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Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:07 PM
ok here she is

jerryg79
03-24-2008, 03:09 PM
I'm in for 6 yrs on this build.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:10 PM
two

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:11 PM
three

robertf03
03-24-2008, 03:11 PM
comp cut first, then come up with a budget

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:12 PM
Four

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:13 PM
First Carnage

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:14 PM
little more

BMFScout
03-24-2008, 03:16 PM
I'm with Flem, the best way to build is to tear it completely apart then forget about it!

Sharpe
03-24-2008, 03:18 PM
I'm in for 6 yrs on this build.

I got $20 on 5 yrs 2 months.

TexTJ209
03-24-2008, 03:20 PM
Sweet. '03 Model right?

jerryg79
03-24-2008, 03:21 PM
I got $20 on 5 yrs 2 months.

i retract my statement, two dents in the thing with paper plates still on it?!? this thing will be in the scrap yard in under 3 yrs.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:21 PM
04

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:22 PM
Carnage 2 Barbed wire

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:22 PM
two

robertf03
03-24-2008, 03:23 PM
I think I'd rather swap axles than untangle that mess

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:23 PM
i did the dammage 2 days after i picked it up... didnt even transfer any money to the dealership yet

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:24 PM
luckily we had boltcutters there... took me about 45 min to cut off

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:24 PM
althought the axle seal now leaks... dont know if it did already though

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:25 PM
This thing had less than 14,000 miles on it when i picked it up... the guy at discount tire said please dont wheel it... it has scratches now though so i broke it in right away

TexTJ209
03-24-2008, 03:29 PM
Now that I actually paid attention to your sig I see its a 2004. Must be an early one as it doesn't have the trail rated badges.


What are your plans for it?

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:30 PM
ok now for the buildup part. I am gonna start with a rear bumper for obvious reasons and then move to sliders... i am gonna leave the axles stock for now... if we spend any money on gearing it will be in the transfer-case first... but that is time away... i just taught Elise to drive standard on the road... we will have to do some driving offroad before we lift it or anything.... i just want to put some armor on it and some towhooks because for some reason i have 0

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:34 PM
I need ideas for rear bumpers. I really like the design of the Fab-fours one but i dont have a break so i would have to cut all the little pieces and weld it together turning a bumper into a 3 month project.. i was thinking 2x4 box since i have some laying around but dont think it is thick enough for a tire-carrier. speaking of which what spindle do i use?

Fredo
03-24-2008, 03:43 PM
Urge to kill rising.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:44 PM
did i do something to offend you fred?... besides adding another jeep to the club

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:45 PM
i took the bumper off a min ago to see how the mounting surface was and found a hide a key... so now i have 4 keys... who needs that many keys to one rig

Fredo
03-24-2008, 03:47 PM
TJ talk/build....makes my skin crawl still.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 03:56 PM
sorry the wife wanted a jeep because they were small enough for her to see good in... and i just wanted something 4wd again

mudtoy67
03-24-2008, 04:00 PM
What are you talking about gearing? You've already got 1ton axles under that Bronco. SWAP!!:D

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:06 PM
i have not given up on it as much as i have put it on a side burner... so no

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:07 PM
plus the front gears in the 60 havnt been set yet... i finished the 10.25 a few months back, just need to add caliper brackets to the disc setup

jerryg79
03-24-2008, 04:08 PM
i have not given up on it as much as i have put it on a side burner... so no

please, that sh!t is off the burner, in some tupperware, and at the bottom of the freezer under some old meatloaf, a free turkey, and a dead hooker's liver. In 2 years you'll dig it up while trying to find the last blue otter pop, and will throw it away as it is unidentifiable due to freezer burn.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:16 PM
please, that sh!t is off the burner, in some tupperware, and at the bottom of the freezer under some old meatloaf, a free turkey, and a dead hooker's liver. In 2 years you'll dig it up while trying to find the last blue otter pop, and will throw it away as it is unidentifiable due to freezer burn.

possibly true... but the jeep is nowhere near the right rig for those parts... what is the point in having a unbreakable front axle if you dont put any real power through it... and let me tell you a 4.0 doesnt have the power the bronco does....

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:19 PM
seriously though... i want rear bumper design suggestions

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:23 PM
i might build the sliders first because i know exactly what i want in them and i dont see that taking too long... i dont think i can make it across town to the steel yard before they close so i guess i will do that tomorrow... i am going to use 1/4" plate and mount it from the body mounts and then weld a piece like it was dont at 90 with a break... then use some 1" square tube and build a step off it... my wife wants a step and i told her the nerf bars had to go

BMFScout
03-24-2008, 04:36 PM
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=TJ+REAR+BUMPER&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:42 PM
thanks i guess i could have done that

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:43 PM
but actually helpful... jimmy's simple mind makes things easier

jerryg79
03-24-2008, 04:44 PM
but actually helpful... jimmy's simple mind makes things easier

try googling english for him, jimmy.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:46 PM
I like this one... looks like it 3"x4" box.... i dont know how easy that is to find but i can look... what spindle should i use for the tire carrier?... i will check out TSC for trailor parts to possibly use

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:47 PM
try googling english for him, jimmy.

this never gets old... seriously i dont care if i spell right or use propper engrish... i will type however

TexTJ209
03-24-2008, 04:56 PM
Most people I've seen get the spindles and such from trailer places, but there are DIY tire carrier setups you can find online as well.

Shaggy
03-24-2008, 04:59 PM
i am cheap so i will just see what TSC has in its trailor section

BMFScout
03-24-2008, 05:06 PM
i am cheap so i will just see what TSC has in its trailor section

You say "simple mind" I say "common sense" like knowing the correct spelling for the word "trailer."

Doug Krebs
03-24-2008, 05:15 PM
use rockstompers...

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm

I think thats pretty reasonable.

mudtoy67
03-24-2008, 07:47 PM
i have not given up on it as much as i have put it on a side burner... so no

I didn't say you had to take it to the scrapyard yet, just unbolt the axles and set the frame on the springs till you're ready to build it again.

mudtoy67
03-24-2008, 07:48 PM
please, that sh!t is off the burner, in some tupperware, and at the bottom of the freezer under some old meatloaf, a free turkey, and a dead hooker's liver. In 2 years you'll dig it up while trying to find the last blue otter pop, and will throw it away as it is unidentifiable due to freezer burn.

Damnit, I just snarfed banana pudding everywhere.:laughing:

Sharpe
03-24-2008, 07:51 PM
Damnit, I just snarfed banana pudding everywhere.:laughing:

???

Reckless
03-24-2008, 08:00 PM
damn you sharpe I was about to post the same ****ing pic.:flipoff2:

AggieTJ2007
03-24-2008, 08:51 PM
looks good let me know if you need any parts I have lots including t-case parts, CV driveshaft parts, axle parts, brake parts, and plenty others.

Please tell me you at least bought one with a Dana 44 rear?

agjohn02
03-24-2008, 09:38 PM
possibly true... but the jeep is nowhere near the right rig for those parts... what is the point in having a unbreakable front axle if you dont put any real power through it... and let me tell you a 4.0 doesnt have the power the bronco does....

thats kinda like saying what good are powder coated axle shafts if they just sit in a garage. its unbreakable. scrap the bronco and build a jeep. full bodied trail rigs are gay.

Seth
03-24-2008, 11:00 PM
I just dont get it.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 08:08 AM
looks good let me know if you need any parts I have lots including t-case parts, CV driveshaft parts, axle parts, brake parts, and plenty others.

Please tell me you at least bought one with a Dana 44 rear?



i wish it had the 44 rear... it is a 35 i believe

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 08:09 AM
thats kinda like saying what good are powder coated axle shafts if they just sit in a garage. its unbreakable. scrap the bronco and build a jeep. full bodied trail rigs are gay.

when we decide to upgrade axles it wont be with fullwidth... we want to keep this thing small... 33" tires max

agjohn02
03-25-2008, 09:29 AM
when we decide to upgrade axles it wont be with fullwidth... we want to keep this thing small... 33" tires max

fred knows all about that. ask him any questions you may have.

robertf03
03-25-2008, 09:35 AM
why upgrade the axles for her daily driver that will only see 33"s? I'd just carry spares and sell it in 3 years and repeat.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 09:52 AM
she drives the explorer... this is an extra vehicle... i dont plan on messing with the axles besides maybe a locker for atleast a while

mudtoy67
03-25-2008, 10:00 AM
huh huh, I got locka!:laughing:

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 10:11 AM
Where do i get these inserts for the sliders?

Doug Krebs
03-25-2008, 10:16 AM
what is it a nutsert?

DRAGOONRANCH
03-25-2008, 10:17 AM
Grainger has them.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 10:34 AM
i believe so... it is so you can use flat mounted allen bolts

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 10:37 AM
Grainger has them.

you have to buy them in a pack of 100... i dont need that many

anywhere else i can buy maybe 10 or so

DRAGOONRANCH
03-25-2008, 10:45 AM
Hmm, I thought they had them in 20 and 200 packs. I was going to get some for the cheby, but decided against it. Are they going to be the only way of supporting the sliders?

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 10:52 AM
no they are going to be supported from the body mount location also and possibly frame supports if needed seeing as i am adding a small step off of it

agjohn02
03-25-2008, 10:57 AM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/

mudtoy67
03-25-2008, 11:01 AM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/



What are you trying to say, John?:confused2

:flipoff2:

DRAGOONRANCH
03-25-2008, 11:02 AM
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/5RB35

I know it may not be the size that you want, but there is only 5 in that pack.

Here is the search page on Grainger.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml?L2=Nut&operator=prodIndexRefinementSearch&originalValue=rivnuts&L1=Inserts%2C

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 11:55 AM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/

your an ass... i dont like to spend time on other boards... it works better for me to ask here and get other people who have seen answers on other boards to direct me to the page

DRAGOONRANCH
03-25-2008, 11:59 AM
your an ass...

I would say "x2", but I am sure he would just come back with the R

:flipoff2:

agjohn02
03-25-2008, 12:04 PM
you're

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 12:53 PM
Rock stomper has these (weld on shackle tabs) for $15 each... anywhere to get them cheaper?

http://rockstomper.netfirms.com/shoppingcart/nfoscomm/catalog/images/flathanger.jpg

agjohn02
03-25-2008, 01:02 PM
http://www.atozfabrication.com/catalog/weldonflatfaceclevismount-p-77.html

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 01:08 PM
well the rockstomper ones cost the same price once shipping is added since i am ordering the spindle thing

uglyota
03-25-2008, 01:22 PM
not sure why this is 5 pages already, but congrats on the rig, and I'll be sending you an invoice for that "multimedia text message" :flipoff2:

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 01:36 PM
you dont have to view them... but funny none the less

85cj7
03-25-2008, 01:40 PM
Rock stomper has these (weld on shackle tabs) for $15 each... anywhere to get them cheaper?

http://rockstomper.netfirms.com/shoppingcart/nfoscomm/catalog/images/flathanger.jpg

http://www.the-jeep-guy.com/bumper%20&%20retrieval%20gear.htm

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 02:02 PM
http://www.the-jeep-guy.com/bumper%20&%20retrieval%20gear.htm

those are cheaper but not made very well

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 02:07 PM
i ordered the rockstomper ones and the tire carrier hinge

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 04:31 PM
shackles and reciever I picked up yesterday for the rear bumper

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 04:32 PM
a little overkill but you know me... 3/16 plate steel to build sliders and more with

BMFScout
03-25-2008, 04:37 PM
I'd just buy cool **** for that since everyone and their cousin makes stuff for TJ's and build the Bronco.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 04:40 PM
i like the fabrication part of working on these things... i dont like wiring and bending brake lines and such which i have remaining on the bronco... plus building is a little cheaper and mo betta

mudtoy67
03-25-2008, 04:58 PM
a little overkill but you know me... 3/16 plate steel to build sliders and more with

Why not use some 3/16" angle for the sliders? You're going to have to find someone with a pretty big press brake to bend a 90 in that much sheet.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 05:02 PM
i am going to cut and weld it.... i couldn't find any angle that was big enough... it needed to go back about 8" to mount underneith

robertf03
03-25-2008, 05:06 PM
3/16" is thicker than the frame

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 05:18 PM
yes but it is not uncommon for people to use it on sliders... fabfours uses 3/16 so i dont think it will be too heavy

bburris
03-25-2008, 05:44 PM
You only need to fasten angle through the body under the door, not many people fab a bracket to tie it to the body mount when you make them at home.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 06:47 PM
will it support a step without tieing it in to the body mount though?

TexTJ209
03-25-2008, 07:08 PM
Yes. TJ floors are double wall and plenty strong.


For extra bracing, you could do like what shrockworks does, and add plate on top of the floor to distribute the load a little better.


www.shrockworks.com for pics of what I'm talking about.




Look under the CJ rocker guards for the pics.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 08:42 PM
ya i have seen it that way... just didnt know how strong it was... but it isnt like us tates are that huge either

TexTJ209
03-25-2008, 08:44 PM
Mounted that way you can use them to lift one side of the Jeep off the ground, so they're strong.

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 08:45 PM
ok i will probably do it that way... it will be much easier than the other way anywho

Shaggy
03-25-2008, 08:46 PM
i guess i have some kickass material for a flatbelly skidplate down the road

Shaggy
03-31-2008, 09:23 PM
these showed up today... i might actually start building it this weekend when i have off... that is if i dont work in the yard instead

Shaggy
04-04-2008, 04:14 PM
about 5 hours and 8 beers work... i am taking my time on this one... i will work on it more next week

Fredo
04-04-2008, 04:18 PM
i am taking my time on this one...

...and this is different from the bronco how?

Shaggy
04-04-2008, 05:08 PM
i am taking my time on the jeep... i am taking a leave of absence on the bronco

william_ace
04-04-2008, 06:56 PM
what all is left on the bronco? that thing has been down ever since i have been in the club

Shaggy
04-05-2008, 06:16 PM
what all is left on the bronco? that thing has been down ever since i have been in the club

Set front gears, all wiring, driveshafts, cage, all brake lines, fluids all around, exaust, some other odds and ends... it isnt only the work but the driveshafts and cage will cost a lot of money and i dont like brakes nor wiring so that is why they are not complete, oh and steering and all that stuff

uglyota
04-05-2008, 08:13 PM
looks good

Sharpe
04-05-2008, 10:51 PM
So basically all the **** that makes a truck go where you want it to.

Shaggy
04-08-2008, 03:32 PM
Well this is how it will stay for now until i have a spare tire.... there is no reason to build that part when all i have is a tiny 235 spare

uglyota
04-08-2008, 04:21 PM
you should throw that hinge away and build a fold-down type tire carrier that integrates with the cage. Those swing out ones always crack and/or loosen up

DRAGOONRANCH
04-08-2008, 11:02 PM
you should throw that hinge away and build a fold-down type tire carrier that integrates with the cage. Those swing out ones always crack and/or loosen up

Keep your hippie babbleschmabble outa here...


:flipoff2:

robertf03
04-17-2008, 04:57 PM
Rock stomper has these (weld on shackle tabs) for $15 each... anywhere to get them cheaper?

http://rockstomper.netfirms.com/shoppingcart/nfoscomm/catalog/images/flathanger.jpg



Mine just showed up for my front bumper. I'm pretty impressed at what 15 bucks gets, all the edges were evenly deburred and even the hole for the shackle has a slight countersink to it to knock off the sharp edges.

agjohn02
04-17-2008, 08:10 PM
Mine just showed up for my front bumper. I'm pretty impressed at what 15 bucks gets, all the edges were evenly deburred and even the hole for the shackle has a slight countersink to it to knock off the sharp edges.

chinese kids work for beans...er, rice... er, lice.

jerryg79
04-17-2008, 10:42 PM
chinese kids work for beans...er, rice... er, lice.

its flied lice you plick.

Shaggy
09-29-2008, 04:28 PM
I need front bumper ideas... just took off the one it came with and hadn't brainstormed the new one yet

Fredo
09-29-2008, 04:39 PM
google tj front bumper, then click on the images link.

redcagepatrol
09-29-2008, 07:43 PM
getting it ready for Clayton '08?

breckboarder55
09-29-2008, 08:07 PM
Is the bumper all you have done so far?

BMFScout
09-30-2008, 09:40 AM
Is the bumper all you have done so far?

No, he did this too!

http://tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4674&highlight=tate+bronco

Shaggy
09-30-2008, 12:03 PM
getting it ready for Clayton '08?


no mason 10-24

Shaggy
09-30-2008, 05:03 PM
here are the before and current pictures. I havn't decided exactly how I want the sides to look yet. fred you have a picture of your front I liked it?

Shaggy
10-03-2008, 10:12 PM
front rock lights... I know some drunk guy killed it at katemcy but I am drunk and bored so I used some bronco parts and rigged them up anyways

Shaggy
10-16-2008, 04:38 PM
uh hu hu I GOT LOCKA

Shaggy
10-16-2008, 04:39 PM
more pics

Shaggy
10-16-2008, 04:43 PM
It had almost no gear oil in it when I pulled the cover. Went together rather easily. one bolt stripped even though I was using a torque wrench. Took several hours to track one down but found one deep in the mexico part of san antonio..

Tested it out around the block, it throws you around in 4wd a little but fine in 2wd. I ramped the bronco's 40's in the driveway but stopped after killing a valve stem in one.

Katemcy here I come

Fredo
10-16-2008, 04:53 PM
fred you have a picture of your front I liked it?


First time I've checked this thread in awhile. I don't know why mine would be a good fit for a TJ...the ears would be way too low unless you stepped them up at the ends. I'll take a straight on shot for you when I get home...after I go pick up the ****pile camaro from the body shop.

Shaggy
10-16-2008, 05:07 PM
First time I've checked this thread in awhile. I don't know why mine would be a good fit for a TJ...the ears would be way too low unless you stepped them up at the ends. I'll take a straight on shot for you when I get home...after I go pick up the ****pile camaro from the body shop.

thanks... i think I saw it in a pic the other day but wasnt really paying attention to it

Fredo
10-16-2008, 07:20 PM
Here you go...let me know if you need a shot from any other angle.

DRAGOONRANCH
10-16-2008, 11:36 PM
Here you go...let me know if you need a shot from any other angle.

We need one with you on the hood. And wear that speedo I got ya for your b-day...:beer:

Shaggy
10-20-2008, 04:09 PM
ok the Aussie locker is loud... I think it is because the pinion seal in the axle leaks so bad (refer to barb-wire pic earlier in this thread)... i don't know if I will have time to replace it before this weekend so I guess I am gonna keep pumping gear oil into the thing

Shaggy
10-20-2008, 04:10 PM
I got a used spare tire that is the same size and also ordered some KM2's... hope they come in before the weekend

AggieTJ2007
10-20-2008, 06:13 PM
the aussie locker will quiet down after a short time, heavier gear oil helps too. You will really enjoy its performance

Seth
10-20-2008, 07:20 PM
just put in thicker oil, the cure too all life's problems!

Shaggy
10-20-2008, 07:53 PM
85x140 is in it already

Seth
10-20-2008, 10:17 PM
w?

DRAGOONRANCH
10-21-2008, 05:15 AM
just squeeze a tube or two of grease in there. ;)

Shaggy
10-21-2008, 07:05 AM
w?



85w 140 gear oil... the thick stuff

Shaggy
10-28-2008, 05:20 PM
well I got the oil pan dropped and surveyed the dammage... wasnt too bad. I tried to weld it up with the arc welder but it just burnt through. what rods should I use to keep it from burning though? or do I need to find someone with a mig

uglyota
10-28-2008, 05:55 PM
eastwood company used to sell this deal that split your amperage in half for arc welding sheetmetal, if you're already using 1/16 rods turned all the way down maybe you should try that. Or a mig.

robertf03
10-28-2008, 06:38 PM
if its 220, unplug one of the legs on the extension cord, i bet thats all the thing you are talking about did

AggieTJ2007
10-28-2008, 08:30 PM
long arc your rod too it will help lower the amperage and heat

DRAGOONRANCH
10-28-2008, 11:13 PM
back it with a piece of wood you don't mind burning a little (will help to keep the weld from melting out so fast)

Seth
10-28-2008, 11:22 PM
long arc your rod too it will help lower the amperage and heat

That's what she said.

Seth
10-28-2008, 11:22 PM
back it with a piece of wood you don't mind burning a little (will help to keep the weld from melting out so fast)

That's what she said.

DRAGOONRANCH
10-28-2008, 11:24 PM
That's what she said.

right before she farted and passed out...

Shaggy
03-05-2009, 02:46 PM
update. after sittling for about 3 months I put the oil pan back in. the rear main leaks a little but i will fix that later. I replaced the pinion seal in the 30 also.
a few weeks after having it back together i almost got stuck because i didnt realize the transfercase linkage came unhooked when I had the crossmember dropped. needless to say that has not been corrected yet. I doubt i will mess with it until the week before its next trip.

Shaggy
04-06-2009, 12:00 PM
So I am off and bored today... I started the day off with getting an inspection and then pulled the front bumper off to finally put some paint on it. I think I am gonna crawl under it and fix the 4wd linkage finally... I am tired of shifting it into 4wd by crawling under the jeep and pulling on the linkage by hand.

DRAGOONRANCH
04-06-2009, 12:38 PM
I think I am gonna crawl under it and fix the 4wd linkage finally... I am tired of shifting it into 4wd by crawling under the jeep and pulling on the linkage by hand.

Please PM pictures and details of this modification to Brian Colman... ;)

AggieTJ2007
04-06-2009, 12:53 PM
do you still want that cage for it?

Shaggy
04-06-2009, 01:02 PM
Well bumper is back on... transfercase linkage is back together. Only took 20 min should have done that a long time ago. and yes I still want the cage... PM me how much it is again and lets try and make arangements to get it.

bcolman
04-06-2009, 02:17 PM
Please PM pictures and details of this modification to Brian Colman... ;)

i cut a hole in the floor so i dont have to get dirty now :gigem:

Fredo
04-06-2009, 02:22 PM
Tate, what has this bumper gained you over a stock bumper? I mean, you could have drilled holes in the stock bumper to mount lights, and there are bolt on tow hooks for TJs. Am I missing something?

uglyota
04-06-2009, 02:27 PM
[the dude] you're not missing anything, walter, you're just an a$$hole! [/]
:D

Shaggy
04-06-2009, 02:59 PM
Tate, what has this bumper gained you over a stock bumper? I mean, you could have drilled holes in the stock bumper to mount lights, and there are bolt on tow hooks for TJs. Am I missing something?

no I just never figured out how I wanted the ends... so I never built them

Shaggy
04-06-2009, 02:59 PM
and i didnt have a stock bumper either

DRAGOONRANCH
04-06-2009, 11:07 PM
i cut a hole in the floor so i dont have to get dirty now :gigem:

I bet you will find this to be your best mod yet. :gigem:


[the dude] you're not missing anything, walter, you're just an a$$hole! [/]
:D

:laughing: so true, so true...





:flipoff2:

bcolman
04-06-2009, 11:41 PM
I bet you will find this to be your best mod yet. :gigem:


it did make a nice heater on the one run i have made since i gutted the heater/ac system

DRAGOONRANCH
04-07-2009, 01:46 AM
You might regret it at TCC if the sun comes out pretty good, but push comes to shove just get some cheap floor mats and make a cover.

Sharpe
04-07-2009, 07:43 AM
it did make a nice heater on the one run i have made since i gutted the heater/ac system

Yah my 4" exhaust that is sitting about 1/4" under my uninsulated driver's floor kept me nice and toasty in Clayton :gigem:

Shaggy
04-22-2009, 10:19 AM
Is there a better way than others to go to a quick disconnect door pin on a full door TJ. I was looking online for maybe an aftermarket pin but haven't seen anything. Was thinking I would just cut the nut off the bottom and tack weld the bolt to the top of the hinge but wanted to know if there was a better solution.

AggieTJ2007
04-22-2009, 11:59 AM
the bolt should be part of the upper hinge. on Mine I left the nut off and then all you have to do is pick up on the door and they come right off

TexTJ209
04-22-2009, 12:33 PM
the bolt should be part of the upper hinge. on Mine I left the nut off and then all you have to do is pick up on the door and they come right off

Yeah, just leave the nuts off, and grease the bushings real well. They'll pop off quite easily..

Shaggy
04-22-2009, 12:45 PM
10-4 exactly what I was thinking

jerryg79
04-22-2009, 01:41 PM
Yeah, just leave the nuts off, and grease the bushings real well. They'll pop off quite easily..

im wet!

Shaggy
04-22-2009, 04:55 PM
works good... guess i need to make sure the pin is greased well before I rr-install the door so it is easier to pull off... works good though... thanks for the info

AggieTJ2007
04-22-2009, 04:56 PM
Antisieze works wonders

Shaggy
04-22-2009, 04:57 PM
oh BTW do ya'll just pull the fuse out to kill the interrior light or do you have a bypass rigged up for when the doors are off... I pulled the fuse but it kills my trip meter memory whenever the power is off. I don't think it effects anything else

uglyota
04-22-2009, 05:36 PM
if jeeps are anything like chevys and toyotas (plug right behind the pressure switch...unplug and no buzz/light when doors off) then please sell that jeep and buy something that's already built. You've been doing this long enough to figure this kind of stupid shiat out.

AggieTJ2007
04-22-2009, 05:41 PM
no they sell stuff for people like Tate

http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_200.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_100.htm

I just leave my fuse out permanetely, but then again I no longer own any doors

AggieTJ2007
04-22-2009, 05:42 PM
check here

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/index.php

uglyota
04-22-2009, 05:54 PM
check here

http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/index.php

:)

Shaggy
04-22-2009, 06:26 PM
You've been doing this long enough to figure this kind of stupid shiat out.

i know... i ended up doing it how I thought it needed to be done in the first place... just making sure it was the best way

BMFScout
04-23-2009, 08:34 AM
I here Black Mountain products are everything you want for that Jeep. Remember, only purchase Black Mountain products from authorized Black Mountain dealers!

www.collinsbrosjeep.com

DRAGOONRANCH
04-23-2009, 09:32 AM
I here Black Mountain products are everything you want for that Jeep. Remember, only purchase Black Mountain products from authorized Black Mountain dealers!

www.collinsbrosjeep.com (http://tinyurl.com/yuvhkw)

fixed it...

uglyota
04-23-2009, 09:33 AM
dare I click?

rockfrawg
04-23-2009, 11:46 AM
comp cut first, then come up with a budget

x2


What are you talking about gearing? You've already got 1ton axles under that Bronco. SWAP!!:D

x2

j**ps are :rainbow:

tate is :rainbow:

this thread is :rainbow:

Shaggy
09-01-2009, 01:04 PM
I ordered the Daystar 3" spacer kit and some procomp es3000 shocks today... they come in tomorrow don't know if I will have time to put them on this week or not.

Shaggy
09-07-2009, 03:35 PM
the lift came in and Creighton dropped off the TJ Front Cage kit today. Got some work to do

Shaggy
09-16-2009, 09:32 AM
Well we sold Emma so I am driving my truck again and got Elise a new Ride so this thing is now the extra vehicle again... I am going to clean up the front cage kit and install it soon... and then shortly after add the lift kit. Once I sell some parts off the bronco it will get some transfercase upgrades and we will go from there

BMFScout
09-16-2009, 12:57 PM
12 pages and I have yet to to see anything worthy of a build thread.

Doug Krebs
09-16-2009, 01:09 PM
12 pages and I have yet to to see anything worthy of a build thread.

dang, you need to change your setting to 40 posts per page. I only see 5 pages!

BMFScout
09-16-2009, 01:14 PM
sorry, post # 173 and **** still hasn't happened.

jerryg79
09-16-2009, 01:18 PM
I'm in for 6 yrs on this build.


I got $20 on 5 yrs 2 months.


i retract my statement, two dents in the thing with paper plates still on it?!? this thing will be in the scrap yard in under 3 yrs.

Hence me and sharpe put money on it.:gigem:

Shaggy
09-17-2009, 05:12 PM
where can I get a bit to get this bolt out... it is like a torx with a hole in it

uglyota
09-17-2009, 05:14 PM
nut + welder

Reckless
09-17-2009, 05:17 PM
i think ya can get a tamper-proof torx head at napa or sears

Shaggy
09-17-2009, 05:18 PM
I have to reuse them so I prefer not to do it that way... they are for the sport cage I got from creighton... The back bracket is different on mine than his so I have to swap ends

Shaggy
09-17-2009, 05:18 PM
i think ya can get a tamper-proof torx head at napa or sears

thanks I will check it out

85cj7
09-17-2009, 05:51 PM
ACE hardware also has them

TexTJ209
09-17-2009, 06:08 PM
And Harbor Freight.

AggieTJ2007
09-17-2009, 08:57 PM
i used vice grips or you can knock the pin out with a punch

DRAGOONRANCH
09-18-2009, 12:45 AM
Why not replace them with a regular bolt and washer that you can put a wrench on? Is there a space issue?

Graystroke
09-18-2009, 08:19 AM
those aren't really tamper proof. you can get them anywhere. tamper proof is the crap that only goes in and can't come out.

Shaggy
09-18-2009, 07:26 PM
I picked one up at sears as well as a file to open up the drain holes to install the cage... sanded and repainted it... looks better

Shaggy
09-18-2009, 07:28 PM
got it in... looks good

Shaggy
09-18-2009, 07:29 PM
Still need to notch these plastics and install them... also need to tie the cage into the frame

TexTJ209
09-18-2009, 08:05 PM
tamper proof is the crap that only goes in and can't come out.

So all Torx bolts then? :gigem:

uglyota
09-22-2009, 12:47 PM
So all Torx bolts then? :gigem:

only after they're rusted all to hell :D

colman
09-22-2009, 02:07 PM
or soaked with oil for 20 years

Shaggy
09-25-2009, 04:58 PM
I need a coil spring compressor... I have seen them at places like sears but was wondering the best type to use... or do auto parts stores have loaner ones?

Fredo
09-25-2009, 05:04 PM
Why on earth do you need coil spring compressors working on a TJ?

JB
09-25-2009, 05:05 PM
Yes, they do. But there are two different types. The loaner one from advance did not work on the ZJ, so I had to go back and buy the differnt type, and return it later.

JB
09-25-2009, 05:07 PM
Why on earth do you need coil spring compressors working on a TJ?

to compress the coils?

Shaggy
09-25-2009, 05:10 PM
to install the spacer lift

Fredo
09-25-2009, 05:24 PM
You guys suck at working on vehicles.

FJAggie07
09-25-2009, 05:45 PM
to install the spacer lift

-Jack up said TJ
-Support Under Frame With Jack Stands
-Remove Wheels and Tires
-Jack up one side of axle

*** Spring pops out! :gigem:

Shaggy
09-25-2009, 05:47 PM
they come out easy... it is fitting it back in with a 3" spacer

85cj7
09-25-2009, 07:00 PM
any auto parts store will loan them out. A giant piece of allthread with two forks and some nuts are basically all it is.

AggieTJ2007
09-25-2009, 08:53 PM
take the shocks off and the will fit back in easily. I put my lift springs in w/o a compressor

Shaggy
09-25-2009, 09:27 PM
i will try to do it without them.... looking at writeups it seems that everyone that puts 1-2" on has no problems but the 3" spacers fight you

Shaggy
09-26-2009, 10:33 PM
got the front lift done... will do the rear after work tomorrow

BMFScout
09-27-2009, 11:38 PM
AWESOME! Report back with details!

colman
09-28-2009, 12:34 AM
and pics

Shaggy
09-28-2009, 04:23 PM
got the lift done yesterday and Will and I drove it around.... driving with no sway bars on it fun... gonna have to hook those back up

Shaggy
09-28-2009, 04:45 PM
Pics
Stock Pic
http://tamor.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12815&stc=1&d=1206389219

TexTJ209
09-28-2009, 08:01 PM
Looks stock.

JB
09-28-2009, 08:31 PM
Looks good. Would look better with a $5k D60 up front.

Seth
09-28-2009, 08:58 PM
x2

william_ace
09-28-2009, 11:14 PM
Looks stock.

definitely looks 3" over stock

TexTJ209
09-28-2009, 11:50 PM
definitely looks 3" over stock

Maybe it's just the pics or small tires, dunno. I just remember my 3" being much higher.

Seth
09-29-2009, 07:00 AM
Don't worry, most guys think there three inches is bigger.

StevenAg03
09-29-2009, 07:09 AM
I just remember my 3" being much higher.



thats what she said... :flipoff2:

Shaggy
10-01-2009, 03:53 PM
well the tires are 265 (32") and were way tucked so the 3" makes it looks stock... the 60 will eventually end up in there just not until I already have my atlas and some other goodies

Shaggy
10-01-2009, 03:54 PM
Looks good. Would look better with a $5k D60 up front.

and it is more than a 5k 60... that is just what I was willing to part with it for

uglyota
10-01-2009, 04:19 PM
and it is more than a 5k 60... that is just what I was willing to part with it for

:laughing:

Shaggy
10-02-2009, 11:44 AM
I ordered some front sway bar disconnects that will work with the lift... should come in monday... still need to bolt rear sway bar back on and get it aligned

BMFScout
10-02-2009, 12:01 PM
this thread is worthless without some flex shots, preferably on some of those drive on ramps to change your oil.

Shaggy
10-02-2009, 01:05 PM
ok I will go shoot some pics soon... I just got the sway bars back on and did a home alignment

Shaggy
10-02-2009, 01:39 PM
it is no oil change ramp but it is the biggest rock I could find within a couple blocks of the house that I wouldn't get arrested for going on

bcolman
10-02-2009, 01:43 PM
so were you on your way to the mall or the grocery store? :flipoff2:

BMFScout
10-02-2009, 02:15 PM
YES! This is the kind of poser shots I was looking for. You can now end this thread, it's complete!

Shaggy
11-06-2009, 11:07 AM
Clayton is 6 weeks out. time to come up with a to do list

-Transfercase Drop kit. (rear driveshaft bines up at flex)
-Rear locker (weld)
-Re-install back seat seatbelts
-Get spare parts (front and rear driveshafts, dana 30 and 35 spare shafts)
-replace broken bulb im one KC light
-Rock sliders (if I have time)
I think that is it... pretty short list

TMatheaus
11-06-2009, 11:19 AM
i have a 1" rusty's tcase drop kit somewhere tate if you want that

Shaggy
11-06-2009, 11:28 AM
i have one already... came with spacer kit... didnt want to put it on... but i have to now. i will get rid of it when i order the atlas. the reason i need it is because i still have a slip yoak driveshaft... thanks though

Shaggy
11-06-2009, 03:31 PM
Clayton is 6 weeks out. time to come up with a to do list

done-Transfercase Drop kit. (rear driveshaft bines up at flex)
-Rear locker (weld)
done-Re-install back seat seatbelts
-Get spare parts (front and rear driveshafts, dana 30 and 35 spare shafts)
done-replace broken bulb in one KC light
-Rock sliders (if I have time)
I think that is it... pretty short list
update

Shaggy
11-30-2009, 10:41 AM
picked up dana 30 shafts and hub asembly at the j-yard out of a 91 xj last week. just pulled my tj shafts to make sure they are the same and they are. I pulled the plastic off the passanger rocker and found a dent. am going to start sliders after i eat an early lunch. i tore a dana 35 down at the yard the other day most of the way but ran out of time before they closed. I need to get back out there and grab those shafts. Also need atleast a rear spare driveshaft and to tear my dana35 down and weld it up. dont have many days off between now and the trip so hopefully today is productive

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 10:23 AM
pulled the dana35 this morning and cleaned it in the parts washer. oil in it was factory and still very clean. Going this evening to use an uncle's mig to weld it up. didn't think my arc welder was up to it with my rusty skills.

also pulled my driveshaft to compare it to the spare one I picked up. As I was afraid of it is 1.5" longer and needs to be cut down. Will knock that out after I finish the sliders.

a couple pics of the sliders mached up... nothing is welded up yet

jerryg79
12-08-2009, 10:28 AM
a couple pics of the sliders mached up

Damn, that's fast!

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 10:30 AM
:flipoff2:

85cj7
12-08-2009, 01:20 PM
those look almost exactly like the old ones I had made. . .
http://tamor.org/forums/showpost.php?p=153170&postcount=43

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 01:38 PM
well there are only so many ways to make them

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 01:39 PM
got them all welded up now. need to run and grab some paint, drill holes and mount them. havent decided how many bolts to hold them up with yet

uglyota
12-08-2009, 02:14 PM
awsome
what did you have for lunch? Was it good?
How many stop lights did you hit on the way to buy paint?
Did you get anything else while you were out?
sweet blog!
:flipoff2:

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 03:03 PM
[QUOTE=uglyota;244065]awsome
what did you have for lunch? Was it good?
How many stop lights did you hit on the way to buy paint?
Did you get anything else while you were out?
sweet blog!
:flipoff2:[/QUOT

2 sandwitches ... not bad
2 lights and 1 stop
nope just paint

Shaggy
12-08-2009, 03:07 PM
i took a pretty bad dood video of the paint drying... wanna see it?

robertf03
12-08-2009, 03:13 PM
2 sandwitches ... not bad


better whatch out, you wont be able to run those marathons anymore with that dyet.

Shaggy
12-09-2009, 11:47 AM
sliders and dana 35 are complete now I just need to cut down the driveshaft, get dana 35 spare shafts, and then start to work on the dodge (tool box, power inverter, ect.)

Seth
12-09-2009, 01:28 PM
Any reason for the bolts being like they are?

Shaggy
12-09-2009, 02:33 PM
yes

Shaggy
12-09-2009, 02:34 PM
i think i might hit them with paint so they dont stand out

KrazyKarl02
12-09-2009, 04:26 PM
yes

Good reason...

AggieTJ2007
12-09-2009, 07:29 PM
did you use enough bolts, oh and if you hit those rockers hard enough they bend the body

Shaggy
12-09-2009, 10:31 PM
that is fine with me... just put them on there mainly because the wife needed a step

Shaggy
01-30-2010, 09:32 PM
started to play around with the rear axle. the second pic is the bent to hell control arm mount... didnt realized it was messed up. Right now I am just playing around with how it will be set up. it is too tall as it sits in the pics

agjohn02
01-30-2010, 09:48 PM
Please don't put leaf springs on your TJ. If you want to stretch it, put a LJ long arm kit on it.

Eckert
01-30-2010, 10:02 PM
what springs are those?