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LouisianaZJ
10-15-2004, 07:30 PM
update aug 2005:
front & rear lockers installed, 4.56 and other axle junk complete
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4884/august2005trailride0611rl.jpg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8372/august2005trailride0608xm.jpg

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original post

http://img88.exs.cx/img88/2078/xjflex2.jpg

Here are the specs of the jeepo


STOCK
4.0L HO
AW4 auto


SUSPENSION
(About 6.5” overall)

Rubicon Express superflex lower control arms

RE super ride upper control arms

RE control arm drop brackets and custom support brackets

JKS swaybar quick disconnects, sway bar drop, mounts on axle relocated higher up to clear draglink

RE 1660 Extra H.D Track Bar and RE 1665 H.D. TrackBar Bracket

YJ brake lines

Rusty's Springs 4” + 2” BB

TeraFlex Bump stop extensions

4" Rear spring pack w/shackle + degree shims

SS, Pro Comp

DT shocks all around

BFG M/T 33x12.5x15 tires on 15x8” steelies w/3.75" BS

Rear s-bar removed

Fenders trimmed + herculined

ZJ V8 steering


ENGINE
Ford MotorSport injectors

K&N cone w/Rusty’s tube

Bosch 7.5 mm Ignition Wires

super 40 muffler

HD fan clutch

Stant HD 180* stat


ARMOR
Rock Sliderz

Transfercase skid plate.. its like ¼” plate

mopar gas tank skid

class 3 receiver hitch

front towhooks/brackets

rear exhaust trimmed for departure angle


AXLES/DRIVETRAIN
Tom Woods short shaft kit w/ rear driveshaft

The gearing is stock 3.55

The front high pinion Dana 30 w/ LockRite locker installed, u-jointed 760x axleshafts, u jointed d-shaft

Dana 44 rear axle with Trac-Lock limited slip

Breather lines extended to engine bay and filtered

OTHER aka teh BLING-BLING
front seats out of a 01 XJ

Hella H4 headlights

Jeep Wrangler fog lights, light up the night good…..plus mabey I’ll get waves from some TJ Turds



IN PROGRESS
4.56-4.88 gears f/r, detroit rear



PLANS
8-10 pt cage
front Bumper
35-37's

http://img76.exs.cx/img76/5096/zjsteering.jpg

http://img76.exs.cx/img76/8828/xjsideswampy.jpg

http://img76.exs.cx/img76/6050/d44.jpg

http://img76.exs.cx/img76/1535/redxj_1285spring.jpg

:D

OverkillZJ
10-15-2004, 10:31 PM
Looks too clean to me to be called shitbox!

Great name though :shock:

Alaska ZJ
10-21-2004, 02:11 AM
That is a XJ. Who gives a shit.....box.

LouisianaZJ
12-04-2004, 09:52 PM
d44 w/detroit, superior 4.56, longer SS brakeline added
http://img75.exs.cx/img75/1848/d44_1641.jpg
primered
http://img75.exs.cx/img75/7046/d44_1560.jpg
ready to go
http://img75.exs.cx/img75/7530/fuelbrake_1662.jpg

permacool PS cooler
http://img75.exs.cx/img75/6811/xjpscooler_1601.jpg

cheapo CB wired up, still need antenna
http://img75.exs.cx/img75/1932/cbxj_1583.jpg

in progress: lebaron hewd vents, regear front turdy
this is a lebaron hewd vent:
http://www.ericsxj.com/vents/vents29.jpg
mounted on an xj (not mine)
http://www.ericsxj.com/vents/vents14.jpg

Kraqa
12-04-2004, 10:45 PM
looking good man.


but that interior is way to clean.

POSJEEP
12-05-2004, 10:30 PM
i was waiting to see a shit box????

LouisianaZJ
12-29-2004, 07:36 AM
Kraqa, thanks
"but that interior is way to clean."
i do detailing on the side too, easy money

we finally got the new rear D44 under the heep too. ended up having to swap the YJ e-brake cables that were on it with the old XJ ones. the YJ lines were like 2' too long. everything was out so just installed all new brake pads and hardware too for the hell of it.

while installing the new axle i also noticed a slightly crimped main fuel line :oops: (aboot 10-20% flow it looked like)
http://img24.exs.cx/img24/8416/fuelbrake_1654.jpg
http://img24.exs.cx/img24/876/fuelbrake_1658.jpg
bottie fabbed repair was done of course since a new line was $50 from the stealer
i ended up cutting out about a 2" section w/ a tubing cutter. and i put on a 12" (so it overlapped a good 5"+ each side) 5/16" goodyear rubber fuel line (said 50psi on it) with 4 clamps.



MORE motormounts went in this week
lotsa vibes but that is supposed to die down once they break in

drivers side
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9012/motor_1728.jpg
pass side
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/6933/motor_1727.jpg
looks like the drivers side wears out faster due to excessive header heat, the rubber closest the header was hard and brittle[/QUOTE]

plus i got a madd pimp new (to me) spare, ProComp 33" X Tizzerain on a chromed 15x8
http://img157.exs.cx/img157/6643/newspare.jpg
replacing my old dick cepeck mud on 15x7
http://img157.exs.cx/img157/5413/tire_1695.jpg
[the d-c/rim for sale btw, $25+ship]

LouisianaZJ
01-05-2005, 06:21 PM
lebaron vents were sanded, primed, painted and claer coated. pretty good color match for my rattle can skills. holes still have to be cut + vents installed they are just resting up there

http://img114.exs.cx/img114/8793/router_1746.jpg
http://img114.exs.cx/img114/493/router_1745.jpg

fuel line repaired
http://img114.exs.cx/img114/8476/router_1764.jpg

got some spare 760x axles with hubs as a post christmas gift
http://img114.exs.cx/img114/2933/router_1744.jpg

LouisianaZJ
01-13-2005, 01:15 AM
getting D30 stuff together. got the cover and evo from RuffyTuffy on here. thanks again
http://img157.exs.cx/img157/6436/d30_1770.jpg
fresh rattle can job, bling bling (before pic (http://img32.exs.cx/img32/6436/d30_1766.jpg))

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/4373/d30_1768.jpg
superior evo axle. All i need now is a PASS side!

http://img157.exs.cx/img157/6746/d30_1767.jpg
(for u bolts)

btw, thanks to imageshack for the hosting. lotsa pics on here
http://img1.imageshack.us/img/imageshackbanner.gif (http://www.imageshack.us)

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
01-13-2005, 02:14 AM
that crane cover is pretty sweet

LouisianaZJ
01-15-2005, 07:57 PM
http://img112.exs.cx/img112/1985/untitled323.jpg


http://img104.exs.cx/img104/1358/hoodvents_1786.jpg

LouisianaZJ
02-02-2005, 07:03 AM
D44 diff cover
1/4" face and 1/2" ring
thumbnails, i ground down the weld splatter
http://img146.exs.cx/img146/1186/oil_1818.th.jpg (http://img146.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img146&image=oil_1818.jpg)>>http://img203.exs.cx/img203/5761/oil_1821.th.jpg (http://img203.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img203&image=oil_1821.jpg) >>> http://img150.exs.cx/img150/795/oil18242ua.th.jpg (http://img150.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img150&image=oil18242ua.jpg)

1/2"
http://img146.exs.cx/img146/3943/oil_1817.th.jpg (http://img146.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img146&image=oil_1817.jpg) >> http://img203.exs.cx/img203/8742/oil_1820.th.jpg (http://img203.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img203&image=oil_1820.jpg) >>> http://img150.exs.cx/img150/1180/oil18232jj.th.jpg (http://img150.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img150&image=oil18232jj.jpg)


inside
http://img146.exs.cx/img146/3217/oil_1816.th.jpg (http://img146.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img146&image=oil_1816.jpg) >> http://img203.exs.cx/img203/112/oil_1822.th.jpg (http://img203.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img203&image=oil_1822.jpg) >>> http://img150.exs.cx/img150/5514/oil18255kd.th.jpg (http://img150.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img150&image=oil18255kd.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
02-13-2005, 02:26 AM
http://img220.exs.cx/img220/478/RTI-05.th.jpg (http://img220.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img220&image=RTI-05.jpg)
mall flex (910 20*)

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/1069/rti35kp.th.jpg (http://img152.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img152&image=rti35kp.jpg)

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/9043/rti44xi.th.jpg (http://img152.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img152&image=rti44xi.jpg)

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/4527/rti22cr.th.jpg (http://img152.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img152&image=rti22cr.jpg)
xj on 31's

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/367/rti13tm.th.jpg (http://img152.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img152&image=rti13tm.jpg)

JeepinHank
02-14-2005, 11:14 AM
Nice work on the diff cover. Did you do all of that? I want to make a beefy diff cover for my HP 30 and 8.8, but I keep getting over whelmed by the thought of a jigsaw puzzle of cardboard.

Is that a Trout Insudtries ring?

Jim311
02-14-2005, 11:17 AM
Nice work on the diff cover. Did you do all of that? I want to make a beefy diff cover for my HP 30 and 8.8, but I keep getting over whelmed by the thought of a jigsaw puzzle of cardboard.

Is that a Trout Insudtries ring?


Same here. I want to shave my 8.8 but it would require building a custom diff cover :?

Cue-Ball
02-14-2005, 11:25 AM
Looking good man, mine is taking along time too.

LouisianaZJ
02-14-2005, 02:55 PM
naw, i did not have the time or tools to do all that.

http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1119
8)
its made of a single piece of pressed steel

JeepinHank
02-14-2005, 03:33 PM
OK Kewl...

I saw where you were grinding some weld spatter away, and thought maybe you made it.

All clear now... 8)

LouisianaZJ
02-14-2005, 03:42 PM
Nice work on the diff cover. Did you do all of that? I want to make a beefy diff cover for my HP 30 and 8.8, but I keep getting over whelmed by the thought of a jigsaw puzzle of cardboard.

Is that a Trout Insudtries ring?


Same here. I want to shave my 8.8 but it would require building a custom diff cover :?

why couldn't you buy a manufactured HD cover, and shave the cover to match the diff?

LouisianaZJ
02-27-2005, 09:22 PM
http://img11.exs.cx/img11/1324/xjdiff7kg.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=xjdiff7kg.jpg)

http://img11.exs.cx/img11/6216/diff18446zm.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=diff18446zm.jpg)

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
02-27-2005, 11:33 PM
good thing you covered up your license plate....

I still gave your phone number to every telemarketing company this side of the mississippi. :twisted:

LouisianaZJ
02-27-2005, 11:36 PM
oh noes!

LouisianaZJ
03-23-2005, 10:52 PM
JKS 1/2" leafspring plates with bumpstop ledges from ebay
1"x3" rubber hockey pucks to adjust bumpstop

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/1914/bumpstops18733os.th.jpg (http://img12.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img12&image=bumpstops18733os.jpg) http://img12.exs.cx/img12/7703/bumpstops18725zo.th.jpg (http://img12.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img12&image=bumpstops18725zo.jpg) http://img12.exs.cx/img12/8934/bumpstops18714la.th.jpg (http://img12.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img12&image=bumpstops18714la.jpg)

the amount of bumpstop is kinda rediculous in these pics, about 5" thats b/c i am going to be moving the shock a couple inches up tommorow

LouisianaZJ
03-31-2005, 05:27 PM
Kevins LCA skids plus i added a 3/16" plate that ties it into the axle

http://img20.exs.cx/img20/3577/lca18812zd.th.jpg (http://img20.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img20&image=lca18812zd.jpg) http://img20.exs.cx/img20/9494/lca18797uh.th.jpg (http://img20.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img20&image=lca18797uh.jpg) http://img20.exs.cx/img20/8626/lca18801qb.th.jpg (http://img20.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img20&image=lca18801qb.jpg)

props to swampy who did the welding for me :supz:

LouisianaZJ
04-03-2005, 06:24 PM
well one of my old terminals cracked last week, so i pimped it out with some tewel-less terminals and used copper HD crimps. under $12 for the junk, took about 15 min

http://img129.exs.cx/img129/772/lca18833pt.th.jpg (http://img129.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img129&image=lca18833pt.jpg)

8mm accel wires i installed a while ago too
http://img129.exs.cx/img129/7679/lca18847ai.th.jpg (http://img129.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img129&image=lca18847ai.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
06-02-2005, 11:28 PM
d30 polish

http://img178.echo.cx/img178/530/yukonjiggityjoints19114uh.th.jpg (http://img178.echo.cx/my.php?image=yukonjiggityjoints19114uh.jpg)

http://img178.echo.cx/img178/1288/yukonjiggityjoints19127bz.th.jpg (http://img178.echo.cx/my.php?image=yukonjiggityjoints19127bz.jpg)

Kraqa
06-02-2005, 11:32 PM
nice work :partyman:

Swamp boy
06-04-2005, 12:59 AM
Just noticing the awesome welding skill that went into that RTI ramp and those control arm skids..

http://img152.exs.cx/img152/1069/rti35kp.jpg

http://img20.exs.cx/img20/9494/lca18797uh.jpg


You must know a pretty cool guy... :smt003


Oh and you will be very happy with those axle tube seals everytime you go in the mudd and deep water.. I love mine...

Carl

LouisianaZJ
06-04-2005, 03:10 PM
yeah those tube seals should be pretty cool , i got them on the cheap too $50 for the seals and like $170 for the yukon joints
stupid Renegade :finga: :supz:

notice the RTI on that ramp, almost 2x the score achieved by the grand there that day and i was in 2wd :finga:

is that sig pic from redcreek?

LouisianaZJ
07-01-2005, 11:06 PM
finally got my axles setup, still waiting on teh driveshafts to be finished tho

hp30 with lockright and alloy joints/shafts (:poke: + :bling: :bling: )

iron 44 with full detroit ( :tease: )
4.56

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6617/d446nh.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d446nh.jpg) http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/425/axles19479oe.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axles19479oe.jpg)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6564/hp306ke.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hp306ke.jpg) http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2576/axles19505lc.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axles19505lc.jpg) http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5903/axles19521fi.th.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axles19521fi.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
07-14-2005, 10:36 PM
driveshafts finished and installed

and i got some 760s installed in some spare spicer shafts for spares

vroom vroom :supz:

i think this is where i am going to keep it for a while. only thing on my 'shit id like to do list' is get a decent trans/engine skid. but at least now i am ready to rock :supz: :supz:

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
07-14-2005, 11:02 PM
bout time you started wheeling that thing, the pic of it flexed out on the ghey little washout is gettin old. you must be spending to much of your time illegally street racing that rustang. :finga:

LouisianaZJ
07-14-2005, 11:59 PM
racing POS vtec's and chitbox ZJ's owns :rock:

im ready to rock and roll this POS on the trail :supz: and see how well that jbweld on the tranny and duct tape hols up :rock:

LouisianaZJ
07-16-2005, 08:00 PM
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/7145/expo20402jf.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20402jf.jpg)
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/2666/expo20399ma.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20399ma.jpg)
oooohhh!!! a rubicon!!! actually this guy was from TX and he happened to be in the same club as the previous owner of the xj (ya know cause i bought my stuff built already cause im lame :finga: )
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/5669/expo20388mm.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20388mm.jpg)
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/2953/expo20365ke.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20365ke.jpg)
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/7307/expo20347aj.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20347aj.jpg)
http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/9125/expo20432gb.th.jpg (http://img312.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20432gb.jpg)

my friend with the xj on 33" TSL's should have some action shots, althought it was nothing really hardcore, just some little hills and stuff, ya know TJ terrain :rock:

LouisianaZJ
07-26-2005, 01:25 AM
2 back to back weeks of wheelin. finally got the axles setup right. it was nothing too difficult, but navigation trails designed for SWB TJ's in a suv results in dented sheetmetal. hit the rear quarters and rear doors alot, almost took out the rear glass a few times :D

week2

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6379/stateline20443za.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6379/stateline20443za.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/8827/stateline20456dd.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/8827/stateline20456dd.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/1403/stateline20463ec.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/1403/stateline20463ec.jpg)

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/7811/stateline20474rp.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/7811/stateline20474rp.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6960/stateline20481uc.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6960/stateline20481uc.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/4751/stateline20496ft.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/4751/stateline20496ft.jpg)

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/5672/stateline20501gc.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/5672/stateline20501gc.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/7771/stateline20513zk.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/7771/stateline20513zk.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/5214/stateline20522xs.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/5214/stateline20522xs.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
07-26-2005, 01:27 AM
week 2
http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/2817/stateline20535zf.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/2817/stateline20535zf.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/3863/stateline20569dz.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/3863/stateline20569dz.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/8697/stateline20572zh.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/8697/stateline20572zh.jpg)

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/3139/stateline20581wp.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/3139/stateline20581wp.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/4180/stateline20599zk.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/4180/stateline20599zk.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/1187/stateline20621ax.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/1187/stateline20621ax.jpg)

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/2536/stateline20630hc.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/2536/stateline20630hc.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/602/stateline20640ly.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/602/stateline20640ly.jpg)http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6979/stateline20662di.th.jpg (http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/6979/stateline20662di.jpg)

1st trip out i noticed i was making contact with the axle yoke ears. ended up adding 3 washers per steering stop. i think that fixed the binding of the axles

LouisianaZJ
07-26-2005, 01:47 AM
yup still in one piece
http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/9048/expo20294tw.th.jpg (http://img313.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20294tw.jpg)
http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/5910/expo20300aa.th.jpg (http://img313.imageshack.us/my.php?image=expo20300aa.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
07-28-2005, 01:57 AM
pic ho'in :finga: :finga:
http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/4267/f313b7aa5hx.th.jpg (http://img277.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f313b7aa5hx.jpg)http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/1236/f313c24c1ow.th.jpg (http://img277.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f313c24c1ow.jpg)
this thing was amazing. 350 v8 swap, headers etc, SOA, 36x13.50 IROKS, locked f/r, restored CJ7 :supz: :supz: :supz: :rock:

http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/9854/f313b79e3zx.th.jpg (http://img277.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f313b79e3zx.jpg)http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/5269/f313b7a93qm.th.jpg (http://img277.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f313b7a93qm.jpg)
http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/7060/f313c2508mc.th.jpg (http://img277.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f313c2508mc.jpg)http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/9934/edit7aq.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=edit7aq.jpg)
yup that's me. didnot want to break teh camera :smt025

jeep4x4nut
07-28-2005, 11:52 AM
nice pics man. Keep em coming.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
07-28-2005, 04:51 PM
afraid to show your face?? i would be too, if I looked like you. :finga:

nice pics. whats next on the TO DO list?

LouisianaZJ
07-28-2005, 05:06 PM
wheelin it

might get the trans skid sometime like i said, also mabey alloy usa rear shafts as well if i can figure out if the TJ D44 set will work (the seals and such)

one small problem with the new rebuilt front end oun the last trip out. the yoke was all loose and shit when i got back. took it back to the gear guy and he fixed it.

LouisianaZJ
07-30-2005, 01:25 AM
changed the diff fluid on the new gearset after 700 miles and some 4x4 action.
It came out BLACK with alot of crap in it. normal i know, but is is amazing how much junk gets in there in break in.
75w-140 royal purple full syntetic was used for the change. for break in i was running 80w-90 RP
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6662/axleslazj20872ea.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20872ea.jpg)http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4360/axleslazj20889nj.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20889nj.jpg) :drinkers: :drinkers:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7701/axleslazj20856rv.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20856rv.jpg)http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8972/axleslazj20897ya.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20897ya.jpg)http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6250/axleslazj20931mj.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20931mj.jpg) (normal?)


also ran the rear breather all the way up to the firewall with a ricer vent on there. took 11' of rubber fuel line 1/4" ID
http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/9791/axleslazj21024yy.th.jpg (http://img324.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj21024yy.jpg)

umm, i also sort of grinded down the housings on both axles so the covers lined up smooth with no lip or edge to hang up on. removed the holochrome bling bling bolts off the crane cover (except for the bottom 3) kinda a PITA and pointless up top and looks like i might strip the hex key out eventually. back to 12 point bolts :rock:
front ground down:
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8804/axleslazj20994hs.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj20994hs.jpg)http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/2225/axleslazj21042pd.th.jpg (http://img324.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj21042pd.jpg)
d44
http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/1871/axleslazj21058pg.th.jpg (http://img324.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj21058pg.jpg)http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/1528/axleslazj21087gk.th.jpg (http://img324.imageshack.us/my.php?image=axleslazj21087gk.jpg)

oh and the gear shop cranked down my caliper bolts to like 30 ftlbs+ so a couple stripped and fell out, so i got to fix those :rock:
im gonna upload the pics in alittle bit

OverkillZJ
07-30-2005, 07:28 AM
I don't know why shops crank those bolts down so much, they call for 12 ft pounds. Anyway, I put hellicoils in all four of mine, seem to be working very well!

LouisianaZJ
08-24-2005, 12:10 AM
the helicoil fixed the brakes

more pics:

my favorite shots:
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/4884/august2005trailride0611rl.jpg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8372/august2005trailride0608xm.jpg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/5198/august2005trailride0585wc.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=august2005trailride0585wc.jpg)http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/9448/august2005trailride0577wr.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=august2005trailride0577wr.jpg)



http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7205/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2151.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2151.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6311/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2150.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2150.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/1145/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2153.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2153.jpg)

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7906/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2155.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2155.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2968/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2154.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2154.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/904/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2152.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2152.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
08-24-2005, 12:11 AM
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9094/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2173.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2173.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3531/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2174.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2174.jpg)http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5176/statelinelazj8210521752vt.th.jpg (http://img353.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521752vt.jpg)
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9589/statelinelazj8210521723eb.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521723eb.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3357/statelinelazj8210521714gk.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521714gk.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/118/statelinelazj8210521695ps.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521695ps.jpg)

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7650/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2158.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2158.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/844/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2162.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2162.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3654/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2156.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2156.jpg)

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9350/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2159.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2159.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5263/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2161.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2161.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/261/statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2157.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelineLAZJ_8_21_05_2157.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
08-24-2005, 12:12 AM
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/8964/statelinelazj8210521826ls.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521826ls.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6044/statelinelazj8210521854tf.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521854tf.jpg)

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/345/statelinelazj8210521810yy.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521810yy.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5484/statelinelazj8210521866po.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521866po.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9753/statelinelazj8210521800oy.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=statelinelazj8210521800oy.jpg)

later

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
08-24-2005, 12:30 AM
do you never wheel with LWB rigs? around here TJ's and ZJ's/XJ's wheel pretty different terrain.

LouisianaZJ
08-24-2005, 12:40 AM
most full size rigs down here do one thing: MUD BAWGGGGGSSS
not really my thing

there usually are one or two LWB jeeps that go, there was a WJ on like 31's and a ZJ i think. but yeah mainly retards SWB who floor it up obstables to make it up

i point and laugh then turn up the AC

LouisianaZJ
01-24-2006, 03:13 AM
i have not updated this in a long time.

anyway Things currently fawked up on the XJ, mostly just a list to get me to fix some junk on this thing for the next ride in Feb.

1) tranny cooler line leaking
2)mystery leak on drivers side inner fender (possibly PS box, dont really know....)
3) rear brake shoes are shot i think, maybe cylinders going bad
4) i think the cv joint in the rear Ds is bad
5) 2 out of 3 (2 lca + t-bar) front RE superflex joints shot or something is loose up there

LouisianaZJ
01-24-2006, 03:14 AM
oh and one of my fog lights is cracked in half, so was one of the headlights but i just replaced that

LouisianaZJ
03-01-2006, 02:41 AM
OMG HARDCORE!!!!1111
some pics.
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/4590/tantal0233br.th.jpg (http://img428.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0233br.jpg)
cj on 42's, zj on 33's (stuck), it is steep
http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/5040/tantal0219yw.th.jpg (http://img435.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0219yw.jpg)
http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/9680/tantal0139fo.th.jpg (http://img435.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0139fo.jpg)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1291/tantal0197cj.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0197cj.jpg)
tj on 35s
http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/4670/tantal0202qb.th.jpg (http://img435.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0202qb.jpg)

http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/7528/tantal0180aj.th.jpg (http://img435.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tantal0180aj.jpg)

SuicideTireZJ
03-01-2006, 07:42 AM
You DO realize the only reason we still tolerate you around here is because of your avitar, right? :flipoff2:

LouisianaZJ
03-02-2006, 01:41 AM
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5487/f01582a10ey.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01582a10ey.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6910/f01582a48cd.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01582a48cd.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4653/f01582f98hb.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01582f98hb.jpg)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1476/f01583c61ka.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01583c61ka.jpg)http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4273/f01583d02op.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01583d02op.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6076/f01584d01ql.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01584d01ql.jpg)

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5362/f015828b7no.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015828b7no.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7052/f015832b0gp.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015832b0gp.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4051/f015833e7nq.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015833e7nq.jpg)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7686/f015840a9zc.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015840a9zc.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/9374/f015842a6pq.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015842a6pq.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8506/f015843d5iy.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f015843d5iy.jpg)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1133/f01582731wd.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01582731wd.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4966/f01583093cq.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01583093cq.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8366/f01583586cx.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=f01583586cx.jpg)

LouisianaZJ
05-29-2006, 01:11 AM
MAJOR PROJECT UPDATE!!!!

i did some major work to the xj today
1) removed mud and dirt that was pcked in the rear drums
2) rotated the tires
3) oil change with some delvac 1 15w/40

i am hardcore now :popcorn:

ps i plan on changing some burnt out turn signal lights tommorow so i dont get pulled over by the po-lice

JeepinHank
05-30-2006, 10:01 AM
Pics of the tire rotation pls. :gay:

LouisianaZJ
05-30-2006, 01:49 PM
sorry, only have pics of the light bulb change. i went with the "long life" bulbs and synthetic blinker fluid

LouisianaZJ
01-28-2007, 09:13 PM
some pics from today. i replaced the leaking SS with an OMD SD40, i bought from dirk about 6 months ago :D

also pics of the 35's on 15x8 aluminum wheels. the mud kings will be replaced with 36" irok's or BFG MT's, have not decided yet.
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4109/jeep001ov8.jpg

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
01-28-2007, 09:47 PM
nice.... but where are pics of the stang?

SuicideTireZJ
01-30-2007, 02:00 AM
check out the "daily drivers" thread. i think it's in chit chat

LouisianaZJ
03-09-2007, 10:59 PM
major project update:

replaced leaking procomp steering stabilzer with OME SS a couple weeks ago (bling bling)

replaced cracked tj fog light with a new one (i ran into a little 6" diameter tree on the trail, lolz)

suprisingly the yukon ujoints are holding up pretty good. Just lubed them yesterday, and 2 seals are starting to leak a little. The yukon joints dont have a replacable bearing, just an alloy cross that is coated with a low friction coating and lubed with a copper blend grease (like antiseize)

one of the UCA bushings on top of the D30 is trashed and just flopping around in there, lolz. PITA to replacee

p.s. Mud Kings with white letters out on bling rummz > *.*

LouisianaZJ
05-30-2007, 12:53 AM
the other day I was driving this thing down the road and my JKS QD upper bolt flew out somewhere. Had to replace the upper bolt that connects the link to the track bar with a grade 8 bolt and lock washer

It is now back on the road :D

Still have the "Mud Kings" they are actually pretty decent tires on and offroad. Apparently they are made by BFG.

LouisianaZJ
11-30-2007, 12:57 AM
new rumz and tires chief

35" BFG's MT KM (not mud queens)
15x8 soft 8's

crappy pic
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3213/83654ge5.jpg

Deltron
11-30-2007, 08:18 AM
NICE! I like it but I want better pics damnit!

LouisianaZJ
12-02-2007, 02:06 PM
better pic
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/3498/83654026lq1.jpg

Deltron
12-02-2007, 03:41 PM
Much better

LouisianaZJ
02-28-2009, 10:10 PM
what i have been up to:

92 XJ 35's hacked fenders
http://i42.tinypic.com/5b6zgx.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2s8gxf7.jpg

still got the 98 also

LouisianaZJ
07-27-2009, 09:11 PM
iron scropion bumper & 9.5XP winch are on. It was weleded up by a local guy in my club for his old XJ, he also put a stinger up front. I opted to keep the obnoxious stinger.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7259/s6300454.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9924/sideioo.jpg


The frame tie in which is also tied back to the stock style tow hook brackets. I will eventually install the "long" brackets
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2016/s6300458t.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s6300458t.jpg)

Stiffeners below winch
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3735/s6300460.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=s6300460.jpg)[/QUOTE]

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
07-28-2009, 12:23 AM
Looking good Bobbo.

Cody is going to <3 the stinger. :D

LouisianaZJ
09-06-2009, 05:31 PM
better pics
some updated pics with more crap added and some sheetmetal hacking

Debating doing the mini comp cut of the rear quarter, got rubbing there, but then I remebered how much of a PITA it was lwhen I did it on the 92'. :think:

mini comp cut
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4061/p9070017.jpg

nibbler
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/495/p9060008j.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/p9060008j.jpg/)http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/p9060008j.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img36/p9060008j.jpg/1/)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1222/p9060006.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p9060006.jpg/)http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/p9060006.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img228/p9060006.jpg/1/)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2633/p9070013.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/i/p9070013.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
09-06-2009, 05:31 PM
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2027/p9070014.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/p9070014.jpg/)http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/p9070014.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img406/p9070014.jpg/1/)

trans bypass filter
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9089/p9060004.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/i/p9060004.jpg/)http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/p9060004.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img267/p9060004.jpg/1/)

vac canister relocation
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9384/p9070010.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p9070010.jpg/)http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/p9070010.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img228/p9070010.jpg/1/)

LouisianaZJ
01-09-2010, 11:22 PM
Welded rear tubes, relocated shock mounts, upgrades crusty's springs to RE's, added some urnge paint also to make it faster
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8450/xj75005.th.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/xj75005.jpg/) http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1999/xj75004.th.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/xj75004.jpg/) http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/1125/xj75001.th.jpg (http://img532.imageshack.us/i/xj75001.jpg/) http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/4/xj75003.th.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/xj75003.jpg/)

36's up next (have a waggy 44 when the d30 implodes,rims are TR steel 15x8 w/ 5x5.5 & spidertrax adapters)
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8174/p1040022.th.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/p1040022.jpg/) http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3692/p1040020.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/p1040020.jpg/) http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2872/p1040018q.th.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/p1040018q.jpg/)

oh yeah, im also rollin on a trailer now

LouisianaZJ
01-09-2010, 11:27 PM
I was gonna go w/ new 35's LTB's but found some used IROKs locally, figured I would give them a try.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1301/pb290016.th.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/pb290016.jpg/) http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5185/pb280009.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/pb280009.jpg/)
Also threw some herculiner down, and modified the door hinges for doorless wheelin

ogdak
01-10-2010, 07:04 AM
Nice job on the hercu.

LouisianaZJ
02-15-2010, 12:34 AM
some better pics. pur bilstien 12" travel 5100 and JKS conversions up front and some cheapo rancho hydros out back and adjusted some bumpstopping. Also got the beadlocks on.

Seems to be working OK.
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9615/200911290050.th.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/200911290050.jpg/)
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4832/200911290045.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/200911290045.jpg/)
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/2416/200911290027.th.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/200911290027.jpg/)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9035/200911290004.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/200911290004.jpg/)

BigDaveZJ
02-15-2010, 12:38 AM
zomg! It's loozeranaZJ! Rig's looking good man!

LouisianaZJ
02-26-2010, 10:52 PM
thanks. up next is chopping off the doors and putting cage in
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1535/022110stfransweetheartr.jpg

DJJordache
02-27-2010, 12:06 AM
cage kit? or building your own?

LouisianaZJ
02-27-2010, 03:44 AM
D&C kit

LouisianaZJ
03-06-2010, 08:42 PM
doors off
now I needs a cage
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4516/doors002.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/doors002.jpg/)
I thinks I am going to "install" a sunroof as well
this is a crappy pic of the D&C kit
http://www.dandcextreme.com/images/product_images/dnc/dnc205i.jpg
gonna add a couple more spreaders

LouisianaZJ
03-29-2010, 07:49 PM
my buddys XJ on 60's
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6459/1000445f.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/1000445f.jpg/)

curb crawlin
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2115/dsc8245vi.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/dsc8245vi.jpg/)
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/7331/dsc8246.th.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/dsc8246.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
04-04-2010, 05:51 PM
went crazy with the cage paint, masked off the first 2" at joints (had not pulled tape yet) . Waiting on one last cage piece then weld time.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9876/april2010001.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/april2010001.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
05-24-2010, 07:45 PM
some pics of the cage, still in the works

going to eventually add an x or k brace on the c pillar, ran out of tube


http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6162/xjcage012.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/xjcage012.jpg/)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8751/xjcage003.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/i/xjcage003.jpg/)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9441/xjcage006.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/xjcage006.jpg/)

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
05-25-2010, 11:49 AM
Turn the heat up on that welder booby.

Cage looks good!

LouisianaZJ
05-25-2010, 08:00 PM
yeah, turned out pretty good I think. We added alot to the stock D&C cage which only had single spreaders overhead at the A B & D pillars .

Suggestions on the lateral bracing? im thinking K brace off the c pillar center node.

LouisianaZJ
05-27-2010, 10:33 PM
http://www.thexota.org/d/8632-1/100_5404.jpg
http://www.thexota.org/d/8635-1/100_5405.jpg

pics of how I want to do the tieins
I had to buy a metric assload of channel (sell in 20 ft pieces) & I need about 6 ft so if someone wants todo something similar I can cut up pieces & ship UPS

Jeeptech01
06-01-2010, 10:07 PM
some pics from today. i replaced the leaking SS with an OMD SD40, i bought from dirk about 6 months ago :D

also pics of the 35's on 15x8 aluminum wheels. the mud kings will be replaced with 36" irok's or BFG MT's, have not decided yet.
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4109/jeep001ov8.jpg
This is at 6" on 35's? Still rustys 4" + bb? Thanks Nice rig BTW

LouisianaZJ
06-01-2010, 10:26 PM
yup, somewhere around there, probably closer to 5.5" with alot of trimming

got some pics with the interior back together
http://img85.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img85/2796/1275080721juq.smil

Jeeptech01
06-02-2010, 08:03 AM
Looks good. Tks.

LouisianaZJ
06-14-2010, 12:35 AM
thoughts on this additional bracing? for lateral roll & c pillar support
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6261/xjcage012rev.th.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/xjcage012rev.jpg/)
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3278/xjcage006rev.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/xjcage006rev.jpg/)

also progress on the unitbody tieins
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1079/xj005.th.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/xj005.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
06-16-2010, 08:49 AM
Bump. Going to start notching later this wknd

zjeepin
06-16-2010, 10:19 AM
thoughts on this additional bracing? for lateral roll & c pillar support
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6261/xjcage012rev.th.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/xjcage012rev.jpg/)
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3278/xjcage006rev.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/xjcage006rev.jpg/)

also progress on the unitbody tieins
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1079/xj005.th.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/xj005.jpg/)

my recommendation is plate the unibody with some 3/16 or similar where you are going to tie the cage into it to spread out the load as much as possible, it will buckle the unibody over time and very quickly in a nice roll

i like the cage though, it really takes alot of planning for interior cages.

the only thing i would change about your c pillar bracing would be to make it an x instead of a single bar, the x will be exponentially stronger and add alot of strength to the unibody. i know zj's are prone to cracking the unibody near the back hatch if they are wheeled much ...

my .02

LouisianaZJ
06-16-2010, 01:52 PM
Yeah will rake that into consideration. Main reason I have it as a diagonal is so a 36 in spare would still fit. May layout a k brace & see if that would work

zjeepin
06-16-2010, 01:58 PM
Yeah will rake that into consideration. Main reason I have it as a diagonal is so a 36 in spare would still fit. May layout a k brace & see if that would work

k would still be alot stronger than the single diagonal bar. could you fit a Y and your spare?

Jeeptech01
06-16-2010, 11:50 PM
I lke that cage but it just seems to take up alot of room inside and the dash cant come out. Have you looked on pirate for ideas? Tons of xj's there.

LouisianaZJ
06-17-2010, 12:09 AM
most I have seen are exo. on pirate

really, I have tons of space in the front seats, hardly any loss due to the cage; the rear passengers & cago are screwed though

kinda limited on what i can add as I dont have acces to a bender w/o paying a shop.

Jeeptech01
06-17-2010, 02:34 PM
Thats pretty much what I figured. I still have to use the back seat. There was a commanche build over on pirate where the guy ran the main hoop throught the b pillars. That is the one I was thinking of. Keep goin it looks good.

LouisianaZJ
06-22-2010, 01:01 PM
Going to just add a rear seatbelt bar to the c pillars, boxing in that frame should give enough ridgidity for what I am doing. If I cut the roof off I will x brace it up more.

Also looking for alloy suggestions for a full width ford hp44, brands, vendors, etc. Probably go with ctms , slugs, and full Detroit in it

LouisianaZJ
07-05-2010, 07:18 PM
Ending up doing the mini comp cut on the rear quarter since the 36's were rubbing there, now im thinking trimming the bumper, lol. Also repainted the bumper & lights in fine texture bedliner.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/5789/p7060004.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/p7060004.jpg/)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1903/p7060006.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/p7060006.jpg/)

Cut up some tubing fro C pillar framing & rear crossmember.
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4261/p7060002.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/p7060002.jpg/)


Next project the HP44
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6186/p7060007.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/p7060007.jpg/)

Jeeptech01
07-06-2010, 09:14 AM
Is that a ford hp44 without the wedges?

LouisianaZJ
07-06-2010, 10:09 AM
Yup. Only drawback is it supposedly has thinner tubes, but I am trussing the whole thing probably

Jeeptech01
07-07-2010, 04:21 PM
Cool. Im planning a simple truss for the hp30. Post up any cool ideas you find.

LouisianaZJ
08-10-2010, 12:20 AM
action pics
http://a.imageshack.us/img840/859/42873208.th.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/42873208.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img194/6653/img4653q.th.jpg (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/img4653q.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img21/2152/img4646a.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img4646a.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img525/9405/img4625n.th.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/img4625n.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img683/1135/img4620u.th.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/img4620u.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img185/6949/img4616z.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/i/img4616z.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img180/1451/img4614h.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/i/img4614h.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
09-05-2010, 01:20 AM
well, went back to the place in above pics, but hit up the more extreme trails this morning. Just rolled/flop this bish, pics to come. Only mechanical damage I have seen so far is a bent tie rod. Im getting on the ball with the tube doors now, probaby a plexi windshield in the works as well.

LouisianaZJ
09-05-2010, 09:34 PM
http://a.imageshack.us/img820/418/sicily92010032.th.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/i/sicily92010032.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img46/391/sicily92010027.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/sicily92010027.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img830/9818/sicily92010020.th.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/i/sicily92010020.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img202/3179/sicily92010011.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/sicily92010011.jpg/)
http://a.imageshack.us/img255/8022/sicily92010033.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/sicily92010033.jpg/)

Jeeptech01
09-06-2010, 07:10 PM
Damn. Looks like an easy over though. Was it?

LouisianaZJ
09-06-2010, 07:51 PM
I layed it up on the pass side & driver side earlier up the trail & drove out of them, the final flop was not too bad I guess. Deninately load tested the singer and it kept me from rolling further.

Tube doors and better roll cage padding in the works now.

LouisianaZJ
11-17-2010, 11:55 PM
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5302/xjcage2010003.th.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/xjcage2010003.jpg/)
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8128/xjcage2010013.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/xjcage2010013.jpg/)
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5948/xjcage2010008.th.jpg (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/xjcage2010008.jpg/)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1570/xjcage2010009.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/xjcage2010009.jpg/)
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9489/xjcage2010012.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/i/xjcage2010012.jpg/)

going to load test this next week over the holidays :smt117

Jeeptech01
11-18-2010, 12:03 AM
Interested how you like the anti rock. Also cant believe you havent flipped the dl yet.

LouisianaZJ
11-18-2010, 12:18 AM
gonna see how it works, it was definatley swaying alot less on the trailer.

Just put in the currie steering a few weeks ago. I am going to try to get in a new steering gear this week, durango box and will be installing with a 2" drop pitman. The orig 160k box is finally showing signs of failure.

Jeeptech01
11-18-2010, 09:12 AM
Cool.

LouisianaZJ
12-01-2010, 12:40 AM
some updated pics
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6742/si112010031.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/si112010031.jpg/)
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6105/si112010035.th.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/si112010035.jpg/)
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5074/si112010095.th.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/si112010095.jpg/)

LouisianaZJ
12-18-2010, 06:10 PM
well windshiled is long gone. thinking about lexan or plexi, thoughts?

also got my replacment brake lines in, stainless with urnge (same price as clear) silicone abrasion covers, lolz

anti rock seems to limit roll a little, maybe I need to go to the next stiffer setting. flexx seemed the same.

Jeeptech01
12-18-2010, 08:25 PM
Not sure about the windshield.. Which does better with abrasion??

LouisianaZJ
06-26-2011, 12:44 PM
Been a while, most recent pics. Hopefully I can build the hp44 & 9in in the next year, any suggestions on that? still rollin on HP30 alloys, and D44

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1536/25514710150210944382654.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/638/25514710150210944382654.jpg/)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7148/25407010150203345137654.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/148/25407010150203345137654.jpg/)

biggoofy
06-26-2011, 01:08 PM
Im building an F150 hp44 and 9 currently 65" wms just make sure you dont get a cast wedged one.

WJJEEPIN
06-26-2011, 01:29 PM
Before you spend a dime on the 9" make sure its straight!!! Killed a detroit due to the bent tube. If I were to do it over I would have just upgraded to an aftermarket housing and fixed the rest off the bat.

Jeeptech01
06-26-2011, 01:38 PM
hp44/8.8 ftw. Narrow the 44 to waggy width and run a super 8.8 to get rid of the c clips and match the width of the 44. Or just run spacers on the 8.8. After seeing all the 9" carnage and heartache on here lately I'll stick with the 8.8 until I outgrow it which will probably never happen.