XJ Build on TRUCKS TV this weekend - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

rstrucks · 04-11-2008, 10:23 AM

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that TRUCKS TV has started building up an '88 XJ. Its a budget build starting w/ a crashed out POS. Nothing too hard core but for you guys that are into XJ's and ain't doing much on Sat or Sun am - check it out. I know some(most?) of you think the show is weak and the "new" guys suck but I think its worth taking a look at. It should end up being a fairly tough DD/weekend wheeler.

Let me know what you think. I know you Pirate folk are real bashful w/ your opinions.

Ryan from Trucks

nofender · 04-11-2008, 10:35 AM

Ryan,

I think the show is pretty decent. I am looking forward to see what you can do with the Cherokee POS. Good luck.

pipehitter155 · 04-11-2008, 10:41 AM

so ryan what are the build stats gonna be...whatever happened to ex-seabee wrestler dude...that guy ruled....in a meathead sort of way...

rok-jeep · 04-11-2008, 10:47 AM

Bring back Stacey!

EarlKann · 04-11-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstrucks

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that TRUCKS TV has started building up an '88 XJ. Its a budget build starting w/ a crashed out POS. Nothing too hard core but for you guys that are into XJ's and ain't doing much on Sat or Sun am - check it out. I know some(most?) of you think the show is weak and the "new" guys suck but I think its worth taking a look at. It should end up being a fairly tough DD/weekend wheeler.

Let me know what you think. I know you Pirate folk are real bashful w/ your opinions.

Ryan from Trucks

So Ian warned you about us?

Subscribed on my tivo. I don't own an XJ, but I'll watch it anyway.

planefixer · 04-11-2008, 11:49 AM

I'll give it a viewing.

JeepXJ3 · 04-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Ill give it a view, I hope the build went well. Im eager to see the direction you guys went with this.

Ken Carter / BRUISER · 04-11-2008, 12:19 PM

Well Damn looks like we got some more TV folks here

Welcome Ryan..

as always my DVR is set to record..

PS: when ya get done and wanna wheel it, let me know and I can bring out my XJ..and we can meet at Tellico or Harlan, etc..

Ken C
www.impaks.com

Mekcanix · 04-11-2008, 01:41 PM

sounds interesting
will be watching

crzyxj · 04-11-2008, 06:17 PM

Cool, we'll see it sunday!

ashmanjeepXJ · 04-11-2008, 09:22 PM

At least cut the cherokee's top to make it a truck

Knoxville · 04-13-2008, 09:34 AM

Cool episode! I love the low budget / nuts and bolts / build-up episodes. I would have done the same low-buck build with the XJ you had. As for the show, you and Kevin make a good team. You guys seem to be getting in the groove of things and have some interesting projects coming up. Fawk the haters, and most of them just hated the wrestling guy anyway (including myself).

zjrog · 04-13-2008, 09:41 AM

THat frame puller must be a spendy item. We've got a 90 XJ that we pulled some front end damage out on. That puller would have been way cool to get my hands on.

rredalty · 04-13-2008, 01:57 PM

Cool. Get it done and bring it to Harlan for the NAXJA Cherokee Crawl July 4th weekend.

RATHEFSJMAN · 04-13-2008, 02:06 PM

i like that grill is it the old style or the later style? and how much did you spend on that 8.8? good luck and make sure you fender trim and dont run the stupid plastic falres they bust really easily?

RokNRich · 04-13-2008, 02:38 PM

Just watched it, like the direction the show is going now, wasn't a big fan of the wrestler dude either, show makes a good warm up for Ian and Jessie

Georgia Mike · 04-13-2008, 03:33 PM

I watched it. Good show! I liked what you did with the door hinge. I never understood why Jeep didn't bolt the body side hinges on from the factory anyway. I like the direction this one is going (as well as the now-finished Das Bronco). So far, at least, it isn't a 30 minute commercial for the newest, most expensive trendy aftermarket parts on this build that the average guy can't afford to go out and buy. It looks a lot like my second XJ build, which is long gone now, and I've built a third XJ that I have now. I've spent way more money on this one than I intended to, but I built it right, so there's no disappointments in it.

As for "the new guys suck", meh, most people just don't like change, including me. Stacey David was one of the originals, and the wrestler dude sounded like he seriously needed to clear his throat or something. You guys are doing good, so I keep watching.

NSW Sparky · 04-13-2008, 03:36 PM

why do people like low buck buld ups so much. I like the budget out the window builds.

traylor4x4 · 04-13-2008, 06:15 PM

Tons of flaming on here and this ain't got a lick of hardcore tech in it.Yet tons of replys

Iknow who the hell am I

rstrucks · 04-13-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Carter / BRUISER

PS: when ya get done and wanna wheel it, let me know and I can bring out my XJ..and we can meet at Tellico or Harlan, etc..

Ken C
www.impaks.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by rredalty

Cool. Get it done and bring it to Harlan for the NAXJA Cherokee Crawl July 4th weekend.

I will if I can

Quote:

Originally Posted by RATHEFSJMAN

i like that grill is it the old style or the later style? and how much did you spend on that 8.8? good luck and make sure you fender trim and dont run the stupid plastic falres they bust really easily?

97uo black grill, $300 (IIRC), too late...

If it was a trail only rig I we would have just trimmed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by traylor4x4

Tons of flaming on here and this ain't got a lick of hardcore tech in it.Yet tons of replys

Iknow who the hell am I

Mods - Please move it if need be. i just wanted to get right to the XJ crowd. Thanks.

Ryan

SIKJEEP · 04-13-2008, 06:48 PM

show was good, i like low budget builds, i need a 8.8 for my yj

BeefCakeScout · 04-13-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSW Sparky

why do people like low buck buld ups so much. I like the budget out the window builds.

most people have bills and wanna see what they can ACTUALLY get done themselves.

Stumpalump · 04-13-2008, 06:59 PM

Way to go Ryan. It looks like you hit a home run!

COXIE · 04-13-2008, 07:03 PM

So far so good....In fact the whole season so far has been pretty good. The "MuscleTruck Wars" looks to be pretty cool.

Keep up the good work Ryan and Kevin

Rick

256offroad · 04-14-2008, 11:26 AM

sweet build! when ya get it done... you need to make a run to woolys and ill be sure to bring my xj along for the ride....

04-11-2008, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
rstrucks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112382 Location: Franklin, Tn Posts: 129	XJ Build on TRUCKS TV this weekend Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that TRUCKS TV has started building up an '88 XJ. Its a budget build starting w/ a crashed out POS. Nothing too hard core but for you guys that are into XJ's and ain't doing much on Sat or Sun am - check it out. I know some(most?) of you think the show is weak and the "new" guys suck but I think its worth taking a look at. It should end up being a fairly tough DD/weekend wheeler. Let me know what you think. I know you Pirate folk are real bashful w/ your opinions. Ryan from Trucks

04-11-2008, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
rok-jeep Gravo Malum!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16548 Location: Minden, Nv Posts: 1,613	Bring back Stacey! __________________ 98' XJuggy

04-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
planefixer Vagitarian Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33328 Location: Black Forest, CO Posts: 601	I'll give it a viewing. __________________ Just anohter poop-flingin' day in the jungle.

04-11-2008, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
JeepXJ3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103286 Posts: 18	Ill give it a view, I hope the build went well. Im eager to see the direction you guys went with this. __________________ 01 XJ LA's & 35's 80 CJ 7 304 TH400 BW1339 4in and 35's

04-11-2008, 06:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
crzyxj Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 100591 Location: Wittmann,AZ Posts: 523	Cool, we'll see it sunday! __________________ Special thanks to my Sponsors, ADS Racing Shocks, Jones Auto Centers, MCM Motorsports, Select Auto Glass, Rigid Industries, Foddrill Motorsports, 4 Wheelers Supply, BTG Rock Krawlers, Pro Diesel, And my Co-Dog Ed Duncan (go nuts) 3rd Place Mod-Trail Class 2013 Dirt Riot, Congress, AZ

04-11-2008, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
nofender Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25958 Location: Western MA Posts: 337	Ryan, I think the show is pretty decent. I am looking forward to see what you can do with the Cherokee POS. Good luck.

04-11-2008, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
pipehitter155 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73680 Location: by da beach boiieeeeee....va beach, va Posts: 2,028	so ryan what are the build stats gonna be...whatever happened to ex-seabee wrestler dude...that guy ruled....in a meathead sort of way...

04-11-2008, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ken Carter / BRUISER Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3321 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 3,324 Blog Entries: 1	Well Damn looks like we got some more TV folks here Welcome Ryan.. as always my DVR is set to record.. PS: when ya get done and wanna wheel it, let me know and I can bring out my XJ..and we can meet at Tellico or Harlan, etc.. Ken C www.impaks.com

04-11-2008, 01:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mekcanix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56394 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba canada Posts: 18	sounds interesting will be watching

04-11-2008, 09:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
ashmanjeepXJ Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10249 Location: Vail, Arizona Posts: 4,514	At least cut the cherokee's top to make it a truck __________________ Dave, 2013 KOH "Got, Some of it" #697 JIMMY'S 4X4 Grand Cherokee Buggy ADS Shocks LQ4-Th400-Atlas4sp D60 14B Come wheel with us WheelingArizona.com Ashman's youtube channel

04-13-2008, 09:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Knoxville Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29387 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 153	Cool episode! I love the low budget / nuts and bolts / build-up episodes. I would have done the same low-buck build with the XJ you had. As for the show, you and Kevin make a good team. You guys seem to be getting in the groove of things and have some interesting projects coming up. Fawk the haters, and most of them just hated the wrestling guy anyway (including myself). __________________ '89 YJ - 4.0L/AW4/231/HP60/60/37's

04-13-2008, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
zjrog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87035 Location: Around the corner, up the street from Tacoma... Posts: 84	THat frame puller must be a spendy item. We've got a 90 XJ that we pulled some front end damage out on. That puller would have been way cool to get my hands on.

04-13-2008, 01:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
rredalty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71336 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 229	Cool. Get it done and bring it to Harlan for the NAXJA Cherokee Crawl July 4th weekend.

04-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
RATHEFSJMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105114 Posts: 518	i like that grill is it the old style or the later style? and how much did you spend on that 8.8? good luck and make sure you fender trim and dont run the stupid plastic falres they bust really easily? __________________ This is our decision to live fast and die young, we've got the vision, now lets have some fun.

04-13-2008, 02:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
RokNRich Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 58929 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 183	Just watched it, like the direction the show is going now, wasn't a big fan of the wrestler dude either, show makes a good warm up for Ian and Jessie __________________ JPCooler - The only cooler for your Jeep, Buggy, SXS or Boat ! www.jpcooler.com

04-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Georgia Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22824 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 699	I watched it. Good show! I liked what you did with the door hinge. I never understood why Jeep didn't bolt the body side hinges on from the factory anyway. I like the direction this one is going (as well as the now-finished Das Bronco). So far, at least, it isn't a 30 minute commercial for the newest, most expensive trendy aftermarket parts on this build that the average guy can't afford to go out and buy. It looks a lot like my second XJ build, which is long gone now, and I've built a third XJ that I have now. I've spent way more money on this one than I intended to, but I built it right, so there's no disappointments in it. As for "the new guys suck", meh, most people just don't like change, including me. Stacey David was one of the originals, and the wrestler dude sounded like he seriously needed to clear his throat or something. You guys are doing good, so I keep watching. __________________ [COLOR="red"][B]You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North[/B][/COLOR]

04-13-2008, 03:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
NSW Sparky Minnesota wheeler Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31384 Location: Central MN Posts: 241	why do people like low buck buld ups so much. I like the budget out the window builds. Last edited by NSW Sparky; 04-13-2008 at 03:37 PM.

04-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
traylor4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108818 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3	Tons of flaming on here and this ain't got a lick of hardcore tech in it.Yet tons of replys Iknow who the hell am I

04-13-2008, 06:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
SIKJEEP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 104850 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 739	show was good, i like low budget builds, i need a 8.8 for my yj __________________ [B][COLOR="Yellow"]1987 YJ 60/14 on 40" ltb's [/COLOR][/B] :flipoff2:

04-13-2008, 06:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
Stumpalump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90316 Location: New River, Arizona Posts: 233	Way to go Ryan. It looks like you hit a home run!

04-13-2008, 07:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
COXIE Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34774 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 438	So far so good....In fact the whole season so far has been pretty good. The "MuscleTruck Wars" looks to be pretty cool. Keep up the good work Ryan and Kevin Rick __________________ Trail Rig YJ Wrangler, 350 Chev on 'pane, SM465, twin stick 205, welded 60 front hung on Waggys, welded 14-bolt rear linked and coilovers, 38" beadlocked TSL's Tow Rig 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Crew Cab Powerstroke Diesel 6spd

04-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#25 (permalink)
256offroad Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102306 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 63	sweet build! when ya get it done... you need to make a run to woolys and ill be sure to bring my xj along for the ride.... __________________ 90 xj, locked,lifted,caged

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