ONE DAY jeep build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Ian from Xtreme · 02-11-2012, 06:12 PM

OK, so let me start by saying this took a ton of planning, but over lunch a few weeks ago with Jimmy from Essentially Off Road I had told him about a jeep that I wanted to build.

He suggested that why not we build the jeep in ONE DAY!!

So after a whole pile of phone calls, it took one day for this.

To this!!

Rokcrler · 02-11-2012, 06:14 PM

Looks good! Wish i coulda made it...
Who's it built for?

Provelogear · 02-11-2012, 06:25 PM

I wish I could have been there. It's going to be cool!

MR. HOGG · 02-11-2012, 06:48 PM

Any reason? For the show? Just for fun?

Dookey · 02-11-2012, 06:50 PM

Does EOR package and sell that motivation? In can form?

Hvy_Chevy · 02-11-2012, 06:52 PM

would be a lot more impressive if it was finished

bbaxter51 · 02-11-2012, 06:58 PM

How about some details or specs?

It's more of a "Look how I hauled ass in 1 day" than a 1 day jeep build.

Ian from Xtreme · 02-11-2012, 07:06 PM

Jeep is being built to take to this years EJS....

Specs,

TDK frame
Aqualu Bed and cab kit
14 bolt front and rear
5.3
Turbo 400
Dana 300
Metalcloak Armor
Savy body protection

Heads to paint Monday

Rock Ape · 02-11-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

Jeep is being built to take to this years EJS....

Specs,

TDK frame
Aqualu Bed and cab kit
14 bolt front and rear
5.3
Turbo 400
Dana 300
Metalcloak Armor
Savy body protection

Heads to paint Monday

Any reason you went with all that motor/trans/axle strength and a d300? Is that your drivetrain FUSE?

Wilson · 02-11-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Ape

Any reason you went with all that motor/trans/axle strength and a d300? Is that your drivetrain FUSE?

AA wouldn't give them an atlas, duh

mechanicalmongoose20 · 02-12-2012, 07:03 AM

Its amazing what you can order "Jeep specific" these days. Deep enough pockets and everything bolts in.

gmcxt · 02-12-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

OK, so let me start by saying this took a ton of planning....

Is that a YJ Truck??? cool

This should have been the expedition rig.

Ian from Xtreme · 02-12-2012, 11:47 AM

For what this rig is being built for the Dana 300 will not be a problem. It has 4:1, and upgraded outputs, and an additional support so it should really not be a problem. The engine, trans, and axle strength was more of a "cost" issue.

400's are cheap, and cheap to build. The 5.3 was under 700 bucks, and the 14 bolts front and rear were put together for 5500 bucks...that includes lockers, shafts, knuckles, gearsets, and covers. The 300 was a cheap way to get the 4:1

I wanted the drivetrain to be all "left over" parts...once you see the final paint I am sure you will understand.

Truck/Jeep is being built for CRAWL and will be shown in finish form at this years EJS at the Readers Ride and the Quadratec dinner.

It really does amaze me how man parts can come right out of a catalog for a Jeep like this.....I know it means spending some cash, but for the money I have into this I have a one of a kind Jeep/Truck that looks pretty cool.

I wanted the YJ front just to be even more different plus the square headlights kind of suit this build.

406 YJ · 02-12-2012, 11:56 AM

Nice wheels

CRUISINFJ60 · 02-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechanicalmongoose20

Its amazing what you can order "Jeep specific" these days. Deep enough pockets and everything bolts in.

That was my first thoughts.

Ian from Xtreme · 02-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Those wheels went together like BUTTER!!!!! Double beadlocks can be a pain but those recentered H1's fell together no problem at all....

Love the wrinkle black, and green powdercoat on them as well.

bf · 02-12-2012, 01:43 PM

so you threw parts at a rig for 24 hrs, and when you were done the motor ran, and the jeep was wheelable? had a cage and everything? color me impressed! i've never heard of 5.3 swap being driveable within one day, let alone a whole build!

406 YJ · 02-12-2012, 01:52 PM

You got more done in one day than I do in 6 mo. I always end up changing my mind too much. I've spent an entire day making a winch mount before.

Keep the pics flowing.

WheelinOK · 02-12-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian from Xtreme

the 14 bolts front and rear were put together for 5500 bucks...that includes lockers, shafts, knuckles, gearsets, and covers. .

Damn, who what when where how?

usmcdoc14 · 02-12-2012, 03:23 PM

Meh.

You put together a very big and expensive Erector set.
What was even the point of rolling the original YJ in the shop? You only used the hood from it

Ian from Xtreme · 02-12-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcdoc14

Meh.

You put together a very big and expensive Erector set.
What was even the point of rolling the original YJ in the shop? You only used the hood from it

Actually you end up using a few more parts from it than you might think. It is always the little stuff that kills you on these jeep builds, having a cheap donor makes it alot easier.

Ian from Xtreme · 02-12-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelinOK

Damn, who what when where how?

In my garage.....read next months CRAWL and you will see how.

Ian from Xtreme · 02-12-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 406 YJ

You got more done in one day than I do in 6 mo. I always end up changing my mind too much. I've spent an entire day making a winch mount before.

Keep the pics flowing.

My tube buggy suffers from that problem....I need to just leave it alone and finish it.....

This Jeep I gave myself a very firm deadline to get it finished so I would be forced out of that habit.

bspencer · 02-12-2012, 07:14 PM

what brand are those fenders Ian?....... id love a set on my cj

konacaliboy · 02-12-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bspencer

what brand are those fenders Ian?....... id love a set on my cj

http://www.metalcloak.com/

Great vendor on this site....big supporters of land use also

02-11-2012, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Ian from Xtreme Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42255 Posts: 917	Jeep is being built to take to this years EJS.... Specs, TDK frame Aqualu Bed and cab kit 14 bolt front and rear 5.3 Turbo 400 Dana 300 Metalcloak Armor Savy body protection Heads to paint Monday

02-12-2012, 07:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
mechanicalmongoose20 Who took my cake? Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120626 Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 1,524	Its amazing what you can order "Jeep specific" these days. Deep enough pockets and everything bolts in. __________________ "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

02-12-2012, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ian from Xtreme Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42255 Posts: 917	For what this rig is being built for the Dana 300 will not be a problem. It has 4:1, and upgraded outputs, and an additional support so it should really not be a problem. The engine, trans, and axle strength was more of a "cost" issue. 400's are cheap, and cheap to build. The 5.3 was under 700 bucks, and the 14 bolts front and rear were put together for 5500 bucks...that includes lockers, shafts, knuckles, gearsets, and covers. The 300 was a cheap way to get the 4:1 I wanted the drivetrain to be all "left over" parts...once you see the final paint I am sure you will understand. Truck/Jeep is being built for CRAWL and will be shown in finish form at this years EJS at the Readers Ride and the Quadratec dinner. It really does amaze me how man parts can come right out of a catalog for a Jeep like this.....I know it means spending some cash, but for the money I have into this I have a one of a kind Jeep/Truck that looks pretty cool. I wanted the YJ front just to be even more different plus the square headlights kind of suit this build.

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Ian from Xtreme Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42255 Posts: 917	Those wheels went together like BUTTER!!!!! Double beadlocks can be a pain but those recentered H1's fell together no problem at all.... Love the wrinkle black, and green powdercoat on them as well.

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bf TANK Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131367 Location: UH-UH Posts: 396	so you threw parts at a rig for 24 hrs, and when you were done the motor ran, and the jeep was wheelable? had a cage and everything? color me impressed! i've never heard of 5.3 swap being driveable within one day, let alone a whole build! __________________ Originally Posted by GONRACIN it's far better to have more truck then you need, than to need more truck then you have....

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406 YJ Owner TWF Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89489 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 6,011	You got more done in one day than I do in 6 mo. I always end up changing my mind too much. I've spent an entire day making a winch mount before. Keep the pics flowing. __________________ www.TrailWorthyFab.com TWF Double Beadlock Wheels, Cheap 37" Tires, PitBull Tire dealer, RaceLine Wheel dealer, Rock rings, Wheel centers, Custom Splice winch rope, PVC inserts, O rings, Hummer wheels, NIB Rubber Runflats, Rockwell Axles, Marsh Racing dealer, 37" Guard Dogs, Cheap LED Light bars, Loud Horns

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