque ring gear bolts to 80 ft lbs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0023.jpg

Took these cone washers out too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0024.jpg

old school torque wrench
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0025.jpg

Remember to properly mark everything
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0026.jpg

That's it for tonight. I'm very busy during the quarters with school and work but I manage to get time in the garage. I also won't be able to update until next week, after drill. I'm going to *try* to get some sliders fabbed during the week so I can have some rocker protection for the next trail run on the 16th.

This is all I got done this weekend :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0027.jpg

I did manage to get the fuel liner painted black (it was chrome) and fill the front diff with fluid. Slapped the shafts back in and the brakes and wheels on, etc etc. I also burned in the frame insert. I was only able to hit it on one side for now since I couldn't fully drop the skid (not enough time) but I'll get the other side when I get back from this trip.

Not too much left on the list:

Get longer bolts for the LEDs
finish trimming and painting the passenger's corner
go over all bolts, zerks, cotter pin locations that I touched
Put the tailgate back on
Put center console back together
make custom tcase shifter
load up for the trail
fix RC Crawler :flipoff2:

Got more done today since I had the day off and hauled ass on the homework.

Started bending my new shifter...in the end I want to run a lever style with this kind of shifter but I might end up running a D300 if I have it my way. I want front dig with a solid drivetrain and the ability to expand when I'm ready. C&C Machine is only about an hour from me, about a half hour from my school, so I'll be getting his flip kit if I do go that route. It also might sit in the corner depending on how much I wheel my jeep :laughing:

you can see the old shifter that I threw together for my first trip :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0040.jpg

Bent and cut it and got this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0041.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0043.jpg

Welded it up where I had cut it and it came out great. Painted it up, and it's ready to go. It's just a simple push/pull shifter, not much. I have a new boot to go over the shifter opening and it just slips over the lever on the case. I'll crimp the end once it's on the case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0044.jpg

Picture of the nutsert. My camera makes everything look 10 times worse than it really is!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0042.jpg

Another shot of the rear corner, came out great!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0045.jpg

Alright, this will be a big update.

I got there Friday night and set up camp. I didn't realize it, but we actually do a lot of night wheeling in this club, Outhouse Offroad. I really like the group and it's a ton of fun. After I set up camp, we went wheeling and did a relatively easy trail. So I got stuck on a stump. They were right next to each other, could barely fit a Jeep between them on 31s, but not 35s. Had I been in a better state I would have been fine, haha. I got high centered on the larger stump and landed right on my oil pan. Lifted the entire drivetrain up enough that the fan cut into my lower radiator hose (no shroud right now, dammit) and I had to kill it. So the guy behind me tries to pull me out, no luck, the stump is wedged good. We try lifting it and winching, etc etc. Finally we got a high lift jack under the front and got it high enough, then yanked back on the Jeep and she came free. Used this super crazy blue tape that shrinks when it heats up to seal the hose, then ended that with duct tape. Worked all weekend!

Then we took turns pissing into my radiator to get the fluid back up. :p

I'll post pics and try to point out certain things in each one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1039.jpg
Me gettin it, trying to get the TJ out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1042.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1043.jpg
Reppin Pirate :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1045.jpg

Oops...might need to replace this now. It's cool, we buffed it out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1046.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1047.jpg
It holds the winch hook and cable real good, so it's not in the mud, hah
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1053.jpg

Oh yeah, going from open/open to locked/locked is amazing. I only got stuck on objects that were too big for me to go over or I just didn't see because I suck at driving at night.

started the repair of the hose
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1055.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1057.jpg
then this chick wiped out with my flashlight...thanks haha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1059.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1061.jpg
all kinds of crazy going on in there
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1063.jpg

One of the group, not everyone is in this pic but it's a good one
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_1068.jpg

the awesome campgrounds
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/ElbeWheeling/IMG_4314.jpg

more of the campground (I was only dude in a tent, cuz I'm hardcore.....and too broke for a camper :p)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0057.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0059.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0060.jpg

king of the castle, king of the castle [/borat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0061.jpg

More of the TJ
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0062.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0063.jpg

From one of the day runs (need a copilot to take pics!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0065.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0066.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0067.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0068.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0069.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0070.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0071.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0075.jpg
Entrance to BusyWild. I won't be doing this trail until I get a winch and more armor. I also want it to be a little less wet, haha. It swallowed a CJ on 38s, a stretched YJ on 36s, and even tore up a Toyota front axle to the point where the 4 studs holding on the steering arm sheared off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0076.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0077.jpg

This had RCV axles in front....nice Rubi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0079.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0082.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0083.jpg

Corey wanted to try Busy since he had lockers now...he turned around shortly after this...haha
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0085.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0086.jpg

This is the CJ that got swallowed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0089.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0090.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0092.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0094.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0096.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0097.jpg

Before I left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/gtxracer/Jeep/HPIM0099.jpg

Total damage for this trip:

Dent driver's rocker (fairly big dent...need sliders badly)
cut rad hose
exhaust might be tweaked
oil pan slightly dented, need to check it out
cracked one of the mirrors (oh well)
rubbed the hardtop on a tree, they hold up well
and last but not least, bent body mount...

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Some random shots...and one of my copilot on one of the night runs. It's her fault I wasn't paying attention and got snagged on my 2nd stump of the trip :laughing:


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Me and another wheeler bullshittin

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Nice Jeep. I noticed on one of your photos you blurred out the license plate which is a good idea, but you only did it once. You posted at least 3 other peoples plates uncool IMHO. Also I think openly advertising that you were drinking while wheeling is plain STUPID. In case you were not aware there are many groups who would prefer 4 wheelers never use public land. you don't need to give them ammunition on how irresponsible we ( you) are. But enough of my lecturing Have fun and be safe.

Don't hundreds of drivers see your tag everyday? Whats the big deal with showing it on the web. Nice Build and pics btw

Edited for the negative nancy :shaking:

Plates are plates by the way, loosen the band on your tin foil hat.

you need a flat skid!!! other than that i love the low lift.

[QUOTE=gtxracer;11302164]Some random shots...and one of my copilot on one of the night runs. It's her fault I wasn't paying attention and got snagged on my 2nd stump of the trip :laughing:


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Chicks dig body damage! :evil:

Looks uuuhh a bit soupy Trevin.

you need a flat skid!!! other than that i love the low lift.

Thanks, I really want to give it a flat skid, it would help a lot. I need a engine skid too while I'm at it!



Chicks dig body damage! :evil:

Looks uuuhh a bit soupy Trevin.

Yeah she laughed when she saw my bumper get ripped off :D Not much for rocks around here, but it's just as good since it's a lot of off camber climbing and this wheeling club is more hardcore than others. Lockers and winch required :smokin:

EDIT: I know the pics are down, I was already close to over the bandwidth so I'll just wait until it resets.

Sorry, I do not get on Pirate much. I love the wheeling pictures. O yeah, I have a Build thread on JF. Craigslist Jeep build. If you would like more pictures and specs. Thanks John.

Looks like I can keep the Jeep for those of you who knew I had it for sale.

Tore the old starter out and slapped in a reman since the bendix went out on the old one. I also had to go through the entire dash and ignition since whoever installed the Clifford alarm decided it would be a good idea to splice it in :shaking: It was blowing a fuse and losing all power to the dash and ignition while maintaining a useless purpose. As soon as I unplugged the two spliced in power wires the Jeep started right up with a new fuse...wow. Good job there! Definitely couldn't have stolen the Jeep anyway :rolleyes: Some people.

As soon as I yank all that crap out of the ignition and dash I'll be able to take it out wheelin again. It's starting to get nice here and actually become warm so I can take the top off and have some good summer wheelin. Still need to do something about the body lift and the rocker protection.

Looks like fun.

I'd get rid of the body lift. The 1" integrated ones aren't bad.
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Brunette Cams (http://www.girlcamfriend.com/webcam/brunette-girls/)

Yeah it needs to go. I want to keep it at 1" since it will help clear the d300 I eventually want in here.

HD :smokin:

YouTube - Jeep TJ on 35 MTRs crawling on the way to Evans Creek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRnWmzRCl_c)

Here's more vids of the evans creek trip.

35s are awesome, I want some 35 Krawlers bad right now :D And a mercury :D haha

Most of these are in HD but I had to convert some since the iphone filmed them upside down for some reason even though it was right side up when I filmed it. Go figure. Anyway, enjoy. I'll post some of the 200+ pics here in a minute.

YouTube - Stock LJ Rubicon going up a trail at Evans Creek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkhFdzhQmhs)

YouTube - Trail Riding Evans Creek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbNLcvDbOSU)

YouTube - Me going down a trail in my TJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYOpU-_bk30)

YouTube - Jamie coming down a switchback at Evans Creek and squishing his exhaust (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cm6oldBMpo)

YouTube - Jim coming down a switchback in his CJ7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_cWrA1G1gg)

YouTube - Sidekick crawlin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39A1IsyRdcY)

YouTube - xj crawlin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OABgJVqDik)

YouTube - More xj crawlin followed by me in my TJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV_wPGQwE9w)

YouTube - Extreme XJ crawlin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3zCWZGBBGc)

YouTube - XJ at the top of rock bowl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEHe5-oiV10)

YouTube - Jim climbing a switchback in his CJ7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9eDkFdQ03s)

YouTube - Playground at evans creek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOILQNW2D70)

YouTube - crawling at evans creek pt1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBFrI-HB9P8)

YouTube - crawling at evans creek pt3 in my TJ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbma2jrc6s)

YouTube - crawling at evans creek pt4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt1CZTrysIk)

YouTube - crawling at evans creek pt5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kq59uwdNII)

YouTube - Me playing around in a puddle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3UuFDAVuvk)

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at the campsite
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Jim's CJ7
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previous owners crappy welds broke off on his homebrew shifter mod
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incredible views
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some group shots
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Jamies ride...and his Jeep too :D

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nice YJ
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another group shot in the rock bowl, my TJ in the middle front
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fun times :D
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Apparently nobody looks at this thread :flipoff2:

Fixed the POS shifter, just need to clearance the tunnel and seal it back up. Hopefully I'll have brand new tires soon as I need and want them. Currently planning my 3-link front/4 link rear and hope to get most of it finished by November (pending funds). I might just wheel it a lot until I leave for training in December :D

At least I got this for some extra protection when sliding off ledges-
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I guess you guys don't wheel on a lot of rocks. I wouldn't have made it home from my first trip if I didn't already have ruff stuff diff covers front and rear.

Jeep looks good so far. I wish I could find some hot chicks that like wheeling. My gf's always pretend to like it, then eventually bitch and moan about it. :flipoff2:

Out here there's not as many rocks but a lot of tricky and technical trails with some off camber stuff. If we get to a rock garden we usually crawl on it for quite a bit since it's kinda rare out here.

My gf says she wants her own jeep :D She also said she'd buy me a jeep if I buy her a ring :laughing: oh wait....

So are you thinking of getting the Kevlars? What trail fix did you use to get that shifter in place.

Hey Shawn. Yep, thinking of Kevlars or KM2s, leaning more towards the Kevlars though since I think their sidewalls are better, they'll grip more, and they're a little bigger than the BFGs. How have your road miles been? How about off road? I know you've been pretty happy with them so far, just looking for an update :D

Hey Shawn. Yep, thinking of Kevlars or KM2s, leaning more towards the Kevlars though since I think their sidewalls are better, they'll grip more, and they're a little bigger than the BFGs. How have your road miles been? How about off road? I know you've been pretty happy with them so far, just looking for an update :D

Well on road has been pretty good. I havent balanced them since I went to beadlocks but I havent had any issues either. Off-road they do well. I went wheeling a couple weekends back and one of the guys who went had the KM2. We ran the same trails but he got a nice little gouge in his sidewall and I didnt. I also notice that they appear to be larger both in height and width compared to the KM2s.

Sounds like kevlars are right for me. Thanks bud.

So are you thinking of getting the Kevlars? What trail fix did you use to get that shifter in place.


Just saw this...

I had leftover steel rod in my parts bin that I take to every trip. Jabbed it in the old location for a temp solution. It wouldn have happened if the previous owner learned how to weld :rolleyes:

Just saw this...

I had leftover steel rod in my parts bin that I take to every trip. Jabbed it in the old location for a temp solution. It wouldn have happened if the previous owner learned how to weld :rolleyes:

Kinda reminds me of my dad and I going to the junkyard in 1977 to find a shifter for a 64 Chevy...all he had was a bolt to shift gears so he'd have to reach way down to do it. When are you going to be down here to wheel?

Yep, thats what I had to do. It broke on the trail in the middle of a climb while trying to shift into second. My girlfriend thought it was hilarious :laughing:

I should be down there in Dec for almost a month. I don't really know the details yet but it's for training. I'll have time to wheel but might not have my TJ with me.

Got some new goodies for the TJ...starting with some new shoes.

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Thanks to Larry at...
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I've also been wondering what I wanted to do with my front end. I could go with a custom HP44 I found for about the same price as RCV shafts. It had been narrowed, new 4.10s and Auburn LSD, new BJs, brakes, etc. However, it had been sitting so it needed work, plus TJ brackets. I would have had a one-off stock 3/4 ton axle and would need to get some new shafts in the 8.8 to match the 5 on 5.5 pattern. After thinking about it and actually looking at the axle, I decided it would be a much better investment to buy the RCV Ultimate shafts for the HP30 since they can be sold for close to what I paid for them, are "unbreakable" with lifetime warranty, and are smoother and stronger than alloys and CTMs. Plus, with a HP30, it's a throw-away housing if I ever bend it or strip a gear set. I run 4.10s, so the gears are stronger than 4.88s and are found in factory housings easily for anywhere from free to $200. Decision made.

I do need to change my overall crawl and drive ratio, meaning if I'm not regearing I'll have to go a 4speed transmission with the granny low or a NV4500. Still deciding on that one. I don't use 5th gear as it is so I think a np435, sm420, or T18 is in order. Reading builds like Alxj64's 7/8 ton TJ has given me a lot of info and guidance so I'm thinking I'll go with a np435 later down the road. If I find a nv4500 for a good price I may go that route but I'll have to give the TJ a stretch. All this will happen mid-next year around May when I finally get done with training. Until then, I'm just gonna wheel :smokin: Going out to Evans again this weekend to test out the tires and probably break some stock shafts.

No more 3" body lift, trimmed to 1"
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bling bling :smokin:
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Started the high line...this is where I'm thinking I want the fender
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No more 3" body lift, trimmed to 1"
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bling bling :smokin:
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Started the high line...this is where I'm thinking I want the fender
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Pictures arent showing up.

Fixed. I use a lot of bandwidth :D

Last update until next year :D

My TJ after the front highline, rear will get trimming.

Rubi springs, 1" body lift, 1" lift in the rear from the 8.8. Either some spacers or V8 ZJ coils would level out the front. Needs a flat belly and a mid arm setup with some lower gearing hopefully happening middle of 2011 :D

Plan:

3 link front
JJs, ~26-30" arm lengths
3" stretch

4 link single triangulated rear
similar arm lengths as front
4" stretch
JJs and superride bushings

4 speed granny low trans (most likely a np435, possibly a T18 or sm420)
flipped, clocked, and twin sticked D300

:smokin:

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Next to a mostly stock TJ
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Went wheeling for the last time until mid next year...bent the stock tie rod but overall did well. Need to get started on the stretch and suspension when I get back and also try to get some lower gears to tackle the rocks-

Then there's my rig, which is pretty small on 35s
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A couple big buggies showed up and wanted to run busy, so we followed them to watch the show!
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snow on the ground at elbe
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The red cruiser had a log shove itself between the front axle and frame, taking it out of the game
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The other red rig was on 2.5 rocks and had hydro shocks and steering, very cool rig! He was only running 38s so he couldn't get up the first big hill
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Said hill that also denied Darren both days. Both guys gave it hell though!
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My carnage from the day, had to take it off and bend it back. Not sure when it happened but I was just waiting for it to bend all the way since my last trip.
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Here's the vids-

All of these are in 720p if you want to watch them in HD!

Red cruiser at idle
YouTube - IMG 0890 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A-0RSEiiQk)

Getting to busy
YouTube - IMG 0892 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxyz0f7mYXE)

Red hydro buggy rear steer
YouTube - IMG 0893 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV41DgkSphM)

more trail riding
YouTube - IMG 0897 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WprBmLeH5RM)

hydro buggy attempt at busy hill
YouTube - IMG 0916 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9QXOYiSM4k)

zuk buggy attempt, awesome machine
YouTube - IMG 0918 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uQj5gdQzmc)

big jeep buggy on 44 boggers
YouTube - IMG 0917 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN0wUWdBGK0)

Me getting denied by the last tire on a huge tree root
YouTube - IMG 0911 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX6e_j-fKi8)

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Entrance to BusyWild. I won't be doing this trail until I get a winch and more armor. I also want it to be a little less wet, haha. It swallowed a CJ on 38s, a stretched YJ on 36s, and even tore up a Toyota front axle to the point where the 4 studs holding on the steering arm sheared off.

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This had RCV axles in front....nice Rubi


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Those are Longfields!! I know this cause its mine!!:D Fun weekend!!

Yeah it was! It's good to see some of the Outhouse crew on PBB. I'll be back in the summertime and we can all go wheelin :smokin:

how do you like those rcv shafts?

The RCV shafts are great. Pretty simple install, just take your time. I like knowing that I only have a ring and pinion that can break. Soon I won't even have to worry about that :evil:

I suggest them to anyone needing a good set of shafts.

how do you like those rcv shafts?
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The RCV shafts are great. Pretty simple install, just take your time. I like knowing that I only have a ring and pinion that can break. Soon I won't even have to worry about that :evil:

I suggest them to anyone needing a good set of shafts.

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This might change things...

Were goin up to Elbe on the 24th 25th! Or you putin that thing under the knife??

I'll be there buddy :D I have to give the TJ a little TLC before then but it's pretty much ready to go.

The only real "problem" I got right now is the wipers, blinkers, and radio don't work with the key forward. They work with the key turned back, but not forward after I start it. I think I know what's wrong, I started tearing apart the dash tonight and cleaning connections.

Drew these up a few minutes ago, just rough sketches of my mounts. The front and rear will have similar designs, however the front will likely be a skinny version due to the driveshaft clearance issues on TJs.

Two different views
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I'd like to use Poly's prefabbed mounts but don't have $500 to blow on something I know I can design and make, plus I had this idea on paper before I even knew about the Poly mounts. They're good products, just wish I could afford them. If I can, I'd like to use their lcg mount and an adjustable tower to make my version.

Also, my 3 and 4 link plans are in this thread since I didn't want to post that mess in here, just the final product and process.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=975560

Onto the wheelin pics! I got there friday and it wasn't long before we went on our first day run
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Victor, running 40s and the smallest axles he could find, broke coming out a huge hole. I have a video of it, I'll get it uploaded as soon as I can.
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My only damage from the weekend went to my hard top-
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And a broken oil pressure sensor...but I hated that thing anyway. So I took the top off :D
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My camp site
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Some of the rigs at the campgrounds
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I broke this thing too, damn cartwheels and jumps
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We then woke up early (hah!) saturday morning to run Busy Wild, only to find out it's CLOSED. :( Here's my TJ at the entrance-
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So we ran some other trails and waited for a chopped up and broken willys wagon to get fixed and off the trail. It broke again about 20 feet after they fixed it.
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Mike trying to show off his long arm kit…why hasn’t he flopped that rig yet?
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Greg has his hands up...because Victor is stuck and broke...again.
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New guy, bought a HYOOOGE rig and only really used it once when I made him take a hard line on another trail. He didn't want to play hard after that, haha.
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Random shots from the group
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Random shots of my rig
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I really like all those

More random shots from the trip
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Then there's me...stuck. This is the only time I got stuck and I was very impressed with the way my rig handled all the obstacles on the trails. I followed a rig with stretched wheelbase, swapped axles, and 38s for most of the 2nd day. Apparently he got stuck here too but I wasn't there to see it. If I would have given it more gas I would have rocked over it but I didn't give it enough momentum to pivot on the frame and skid. Those ruts are DEEP and swallowed my 35s but I look forward to giving that one another go after my rig goes under the knife!
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And a couple random poser shots
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Couple videos to get us started...
YouTube - ‪Me at main line trail in Elbe, "window breaker"‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1BpG4NHZg)

YouTube - ‪Victor getting out of a huge hole on the main line trail‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORMX-pm6YKM)

Good times!!! I love Elbe!!!! Victor needs bigger axles maybe?? Or street tires?? HAHA!!!!

Looks like a lot of fun. :D

Good times!!! I love Elbe!!!! Victor needs bigger axles maybe?? Or street tires?? HAHA!!!!

It's my favorite wheeling spot around here! Yeah Victor needs some 1 tons haha. Can you see the picture on Jim's site? It keeps asking me for a password and Jim says I'm not a member. WTF?

Looks like a lot of fun. :D

Elbe is always a blast :D

Very cool. Northwest wheeling looks like fun! I like the TJ.

The 36s I'm running measure every bit of 37" compared to every other manufacturer. Something to consider. The krawlers are sick... but I run essentially a 36.8" tire, and don't have any problems out of my drivetrain. You're in mud, I'm in rocks.

PM'd ya ! You should be set now! You got some good shots and vid!! Cant wait to see the work on the jeep! When you think your gonna start??

Very cool. Northwest wheeling looks like fun! I like the TJ.

The 36s I'm running measure every bit of 37" compared to every other manufacturer. Something to consider. The krawlers are sick... but I run essentially a 36.8" tire, and don't have any problems out of my drivetrain. You're in mud, I'm in rocks.

Thanks! The PNW has some great spots and there's other places with rocks, just have to find them.

Yeah there'a quite a few of us trying to make the 30 work. I was at a shop yesterday that builds hp44 front ends for TJs...1500 for a bare housing. No thanks, I'll go 60.

PM'd ya ! You should be set now! You got some good shots and vid!! Cant wait to see the work on the jeep! When you think your gonna start??

Thanks Greg! I'm still collecting parts. I want to keep wheeling until I got everything so I probably won't start hacking off brackets until winter. I got some other stuff I can do while the rig is still together so I'll be able to wheel while I do those side projects.

Uh oh...another hp30? Aww damn! The rest is a np435 with 23 spline output, AA adapter, Dana 300, and t176 bellhousing.

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Good deal! You are going to LOVE that 435 on the trail for the deep reduction that it gives you. Make sure that when you have it apart you go ahead and toss a new set of syncros in it.

Good deal! You are going to LOVE that 435 on the trail for the deep reduction that it gives you. Make sure that when you have it apart you go ahead and toss a new set of syncros in it.

Thanks man, I can't wait! I hate the crawl speed of my TJ and the low gear should be perfect. I gotta swap the case on it so I wanted to rebuild it. Is the Novak rebuild kit worth it or should I find a cheaper one?

I just snagged a rebuild kit off of Ebay when I rebuilt my SM465. However, track down instructions if you can. I felt a little bad because I called Novak once to ask them about a sintered iron bushing and shim thickness when I was rebuilding mine even though I only bought the shaft swap kit from them and not the entire rebuild kit. For the tech support, Novak is the way to go. They actually went out to the shop and measured an actual brand new assembly they had in production with me on the phone to answer the question.

I'll try to order from them when the time comes. I definitely want to rebuild the Dana 300 as it looks very rough. I'm hoping whoever installed the AA kit rebuilt the np435 at the same time but with a cracked case it probably needs it just as bad. Which clutch did you run? All the clutches for my application are $125 most of the places I go. With the wheeling I do, I don't want to spend a ton on a clutch that I'll likely blow up or burn out in a swamp anyway.

Found some pics from a local guy in the club...

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in the background

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Ordered some 4140 dimple dies from this guy:

http://www.straightlineinnovations.com/index.html

He's a little slow doing the machining but you can't beat the bang for the buck. They should be showing up next week sometime. I'll have the girlfriend take pics but here's one from his site (I hosted to not steal his bandwidth):

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I don't want to see another post until you've actually burned some metal on a suspension part. :flipoff2:

Those trails look like a good time. You'll like the granny 1st with a 300. That's what around 80:1 on a 35"? I'm on a 36" at 76:1 and enjoy it quite well.

Just read through the entire build, very simular to the route I have been planning.

Quick rundown of what I have in mind: 99 TJ with the 3spd auto HP30/8.8 with 4.88s, Aussie in the front and ARB in the rear. 2.5 OME springs/shocks and currie adjustable arms.

This is a great build and has given me some very helpful information. Good job. :)

I don't want to see another post until you've actually burned some metal on a suspension part. :flipoff2:

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Those trails look like a good time. You'll like the granny 1st with a 300. That's what around 80:1 on a 35"? I'm on a 36" at 76:1 and enjoy it quite well.

Thanks! Yeah I think it's 80:1 but can't remember. I know I'm at something like 27:1 right now and feel like I'm racing over obstacles.

Just read through the entire build, very simular to the route I have been planning.

Quick rundown of what I have in mind: 99 TJ with the 3spd auto HP30/8.8 with 4.88s, Aussie in the front and ARB in the rear. 2.5 OME springs/shocks and currie adjustable arms.

This is a great build and has given me some very helpful information. Good job. :)

Thank you, glad it's been helpful! I'll be home in 2 weeks and should be able to start the nitty gritty of the 3 and 4 link.