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Strada
07-18-2007, 06:55 PM
So, a few weeks ago, i got my 5.9 with 80.000 miles on!
The preowner hit a rail on the driver side, as you can see in the second picture (it looks on the picture better than in real, because the pre owner does not repair the damage on the fender and in the rear, so all the rust came out now :screwy: )
But hey, it was cheaper and the 5.9 is very rare in Germany!;) ;)
(But when i have more time and money, then he becomes a complete new paint)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514928.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514931.jpg

The first modifcation was repaiting the grill in black and put some clear corners on:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514938.jpg

And with the help of this:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514946.jpg

This came out:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514948.jpg

Next, the 4" Lift
-3,5" XJ fromRubicon Express +1" Spacer
-Trailmaster extend Swaybarlinks
-Trailmaster by maas Shocks for 6" Lift (Trailmaster by maas is a own european product and has nothing to do with Trailmaster US)
-UC Front Coils in the rear, they give me a bit over 4"
-OME SS
Nothing on the Controlarms or Trackbars yet :screwy: :screwy: ( but im waiting of 4 LCA and 2 adujustable TB from RE, i hope they comes in the next 2 weeks from the USA)

Here is a pic with stock 28" XJ tires/rims:


http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514965.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514966.jpg


And now with BFG MT 33x10.5 on 8x15" Eagle Alloys Series 058 Offset -30 and 3 1/2 BS!

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514973.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514975.jpg

Itīs impossible to drive it without trimming, so i put the Airsaw out :D :D

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514985.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514989.jpg
In the rear itīs possible with a few trimming on the inside (but thatīs work, why i have the OEM LCA, with the new (longer) RE LCA they will rub in the rear, but ok, thatīs no problem for the airsaw :rolleyes: )
But for now, itīs ok so

I think, the front fenders looks good now, but when i get some wider (12,5") tires in the next years, i will choose the XJ Bushwacker Cutout flares to cover the tire)

And some flexing (nothing special, just only a bit testing for rubbing)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514992.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514994.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514995.jpg
And the last two mods:

-K&N FIPK Gen 2:
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/514998.jpg

-H4 Bi-Xenon 6500K (it looks a bit blue in the picture, but that comes from the cam, itīs icewhite in real).The headlights are with glass housing;)
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/515001.jpg

And if someone asked, why my build up called "Army of Immortals", because iīm a big fan of:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/515002.jpg

And the sticker says all :D ;) :D
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/515003.jpg

If you have any questions or critics, just say me, what you think

I will let you know, if i have some news or mods done!

Best Regards Basti

canadian_driver
07-18-2007, 08:37 PM
nice truck, i dont like the red shok boots tho and whats with thoes fog lights in only a few pics?

jfowlzj95
07-18-2007, 09:33 PM
Nice start!

Frogger
07-19-2007, 12:34 AM
So is that a Great Dane (Deutsche Dogge) in the one picture?

Lindley

Cue-Ball
07-19-2007, 01:23 AM
Looking good you just need to ditch the K&N Filter for the new Amsoil EAAU filter (it is a direct replacement and does not require oiling).

Dirk

TrojanMan
07-19-2007, 01:38 AM
That looks good.:smt114

Strada
07-19-2007, 02:41 AM
nice truck, i dont like the red shok boots tho and whats with thoes fog lights in only a few pics?
Hello,
those are Hella DE HID Lights:

http://www.bil.ru/catalog/hella/jpegs/micro_x.jpg

But, they are shit :eek: :mad:
Bescause, just after a few days (and they are brand new), the plastic mounting was broken :eek: (i donīt hit anything :smt091 ).So, i send the light back to the dealer!

@Frogger
Nearly, itīs a mix of a Great Dane and St. Bernard!;)

@Cue-Ball
Thanks for the advice!

Best Regards

auggeren911
07-19-2007, 03:31 AM
What kind of headlight upgrade is that?(meaning the glass lens.)

Strada
07-19-2007, 05:02 AM
Hello,
thatīs not a real upgrade, because alle GC in the europain edition have glass lenses, so i donīt have the problem with yellow lenses after some years and another advantage is, that the illumination is much better with glass lenses!

Basti

piku303
07-19-2007, 11:13 AM
where can i buy the glass lenses in america? i hate the plastic ones that get yellow and gross

Cue-Ball
07-19-2007, 11:29 AM
where can i buy the glass lenses in america? i hate the plastic ones that get yellow and gross

http://www.kevinsjeepparts.com/zj/zj_headlamps.html

Kevin is a vendor on here as well.

Dirk

CurtP
07-19-2007, 01:17 PM
I have the E-codes on both of my Grands - one has the Narva Rangepower High Efficacy Plus 30 bulbs, the other has the Plus 50 bulbs. Well worth it, IMO. Just be aware that nobody that sells those lenses have the H4 dust boots - those will have to be procured elsewhere. I opted to get just the lenses and sourced Hella HD H4 plugs, relays, dust boots and bulbs from Stern Lighting.

TrojanMan
07-19-2007, 01:26 PM
I saw glass housings on ebay a while back

piku303
07-19-2007, 02:02 PM
http://www.kevinsjeepparts.com/zj/zj_headlamps.html

Kevin is a vendor on here as well.

Dirk

haha nvm i can find much better ways to spend 350 bucks

Cue-Ball
07-19-2007, 02:05 PM
I still have the classic yellow headlights, but my friends that have the e-code ones say they are worth EVERY penny.

One of these days for me.

Strada
07-19-2007, 02:52 PM
This Price from Kevin is Ok, in germany, a pair with E Codes cost nearly 300€ Dollar! (not direct from DC)

Best Regards Basti

Strada
07-19-2007, 04:26 PM
What i forgot yesterday, was one of the first modification, the rear Hella HID lights, as reverse lights:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/516060.jpg

They are Hella DE Micro HID (fog):

http://www.kartek.com/prod-windows/all/lights/fog/hel-74522.jpg

The "build in" was very simple, i made only a frame for the 2 lights and weld it on the rear Bumper (the metall bumper under the plastic one, i mean) and then i cut 2 holes in the bumper and all was done!
Itīs very decent, because they look only 1" out of the bumper, but they make with help of the HID a awesome light!

Best Regards Basti

Cue-Ball
07-19-2007, 04:28 PM
I love the idea of HID reverse lights!!!!!!

Strada
07-19-2007, 04:41 PM
Thanks, i will make some picīs, when iīm in the next night on the road;)

Cue-Ball
07-19-2007, 04:45 PM
Problem is I don't see myself spending $700 on those Hellas for reverse lights.

Strada
07-19-2007, 04:50 PM
WTF 700$ Dollar???:eek: :eek: :eek:
They cost between 400 and 450 dollar brand new in Germany, got my for 200$ from a good friend, they are used, but in very good conditions!
I would never pay the 700$ for 2 reverse lights too

Edit:
If somone intressted, here you can get the Lights for 350€, that are nearly 450$, brand new!
And the guy will shipp it worldwide

http://cgi.ebay.de/Hella-DE-Xenon-Fernscheinwerferset-universal_W0QQitemZ260138003008QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 33710QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Best Regards Basti

Strada
07-20-2007, 05:07 PM
Hello,
here is the small video of the reverse HID lights:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sT_avcJwKU

Sorry for the bad quality, my camera is not the best!
But in real, the light is much brighter and the distance is much longer!

Best Regards Basti

Cue-Ball
07-20-2007, 05:35 PM
Damn they are impressive that's for sure!!!!!!

Strada
07-20-2007, 05:48 PM
Thanks:smt045

Strada
07-22-2007, 02:44 PM
Little Update:
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/519230.jpg
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/519237.jpg

I trimmed the driverside rear fender today, to get more clearence with the new LCA! But i have only time for one side today:o :D

Regards Basti

04WJfreedom
07-22-2007, 03:28 PM
Nice job looks good.

Strada
07-25-2007, 03:49 PM
Donīt ask what we do today ;) ;)
My neighbour (a good friend of me) dig a hole for his new fishpond.
After digging in the hot sun, we are ready to finished the pond, but what with the old ground?? :D :D :D

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522890.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522896.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522903.jpg

The front fits very well with only 4" Lift:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522911.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522919.jpg

But i trimmed to less in the rear, so when i got my new LCA, i cut the plastic and a bit of the metall)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522923.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522929.jpg
(The trimming itīs crap in the rear, i know, but i will fix that, when i got the new LCA, becaue i donīt know, how much would the axle pushed back with the RE Superflex)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/522941.jpg

Best Regards Basti

CANADIAN ZJ!
07-25-2007, 07:37 PM
sweet lookin truck man! That's a real clean zj you got there. You did a nice job on the fender trimmin

next you need to build a big bad bumper for that thing.

DerekL
07-25-2007, 09:00 PM
Very Nice, and the reverse light idea, thats my next project, thanks for the idea.

Strada
07-26-2007, 05:08 PM
thanks for the idea.
No problem ;)


next you need to build a big bad bumper for that thing.
For the future, yes, but the next change is the gearing to match the 33īs!;)

SOLITUDE
07-30-2007, 08:45 AM
Very nice, very clean.

I found this the other day on HF:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=95058
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37536
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=37537

Cue-Ball
07-30-2007, 10:00 AM
Very nice, very clean.

I found this the other day on HF:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=95058


I like that one.

Strada
08-01-2007, 06:05 PM
Hello,
iīm searching a bit on MC and found this picture:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/G2Rac/naft.jpg

I like this ARB/Safari Snorkel, because it offers much space to the fender and maybeflares (like BW) when you trim it!
Does anybody know, from wich car this Snorkel comes:confused: :confused: ?? (ARB/Safari Code)

Best Regards Basti

DJJordache
08-01-2007, 06:11 PM
I'm pretty sure it is a Nissan Navarro one

CANADIAN ZJ!
08-01-2007, 06:42 PM
I'm pretty sure it is a Nissan Navarro one

Indeed...I don't have the part code, but I helped install the same one on canadian_driver's zj last month. It is from the navarro

damn wacky european truck's get their own snorkel's and us bad ass zj builders get squat :flipoff2:

canadian_driver
08-01-2007, 09:16 PM
Indeed...I don't have the part code, but I helped install the same one on canadian_driver's zj last month. It is from the navarro

damn wacky european truck's get their own snorkel's and us bad ass zj builders get squat :flipoff2:


indeed a navaro part # SS700HF (http://www.safarisnorkel.com/docs/snorkel/ss700.htm) has everything in it you will need to hook it up, however they are coming out with a ZJ kit if you wanna wait

Frogger
08-01-2007, 11:53 PM
Basti,

I've installed an ARB Snorkle on my 96 ZJ also but I used the 720 as described in the article on jeepsunlimited. Here is the link: http://jeepsunlimited.com/mambo2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=27

I have pictures on my web site under Frogger. Here is the link: http://www.zjfrogger.com/

Lindley

Cue-Ball
08-02-2007, 12:21 AM
hey there Lindley, have not seen you around in a while how goes it?

Dirk

BlaineWasHere
08-02-2007, 12:29 AM
Nice to see some more international mall crawlin!!!

Your reverse lights are brighter than my headlights.

Strada
08-02-2007, 06:27 AM
Thanks for all the help, thatīs great http://www.offroad-forum.de/images/smiles/419.gif
@Frogger
Yes, i remember the build on JU, but i need more space for the flares (wich comes in the future)
@Canadian-Driver
I think you mean this prototype from Safari, right?

http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/93166-2/P1010004.JPG

It looks not bad, but itīs to big for my plans!

Basti

Frogger
08-02-2007, 07:29 AM
Dirk,

I'm hanging out in Afghanistan counting the days til I return to Germany. I'm missing the family, food, wine, and speed. The speed limit here, when I get to drive (rare), is 25 kpm. Yes, I'm really going to have to be careful when I get back on the autobahn.

Lindley
P.S. Sorry to hijack your thread Strada. Good luck with your buildup.

canadian_driver
08-02-2007, 07:44 AM
here is naftels thread on putting that first picture of the snorkle on, you might have to sign on, but its free.
http://www.jeepkings.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=50004


imo tho id just get the zj made one and cut the flares around the snorkle, naf had to get alot of custome parts made for his to fit becasue its so short

Strada
08-02-2007, 08:43 AM
P.S. Sorry to hijack your thread Strada. Good luck with your buildup.
Thatīs not Problem and good luck in Afgahnistan!
@Canadian Driver
That link ist great, thanks!

Basti

Strada
08-02-2007, 01:29 PM
After work, i hade some time today and i hold the Snorkel from my Mitsubishi L200/Triton on and i think, it would fit very well :) :)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/532532.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/532528.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/532541.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/532551.jpg
But there is something wrong???:confused: :confused: :confused:
Shit, itīs the wrong side:D :D

Basti

DJJordache
08-02-2007, 02:10 PM
Shit, itīs the wrong side
minor details:D

CANADIAN ZJ!
08-02-2007, 02:35 PM
minor details:D

yeah just run it over!! TJ's run an air box all the way to the pass side ;)

give'er man

Strada
08-02-2007, 05:28 PM
minor details:D
Yes, i think this one of the unimportant details :smt044
But has anyone tried the Airflow snorkel from the XJ:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/533048.jpg

On the pic, it looks, like it will works on the ZJ, but there is one problem, because the wide of the hood and the roof is nearly the same on the XJ, but on the ZJ, is the roof much smaller, so i think there is then to much room from the snorkel to the roof!
I hope you understand what i mean:( (sorry, but my english is not the best.I donīt know how i can discribe it better :confused: )

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/533065.jpg

Basti

canadian_driver
08-02-2007, 05:30 PM
yeah i understand, they bend, quite a bit if they're warm

fsjtrash
08-04-2007, 04:56 AM
that thing is the cleanest ZJ...ever. I want a 5.9 damnit. My '88 Dodge Ram has one and the thing does 11 seconds. Whats wit hthose orange lower parts on the lights? Are they older or what?

fsjtrash
08-04-2007, 04:59 AM
Oh...and Joey DeMaio rules, my friend.

Strada
08-04-2007, 06:46 AM
Hello,
you mean the red reflectors??

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/534652.jpg

The reflectors are standard on the european version of the ZJ!


Oh...and Joey DeMaio rules, my friend.

http://www.jeepforum.info/forum/images/smilies2/ec001.gifhttp://www.jeepforum.info/forum/images/smilies2/ec001.gif

Basti

Strada
08-06-2007, 04:17 PM
No fake vends anymore ...

Before:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537838.jpg

After:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537844.jpg

And my new high flow grill :D :D :

First step was cutting the inserts out:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537854.jpg

Second step, filling the holes (i donīt knwo the correct word in english for this)

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537860.jpg

Finish:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537863.jpg

(Donīt:smt072 me, for this modification:smt083 )

Basti:D

Brybarzj
08-06-2007, 07:24 PM
I think it looks bad ass

DJJordache
08-06-2007, 09:40 PM
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/537863.jpg

OMG he cut up a 5.9 grill:D looks good
you beat me to the high flow grill mod... I have a spare grill that I have been working on this same mod and have not finished it yet. What did you use as a grill mesh to guard the radiator?

fsjtrash
08-07-2007, 01:48 AM
no like the bottom of the headlight...turn signal maybe? It came clear on mine when it was stock, I just wondered if it was a euro or a 360 thing.

Ever seen Manowar live?
Amazing.

Derek33
08-07-2007, 01:57 AM
what did you use to fill the holes of hte grille after cutting

Strada
08-07-2007, 04:37 AM
What did you use as a grill mesh to guard the radiator?
Iīd buy this universal grill insert:

http://i12.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/96/37/27a0_1_sbol.JPG

I choose the 35x15 Version (but in powercoated black), itīs very strong, so i think itīs a very good protection for the radiator and offers a very good flow!:smt002


Ever seen Manowar live?
Amazing.
No yet, but when they are the next time in germany :smt077


what did you use to fill the holes of hte grille after cutting
At first, you have to glue (2 piece glue/very strong) a ABS plastic plate on the rear of each hole, that you can fill it, because without, it would fall out of the hole (i hope you understand what i mean)
And what i use is a 2 piece filer, like that:
http://www.paddel-meier.de/Bilder/zubehor3/kkplast.JPG
(Sorry, but i donīt know the right word for this in english, in german itīs called "Füllspachtel")

Basti

CANADIAN ZJ!
08-07-2007, 08:44 AM
keep up the sweet mods on that euro ZJ...looks good :supz:

that body filler you describe, over here we call it bondo

Strada
08-07-2007, 06:30 PM
keep up the sweet mods on that euro ZJ...looks good :supz:
Thanks :smt023

that body filler you describe, over here we call it bondo
Thanks twice:smt023 :smt023

Basti

Strada
08-10-2007, 12:37 PM
The first delivery from the USA :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

JKS adj. Trackbar front and rear:
http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/542544.jpg

Exodus
08-29-2007, 02:30 PM
actually, over here we call it body filler, Bondo is a brand name :smt023

Your jeep looks great! I love the reverse lights... my friend is always giving me crap(jokingly) because I got him a ZJ from a dealer auction at cost and his reverse lights were the only thing that didn't work, so I will have to tell him to do that mod! haha

Strada
08-30-2007, 02:47 PM
Your jeep looks great!

Thanks ;)

Strada
09-15-2007, 07:42 AM
A little Update:

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/587229.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/587230.jpg

http://jeep.cfasp.de/upload/587234.jpg


1.I take the 1" spacer from the front out
2. 31x10.5 Yokohama AT/S on 8.5x15" black powercoated Excentric rims
3.Black headlightcovers (i Know :finga: )

The reason for selling the BFG MT and buying those Yokohama are, that i donīt sell my Mitsubishi and make a little Trailerqueen out of him, so i donīt need MTīs any more! (And another advantage is,that i donīt need a extra set of winter tires)

Basti

fsjtrash
10-04-2007, 10:06 PM
You're....you're going to put muds back on...right?