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Deluxe
10-23-2011, 07:01 PM
Figured Id get a build thread going to distract me from my hw Im working on.

09 Jeep JKU

Current specs:
6spd mt
D30 front/44 rear
3.21 gears
3" Teraflex Lift
35" Toyo mt
Tera Discos
Tera gussets
JKS adj tb
Shrockwork sliders
Lod bumper

Little stuff:
Chopped fenders
Cb setup
Sub install
Lightforce 170s

Some pics of the rig over the last few years that ive probably posted before:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_0096.jpg
Bone Stock
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_0104.jpg
33" km's put on
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/DSC03669.jpg
Bout rolled it, sketchy...Ordered my lift and discos the next day
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_0258.jpg
Freshly lifted
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/SAM_0014.jpg
Got the Lod on
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_1307.jpg
35's went on and removed the spare and carrier
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_1323.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/IMG_1482-1.jpg
Chopped fenders
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/316200_219096991480115_206949246028223_564015_1551 218154_n.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/321500_218931641496650_206949246028223_563106_1719 127756_n.jpg




Future Plans:
1. Need to do something about my front driveshaft asap. Still not sure my exact plan, but will probably make a decision within the next week.
2. Buy a winch to fill the big gaping hole in my bumper
3. Regear to 4.88s or 5.13s and some sort of rear locker when I do. Not set on which route to take on the locker. Any thoughts on the best route?
4. Need to decide on a rear setup. FabFours or Lod would be my ideal choice on a bumper/carrier, but dont really want to drop a g on a bumper setup. Most of the bumper choices are the same way though so debating just running no spare and some kind of simple bumper
5. Need to do some adj control arms to get it all setup better

bcolman
10-23-2011, 08:31 PM
for your pic of "almost rolled it" if you picked a better line that wouldnt have been an issue

and for your future plans, if you have some time and know/want to learn how to weld then build a bumper, it will be cheaper and you can say you built it

Deluxe
10-23-2011, 08:49 PM
yeah I know, my driver rear slipped all the way down that back ledge and I ended up in a bad spot pretty quick. Lift and flex would of made it a lot better. The whole trip out that day just really motivated me to go ahead order the parts.

Ive thought a lot about building a bumper. Kinda of want to run something like this on the rear and just build a simple bumper that goes corner to corner.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g189/foxmx2009/2011-07-23_22-25-26_667.jpg

KrazyKarl02
10-23-2011, 08:50 PM
I like the rig, it is a great example of a dailey driver that you can still wheel the piss out of! You coming to Clayton? Missed you in Alto.

Deluxe
10-23-2011, 09:11 PM
Yeah, just need to get cleared to go by work. Really wanting to go to gilmer also but the 12th is also my 21st so im debating it

eight
10-23-2011, 10:00 PM
On the gears lower is better, you've got overdrive so I'd think 5.13 would be good. Detroit locker is the way to go, strong and reliable.

Fab Fours is owned by a former TAMOR member, and the bumpers are all designed by another former member. I imagine you drive this to the trails so a spare is always good to have, especially with normal tires.

Hot Pocket
10-23-2011, 10:03 PM
I like the rig, it is a great example of a dailey driver that you can still wheel the piss out of! You coming to Clayton? Missed you in Alto.

Karl being nice to the new guys?

Someone hijacked Karl's account...

Deluxe
10-23-2011, 10:32 PM
On the gears lower is better, you've got overdrive so I'd think 5.13 would be good. Detroit locker is the way to go, strong and reliable.

Fab Fours is owned by a former TAMOR member, and the bumpers are all designed by another former member. I imagine you drive this to the trails so a spare is always good to have, especially with normal tires.

Its a manual so thats why im considering the 4.88's, but way down the road wanting to run 37's so figure I might as well go ahead an go 5.13's. Zach runs the 5.13s in his auto and tells me its the way to go. What are the pros/cons to dd an auto locker in the rear?

I was just planning on running the spare inside instead of a carrier

sam_hodnett
10-23-2011, 10:35 PM
Who owns fab fours?

Deluxe
10-23-2011, 10:36 PM
Karl being nice to the new guys?

Someone hijacked Karl's account...

When do I get to not be considered a new guy anymore? haha

Hot Pocket
10-24-2011, 12:57 AM
Join Date: Feb 2011

You got at least another four months :flipoff3:

StevenAg03
10-24-2011, 04:11 AM
Who owns fab fours?

Greg Higgs. RJ Lynn may have some ownership, but not sure.

Busa
10-24-2011, 07:02 AM
Greg and RJ are the owners of Fab Fours

KrazyKarl02
10-24-2011, 08:00 AM
Karl being nice to the new guys?

Someone hijacked Karl's account...

As noted he is not a new member and this guy seems cool, unlike other members who got mad one day and deleted all of their old posts....

sam_hodnett
10-24-2011, 08:17 AM
When do I get to not be considered a new guy anymore? haha

Over 3 years and HP is still considered a newb :flipoff2:

MR.ZAP
10-24-2011, 10:47 AM
1. Tom Woods

2. My Smitty has worked well for me, but it is really up to you and your budget.

3. I think you would be good with 4.88s but if you are really thinking 37's then you definitely want 5.13s. However, that opens up a whole nother can o worms (theoretically speaking).

4. I will recommend my Rancho rear as it was only $400 but if you are bad ass enough to build your own then more power to ya :gigem:

colman
10-24-2011, 11:11 AM
if you want to go to 37's are you going to keep that front 30 or swap in something beefy. if you want to lock the front you have already pushed the limits of a d30 without throwing a bunch of money at it then it is still a d30.....

robertf03
10-24-2011, 11:27 AM
I don't think JK 30s are the same thing as a CJ 30.

colman
10-24-2011, 12:24 PM
they have the larger 297 u joint and d30 ring and pinion. similar strength axles iirc. The outers are the same as the jk d44 bj's out. an upgrade from cj series but not strong enough for 37's and he will prob want a locker
a rubi d44 would hold up with a tube sleeve and inner c braces

Hot Pocket
10-24-2011, 12:44 PM
Over 3 years and HP is still considered a newb :flipoff2:

How's your rig runnin? :flipoff3:

robertf03
10-24-2011, 12:58 PM
they have the larger 297 u joint and d30 ring and pinion. similar strength axles iirc. The outers are the same as the jk d44 bj's out. an upgrade from cj series but not strong enough for 37's and he will prob want a locker
a rubi d44 would hold up with a tube sleeve and inner c braces

well they have 33 and 35 spline dana 44 shafts from the factory these days and I didn't think 297s were used anymore.

Deluxe
10-24-2011, 01:15 PM
If and when I decided to go to 37's id be swapping in something different. Thats why itll be down the road, but Im thinking I can always add things to prepare for that point if it ever happens. I know im pushing the d30 as it is, but Im probably going to leave it open and wheel what I can without pushing it too far. I have the c gussets which seem to be the main point the 35's **** up on these 30's.

Been lookin at the Tom Woods pretty hard. There design looks pretty solid. It runs $450 for a 1310. http://www.4xshaft.com/JK-jeep.html
JEReel runs $460. http://reeldriveline.com/catalog/front-1310-heavy-duty-drive-line-jeep-wrangler-24door-manual-trans-p-1.html
Teraflex runs $580.
Coastline 1310 runs $475.

Any opinions on these or any other choices? 1310 strong enough or should I be lookin at 1350's?
Guess I would need to go ahead and do the front lower adj control arms while Im at it.

eight
10-24-2011, 09:22 PM
1310 is plenty strong. I ran them with 40s and twisted the slip part of the driveshaft off, and broke a few d60 rear shafts, and a couple front ones, and only once did I break a 1310 joint. I still think leaf springs are the main reason people break driveshaft joints.

bcolman
10-25-2011, 09:20 AM
also talk with jess at high angle driveline, if i recall he is normally on par with tom woods prices

Deluxe
12-30-2011, 06:35 PM
Finally

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Deluxe4405/IMG_2350.jpg

KrazyKarl02
12-30-2011, 09:32 PM
Nice bumper! How smooth is that winch?

Kyle.
01-04-2012, 11:57 PM
Congrats on the winch noah! I got mine coming to my house right now.

eight
01-05-2012, 08:04 AM
My little sister has one of these in a rubicon on 35s. I think those have 4.10 gears from the factory. If so it is not close to enough. Running with OD off seems OK. I figure that's the equivalent to about 5.5 gears in OD. So 5.13 gears would definitely not be too low. That little motor got no guts.

Deluxe
01-07-2012, 08:16 PM
Thanks, winch seems decent but haven't had to use it so we will see.

At this point id kill for 4.10s.... 3.21s with 35s is wearin on me, settin aside the funds for 5.13s hopefully this semester

Deluxe
04-09-2012, 10:51 PM
Props go to Taylor and Ryan for workin on this....learned a **** ton over the last few hours. Gonna hit it hard the next few evenings

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Deluxe4405/IMG_0186.jpg
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Deluxe4405/IMG_0188.jpg
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/Deluxe4405/IMG_0187.jpg

MR.ZAP
04-09-2012, 11:17 PM
Nice! Bet that turns out good!

sam_hodnett
04-09-2012, 11:47 PM
Lookin good man

sam_hodnett
04-09-2012, 11:55 PM
Are you going to integrate a tire carrier into that bumper?

Hot Pocket
04-10-2012, 06:10 AM
Looks nice, just noticed your front winch

If it breaks, you can say that you "blew your Lod" all over the trail

Deluxe
04-10-2012, 10:41 AM
Are you going to integrate a tire carrier into that bumper?

Yeah but not before tcc

85cj7
04-10-2012, 11:37 AM
Why not sink the receiver into the bumper and get rid of that low hanging boat anchor?

BroncoJo
04-10-2012, 11:48 AM
Why not sink the receiver into the bumper and get rid of that low hanging boat anchor?

That's kinda extreme dude... :flipoff2:

I'm interested to see the tire carrier, but you are still planning on bringing a spare to TCC right? If not I would see if I could throw one on somebody's trailer that is going.

TdmayfieldIV
04-10-2012, 12:03 PM
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/Tire-Carrier-Swingout-Heavy-Duty-Hinge-Kit.html

These guys are awesome.

Deluxe
04-10-2012, 12:50 PM
Yea spare always goes with me, more than enough room in jeep

We debated a long time on the hitch but for the moment probably plan to just shorten in down and it's not terribly low. Not enough to be an anchor anyways. We will see

Deluxe
04-10-2012, 01:05 PM
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/Tire-Carrier-Swingout-Heavy-Duty-Hinge-Kit.html

These guys are awesome.
Good stuff, thanks

Shaggy
04-10-2012, 05:59 PM
I have one of those that I never put on my jeep if you are interested.

ZJ96
04-10-2012, 10:52 PM
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/Tire-Carrier-Swingout-Heavy-Duty-Hinge-Kit.html

These guys are awesome.

Thats a pretty good deal, ill have to order one for mine....

Should be able to finish up Noah's bumper tomorrow

Kyle.
04-10-2012, 11:47 PM
He's gotta be able to tow his boat, putting the receiver in the bumper may not be a good idea for that reason.

Looks sick btw. Im gonna either do this eventually or go the route zach did.

ZJ96
04-11-2012, 09:37 PM
Got it finished up for TCC
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z345/BlueonBlack87/Jeep/IMG_0683.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z345/BlueonBlack87/Jeep/IMG_0682.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z345/BlueonBlack87/Jeep/IMG_0684.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z345/BlueonBlack87/Jeep/IMG_0685.jpg

BroncoJo
04-11-2012, 09:56 PM
Yall put the seam on the wrong side!! :flipoff2:

looks good

ZJ96
04-11-2012, 10:10 PM
thats a racing stripe what're you talking about! :flipoff2:

MR.ZAP
04-11-2012, 10:18 PM
Looks great man!

Deluxe
04-11-2012, 10:47 PM
How the hell did we manage to put that seam out...only talked about it 20 times how we gotta remember

ZJ96
04-11-2012, 11:27 PM
How the hell did we manage to put that seam out...only talked about it 20 times how we gotta remember

I know right! at least its on the smallest section and only one side

Deluxe
04-12-2012, 01:17 AM
ah well, still need to plate the top part but other than that its done enough to for tcc. Also trimmed the wheel well corners finally and hopefully will get them relined before we head out

TdmayfieldIV
04-12-2012, 02:55 AM
I saw you driving....pretty noticeable run on passenger side paint newb




:flipoff2:

Hellbent
04-12-2012, 03:12 AM
I saw you driving....pretty noticeable run on passenger side paint newb





:flipoff2:

so you saw his bumper in the back seat? FAIL

TdmayfieldIV
04-12-2012, 03:16 AM
Damnit.........sam told me

Deluxe
04-12-2012, 10:10 AM
What Evan said, dunno how sam didnt tell you I forgot the bolts, gave me enough **** about it

And Sam your a dick, Im gonna kick your ass right outta that trail seat!

:flipoff2:

sam_hodnett
04-12-2012, 11:48 AM
Good luck, Ill rip the seat out with me :flipoff2:

And you are the failure of a person that put the seam out, ran the paint, and forgot the bolts!

Oh and its *you're*

Deluxe
04-12-2012, 12:17 PM
Its called I dont give a **** :flipoff2:

Ill fix it later