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Rokhound89 · 11-07-2011, 04:59 AM

sweet build man any specs on that bender

Chaps · 11-07-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneticDisposition

How much was that thing last time I did tube work I used a grinder and it sucked with worse results.

The notcher was like $40 at harbor freight. I had to put some washers for shims under the tube clamp to get it alinged with the center of the hole saw.
That one notch took me about 1.5min. to cut and clean up. Well worth the money.

Chaps · 11-07-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gnar4runner

did you notice a difference when you outboarded the rear shocks?

There was a pretty big difference when I went out board with the shocks, quite a bit less body roll in the go fast corners and I can fit 14in. travel shocks with out cutting out my floor. It was tuff to package everything right to keep my tires from rubbing the shock bodies.

Chaps · 11-07-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by barillms

Nice tight tube work man, looks great following the body lines so closely.

Thankyou sir, sure dose require a lot of bending

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Originally Posted by mucovich

x2 on the tube work, i think that "flat top" stinger looks good too. Do you have plans to open up those rear wheel wells?

I still have mixed fealings about the stinger, I'm gona leave it for now but I may end up changing it before I'm done. I think I'm gona leave the wheel wells how they are. They clear my tires just fine and I plan to make some tube fenders which will clean them up a little.

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Originally Posted by Rokhound89

sweet build man any specs on that bender

I just looked at pictures on the interweb to get a rough idea about design. I ordered a die from JD2, the modle 32, 1.75 x 5.5R. Took some measurments, did some mock ups and started building. There are companies who sell plans on how to build one of these, or you can figure it out. If you try to do it your self and have questions freal free to ask. Hear are some pics of the process.

Chaps · 11-07-2011, 01:03 PM

In the second and third pics the die was about .25" too high, I moved it down. The die comes with a setup book which will give you the specs. on how the die and folower block need to relate to one another.

Chaps · 11-07-2011, 05:35 PM

Here's a little update of what I did this afternoon. I only have about 2 hours per day that I can work on this, not optimal but it will have to due.

The pics aren't the best maybe next time they will be better. The main tube that goes from front to back will be tight to the rain gutter and welded to it. Right now it's being held out by the "B" pillar, I plan to notch the rain gutter to let everything lean in a little tighter.

Chaps · 12-16-2011, 07:50 PM

Making some head way on the cage. Progress is really slow but I plan to get it finished up in time to go on a Christmas wheelin trip.

I have been cutting bending and fitting everything then tacking it together on the jeep then taking it off in sections and completeing the welds.

My helper.

Have you ever slitely over bent a tube and decided to go ahead and use it any way, later regretting your decision

This works wonders in fixing that situation

After all that's what that tool is for right, bending tube

weeder1 · 12-18-2011, 07:59 AM

Is that notcher worth a shit? I looks like it does pretty good, ive been debating on getting that one here lately.

Chaps · 12-18-2011, 09:07 AM

It seems to do a good job, I try to go easy on it. My guess is it will need some fixin after a while. It's not very beefy and required some shiming under the tube clamp to get its center aligned with the center of the spindle. I just used some small washers under the tube clamp base to rase it about 1/16". For the money it's well worth it. If your planning on doing more production tube work, like building cages for other people, I would recomend investing in a JD2 Beast notcher. http://www.jd2.com/p-64-the-beast-notcher.aspx

climbit · 12-18-2011, 11:39 AM

very nice! love the EXO...wish I had a 2door, makes that much easier.

got any more pics of what you did for the rear lower quarter panels?

also, have you plated the unibody anywhere?

1x1_Speed_Craig · 12-18-2011, 01:41 PM

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Nice-looking build!

Craig

Chaps · 12-18-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by climbit

very nice! love the EXO...wish I had a 2door, makes that much easier.

got any more pics of what you did for the rear lower quarter panels?

also, have you plated the unibody anywhere?

Thanks

If you look through my build you should see the whole prosess of the rear lower quarter panels as well as the frame plating. The plating is on three sides of the "frame" and goes from the front bumper back to the forward leaf spring hanger. There maybe some other things of intrest to you as well.

Chaps · 12-18-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1x1_Speed_Craig

Subscribed.

Nice-looking build!

Craig

Thankyou sir.

climbit · 12-18-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaps

Thanks

If you look through my build you should see the whole prosess of the rear lower quarter panels as well as the frame plating. The plating is on three sides of the "frame" and goes from the front bumper back to the forward leaf spring hanger. There maybe some other things of intrest to you as well.

wow... I somehow missed the first page of this build

one of those days...

carry on.

Chaps · 12-18-2011, 05:46 PM

Here's an update of what I did today. I had to make a big angle finder. I used an aluminum ruler, a 5' Simpson building strap and a bolt, it worked well.

Figured out my angle and bent the tube, made a couple notches.

Looks like its gona work, nice and tight. This cage is gona be a bitch to paint.

HRDROKN · 12-18-2011, 06:03 PM

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Another nice build!

Chaps · 12-18-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HRDROKN

Subscribed.....

Another nice build!

Thankyou sir.

Chaps · 12-19-2011, 05:21 PM

Got a little more work done today.

I know I need to do something about the middle and bottom of my bumper, it looks pretty shitty. I plan to cut the reciever out of the middle and replace it with a fairlead then mount a Warn M8000 behind the bumper. I'll make the bottom of the bumper look more apropriate at that point.

GreatWhiteXJ · 12-19-2011, 06:51 PM

Love me a nice, tight fittn, exo

Nice work Chaps!

Chaps · 12-19-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteXJ

Love me a nice, tight fittn, exo

Nice work Chaps!

Thankyou. I think they look better the tighter they are, not gona be fun to paint though. I still have the roof tubes to make, some misc gussets and an interior "X" from "B" pilar to "B" pilar. I am thinking about doin up some tube fenders too, maybee later on those. I would like to head back out on the trail sooner than later

Chaps · 12-19-2011, 07:52 PM

I like all the work you have done on yours too GreatWhiteXJ

I have been following your build for a while.

andrewmacc · 12-19-2011, 10:53 PM

That is a good looking cage. Very tight - I hate seeing cages that stick out and are tree catchers.

Good work.

Phat95YJ · 12-19-2011, 11:22 PM

Very nice! I love the exo and the Jeep looks good too!

Xclusivexj · 12-21-2011, 12:56 AM

Awesome build man it looks sweet. Where abouts in Oregon are you from?

Chaps · 12-21-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Xclusivexj

Awesome build man it looks sweet. Where abouts in Oregon are you from?

Thanks, I'm in Portland.

11-07-2011, 04:59 AM	#76 (permalink)
Rokhound89 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87558 Posts: 279	sweet build man any specs on that bender __________________ http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL139.../295875564.jpg

11-07-2011, 01:03 PM	#80 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	In the second and third pics the die was about .25" too high, I moved it down. The die comes with a setup book which will give you the specs. on how the die and folower block need to relate to one another. __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube Last edited by Chaps; 12-18-2011 at 09:27 AM.

11-07-2011, 05:35 PM	#81 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	Here's a little update of what I did this afternoon. I only have about 2 hours per day that I can work on this, not optimal but it will have to due. The pics aren't the best maybe next time they will be better. The main tube that goes from front to back will be tight to the rain gutter and welded to it. Right now it's being held out by the "B" pillar, I plan to notch the rain gutter to let everything lean in a little tighter. __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube Last edited by Chaps; 11-07-2011 at 05:42 PM.

12-16-2011, 07:50 PM	#82 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	Making some head way on the cage. Progress is really slow but I plan to get it finished up in time to go on a Christmas wheelin trip. I have been cutting bending and fitting everything then tacking it together on the jeep then taking it off in sections and completeing the welds. My helper. Have you ever slitely over bent a tube and decided to go ahead and use it any way, later regretting your decision This works wonders in fixing that situation After all that's what that tool is for right, bending tube __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube

12-18-2011, 09:07 AM	#84 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	It seems to do a good job, I try to go easy on it. My guess is it will need some fixin after a while. It's not very beefy and required some shiming under the tube clamp to get its center aligned with the center of the spindle. I just used some small washers under the tube clamp base to rase it about 1/16". For the money it's well worth it. If your planning on doing more production tube work, like building cages for other people, I would recomend investing in a JD2 Beast notcher. http://www.jd2.com/p-64-the-beast-notcher.aspx __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube

12-18-2011, 07:59 AM	#83 (permalink)
weeder1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Member # 180792 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 5	Is that notcher worth a shit? I looks like it does pretty good, ive been debating on getting that one here lately.

12-18-2011, 01:41 PM	#86 (permalink)
1x1_Speed_Craig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39799 Location: Cedar Springs, Michigan Posts: 247	Subscribed. Nice-looking build! Craig __________________ * '05 Jeep LJ, '93 XJ Sport 2-dr. (11-year-old Mira's project, featured in Jan. 2012 Jp Magazine)

12-18-2011, 05:46 PM	#90 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	Here's an update of what I did today. I had to make a big angle finder. I used an aluminum ruler, a 5' Simpson building strap and a bolt, it worked well. Figured out my angle and bent the tube, made a couple notches. Looks like its gona work, nice and tight. This cage is gona be a bitch to paint. __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube

12-18-2011, 06:03 PM	#91 (permalink)
HRDROKN Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38307 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 191	Subscribed..... Another nice build! __________________ HRDROKN 1987 Jeep XJ build in progress! 1969 Ford/Cummins Crew Cab project SOLD

12-19-2011, 05:21 PM	#93 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	Got a little more work done today. I know I need to do something about the middle and bottom of my bumper, it looks pretty shitty. I plan to cut the reciever out of the middle and replace it with a fairlead then mount a Warn M8000 behind the bumper. I'll make the bottom of the bumper look more apropriate at that point. __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube Last edited by Chaps; 12-19-2011 at 05:37 PM.

12-19-2011, 06:51 PM	#94 (permalink)
GreatWhiteXJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103442 Location: Northern Crawlorado Posts: 2,662	Love me a nice, tight fittn, exo Nice work Chaps! __________________ XJ on 42's

12-19-2011, 07:52 PM	#96 (permalink)
Chaps Stump Humper Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137046 Location: Portland, Or. Posts: 371	I like all the work you have done on yours too GreatWhiteXJ I have been following your build for a while. __________________ Another POS unibody Chaps XJ build Check out my You Tube Last edited by Chaps; 12-19-2011 at 09:27 PM.

12-19-2011, 10:53 PM	#97 (permalink)
andrewmacc token Canadian Join Date: May 2010 Member # 160053 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 253	That is a good looking cage. Very tight - I hate seeing cages that stick out and are tree catchers. Good work. __________________ '98 Cherokee, 2-dr, HP60/14B 5.13:1, 37"s, Dana 300 4:1, 14" FOA coilovers, 5.9L V8 on its way in.. oink oink.

12-19-2011, 11:22 PM	#98 (permalink)
Phat95YJ Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Member # 189941 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 592	Very nice! I love the exo and the Jeep looks good too! __________________ 95 YJ- with stuff, 04 KJ- stock 05 F350- the tow rig

12-21-2011, 12:56 AM	#99 (permalink)
Xclusivexj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Member # 205237 Location: Oregon Posts: 26	Awesome build man it looks sweet. Where abouts in Oregon are you from? Last edited by Xclusivexj; 12-21-2011 at 01:08 AM.

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