Project: out with the Zj, in with the TJ

[floridaZJ]

I've done all of my build in college :supz:...but you have about 300% more of a head start than most...

[zj95maxx]

Finally got some motivation to do some work on meh heep.
Driver side 35spline stub was rubbing my hubs, causing them to turn to lock while driving...so I shaved it down a bit.

stock
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSC04186.jpg

shaved
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSC04187.jpg

and I trimmed a bit o crap that was rubbing my tire on flex, did it on both sides.

the crap
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSC04188.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSC04190.jpg

cut!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSC04191.jpg


Not THAT much got done to the jeep..oh I was putting on my back passenger door and I dropped it now it closes funny...prob need a new door...damnit!

[Schwarttzy]

Not THAT much got done to the jeep..oh I was putting on my back passenger door and I dropped it now it closes funny...prob need a new door...damnit!


I got one laying around but might be price to get it out there not sure though.

[slim616]

maxx I know what you mean by wanting to sell it. you've looked at it for so long from working on it your ready to move on. That and its kind of smart to try to get rid of it now before you start to tear up the sheet metal on it from wheeling it hard. We all know how ruff those curbs can be on your 40's :)

[Derek33]

Its about damn time you started some side jobs.

[Jeeperoni91]

he'll be building me some bumpers and stuff when i get the money to come up to midlo to get it done.

[zj95maxx]

Got bored and tried out 42's

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0830.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0828.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0829.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0826.jpg

rear actually fits nice
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0827.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0825.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0823.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0824.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0820.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0831.jpg

compared to a xj on 5.5 and 35's
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/IMG_0832.jpg


videooo
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/?action=view&current=MVI_0833.flv

[greengc4x4]

what about my toob doors :D

[BigDaveZJ]

Maxx, you know what's needed to advertise services and/or parts on here.

[Jeeperoni91]

Maxx, you know what's needed to advertise services and/or parts on here.

busted!:D

[AprilzWarrior]

Got bored and tried out 42's

videooo
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/?action=view&current=MVI_0833.flv



So did you sell the Brand New 39"s?

Why does it turn like shit ?

Are you going to wheel it or is it just a pavement pounder ?



AW

[zj95maxx]

those are pats 42s..i just got bored and put them on...... i still have the 39.5s

[AprilzWarrior]

those are pats 42s..i just got bored and put them on...... i still have the 39.5s



Why does it turn like shit ?:confused:

[zj95maxx]

well it doesnt have room for the 42s, it rubs...jeep isnt made for 42's...if i had 42's, then I would make em fit..but yeah..can only turna bit..the 40s turn fine

[AprilzWarrior]

well it doesnt have room for the 42s, it rubs...jeep isnt made for 42's...if i had 42's, then I would make em fit..but yeah..can only turna bit..the 40s turn fine



So you were stopping them from turning, not a mechanical issue. 10-4

[zj95maxx]

So you were stopping them from turning, not a mechanical issue. 10-4


haha yeah

[greengc4x4]

bitch

[98ZJack]

that, is, bad, ass.
what model is that aero? sounds tooo clean. :smt023

[Dirtdiver]

Sick shit with those 42's on:-D

[Jeeperoni91]

that, is, bad, ass.
what model is that aero? sounds tooo clean. :smt023


aero turbine 2525 if im not mistaken

[CrawlerReady]

aero turbine 2525 if im not mistaken

You are correct! :D



and I hope everyone knows where to go for their Aero Exhaust inquires...;)

[zj95maxx]

hurray for dumping every tool we could find in one bin because we have neglected to take care of them over the past 3 months and let them sit outside and rust...today we re organized everythingggggg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/145/6/657390617/n657390617_4608184_9225.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/145/6/657390617/n657390617_4608190_3632.jpg

[redhatman]

I think I just blew a load. That is SICK

[canadian_driver]

well now that we know dirty tools turn you on

[redhatman]

well now that we know dirty tools turn you on

ummmm.....

I was talking about the ZJ ;-)

[bnboffroad]

I want to build a wrangler, someone has shown interest in buying my jeep and it has gotten me thinking that a wrangler has always been my dream jeep..if this doesnt sell then I will keep it and abuse it, but i would LOVE a wrangler
ill trade you my wrangler for your zj:D

[zj95maxx]

finally got around to do some things today... FINALLY bought longer bolts for the diff cover and installed those, so now there isnt only 3 bolts holding it on with one thread each.
http://photos-617.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v358/145/6/657390617/n657390617_4614675_5255.jpg

also got the bolts for my lower bumpstops(thanks fuzzy!) today so I will be installing those at some point. I also found a loading ramp to flex on and nothing really binds as I can see, I wish i had my own ramp to flex on at my house...ugh..

Gunna change some things with my ram/ram mount hopefully...I plan on going wheeling soon!

[Goosed76]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/145/6/657390617/n657390617_4608184_9225.jpg
[/quote]
damn, that would drive me crazy having tools laying everywhere!! But I use my tools 5 days a week, every week, so I know where everything is at, or at least where it should be... and letting my tools rust would give me a stroke, I have WAY to much money invested to leave them in the driveway, but i guess thats what lifetime warranties are for!!

[96ZJ]

I continue to be jealous of your build. I need to convince myself to put 1-tons under mine.

[slim616]

that would drive me nuts also, hell I get mad when I find a standard wrench in my metric drawer.

[Brad S]

oh the care-free life

[94ZJ,dizzle]

love the build maxx,looks fuckin awesome!

[zj95maxx]

Finally got around to workin on some things that I needed to do on my Jeep.

First was to change the hydro assist mount on the tierod from sheer to tension.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0111.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0113.jpg

I was low on materials, no drill bits, and losing daylight. I improvised and just welded on some coil over tabs to the original bracket, I know someone will call me out on it, but it is what I had and I think it will hold up fine.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0115.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0116.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0119.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0122.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0123.jpg

runs in line pretty well IMO.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0124.jpg


secondly was to simply add lower bumpstops.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0114.jpg

all in all, it was a productive day.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0125.jpg

[zj95maxx]

going to gusset it btw

[faststang1]

So when are u going to take it to the trail?

[zj95maxx]

Tested out bumpstops today

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0131.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0132.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0133.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0134.jpg

[Derek33]

Fuck you and your jeep. And that is said purely out of jelousy.:finga:

[Jeeperoni91]

thats cute, wheel it now.

[zj95maxx]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/blackbear12/Jeep%20Build%209/PC070298.jpg

new back door!

[AprilzWarrior]

So when are u going to take it to the trail?


thats cute, wheel it now.

10-26-08


Are you going to wheel it or is it just a pavement pounder ?



I asked him that in Oct and never got an answer either... :smt017

[96greenxjjeep]

its too cute to wheel. he dont wanna hurt it, haha

[zj95maxx]

Working on it.:smt026

[96greenxjjeep]

we'll see...

[dangerousdave]

yeah i gotta agree on it being cute. i like it though.

[96greenxjjeep]

i like it too, but.....

[zj95maxx]

i like it too, but.....

who are you?

[96greenxjjeep]

who are you?


someone who wheels his jeep

[CrawlerReady]

Ah shit....see Maxx, if you were like me and didn't update your build thread so much with everything you're doing to it, people wouldn't give you so much shit for not wheelin' it. You've probably wheeled more recently than I have haha

[dangerousdave]

who are you?
:booya:lol

Max do you know a girl named sydni canada?

[zj95maxx]

nah why

[zj95maxx]

Knocked out one of the two rear bumpstops. Angled tube is for support.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0138.jpg

here is approx. where it will go, welded the tube to 1/4 2"wide plate for a better welding surface. Gives me about 4 1/2 inches of uptravel, right before the shock should bottom out.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0139.jpg

[SirFuego]

Looks nice and stout!

How much distance is there between the bumpstop and coil spring? It looks like it was mounted near the factory location. My coil spring would have rubbed the factory bumpstop when flexing if I kept it. Although my axle is pushed back a bit and gives a nice bow to my spring. Hopefully you won't run into that issue.

EDIT: Dammit, I might be confusing myself with the idea of putting the bumpstop inside the coil. I can't remember now.

[fuzzy59]

Looks good maxx, where are those bumpstops from?

[zj95maxx]

Knocked out the other bumpstop today.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0146.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0151.jpg

[IndyZJ]

Looks good maxx, where are those bumpstops from?

I'd guess Pat's TJ

[zj95maxx]

correctomoondo

[Jeeperoni91]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/blackbear12/Jeep%20Build%208/IMG_0884.jpg


N2WINE. cool maxx.

[zj95maxx]

its the mothers:smt027

[zj95maxx]

its a good thing my mom doesnt mind having other peoples jeeps in the driveway for months at a time:smt063

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/blackbear12/Jeep%20Build%2010/PC200343.jpg

[ZJones]

I wouldn't mind if those jeeps were in my driveway either.

[Jeeperoni91]

I wouldn't mind if those jeeps were in my driveway either.


yeah just leave the keys on the porch ;)

[kfab]

whos white zj. very nice lookin plannin on building mie to have a stance about like the white zj pics of the white zj plz

[CrawlerReady]

The white ZJ is Chris's aka Fuzzy59. Here is a link to his build page http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16988

[fuzzy59]

Thanks Tyler ;) You ready for some MOAB?! :D

[zj95maxx]

was in the jeep for about a mile with a cop behind me...but didnt get pulled.. cops love my zj too much to ticket it

[CrawlerReady]

Thanks Tyler ;) You ready for some MOAB?! :D

Am I ready?....No. But I will be! :smt033

[SirFuego]

was in the jeep for about a mile with a cop behind me...but didnt get pulled.. cops love my zj too much to ticket it
What would it be ticketed for? Your ZJ would be fine in NY, and I was under the impression that VA laws are pretty lax, too...

[1fox2go]

It depends on who the cop is. Most are cool, they are more interested in drunk drivers and the rice rockets.

If he wanted to be an asshole he could get ticket you for altered suspension, altered exhaust, and tires stick out too far. (not saying maxx's tires stick out far)

My jeeps CPS quit working and had to push mine off the road, 4 state police officers stopped by and didnt say anything except "Damn! Thats one hell of a winch! Call the city police if you need to stop traffic to load it on a trailer."

[paulkeith]

is that how your normally have your brake line?

[zj95maxx]

Put together a very very poor video of me going 0-60...this was after i turned, so 0 is not necessarily right at beginning of video, turn music down too, mine is blaring, sorry:D

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/th_100_0224.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/?action=view&current=100_0224.flv)

[CrawlerReady]

I really like the "I love you" "12-7-07", pretty sweet placement

[dp96zj]

I really like the "I love you" "12-7-07", pretty sweet placement


Is that the day you started devoting your life to this rig? :smt044

Just kidding, I'm jealous as hell. Glad to see the beast can get up and go!

[zj95maxx]

I really like the "I love you" "12-7-07", pretty sweet placement

Girlfriend put it there:smt054

[CrawlerReady]

Girlfriend put it there:smt054

Oh good....for a second I was thinking either Pat or Chris stuck it there

[SOLITUDE]

surprisingly it's not too loud on the road.

[zj95maxx]

Finally going wheeling next weekend...thank god:smt061

[Schwarttzy]

Finally going wheeling next weekend...thank god:smt061

Holy Crap! We need a special something for this occasion.

[zj95maxx]

Welded some strap down D rings on the trailer for towing.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0230.jpg

There are 3 on each side. 1 at front of trailer, the shackle is angled like the pic above, one in the middle, then one on the dovetail which is angled as well, this pic only shows the front two.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0231.jpg

upclose
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0232.jpg

Painted
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0235.jpg

Ready to go wheeling!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0233.jpg

suspension sucked down
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0234.jpg

[UTChavok]

Where are you wheelin at?

[zj95maxx]

crozet,va

[96greenxjjeep]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/100_0234.jpg

i wouldnt hook the winch line back on its self you can kink the line

[97 zj Steve]

i wouldn't trailer your jeep with the winch line like that

when you hit bumps and ur jeep bounces its gunna mess up ur line and could even break it sending a hook at a car :eek::eek:

its easier and i think safer to do two straps up front and two straps in the rear from the axles and i cris-cross them as now the lateral movement is stopped better. this allows the suspension to flex as if it was hitting the bumps too not messing up anything

[ATL ZJ]

i wouldn't trailer your jeep with the winch line like that

when you hit bumps and ur jeep bounces its gunna mess up ur line and could even break it sending a hook at a car :eek::eek:

Worry much? Using the winch to suck down the suspension is fine. Although I wouldn't hook the cable back onto itself, there is no way body roll and suspension bounce will break that cable. Rigs bounce around at the end of their winch lines on the trail all the time.. The shock loads there are WAY larger.

I use a hand winch on my trailer with 1/4" steel cable to cinch my suspension down. It doesn't make a big difference now, but it did before when my rig was tall and tippy.

[zj95maxx]

Exactly what I was thinking Cam, winching yourself out of a sticky situation produces more load on the winch than keeping the body from rolling.


as for the wrapping around on itself, that will be changed.

[slim616]

With the jeep that far back does it sway any when you get up to speed. Also to keep the body roll down I take two straps, one to each rock slider and ratchet it down. This way when I go around the corners or have to switch lanes fast it doesn't sway side to side at all. At first I didn't worry about the side sway thing till i had some lady come over on me and I had to swich lanes fast. The jeep actaully swayed so hard that it started to move the ass end of my daully around.

[slim616]

oh yea i forgot, were the hell are the pics from this past weekend?

[zj95maxx]

oh yea i forgot, were the hell are the pics from this past weekend?

wheeling is tomorrow:flipoff2:

[wjwithawj]

nice rig

[Jeeperoni91]

i know a guy who rachets to the d-rings on the front of his tj to the corners(not ultra tight though) to keep the roll minimal, and then also the regular places tight

[DJJordache]

wheeling is tomorrow:flipoff2:
wheres teh pics?:flipoff2:

[ELLLLLIOTTTTT]

Why do you tow your rig like that? Not that I'm implying it's wrong, I've just never towed like that.

[zj95maxx]

pics up in the trail events section


as for towing, you mean with the jeep backwards?
its so the heavier part of the jeep is over the axles.

[snarfer86]

Awesome Build, I cant believe i just went through the whole thread... probably the most detailed build I've seen since Matt's back in the day on NAGCA.. nice work!

[IZVERG]

Yep, same thing here - pics gone missing!

[Art]

i love this build... it was pretty random yesterday i met your brother to help him put his bumper on the xterra and had no idea it was your brother... i pulled up and he said that you had a zj just like mine except with long arms 39.5s and 1tons... he told me more about it and i was like "yeah i know who you are talking about... your brothers jeep is the background on my computer!" small world man

[wjguy]

am I the only one that cant see the pics

[Matt]

photobucket is pissed at Maxx

[zj95maxx]

Photobucket will be back on the 13th.


Going wheeling on the 21'st:smt065

[Jeeperoni91]

Pat going?

[zj95maxx]

Pat Is riding. We are taking pats this weekend to crozet

[zj95maxx]

Got a little $3.00 addition going on my rig today for bling purposes.:D

Pics will come after I weld it on.

Cam, no blabbing because your jealous.:finga:

[greengc4x4]

Pat Is riding. We are taking pats this weekend to crozet
wait, pats RIDING in his jeep?

[zj95maxx]

driving, you know what I meant

[greengc4x4]

You better be on duty tonite, i prestiged again

edit: nvm, ill be working on the 5.9 tonite

[zj95maxx]

Ballistic Skull Bling
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs036.snc1/2666_132063770617_657390617_5912470_1334489_n.jpg

Matches the orange on the axle
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs036.snc1/2666_132063775617_657390617_5912471_6756708_n.jpg

didnt have time to weld it on, its just on there for pic purposes. holes get welded up
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2666/145/6/657390617/n657390617_5912472_4680499.jpg

I ordered it when I ordered all these. Tube doors anyone?:smt040:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs036.snc1/2666_132066420617_657390617_5912579_70542_n.jpg

[Derek33]

I had a feeling it was the ballistic skull.

I got one in my room, just not sure where to weld it. I was thinking somewhere on the tailgate above the jeep logo.

[zj95maxx]

Selling my corbeau harnesses on thursday and ordering some of these bad boys

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/bob-50502-16-06_w.jpg

[canadian_driver]

not gonna go with these: lol

http://simpsonraceproducts.com/images/products/f/8311_2040_0.jpg

[zj95maxx]

haha I live in Virginia, not Kentucky:smt033

[canadian_driver]

eh still south of the mason dixon line, lol

[jfowlzj95]

Weld the skull to the bottom of the diff cover like my buddy with the Ranger did on his 44, and see how many times you can hit it with rocks. :D

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/yellowblurrx82/DSC06229.jpg

[zj95maxx]

Sold corbeau harnesses and picked up some RJS ones. Thought I ordered a 2 inch submarine belt but it appears they gave me a 3 inch, oh well.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0796.jpg
Wheeling on sat!

[ATL ZJ]

I have some 2" subs if you want them

[zj95maxx]

nah, dont feel like paying shipping. Doubt I will even run the sub belt. who knowssss

[Art]

Weld the skull to the bottom of the diff cover like my buddy with the Ranger did on his 44, and see how many times you can hit it with rocks. :D

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt104/yellowblurrx82/DSC06229.jpg

thats matts ranger isnt it?

[zj95maxx]

Came in for lunch, but this is what I have done this morning so far.

Brackets for the harnesses.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0797.jpg

Will be welded like such, bolt needs to be one size bigger as well.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0798.jpg

Rusty bender with plane of bend tool(bender will be cleaned soon enough)
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0799.jpg

hurray for flat bends!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0800.jpg

Tube is for skid plate, after lunch I will post more pics.

[slim616]

One way I keep the rust off my bender is to put a trash bag over it to keep the water from getting to it.

[Brad S]

You really leave all your tools outside?

[zj95maxx]

I take the bender inside now, but for a few months I left the 1.75 outside. Now the only thing that is out there is the stand when I am not using it. I will clean and repaint everything when it gets warm.

[zj95maxx]

Cut down to size
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0801.jpg

Nine random holes drilled
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0803.jpg

1.75" .120 wall sleeved with 1.5" .120 wall
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0804.jpg

Holes will be plug welded
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0805.jpg

Time for work!

What it will look like, kinda. Obviously it won't be that 3/16" plate. It will most likely be 3/8"
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0802.jpg

[Ted_Z]

What it will look like, kinda. Obviously it won't be that 3/16" plate. It will most likely be 3/8"


Why not 3/16? It would be plenty strong if you put some support behind it. Even 3/8" will bend without support.

[paulkeith]

1.75" .120 wall sleeved with 1.5" .120 wall
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0804.jpg


dude, what the shit is going on this in picture? you got like a 18" long middle finger?

[SirFuego]

What it will look like, kinda. Obviously it won't be that 3/16" plate. It will most likely be 3/8"
That looks just like the way the Clayton's skid is set up. Clayton's is made of 1/4" and is also bent along the sides for additional support. My skid plate is now inverted and is touching my transfer case. The problem was having a long, unsupported span of plate. I wouldn't be surprised if 3/8" would do the same. I'd go with 3/16" or 1/4" and use something to reinforce it from bending upwards.

We are hoping to be able to press out my Clayton's skid to be flat again and reinforce it.

EDIT: Here is the best pic I have of the skid. It was originally flat.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/sb406/Jared/th_3-2-09003.jpg (http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q159/sb406/Jared/3-2-09003.jpg)

[zj95maxx]

its a 20x20 square, the force should be spread out pretty nice.

[AgitatedPancake]

I say get like some 1" square tube and just weld in some runners for peace of mind =D

[zj95maxx]

just noticed my fawking .250 wall tie rod is bent. I guess the 6 inches of bumpstop wasnt enough to stop it from hitting my track bar bracket.... think I can bend it back somehow or is it fine? fawkme

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0808.jpg

[CrawlerReady]

I bent mine back....and mine is 1" solid stock. It's held up just fine since then ;)

[zj95maxx]

I bent mine back....and mine is 1" solid stock. It's held up just fine since then ;)

care to share how?:smt054

[CrawlerReady]

I just put a bottle jack right under the bend and bent it back up....a lot easier than I thought it would be. No pictures though as I'm at work :(

[LSRGreg]

its probably gunna happen again unless you increase the bump stops.. just leave it, and adjust your toe.

[zj95maxx]

welded in, skidplate goes on tomorrow
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0813.jpg

seat brackets
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0815.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0816.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0817.jpg

Re sealing diff cover
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0818.jpg

Decided to drain my old coolent and fill with fresh shit, started out nice
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0819.jpg

Then I took the cap off the top, bad idea, made the coolent rush out like a douche cleaning a gaping vagina. Shit got everywhere
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0820.jpg

if I drain the bottom of coolent, do I need to drain the block as well?

[paulkeith]

eh, i'd say you should be ok. if you can get a rough idea of the quantity that came out vs the total system quantity you'll know how much is left in there.

either way, i wouldn't worry about it. draining from the bottom should get 95% new coolant in there.

[dp96zj]

Hook a garden hose up to it.


edit: IF you want to drain the rest of the block

[NIK5.9]

Ive found the easiest way to drain the radiator is put some of that clear fish tank hose over the drain and then turn the plug. Gives you control to actually put the antifreeze in the pan.

[zj95maxx]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2644/145/6/657390617/n657390617_6067125_7070523.jpg

thinking of putting a big ol orange X in the middle for fun...maybe? no?

[Jeeperoni91]

No, don't over do it

[ATL ZJ]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2644/145/6/657390617/n657390617_6067125_7070523.jpg

thinking of putting a big ol orange X in the middle for fun...maybe? no?

Moot. If you really wheel, it won't be there long.

[zj95maxx]

Holy support
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0844.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0845.jpg

Done. Need to drill one more hole, stupid drill bit broke.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0846.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0847.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0849.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0850.jpg

Overall pretty satisfied with it.


Seatbelts installed
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0851.jpg

[MoonWorks]

It would probably be good if you welded a piece of angle iron accross the front and back of your actual skid and moved your bolts holding the skid on to the front and rear of the crossmembers vs on the bottom. You're just going to sheer those bolts off when you slide on your skid like they are now. Plus rocks will round them off and you'll have a bitch of a time trying to remove them later on. Just my thoughts. Looks good otherwise.

[zj95maxx]

It would probably be good if you welded a piece of angle iron accross the front and back of your actual skid and moved your bolts holding the skid on to the front and rear of the crossmembers vs on the bottom. You're just going to sheer those bolts off when you slide on your skid like they are now. Plus rocks will round them off and you'll have a bitch of a time trying to remove them later on. Just my thoughts. Looks good otherwise.

I thought about doing that but I think I will keep it the way it is. If a rock bashes the head, I will cut it and put a new bolt in it.
PLUS, the way it is, it would be hard as nuts to drill sideways through the crossmembers

[Derek33]

Very nice work on that skid. Looks beefy. What'd you use to cut 3/8"? I chewed threw discs cutting 3/16 for my bumper.

[zj95maxx]

Very nice work on that skid. Looks beefy. What'd you use to cut 3/8"? I chewed threw discs cutting 3/16 for my bumper.
For me and pat's skid, we just gave measurements to the local shop and they cut it to size. It was 78 bucks for that 20x20 square

[slim616]

hey you could put a glob of weld around the nut so when you drag the plate on a rock it hits the weld instead of the bolt head. Just make sure when you run the weld around the bolt head you leave enough room for a socket to fint on the head.

[SirFuego]

Nice! Glad to see you did end up reinforcing the plate. I would look into using countersunk bolts or something of the like, but those should work for now.

[ATL ZJ]

x2. Or as many folks do to protect zerk fittings on the bottoms of kingpin knuckles, cut a short section of tube and weld it around the bolt.

[zj95maxx]

5 bucks for 4 countersunk bolts, 15 bucks to countersink the 3/8..all getting done on thursday. Shizzam

[kfab]

what kind of shocks are you running

[zj95maxx]

Longest ones I could find at napa.:smt067

[kfab]

got a part # or make and model whats the travel on them .

[zj95maxx]

Got the local shop to countersink the holes in the skid since I don't have the tool, nor a press to do this.(I hate drilling holes) all in all, for the bolts and holes it was like 17 bucks. Not bad.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0852.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0853.jpg

Sticks out barely, more than likely it's because my holes arent drilled perfectly straight.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0855.jpg

and just in case you forgot what it looks like!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa45/zj95maxx/DSCN0889.jpg

[ELLLLLIOTTTTT]

Thats what I did with my belly skid and never had any problems. Good work!

[Jeeperoni91]

your driveway looks quite empty now

[zj95maxx]

Iroks/h2's have been sold... Selling them to someone at bigdogs, right after I wheel...

what do I have in mind now?:smt044

[greengc4x4]

I think you have LTB's in mind

[Goosed76]

I think you have LTB's in mind
LTB's would be sweet. What for wheels though?:confused:

[zj95maxx]

LTB's would be sweet. What for wheels though?:confused:
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


someone find me some 17" beadlocks!

[greengc4x4]

LTB's would be sweet. What for wheels though?:confused:
Idk, I just saw his facebook status and tried to ruin his fun on here, lol

[zj95maxx]

Painted the skull today, woop woop!
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0898.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0899.jpg

and this is what happens when you let your girlfriend have a paint brush and silver paint...
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0900.jpg
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0901.jpg

I'll be the coolest zj at bigdogs now!

[Jeeperoni91]

How cute

[SirFuego]

How cute. I hope SB406 isn't reading this thread and getting any ideas for painting my ZJ...

[logan97tj]

hahaha super cute maxx!

[zj95]

Tell your girlfriend shes a shitty artist....

[dp96zj]

She better be hawt or that shit aint worth it!


BTW: You exceeded your photobucket-bandwidth-shit again.

[berk9]

when ever i see hawt i always think hott as walrus titties, anywho maxx what trials you thinkin of running at big dogs?

[zj95maxx]

when ever i see hawt i always think hott as walrus titties, anywho maxx what trials you thinkin of running at big dogs?


Whatever ones you wont follow me on:smt111



Your shit in wheeling condition, berk?

[ZJones]

So what's that white residue on the AC vent in the second heart picture?

[zj95maxx]

^^^ that would be dirt

Welded up my track bar bracket as much as I could today. It was quite loose because the tacked factory nuts on the bottom of the engine mount broke.
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0902.jpg

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0903.jpg

Dont mind the following booger as shiitt welds because I had to do it one handed far away from my face. In the summer When I pull the front arms out to lengthen them, I will lower the axle and reweld it on the bottom and the side furthest away from the bumper that I can't get to ATM.
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0904.jpg

Also drilled the last hole for my skidplate, so that is all done.

[Sudz]

missing cotter pin?

replace the motor mount while you're down there too :rolleyes:


http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0904.jpg

[zj95maxx]

Yeahhhhh x2 to both of those things

[Goosed76]

Saw the motor mount earlier, should have mentioned it i guess... totally overlooked the cotter pin missing- guess I assumed it should be there....

[zj95maxx]

How much are motor mounts? Easy to install?

[Goosed76]

I'm seeing about $25 per side for OEM replacements.
Or theres these 'Prothane' units on Ebay for $48 a pair..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-98-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-ZJ-V8-Motor-Mount-Kit-5-2-5-9_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQh ashZitem300306049470QQitemZ300306049470QQptZMotors Q5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Should be pretty easy with as much air as you've got under yours, lol.

[AgitatedPancake]

I am a huge advocate of cotter pins nowadays. I forgot one in my steering last time I threw it together, a couple weeks ago I was turning into a parking lot and clipped a curb that kinda jarred the steering...and popped my tierod off the passenger side. I guess the castle nut had worked itself loose until that little shake finished it off. Ironically, the parking lot I was pulling into was a napa so I got it fixed in the parking lot and was on my way.

[MoonWorks]

Stop my napa and pick some up. Shouldn't be over $70 w/ tax.

Or...hit up Tyler about some of the poly ones he's got going!

[slim616]

hey max quick question some one pointed out to me on another board. he was worried that the pitman may make contac with the tie rod. when you installed you high steer on the truss did you have to mess with your pitman arm at all? From what i recall i don't think you did.

[zj95maxx]

Nope, only thing that contacts is my tie rod hitting my track bar bracket:mad:

[MoonWorks]

hey max quick question some one pointed out to me on another board. he was worried that the pitman may make contac with the tie rod. when you installed you high steer on the truss did you have to mess with your pitman arm at all? From what i recall i don't think you did.

jdconti on here just ran into that on his 1ton WJ. He's basically running the same setup as you Joe. Found out that he's running a drop pitman arm which was causing the problem. Once he swaps that out with a stock arm, he should be good to go. He's on 37's now but especially when he puts the 39's on he's going to have to bump stop it for tire clearance and the tires should rub before he hits the pitman arm. He's got about 2" of uptravel now before it contacts w/ a 2" drop so 3.5-4" of uptravel should be fine. And it just barely rubs it now. So axle placement will be a key factor here to.

[slim616]

cool, so it looks like i'll be all right with the stock pitman as long as i bump stop it which is on my to do list, thanks guys For the input.

[zj95maxx]

Plan is to order tires at the end of the month

Do I wait and attempt to find a deal on beadlocks already done? or just suck it up and order them now:rivers:




the style I would get is from OVERSTOCKOFFROAD because they are the cheapest and I likem the design.
opions?

http://www.offroadoverstock.com/images/products/comp_style_bl_set.jpg

also...What do you guys think about dyna beads for balancers?

I am 98% sure this jeep will never see highway again, but around town up to 50mph is what I wanna achieve.

[CrawlerReady]

Why use Dynabeads? Just put 8-10 ounces of airsoft bb's in each tire, that's what I did on my old DIY beadlocks and I can cruise at 70mph without vibes

[zj95maxx]

yeah your right
291.75 for wheels....seeing if I can find cheaper


hmm.. Do i wait for a deal or get the beadlocks done in time for the tires...

[ATL ZJ]

Why use Dynabeads? Just put 8-10 ounces of airsoft bb's in each tire, that's what I did on my old DIY beadlocks and I can cruise at 70mph without vibes

I ran airsoft bb's for years and they had a tendency to disintegrate into a fine powder.. they still seemed to balance OK though. I think the stainless (or is it copper?) BB's are probably the best for balancing. just find something that won't rust or completely decompose.

[CrawlerReady]

I was running the heavier gray airsoft bb's for about 2 years (can't remember the weight of them) and when I just took the tires off in January they seemed to be doing great. I think as long as you go with the bit heavier bb they should do fine, the copper would probably be good as well so they don't rust.

[zj95maxx]

BACK TO THE BEADLOCK CHAT!:flipoff2:

[CrawlerReady]

BACK TO THE BEADLOCK CHAT!:flipoff2:

Personally after going from DIY beadlocks to a company produced beadlock, I won't ever go back to DIY. Just my opinion though.

[zj95maxx]

Personally after going from DIY beadlocks to a company produced beadlock, I won't ever go back to DIY. Just my opinion though.

You send me money for said wheels:booya:

[Goosed76]

out of money?!! This economy is that bad?:eek:

[SirFuego]

BACK TO THE BEADLOCK CHAT!:flipoff2:
Cheap steelies and Staun's :D

I missed something -- why are you getting new tires? EDIT: nm. I just missed the convo from the previous page.

[Jeeperoni91]

what color are you goign to paint the beadlock ring?

[fuzzy59]

Sit on a deal. Follow the style you've done on the previous 8 sets of wheels/tires.

[zj95maxx]

what color are you goign to paint the beadlock ring?
Silver maybe...

[Goosed76]

Do orange- it'll match the knuckles....

[zj95maxx]

550.79


ordered:(

[Jeeperoni91]

For 4 beadlocks? That's not bad

[Goosed76]

Thats cheap man.... Price some Walker Evans- about $350 a piece- you got off easy....

[zj95maxx]

sept I gotta weld em myself

[jfowlzj95]

What'd you end up getting?

[zj95maxx]

Read top of thread.


Wheels come friday, beadlock rings come monday.

[logan97tj]

what wheels you end up getting?

[zj95maxx]

what wheels you end up getting?

17x8 cragar soft 8's with 4.5 backspacing

[IZVERG]

Lookin' better and better, bro!

[zj95maxx]

Bling
http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/zj95maxx2/DSCN0907.jpg

Beadlock rings come monday

[ZJones]

Very nice! What tires are you getting?

[zj95maxx]

40" ltb:D

[canadian_driver]

40" ltb:D


your axles wont handle those, time for rockwells, lol:flipoff2:

[AQHACowboy]

I am with canadian_driver, you need to goto rockwells and sell me your axles LOL :flipoff2:.

[zj95maxx]

My failed attempt at de-bending my tierod....

[AgitatedPancake]

ouch heh. Did you just start lifting a tire?

[zj95maxx]

Yeah, it got straight and I was like YES! So I left it jacked up for a while..then when I let it down..it was bent again...I tried many different times jacking it up...kept lifting tires.

I need to figure out a way to make the axle and shit not move. Maybe jam a little jack between the hydro ram gaurd and the tierod? I dunno.

[Jeeperoni91]

get pat to park on your tire and then use the jack :flipoff2:


jk that's a terrible idea :partyman:

[zj95maxx]

get pat to park on your tire and then use the jack :flipoff2:


jk that's a terrible idea :partyman:


I actually might do that...

[Jeeperoni91]

Just be careful to watch for lifting up his rig as well

[BLK97ZJ]

I seriously doubt that those tre's were ever designed for that much upward force.

[jborushko]

you cant disconnect your tie rod and put it in a hydraulic press?

[zj95maxx]

yummm, primer

and my ghetto way or suspending them up in the air:flipoff2:

[zj95maxx]

Hammered silver or Aluminum silver

aiming for trailready look a likes...kinda

[ATL ZJ]

Hammered silver or Aluminum silver

aiming for trailready look a likes...kinda


My wheels are the aluminum (can on right) and my cage is the hammered (left). If you use the aluminum paint, recoat the rings 5-10 times because it leaves only a very thin coat. That paint will also dry to the touch in 5 minutes (no exaggeration). It will kind of dust off, instead of smear when it's still partially wet. I've found that the hammered paint holds up a lot better in the long term and leaves a much thicker coat. But it does fade a lot from its original shine to a duller, more gray shade.. which I actually like.

[CrawlerReady]

I'm for the hammered....as I said on NAGCA

[IZVERG]

Hammered

[Shinobi]

x3 on hammer .. hammer time

[Jeeperoni91]

Get hammered!

[Goosed76]

Hammer

[MrFreeze5]

I tried the hammered stuff for the first time yesterday and was extremely pleased with the results. I used gray, not silver though. I wanted something that would closely match the laredo cladding and the color is spot on. And if it dulls a little over time, then that should make it that much closer in color. I used it on the rings onf my H1 wheels, but now that I know it will match, Ill use this for my bumpers whenever I get around to getting some since I wanted to match the stock bumper color and didnt want to have to pay for expensive powdercoat that may or may not match. :D

[zj95maxx]

First coat of hammer applied.. Def gunna need more paint for the other coats!
I knew there was something useful I could use my winch for! extension cord was starting to droop

[Brad S]

Just build something that 'grabs' the rod on either side of the bend and loops under your jack... just a thought?

On second thought, it would have to be extremely heavy duty for the jack just not to bend it..

[Goosed76]

lol, best use of that winch to date on this thread!! lol, just giving you shit.

[Jeeperoni91]

careful not to spray toward the jeep too much unless you like hammer silver speckles on the front of your jeep.

[1fox2go]

careful not to spray toward the jeep too much unless you like hammer silver speckles on the front of your jeep.

If he does that then it will look like it has been wheeled more than 2 times:flipoff2:

[zj95maxx]

If he does that then it will look like it has been wheeled more than 2 times:flipoff2:

Haha I love getting shit for wheeling and upgrading. Sorry if I wheel, find problem areas, and have the money to fix those problems.

[CrawlerReady]

Haha I love getting shit for wheeling and upgrading. Sorry if I wheel, find problem areas, and have the money to fix those problems.

:goodman: it's okay Maxxy. Just remember, sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. The mean e-bullies will grow up someday.

[1fox2go]

Haha I love getting shit for wheeling and upgrading. Sorry if I wheel, find problem areas, and have the money to fix those problems.

You get butt hurt a lot. You do what you want and people will have their opinions, and the best part about that is, they are just that, opinions. If you let the little shit like that get to you then maybe you shouldn't sling shit and call some a pussy because they wont follow a big ass tj on 1 tons.

I said it before and I will say it again, bad ass rig. My opinion is you should wheel it more before spending another month making it bigger.

[zj95maxx]

You get butt hurt a lot. You do what you want and people will have their opinions, and the best part about that is, they are just that, opinions. If you let the little shit like that get to you then maybe you shouldn't sling shit and call some a pussy because they wont follow a big ass tj on 1 tons.

I said it before and I will say it again, bad ass rig. My opinion is you should wheel it more before spending another month making it bigger.

nah foxxy, I enjoy building the jeep bigger, half the fun.:flipoff2:

[Goosed76]

Whats on the list after the new wheels an tires? A bad ass stereo? lol, I'd be happy with a rig half as nice as yours....

[logan97tj]

maxx, your ridiculous. youve wheeled it like once since you did all that shit to it, and now you want to go bigger!

[96greenxjjeep]

Can we say.......OVER COMPENSATION!!!!!

[it usually runs fine]

but mom he has ltbs, I want ltbs now!!

[Derek33]

</jelousy>

[Goosed76]

but mom he has ltbs, I want ltbs now!!
hey, I want LTB's....:smt113

[grandmaster]

hahah some people need to grow up...its his rig let him do what he pleases with it. Everything you've done so far looks great max, keep up the good work.

Yes it may be a little excessive, but like i say its his project, let him build it how he wants.

[zj95maxx]

:smt068

[96greenxjjeep]

:tease:

[zj95maxx]

:tease:

Dude, who are you?

You post on peoples threads like you have been here forever and everyone knows you and thinks you are clever.

They don't.

[1fox2go]

Maxx, you guys came to camp one asking how to get to berks jeep, and we uh sorta forgot you and didnt remember until we literally got to his jeep.

Sorry about that haha

[Jeeperoni91]

Maxx is getting angry

[Gb02WJ]

Whats on the list after the new wheels an tires? A bad ass stereo? lol, I'd be happy with a rig half as nice as yours....


maxx, your ridiculous. youve wheeled it like once since you did all that shit to it, and now you want to go bigger!


Can we say.......OVER COMPENSATION!!!!!



As Derek said, somebody(s) a little </jelousy>:heart:

[96greenxjjeep]

nope not jelousy,I just hate posers and spoiled fawking brats that just wanna try somthing new, and are able to build a capable rig use it twice maybe three times and want somthing new and better.

[Jeeperoni91]

Oh boy

[dp96zj]

Can't we all just get along :flipoff2:



Yeah, his rig is big, and he's only like 12 years old, but at least he wheels the shit and ditched the altezzas. I swear it was just like 20 pages ago that somebody else was giving him shit about it. It's his build and his money tree, so I'm not gonna tell him whats excessive or whats pointless. I'll just sit here and be jealous of his sweet rig, along with the rest of yall's builds.


kwitcherbitchin

[AQHACowboy]

I been following Maxx's build and I talk to him a lot about it. He has a lot of knowledge that most on here wish they had. Who cares where he gets the money to build his rig. There is sooooo much tech in this build and all he does is keep adding tech to help everyone out.

Maxx your ZJ is sweet and keep up the good work and keep adding the tech :supz:.

[zj95maxx]

nope not jelousy,I just hate posers and spoiled fawking brats that just wanna try somthing new, and are able to build a capable rig use it twice maybe three times and want somthing new and better.

I am spoiled because I can afford to put nice things on my jeep?

I am a poser because I don't wheel as often as everyone wants me to?

You know nothing about me, nor what goes on in my life to decide if I can wheel my zj as much as I would like to.

Every post you type just lets everyone see how much of a fucktard you are and how much sand is in your vagina.

But please, keep posting in my thread, it brings the funny with every post:rofl: