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sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:02 AM

I figured that I would finally post a buildup thread. Started with a rear stretch.
I cut the frame just behind the body mount under the doors and had a metal fabricator break me some 1/4" wall c-channel to fit over the frame snug. I braced the frame to keep it square before I went to cutting

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:05 AM

This was my finished wb............not the correct ride height.

I eliminated the track bar and heres how the control arms lay

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:15 AM

You can also noticed that I upgraded my camera too!!
Finished the stretch and here is the corners and CJ hinged tailgate

Then it was time for the cage and new PRP seats

Had the same metal fab guys build me a sheet metal box with a lid to fit the factory fuel tank

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:19 AM

Then we get finally finished with the seats, cage, stretch, corners fuel tank and this is what I ended up with..........but i couldn't stand it running and ready to wheel.....more to come.

Went on 3 trips

Clayton twice Nocona once

geberhard · 10-25-2006, 08:20 AM

I like the setup, I did a similar tank move up and box, but did not go so high. Your build is coming out pretty cool! I think the front hide height is lower because of all the stickers

Gotta balance some to the back. JK!

Good work!

Joel77 · 10-25-2006, 08:24 AM

What axles are you running? The rear looks like a 9".

Nice jeep man.

Cue · 10-25-2006, 08:28 AM

Yes very sweet project.

Dirk

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:42 AM

The rear is a 9" with hd tubes, 35 spline molly axles, nodular case 5.13's The front is 60/9 hybrid all molly with 35 spline. 42's/104" wb in the picture.

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:46 AM

I can't leave out my cheap ass tube bender

I can't take any of the credit for the engineering of this lets just say it was a handed down secret.

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 08:50 AM

Lets get to this year..........well after the 3 trips I took on the new rig/tires the ole 4.0 with 176,000 miles just really wasn't liking the upgrades.

Time for some displacement
LT1/4l60e

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 09:11 AM

Since I am going to put my rig down for a while might as well add some stuff to the plate.
Stretch the front 6" to get a 110" wb
full hydro and flat dash!

Move the coil buckets 6" forward

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 09:16 AM

Move the track bar behind the axle and shorten the track bar to fit

Add length to the RE control arms

I already had the fabbed in for my hydro-assist just got to make sure the 2.5"
ram fits

And add some bling

sommertime · 10-25-2006, 09:21 AM

Now for the flat dash........this was a virgin pic I have changed my mind about 20 times but you get the general idea. I pulled the stock column and just did a quick connect column straight to the steering valve. I also moved the whole dash up 3-4". Gonna be filled with Autometer guages and a 12volt guy ingition switch/winch control panel.

Jeepmangled87 · 10-25-2006, 10:23 AM

not to bad keep up the good work! Where you wheel at?

desertsport · 10-25-2006, 12:39 PM

[QUOTE=sommertime]

Add length to the RE control arms

Can yuo give some more info on your extended control arms, it somthing I considered for the future.

Btw the way, your build looks nice.

Ford_KTM · 10-25-2006, 01:37 PM

you're useing a 2.5 with hydro asist?? What box and pump are you using??? Won't it steer really slow with the 2.5?

tweba99 · 10-25-2006, 01:54 PM

Nice build. Is that an RE track bar cut down?

mucknet · 10-25-2006, 03:13 PM

I'd like to see more pics of your dash as you get a chance

Looks good. I dig the 60/9 combo

Tjeepfreak · 10-25-2006, 07:51 PM

yeah I'd really like to see more pics of how your dash is coming along... I have my jeep in a billion pieces right now and have kinda been tossing the idea about making a new dash for it around but not sure whether I wanna go that route or not

Dookey · 10-25-2006, 10:20 PM

Can you get more specific on the LT1 install?? I'm stuffing one in my rig too

sommertime · 10-26-2006, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepmangled87

not to bad keep up the good work! Where you wheel at?

I am a Clayton rat I like Hot Springs, I see you posting all the time on Cowtown. If you see me out........my name is Chris. Thanks btw

sommertime · 10-26-2006, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford_KTM

you're useing a 2.5 with hydro asist?? What box and pump are you using??? Won't it steer really slow with the 2.5?

NO full hydro/ PSC worked the LT1 pump and I installed a resevoir.

sommertime · 10-26-2006, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tjeepfreak

yeah I'd really like to see more pics of how your dash is coming along... I have my jeep in a billion pieces right now and have kinda been tossing the idea about making a new dash for it around but not sure whether I wanna go that route or not

I will post updates, its been a slow project due to the fact that I am a redneck and its hunting season

sommertime · 10-26-2006, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sommertime

Add length to the RE control arms
Can yuo give some more info on your extended control arms, it somthing I considered for the future.

Btw the way, your build looks nice.

I just cut the stock RE arms the short side and sleeved it with DOM I can't remember the exact size, I just went to Metal Supermarkets and fitted the control arm right there.

sommertime · 10-26-2006, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MVdSlUT

Can you get more specific on the LT1 install?? I'm stuffing one in my rig too

Its a 96 LT1 from an Impalla SS, rebuilt the tranny. Sunray Engineering built the adapter its an awesome adapter call them they do these swaps everyday. Had LT1350.com work the harness and ECU talk about some fast awesome work, they eliminated all the VATS and added relays for ex fuel pump and cooling fans, and labeled the harness to finish wiring.

10-25-2006, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	2+ year TJ build stretch,cage,engine,dash I figured that I would finally post a buildup thread. Started with a rear stretch. I cut the frame just behind the body mount under the doors and had a metal fabricator break me some 1/4" wall c-channel to fit over the frame snug. I braced the frame to keep it square before I went to cutting __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:20 AM.

10-25-2006, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	This was my finished wb............not the correct ride height. I eliminated the track bar and heres how the control arms lay __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:21 AM.

10-25-2006, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	You can also noticed that I upgraded my camera too!! Finished the stretch and here is the corners and CJ hinged tailgate Then it was time for the cage and new PRP seats Had the same metal fab guys build me a sheet metal box with a lid to fit the factory fuel tank __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:23 AM.

10-25-2006, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	Then we get finally finished with the seats, cage, stretch, corners fuel tank and this is what I ended up with..........but i couldn't stand it running and ready to wheel.....more to come. Went on 3 trips Clayton twice Nocona once __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:25 AM.

10-25-2006, 08:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
geberhard Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 8,499	I like the setup, I did a similar tank move up and box, but did not go so high. Your build is coming out pretty cool! I think the front hide height is lower because of all the stickers Gotta balance some to the back. JK! Good work! __________________ Help us cure kids cancer! Shave for the cause :) Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger! New build, daily driver TJ on 44" rubbers Project hot 40 year old

10-25-2006, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Joel77 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31158 Posts: 860 Blog Entries: 1	What axles are you running? The rear looks like a 9". Nice jeep man.

10-25-2006, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cue Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28682 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 2,501	Yes very sweet project. Dirk __________________ www.4x4oil.com Your #1 Source for Amsoil Lubricants Lube it or Loose it! facebook CHECK OUT THE AMSOIL COST +$5 SALE HERE

10-25-2006, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	The rear is a 9" with hd tubes, 35 spline molly axles, nodular case 5.13's The front is 60/9 hybrid all molly with 35 spline. 42's/104" wb in the picture. __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17

10-25-2006, 08:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	I can't leave out my cheap ass tube bender I can't take any of the credit for the engineering of this lets just say it was a handed down secret. __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:26 AM.

10-25-2006, 08:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	Lets get to this year..........well after the 3 trips I took on the new rig/tires the ole 4.0 with 176,000 miles just really wasn't liking the upgrades. Time for some displacement LT1/4l60e __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:27 AM.

10-25-2006, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	Since I am going to put my rig down for a while might as well add some stuff to the plate. Stretch the front 6" to get a 110" wb full hydro and flat dash! Move the coil buckets 6" forward __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:27 AM.

10-25-2006, 09:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	Move the track bar behind the axle and shorten the track bar to fit Add length to the RE control arms I already had the fabbed in for my hydro-assist just got to make sure the 2.5" ram fits And add some bling __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:30 AM.

10-25-2006, 09:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
sommertime #678 Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20569 Location: Kaufman,TX Posts: 590	Now for the flat dash........this was a virgin pic I have changed my mind about 20 times but you get the general idea. I pulled the stock column and just did a quick connect column straight to the steering valve. I also moved the whole dash up 3-4". Gonna be filled with Autometer guages and a 12volt guy ingition switch/winch control panel. __________________ The CB pimp!! Jim's Garage #17 Last edited by sommertime; 10-04-2008 at 07:31 AM.

10-25-2006, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jeepmangled87 ROCK & ROLL OFFROAD Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3906 Location: ROCK AND ROLL OFFROAD Dallas/Ft.Worth Tx. Posts: 6,130	not to bad keep up the good work! Where you wheel at?

10-25-2006, 12:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
desertsport Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39627 Location: Pirate4x4 Posts: 505	[QUOTE=sommertime] Add length to the RE control arms Can yuo give some more info on your extended control arms, it somthing I considered for the future. Btw the way, your build looks nice. __________________ 35 MTR'S, ALLOY SHAFTS, ARB FRONT AND REAR,4.56 Last edited by desertsport; 10-25-2006 at 12:43 PM.

10-25-2006, 01:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ford_KTM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49754 Location: Reno, NV-Auburn, CA Posts: 488	you're useing a 2.5 with hydro asist?? What box and pump are you using??? Won't it steer really slow with the 2.5?

10-25-2006, 01:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
tweba99 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48100 Location: Florida Posts: 568	Nice build. Is that an RE track bar cut down? __________________ 2008 Jeep Unlimited X My 1 ton TJ Build [url]www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=591360[/url]

10-25-2006, 03:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
mucknet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21995 Location: Atrashcadero, CA Posts: 366	I'd like to see more pics of your dash as you get a chance Looks good. I dig the 60/9 combo

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Tjeepfreak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64636 Location: Haysville, Ks Posts: 198	yeah I'd really like to see more pics of how your dash is coming along... I have my jeep in a billion pieces right now and have kinda been tossing the idea about making a new dash for it around but not sure whether I wanna go that route or not

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