Snip Snip

[ROOK1]

As you all may recall Rob aka 12 Volt Man decided to get bigger tires and wheels. Here is how the story goes. Friday 12 Volt picks up tires and wheels. Friday night 12 Volt comes to my house to install. (sounds simple so far) After install 12 Volt decides to go get drinks. About 3 feet later with a quarter turn of the wheel we find out the tires are too big. Out comes the body saw, snip snip and all is well. He comes back today to change his oil. While waiting for the motor to cool a little, 12 Volt remembers his now good friend the body saw and that is when the party started. Well not so much a party since it was only the 2 of us and a body saw, but you get the idea. Here are the pics.

This is how it started. With 32's and chrome. (this picture taken last year)

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6696/dsc00402za1.jpg

Here is how it ended up. 33's and Black Steelies.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5962/imgp17562al9.jpg

Another angle.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8751/imgp17572pj8.jpg

A closer look at the trimming.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/6991/imgp17592kh6.jpg

Who's next?

[JeeperG]

Tire shine? thats all I got to say!

[12 Volt Man]

I knew I would get made fun of when I put that on :spin1:

[JeeperG]

Thats ok I used to do it. My brother has a show car and he will NOT use that stuff.

http://images1.snapfish.com/34792755%3A%7Ffp343%3Enu%3D3244%3E6%3A2%3E762%3EWS NRCG%3D323357%3B%3A654%3A8nu0mrj

[12 Volt Man]

Here is some closer pics. I think it turned out pretty nice.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/dsc0004zm3.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9594/dsc0003cr4.jpg


Not bad for a couple guys who have never trimmed before. I think it still looks pretty clean. I hope I don't end up needing more room up top. I plan on some bump stops soon, so I can probably get buy with what we did. We didn't mess with the back yet. I need to take it out and see how it does. It doesn't look like there is much you can trim off in the back.

That was quite and "oil change" today.

Here's hoping I don't have to post any more pictures of me picking up my flares on the trail.

[JeeperG]

Oh yeah nice trim job, I got distracted by the shiney tires LOL

[TRNDRVR]

Who's next?:wave1:

[FitchVA]

looks good. i can't tell from the pictures, but make sure to flattend down that inner seam that sticks out as well.

[DaveW]

That looks nice. I bet it would look better with bushwackers:D

[ROOK1]

....and the fun continues.

Before. This is one of those pics Rob spoke about. Take notice of the rear bumper.

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6539/imgp01071cp.jpg

After.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4616/imgp17602wu0.jpg

[12 Volt Man]

I just went over to borrow a tool, and my bumper ended up with truck bed liner on it.
It was pretty scratched up from the previous owner. Plus we needed another project.

[EricT]

I think I need to trim my fenders since my 35's like to grab them.

In this picture, the fender has already been clearanced by the tire.
http://eric16v.baked.net/albums/cj06/100_3150.sized.jpg

[DrMoab]

If it were me...I would just cut the rubber bumper cap right up even with the flare. I think it would look better. JMO.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/dsc0004zm3.jpg

[12 Volt Man]

If it were me...I would just cut the rubber bumper cap right up even with the flare. I think it would look better. JMO.

I may go that route. I kind of like this way because it is a little different. We'll see if I need any more clearance.

[Geepfreak]

There is still WAaayyY too much clean sheetmetal.

:D:D

[Clint]

Hey looks good. What did you do with the old wheels? I like them.. :)

[DrMoab]

There is still WAaayyY too much clean sheetmetal.

:D:D
X2! We could fix that if he would ever go wheeling with us.

I think he is scared. :D

[ROOK1]

Hey looks good. What did you do with the old wheels? I like them.. :)

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75746&page=3

[Clint]

:doh:

[ROOK1]

Sorry I forgot to answer your question. They are in my garage.

[12 Volt Man]

Hey looks good. What did you do with the old wheels? I like them..
They are for sale, sitting in Chris's garage right now. Getting cheaper by the day.


There is still WAaayyY too much clean sheetmetal.
There are quite a few rocky mountian pin stripes from the time Chris and I went out by Simpson Springs. :smsoap:

I might be a little chicken. http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/chicken.gif My Jeep is almost how I want it and with a little more $ and a couple of trips down to Jeremy's it will be ready for some fun stuff. Then you will see me on a bunch more runs. I have been on a few, DrMoab never seems to make it on the ones when I go.

[DrMoab]

DrMoab never seems to make it on the ones when I go.
Hey...I am on the important ones.

[George2]

Dang!

Where do you live? I want to come play AT YOUR HOUSE! Mommy says I can arrange a playdate with somebody LOCAL, but from the pics, you don't LOOK New England!

WaaaaHHHH!

[ROOK1]

Utah. But you are welcome to come play.

[luv2offroad]

I think you did a great job!! My wheels just mangle the body on the back end. Maybe I should trim mine.

[Geepfreak]

Hey...I am on the import ones.