Tommy's ZJ reincarnated into a CJ8

**ATL ZJ** · 10-05-2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tommy

Is the 6.0 in the background the one for your buggy or the scram?

300s are overrated. I'm guessing (based on the price) that the d300 lomax gears do not replace the case housing itself like their kit for the 205 does. Since the case is the 300's achilles' heel, go Atlas.

**MoonWorks** · 10-05-2009, 01:00 AM

My vote would be for the Atlas as well. Building the 300 up is a little cheaper but other than a little cost difference...I don't see any advantages to the 300 at all. Plus w/ a new Atlas...it will come with a warranty so it could actually save you money in the end.

**SirFuego** · 10-05-2009, 09:14 AM

Atlas. You already broke the 300 didn't you? Time to upgrade

**Tommy** · 10-05-2009, 10:46 AM

That is the 6.0 for my buggy.

I am thinking ATLAS as well. I will have to see how things pan out. Either way it is going to cost me some coin. At least I got this break out of the way and so close to home. Would have brought even more of the suck if it was at the Hammers....

Tommy

**Tommy** · 10-08-2009, 04:32 AM

Here are some pics of the damage.

**Tommy** · 05-16-2010, 12:58 PM

Halfway there with the motor swap. The 5.2 and tranny out of my zj are in. Now I need to wire and mount all the extras. Atlas 5.0 will be on order real soon... My zj lives in some capacity. I will be using the zj shifter as well.

Planning on a cage and new seats this summer.

**faststang1** · 05-16-2010, 04:27 PM

Sweet!!!

**Tommy** · 06-04-2010, 12:57 AM

Thanks bro. Just sent you a PM with my new number.

Crossmember is in, still need some plating. I also removed the interior in prep for the cage. I am going to need to modify the trans tunnel becuase my drivetrain height. I currently have 28" clearance at the belly. When I get to linking it I plan on lowering it about 4" or more.
I need to order a my DOM and seats this week.

Belly skid will be built off of this crossmemeber. All completely removable for service.. Skid will be totally flat. So somebody give me a cookie for doing something already done before...

Finally have my bender mounted. I am looking forward to making the cage. I can move the bender in four directions and it is removable so I can drive my 8 in or "push" my buggy out of the garage...

**Tommy** · 06-06-2010, 12:20 PM

I finished up the crossmember yesterday. I am happy with the way it came out. It is easy to install and remove, and is plenty strong.

**ATL ZJ** · 06-06-2010, 12:57 PM

Pretty beads there... did you give up on the buggy?

**Tommy** · 06-06-2010, 05:52 PM

Nope. I am still working on the buggy. I have the chassis cleaned and I am just about ready for the motor. I just need to get this lawn ornament finished so I have something to wheel.

**Extreme95ZJ** · 06-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Great Work looks badass

**Tommy** · 07-06-2010, 12:47 AM

Should be seeing some progress here soon. Atlas 5.0 and cable shifters on order from Matt at MoonWorks. I like supporting the vendors on the board. And Matt has been great. DOM for the new cage is scheduled for delivery on friday.

I plan on building the new battery/computer mount on friday. Then we will be ready for wiring and plumbing.

Tommy

**Tommy** · 07-09-2010, 04:14 PM

This showed up in my driveway today...

I am not sure that I like this contraption. But it will work. I still have to mount the ecu and the BTF battery tray I have. Battery isn't going to move... There seemed to be something up with my welder today, or the operator. Another reason I really don't like it that much. Maybe when it is painted and the ecu and battery are mounted I will change my mind.

**Tommy** · 07-17-2010, 09:43 PM

I disliked the battery/ecu tray so much that I threw it in the trash.

Finished the new one today. I am ready for wiring.

**Tommy** · 07-29-2010, 10:03 PM

A few more things are coming together. Cage is started. Front PRP seats are in, and the rear bench should be done next week. I have all of my belts in hand as well.

Shity cell pic of the first couple bars in the cage.

Shooting for this look.

And a couple other things on deck for installation.

**downtowncb** · 07-29-2010, 11:39 PM

This is going to be a cool Jeep!

Originally Posted by Tommy

Do you have any more photos or perhaps a build thread for this Jeepster? I'm really curious to look at the horizontal rear coil overs. Thanks.

**Tommy** · 07-30-2010, 03:56 PM

I don't have much info on it. I have wheeled with the owner in Moab. I know it was built by Offroad Evolition. There are a bunch of pics online. Put these in the search bar, Terra Crawler, RCH, Hagel. I believe the rigs has been sponsored by K&N for the ultimate adventure. Offroad EVO had a build thread on the JK forum on pirate. But all of the pics are gone. That things is PIMP...

**downtowncb** · 07-30-2010, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the info, have to see what I can find. Looks pretty bad ass.

**Tommy** · 08-02-2010, 07:53 PM

My buddy Dave and I got some more done on the cage this weekend. I am very happy with how it is turning out. I think it looks a little tall with none of the other bars I have planned in. With the step up in the rear of the tub I wanted to make sure the passengers have ample head room, proper safety, and still look decent. You are looking at roughly 25" to the top of the bar from the top of the tub. Still a bunch to do.

**ELLLLLIOTTTTT** · 08-02-2010, 08:31 PM

That looks great man.

**it usually runs fine** · 08-02-2010, 09:27 PM

Elliots an avatar pirate

**ATL ZJ** · 08-02-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Elliott

That looks great man.

couldn't have said it better myself

**downtowncb** · 08-03-2010, 04:23 PM

Turns out that Jeepster was featured in JP Magazine FYI

http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredve...all/index.html

**jfowlzj95** · 08-03-2010, 04:41 PM

Looking good so far, can't wait to see this in person.

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