New to the ZJ. But here is what i have so far.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 02-11-2010, 03:53 AM

I normally build XJ's but I got a great deal. It was stock when I got it so far i have done a f to r swap with 3in rustys from an XJ up front. 32x9.5x15 S.S. TSL I also trimmed the front fenders.

Any tips or suggestions would be great.

**Jeeptech01** · 02-11-2010, 09:35 AM

Eat shit?

Welcome to M.C.
Why dont you trim the rear?

**Midtennjeeperz** · 02-11-2010, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jeeptech01

Eat shit?

Welcome to M.C.
Why dont you trim the rear?

I was going to, trim the rear not eat shit. Whats the best way to go about it with having to weld.

**1fox2go** · 02-11-2010, 02:18 PM

Look into some adjustable arms to push the rear axle back and get it away from the rocker.

**zj95maxx** · 02-11-2010, 02:49 PM

Eat shit

**AgitatedPancake** · 02-11-2010, 03:00 PM

Shit eater?

I didnt weld my fenders back together but don't tell anyone!

I've heard there is some automotive super ultra mega glue/sealer, if you could get some in between the two fenders, I bet it would be plenty strong. Or if you did the glue then rolled the fenders you'd be set

**Jeeptech01** · 02-12-2010, 12:57 PM

You could use seam sealer. Thats what I used to fill the gaps at the top.

**ZJ TINS** · 02-12-2010, 02:40 PM

Paint it black, with trail rash.

If you dont, we will take away your Mancard.

**zjfabn** · 02-12-2010, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by AgitatedPancake

Shit eater?

I didnt weld my fenders back together but don't tell anyone!

I've heard there is some automotive super ultra mega glue/sealer, if you could get some in between the two fenders, I bet it would be plenty strong. Or if you did the glue then rolled the fenders you'd be set

X2, I was planning on doing something after I cut my rears too...(what something is idk) I was always under the impression that they had to be welded or something. Im not going to touch them unless I have to ...or want to repaint.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 02-12-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by ZJ TINS

Paint it black, with trail rash.

If you dont, we will take away your Mancard.

yeah the purple doesn't work for me..

**Midtennjeeperz** · 02-15-2010, 02:19 AM

Well I ditched the swampers for a set of cooper stt 32x11.5x15. I still have the front SB in so not to much flex up front.

**ZJ TINS** · 02-15-2010, 10:44 AM

Oh two doors of a different colors, and a off color mirror, plus decent tires.. Mancard reinstated.

Question: how is the highway noise on those STT's? I plan on getting 33's somewhere down the road. The STT is my #1 pick for now.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 02-18-2010, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by ZJ TINS

Oh two doors of a different colors, and a off color mirror, plus decent tires.. Mancard reinstated.

Question: how is the highway noise on those STT's? I plan on getting 33's somewhere down the road. The STT is my #1 pick for now.

The road noise is like a km2 or mtr. I really like them, they have been on my xj for awhile with no problems.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 03-02-2010, 03:25 AM

So I haven't updated in awhile.....But the fun is just about to begin! I should have some pics up in the next few days.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 03-07-2010, 09:56 PM

Well this is what I have been up to.

Chop top (still in progress)

6.5" lift using XJ parts.

Everything is still in the works Im building a cage for the back, I'll post up pics soon.

**SirFuego** · 03-07-2010, 10:51 PM

In the words of ATL ZJ: Keep cutting! Less is more!

What was your reason for the chop top? Most folks these days seem to be going for the "keep it or buggy it" mentality when it comes to the rear hatch...

**Jeeptech01** · 03-07-2010, 10:57 PM

I like. My wj will get that chop someday.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 03-07-2010, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by SirFuego

In the words of ATL ZJ: Keep cutting! Less is more!

What was your reason for the chop top? Most folks these days seem to be going for the "keep it or buggy it" mentality when it comes to the rear hatch...

I just wanted to try something new and it gave me an excuse to buy a new welder.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 04-06-2010, 01:54 AM

Well I got a few updates and some wheelin pics.

Thats not me driving but my friend cant take a pic worth a f@#$, so I took them my self.

**Jeeptech01** · 04-06-2010, 09:57 AM

Cool. Can you feel the unibody flexing or folding at all now with the top removed like that?

**96JGCL** · 04-06-2010, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jeeptech01

Cool. Can you feel the unibody flexing or folding at all now with the top removed like that?

I think you can see it, look at the pic above your post, top of the passenger rear door is jammed tight whereas the bottom has like an 1" gap in it.

Cool nonetheless, i plan too chop the top on my purple shitbox someday soon.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 04-07-2010, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by 96JGCL

I think you can see it, look at the pic above your post, top of the passenger rear door is jammed tight whereas the bottom has like an 1" gap in it.

Cool nonetheless, i plan too chop the top on my purple shitbox someday soon.

The reason for the gap is the doors not shut all the way and it was flopped by its original owner when it was stock so the pillar has a slight bend in it. I plan on building a better cage soon putting in some frame stiffeners.

**aint_it_grand** · 04-07-2010, 01:22 AM

what do u have for a suspension setup.. looks crazy flexable for short arm... interested..

**Jeeptech01** · 04-07-2010, 08:10 PM

I looked at all the other pics you posted and the door fit fine in them. Not trying to be a dick here at all. But if its twisting a bit you can tell us we wont flame ya

and Im sure there is more than enough knowledge here to help you get it straightened out.

**Midtennjeeperz** · 04-07-2010, 11:29 PM

Im sure that Im getting some frame flex but my door really doesn't fit right. Other then a cage what suggestions do you have.

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