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Public_AenimA · 11-10-2011, 02:21 PM

This may be a moot point but...

Is your trailer hitch receiver directly inline with your gas tank? If a hitch is over inserted or you forget/break a pin(pretty unlikely) is your hitch going to punch your tank?

I dig the panhard mount.

OnMyLid · 11-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Yes the hitch is in line but I added a piece of flat bar to protect the tank. Left it open on the top and bottom for drainage and mud removal there is also a 1/2" between the receiver and the tank. Here's a couple pics of it.

OnMyLid · 11-12-2011, 11:00 PM

So this is what I came up for to solve my problem with the cross member shifting side to side. Made to simple half round collars and welded the to the factory cross member, nothing to extravagant just simple. Also welded up the new solenoid mount.

OnMyLid · 11-12-2011, 11:07 PM

Everything tore down for final welding and paint. Got my girlfriend to help clean and paint both the bottom of the cab and frame, It's going to cost me.

Still waiting on a few Items, hoping to have the body back on by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Snow mogg · 11-21-2011, 02:50 PM

Going to have this rig done for snow wheeling this year?

OnMyLid · 11-22-2011, 11:08 PM

Not going to be done by thanksgiving! Work has turned into 10-12+ hr days, 7 days a week till the Christmas hiatus but I'm hoping to have it ready for a New Years day trip.

Have manage to get a few things done though, got the drive-lines back and everything clears the 1410 u-joint. Ended up going with the spicier non-serviceable joint. Changed the clutch out for a spec stage 2 unit while I was at it. Also finished the engine cradle and got the engine, transmission and atlas installed. Things are coming together but now a lot slower than I originally wanted.

BennyBooster · 11-24-2011, 01:12 PM

Man this thing is so clean

MCgiver4x4 · 12-20-2011, 10:07 AM

Very nice setup , clean fabrication skill and top of the line components selection

suscribed

OnMyLid · 12-27-2011, 10:23 PM

Works let up so I manage to get out to the shop and start some assembly. Got the front and rear torque tubes and driveshafts mounted. Everything clears and moves freely.

OnMyLid · 12-27-2011, 10:29 PM

Here's some more pics of the front driveshaft assembly and the finished unit.

OnMyLid · 12-27-2011, 10:36 PM

Got the rod end spacers machined and installed the new track bars. Fit awesome and look great. Also thought I would post a teaser pic more to come soon.

OnMyLid · 12-30-2011, 11:08 PM

Been bouncing all over the place with this assembly, should have all the fittings now! Manage to get the exhaust mounted, Transfer case shifters assembled and the fuel tank internals plumbed. Besides that I just been putting on random parts to gain shop space. Here's some pics of the progress!

Snow mogg · 01-01-2012, 05:02 PM

Great job, Caint wait the blow my POS OM-352 engine to start on something like this.

EricsGreen98Tj · 01-01-2012, 05:44 PM

I had an X pipe on my 5.0 Stang....man did it sound good. Quality work man. I like it alot!

OnMyLid · 01-05-2012, 12:43 AM

Air bags are installed now and the suspension cycles nicely. Looking forward to see how it it rides. here's some cycling pics.

OnMyLid · 01-05-2012, 12:49 AM

Worked on plumbing tonight. Manage to get most of the hoses made, still need to attach them to the frame.

OnMyLid · 01-25-2012, 02:30 AM

Been working a lot on the mog but keep forgetting to update! Here's what I did for the dash.

OnMyLid · 01-25-2012, 02:33 AM

Bodies back on really digging the look of running on the bumpstops.

OnMyLid · 01-25-2012, 02:44 AM

Everything starting coming together this last weekend. Manage to finish the wiring almost, 4 wires left. Everything is plumbed Should be starting it tomorrow, Still have a few things to finish before starting.

OnMyLid · 01-25-2012, 02:51 AM

Also manage to get the shifters installed really looking forward to driving it now, this trans shifts so smooth and no more reaching for the gear levers.

elbekko · 01-25-2012, 03:09 AM

That looks very nice, but doesn't it feel weird to be shifting next to you instead of in front of you (well, not directly in front, but you know what I mean)?

Still, very cool Mog!

williambrea · 01-25-2012, 05:47 AM

Amazing Build!! I can only hope to become as good a fabber as you and your attention to detail and work ethic on this build are top notch.

EndorphinJunky · 01-25-2012, 05:58 AM

i can only hope to build a mog like this someday. Seriously sweet fucking rig man. This has 'go anywhere and do anything' written all over it.

I'd build a mog way before a buggy. Maybe it's just the snow that get's me but that thing looks like a blast.

frog mog · 01-26-2012, 08:45 AM

Been following your build , lots of time dedication money knowledge and skill going on there.
Im new to this scene although Had pick ups for years and on my second mog, great to see and learn from these projects , Keep up the good work hope it all goes snag free and speedily Froggie

macarthur4x4 · 01-26-2012, 04:02 PM

Would have to be the best Mog going around by far.. Awesome job buddy..

11-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#177 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Yes the hitch is in line but I added a piece of flat bar to protect the tank. Left it open on the top and bottom for drainage and mud removal there is also a 1/2" between the receiver and the tank. Here's a couple pics of it. Attached Images

11-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#178 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	So this is what I came up for to solve my problem with the cross member shifting side to side. Made to simple half round collars and welded the to the factory cross member, nothing to extravagant just simple. Also welded up the new solenoid mount. Attached Images

11-12-2011, 11:07 PM	#179 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Everything tore down for final welding and paint. Got my girlfriend to help clean and paint both the bottom of the cab and frame, It's going to cost me. Still waiting on a few Items, hoping to have the body back on by Tuesday or Wednesday. Attached Images

11-22-2011, 11:08 PM	#181 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Not going to be done by thanksgiving! Work has turned into 10-12+ hr days, 7 days a week till the Christmas hiatus but I'm hoping to have it ready for a New Years day trip. Have manage to get a few things done though, got the drive-lines back and everything clears the 1410 u-joint. Ended up going with the spicier non-serviceable joint. Changed the clutch out for a spec stage 2 unit while I was at it. Also finished the engine cradle and got the engine, transmission and atlas installed. Things are coming together but now a lot slower than I originally wanted. Attached Images

11-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#182 (permalink)
BennyBooster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Member # 186066 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 251	Man this thing is so clean __________________ 1996 Ranger Caged, 1 tons in progress 1986 F350 gave 1 tons to him^^

11-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#176 (permalink)
Public_AenimA Wheeler Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110069 Posts: 248	This may be a moot point but... Is your trailer hitch receiver directly inline with your gas tank? If a hitch is over inserted or you forget/break a pin(pretty unlikely) is your hitch going to punch your tank? I dig the panhard mount.

11-21-2011, 02:50 PM	#180 (permalink)
Snow mogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Member # 193754 Posts: 23	Going to have this rig done for snow wheeling this year?

12-20-2011, 10:07 AM	#183 (permalink)
MCgiver4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21858 Location: Monterrey Mexico Posts: 211	Very nice setup , clean fabrication skill and top of the line components selection suscribed __________________ cj5 76 SOA,OBA,OBW,LPG 14b & 60RC W/detroits High steering and ram assisted ford t18 and 205 , rear Fox air shocks new toy Cj7 82 on 33's setuped to mall crawling :D

12-27-2011, 10:23 PM	#184 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Works let up so I manage to get out to the shop and start some assembly. Got the front and rear torque tubes and driveshafts mounted. Everything clears and moves freely. Attached Images

12-27-2011, 10:29 PM	#185 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Here's some more pics of the front driveshaft assembly and the finished unit. Attached Images

12-27-2011, 10:36 PM	#186 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Got the rod end spacers machined and installed the new track bars. Fit awesome and look great. Also thought I would post a teaser pic more to come soon. Attached Images

12-30-2011, 11:08 PM	#187 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Been bouncing all over the place with this assembly, should have all the fittings now! Manage to get the exhaust mounted, Transfer case shifters assembled and the fuel tank internals plumbed. Besides that I just been putting on random parts to gain shop space. Here's some pics of the progress! Attached Images

01-01-2012, 05:02 PM	#188 (permalink)
Snow mogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Member # 193754 Posts: 23	Great job, Caint wait the blow my POS OM-352 engine to start on something like this.

01-01-2012, 05:44 PM	#189 (permalink)
EricsGreen98Tj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 187456 Location: Elkins WV Posts: 774	I had an X pipe on my 5.0 Stang....man did it sound good. Quality work man. I like it alot! __________________ [QUOTE=bigford;10609690]On a side note: I remember telling my second ex wife " My truck comes first, then my job, then you " I never liked that woman. [/QUOTE]

01-05-2012, 12:43 AM	#190 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Air bags are installed now and the suspension cycles nicely. Looking forward to see how it it rides. here's some cycling pics. Attached Images

01-05-2012, 12:49 AM	#191 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Worked on plumbing tonight. Manage to get most of the hoses made, still need to attach them to the frame. Attached Images

01-25-2012, 02:30 AM	#192 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Been working a lot on the mog but keep forgetting to update! Here's what I did for the dash. Attached Images

01-25-2012, 02:33 AM	#193 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Bodies back on really digging the look of running on the bumpstops. Attached Images Last edited by OnMyLid; 01-25-2012 at 02:35 AM.

01-25-2012, 02:44 AM	#194 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Everything starting coming together this last weekend. Manage to finish the wiring almost, 4 wires left. Everything is plumbed Should be starting it tomorrow, Still have a few things to finish before starting. Attached Images

01-25-2012, 02:51 AM	#195 (permalink)
OnMyLid Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45500 Location: Aumsville OR Posts: 219	Also manage to get the shifters installed really looking forward to driving it now, this trans shifts so smooth and no more reaching for the gear levers. Attached Images

01-25-2012, 03:09 AM	#196 (permalink)
elbekko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146870 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 138	That looks very nice, but doesn't it feel weird to be shifting next to you instead of in front of you (well, not directly in front, but you know what I mean)? Still, very cool Mog! __________________ RRC '95 Softdash 300TDi - GG AT² 245/70R16, fairly stock Belgian Collective Trophy Team - ladoga.be

01-25-2012, 05:47 AM	#197 (permalink)
williambrea Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 141589 Posts: 105	Amazing Build!! I can only hope to become as good a fabber as you and your attention to detail and work ethic on this build are top notch.

01-25-2012, 05:58 AM	#198 (permalink)
EndorphinJunky Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47212 Location: PA Posts: 355	i can only hope to build a mog like this someday. Seriously sweet fucking rig man. This has 'go anywhere and do anything' written all over it. I'd build a mog way before a buggy. Maybe it's just the snow that get's me but that thing looks like a blast. __________________ Five Nine ZJ..awaiting tons '97 XJ in progress..awaiting 35" pitbulls on 3.75" lift

01-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#199 (permalink)
frog mog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Member # 205798 Location: redcar cleveland Britain Posts: 9	Been following your build , lots of time dedication money knowledge and skill going on there. Im new to this scene although Had pick ups for years and on my second mog, great to see and learn from these projects , Keep up the good work hope it all goes snag free and speedily Froggie

01-26-2012, 04:02 PM	#200 (permalink)
macarthur4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 175118 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 169	Would have to be the best Mog going around by far.. Awesome job buddy..

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