So, got a set of 37x12.50 MT/Rs

[ECKSJAY]

And they came with this Jeep. :yelclap:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/ecksjay/ECKSTWO/FrontRT.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/ecksjay/ECKSTWO/RearRT.jpg

Bought this from my good friend Bill Van Tuyl of Central 4 Wheel Drive. I've followed his build pretty close and know the rig very well (though I'm still learning a LOT about it). He has done all of the work you see. I'm honored that I had the opportunity to buy it from him. I know how much this Jeep means to him as it's been EVERYWHERE in the wheeling sense (Avalanche Ranch, 21 Road, Moab, Rubicon, Baja). Like a good horse, I'm sure it'll lead me to those places. party1:

The specs:

96 Cherokee Sport
Custom RE longarms (built before RE had a kit;))
RE front springs with ACOS
Currie anti-rock
Rear OME springs w/overloads, custom assembled
Bilstein 9100 shocks in front, 7100s in back
4.0L HO, AW4, NP242 w/ TeraLow
Ford front HP44, narrowed, 5.13 gears, ARB air locker
Tera60R rear w/ disc brakes, 5.13 gears, ARB air locker
Rocker tubes (look familiar, I blatantly copied his!) that double as airtanks for the Quickair compressor
ARB bullbar w/ M8000, dash controlled
Lightforce 170 lights
Rear carrier custom built, includes spare spindle assembly for front axle
Cobra CB :D
Corbeau Legacy seats with Scroth 3pt harnesses

Lots of other cool stuff... One example is the PIAA wireless light switches that control the air lockers, located on the steering wheel. :D I can't wait to go wheeling now!

[riverfever]

Congrats on the purchase Phil! That thing is definitely big. Looks really good.

[KarlVP]

Fawkin A RIGHT!!!


Congrats dude.

See you on the memorial day run at Naches???

[XJSlater]

Jeep looks awesome.
Good thing they came with the 37's. I don't even wanna think about how much it would cost if you had to go out and buy them :scared: .

[ECKSJAY]

Fawkin A RIGHT!!!


Congrats dude.

See you on the memorial day run at Naches???

We're going to be camping at Liberty and running the kids around... I'm going to stay in the 'area' through Tuesday. I'll be splitting from my group and meeting up with a buddy on Monday, then heading for the rocks then.

[mojojojo]

heeeeeeeee's baaaaack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


good to have ya back on the front lines sir. :patriot:

[PapaGeno21]

That is one sick truck!

Good luck with it man!

[Blkxjkrawler]

Congrats Phil,:clap:

[Avanteone]

Congrats Phil,:clap:


X2

[WaXJ_Skier]

You over the loss now? I would be @ this point.

thats like upgrading from this
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:a7sNt8KqHvW5UM:http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/kfx165/ugly_guyshead.jpg

to this

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:y2_5rFkjhKjsSM:http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/capt.muo10305261803.miss_universe_2004_muo103.jpg

[ECKSJAY]

You over the loss now? I would be @ this point.

thats like upgrading from this
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:a7sNt8KqHvW5UM:http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/kfx165/ugly_guyshead.jpg

to this

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:y2_5rFkjhKjsSM:http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/capt.muo10305261803.miss_universe_2004_muo103.jpg

Jesus Joe...I actually LOL'd at that. :yelclap:

Yes, I'm over it. Closure for me was tearing the old one down and seeing the parts to go everyone else. :cheers:

[hysiderafter]

Thinking about a nice 91+ with a 3.5" RE Superflex with some Emu shocks and stabilizer...one some 31s.

Well, it's pretty close to what you were thinking about. Except for the lift, tires, long arms, xfer case, axles etc. And I thought you were serious too! Hey, it looks like a real nice, capable rig. Hope you enjoy lots of great wheeling with it. Don't run over any of us running 31's.

[2xtreme]

VERY NICE!!!!

I look forward to trying to keep up with you on the trail.

Michael

[ECKSJAY]

Well, it's pretty close to what you were thinking about. Except for the lift, tires, long arms, xfer case, axles etc. And I thought you were serious too! Hey, it looks like a real nice, capable rig. Hope you enjoy lots of great wheeling with it. Don't run over any of us running 31's.

Awe snap...you got me there. :D I was actually serious. The accident really spooked me at first. A trip up to George's snapped me right outta that nonsense. ;)

[PornstaR]

Happy for ya Phil..... good lookin rig. Ill have to check it out if I see ya.



And whats the name???

[noutlawjeeper]

nice. i saw that xj about 5 years ago (give or take) and it made me want a cherokee. lucky you!

[MT Mike]

:worship: We're not worthy, we're not worthy! Congrats, I can't think of a better person to get such an awesome rig.

[MY92XJ]

:clap:
WOW !!!!! its about darn time that the secret gets out
I was about to go :looney: nuts.....lol
We'll have a :cheers: and celebrate this weekend
:party:

[adamusmc2002]

wow phil, can't wait to see it, i'm jealous. glad you found something, though I'm sure it'll never fully replace your first rig.

[ladywolf]

damn phil..............

[ECKSJAY]

wow phil, can't wait to see it, i'm jealous. glad you found something, though I'm sure it'll never fully replace your first rig.

I suppose it won't...but it pretty much caught up to where I always wanted to be. :) It's funny how during teardown I was able to recall finite details about it...

I just realized that one of my favorite photos is of this Jeep. I took this on the Lk Isabel trail at Reiter in 2003.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/ecksjay/misc%20stuff/bwwp_filtered-1.jpg

[90exjay]

Thats great Phil, happy for you.Now no more excuses, all the trails are callling.:D


Sean

[WesternXJ]

Good lookin' rig. Congrats. :cheers:
You're the second person I know running a beta RE long arm setup.

[XJLaredo]

You f-n cheater.

Looks cool cant wait to see it.

[IXNAYXJ]

Nice Jeep...if you're into that sort of thing. Real rigs are built, not bought.

-----Matt-----

[pSYChedXJ]

Hey Phil; Zues called, said he wants his Jeep back.

Congrats man, hope to see you on the trails real soon!

- Jay

[ECKSJAY]

Nice Jeep...if you're into that sort of thing. Real rigs are built, not bought.

-----Matt-----

Diet Dr Pepper all over my screen. Thanks for the laugh! :D

[John90XJ]

Banjo strings for brakelines or can you actually take this one out?

I look forward to seeing it. :)

[ECKSJAY]

Banjo strings for brakelines or can you actually take this one out?

I look forward to seeing it. :)

Good lines, ready to roll. Just need to replace a circuit breaker for the Quickair and we'll have air lockers again. :D

[ladywolf]

you are truly a very rotten (and very lucky!) man, phil:D

[John90XJ]

Good lines, ready to roll. Just need to replace a circuit breaker for the Quickair and we'll have air lockers again. :D

Good, I'm excited for you.

[Blkxjkrawler]

ready to roll.

hopefully not literally, but I'm sure it is.

[hards91xj]

Did you convince Bill he shouldn`t wheel anymore so you could have this one.It is a nice rig , that is where I got the Idea for my roof sliders.

[ECKSJAY]

Did you convince Bill he shouldn`t wheel anymore so you could have this one.It is a nice rig , that is where I got the Idea for my roof sliders.

Actually, I think he had more fun with the build. Can't wait to see the '56 Chev when he's done with that. ;)

[WaXJ_Skier]

Actually, I think he had more fun with the build. Can't wait to see the '56 Chev when he's done with that. ;)

What the hell are you doing online and in town? Everything is final correct? You should be out in the wilderness with your new http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:y2_5rFkjhKjsSM:http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/capt.muo10305261803.miss_universe_2004_muo103.jpg kinda like a honeymoon

[adamusmc2002]

I suppose it won't...but it pretty much caught up to where I always wanted to be. :) It's funny how during teardown I was able to recall finite details about it...

I just realized that one of my favorite photos is of this Jeep. I took this on the Lk Isabel trail at Reiter in 2003.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/ecksjay/misc%20stuff/bwwp_filtered-1.jpg

VERY COOL!! Did you shoot that in B&W film, or was it more recent digital, then just switcharoo in photoshop?

[adamusmc2002]

Nice Jeep...if you're into that sort of thing. Real rigs are built, not bought.

-----Matt-----

That was a little under the belt, don't you think, since you don't really "build" your own?

Not knockin the fact that John does your work, just think it's kinda similar to what Phil did, he just did it all at once.

[PornstaR]

That was a little under the belt, don't you think, since you don't really "build" your own?

Not knockin the fact that John does your work, just think it's kinda similar to what Phil did, he just did it all at once.
Pretty sure it was a joke but hey matt works on his rig.......... see. And even uses safety!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/JPFreek%20Tech%201/CIMG1116.jpg

:dunno::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[DrSockMonkey]

Sweet ride dude! That thing is making me feel the inchitis BIGTIME!

[ECKSJAY]

VERY COOL!! Did you shoot that in B&W film, or was it more recent digital, then just switcharoo in photoshop?

One of the last rolls of B&W film that I shot before going digital, sometime in 2003. :) Ilford Delta 400, developed in my bathroom and scanned with a Minolta film scanner. Shot with a Nikon N80. I've got a rad 16x20 print that was done by Ivey in Seattle...waiting for my lazy butt to put in a frame. ;)

[WaXJ_Skier]

Pretty sure it was a joke but hey matt works on his rig.......... see. And even uses safety!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/JPFreek%20Tech%201/CIMG1116.jpg

:dunno::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

IIRC that image was determined to be a poorly choped versioin of the following
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/Jay2000XJ/P1010741.jpg

[adamusmc2002]

Pretty sure it was a joke but hey matt works on his rig.......... see. And even uses safety!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/ixnayxj/JPFreek%20Tech%201/CIMG1116.jpg

:dunno::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

Yeah, I figured so at first, but his comment wasn't accompanied by any smileys, so I thought he might actually be serious.

Anyway, no big deal, I was up late last night doing homework, and probably took it the wrong way. I get delirious after midnight :)

[MY92XJ]

Well all i can say about these last few comments is......

It sure appears to be a built rig to me.....never seen one roll outta the factory with all these goodies :D

and correct me if I'm wrong but phil....isn't there a little bit of your sweat in its build?

Personally I'm extremely jealous....I'm thinking Rocky needs a face lift :laugh3:

[IXNAYXJ]

Ah, Jesus, guys! I was kidding...that's called irony, kids. :rolleyes:

:) :D Phil got it without the smileys. ;)

I figured somebody would take the bait, I just never thought it's be you, Adam. ;)

-----Matt-----

[ECKSJAY]

Ah, Jesus, guys! I was kidding...that's called irony, kids. :rolleyes:

:) :D Phil got it without the smileys. ;)

I figured somebody would take the bait, I just never thought it's be you, Adam. ;)

-----Matt-----

I knew it was BS because we'd been talking. Now if only I'd have caught the hint and played along...we coulda had a whole boat full of fish. :D

[IXNAYXJ]

...we coulda had a whole boat full of fish. :DDammit, that would have been really fun. :D

-----Matt-----

[JBweld]

Sweet Jeep Phil! Congrats.

Damn....now I'm thinking about bigger tires.

[Avanteone]

Sweet Jeep Phil! Congrats.

Damn....now I'm thinking about bigger tires.

They're 37" MT/R's... so any other 35" aggressive tire will do the trick ;)

[ECKSJAY]

They're 37" MT/R's... so any other 35" aggressive tire will do the trick ;)

I've learned to stop drinking Diet Dr. Pepper while reading these threads.

[MY92XJ]

I've learned to stop drinking Diet Dr. Pepper while reading these threads.

:idea:Or keep some screen cleaner handy

[WaXJ_Skier]

:idea:Or keep some screen cleaner handy

who doesn't keep something to clean the computer screen handy? :anon:

[Cndlpwr]

who doesn't keep something to clean the computer screen handy? :anon:

Ummm..those of us who are happily married? :shhh:

[MY92XJ]

Ummm..those of us who are happily married? :shhh:



:gag:

[ECKSJAY]

:gag:

I know, what's this 'happily' stuff? :smootch:

[WaXJ_Skier]

Ummm..those of us who are happily married? :shhh:

Does my jeep count as a wife? It gives me day to day headaches and costs me lots of money but provides me with tons of enjoyment and over all makes my life better.

[XJLaredo]

Does my jeep count as a wife? It gives me day to day headaches and costs me lots of money but provides me with tons of enjoyment and over all makes my life better.

UMM yeah Joe, just stay away from the tail pipe.:eek:

[IXNAYXJ]

They're 37" MT/R's... so any other 35" aggressive tire will do the trick ;)Or 34" Interco's. ;)

-----Matt-----

[WaXJ_Skier]

They're 37" MT/R's... so any other 35" aggressive tire will do the trick ;)

So in theory these http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT66791.aspx will work right?

[Avanteone]

So in theory these http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT66791.aspx will work right?


Depends on your definition of "work" :)

All I'm saying is that 37" MT/R's are small-ish when compared to other tires of the same size. 35" Krawlers or most Interco 35's are probably just as big.

J

[CoolCal]

Good lines, ready to roll. Just need to replace a circuit breaker for the Quickair and we'll have air lockers again. :D

You bought a new rig and it needs repair already???:exclamati :repair: :explosion
Damn you are having bad luck recently!!:cry: :gonnablow :confused1

Hope you bought the maintenance contract.:lecture: :nono:

:clap:

:laugh: