rolled my xj at msorp

[R_jeep]

went on its top today. the xj now needs some serious cage work.

on a good note, i got it running again.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x104/lokicooper/2343.jpg


http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x104/lokicooper/645.jpg


http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x104/lokicooper/3435.jpg


http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x104/lokicooper/3453.jpg



this may be the new direction for the xj http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredvehicles/154_0703_1967_jeepster_commando/photo_08.html

[Smittty9785]

you need a password for your link...

[R_jeep]

sorry, i will take the time to post pics right now, im sooo fried mentally.

the cage was next. just not this soon. now it will be.

get a cage! even for the streets.

[256offroad]

saw the picks... welcome to the club!

where did you roll it at?

[R_jeep]

wasnt even on an obstacle! was a stupid roll. 4lo turning radius. underestimated the small bank, before i knew it the ground was flying at the drivers side window and i was upside down hustling to kill the engine and get out.

[R_jeep]

any ideas? for a rag top chopped top?

[asp]

damn, glad you're ok. you rolled what looked like a really clean rig :tear:

[Jester99]

Holy shit!!! I'm glad you're ok. Where was this? Looks like me and you will be helping each other out now haha. What are you going to do for a DD?

[R_jeep]

i have some really good people come in to my life.

the good folks at a local forum that i am a part of have been my savior throughout the ordeal. bman, is the man. paul, i could never reciprocate the amount of graditude i have. thanks for hauling my junk home for me.

my lady's family has offered me afew cars to use while i figure things out.

[bmanga]

It's just how we roll dude!

Thank God u r OK!

Here are links to the pics I took. Beware they are in LARGE format!

http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0171.JPG (http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0172.JPG)
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0172.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0173.JPG (http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0172.JPG)
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0174.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0175.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0176.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0177.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0178.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0179.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0180.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0181.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0182.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/securityexpert/.Pictures/Jeep/MSORPDEC2008/Juanrollover/DSC_0183.JPG

[derrick94XJ]

Dang Bman those are big pics.lol. Glad you good Juan, and everyone else for that matter. I wish I could have been there with yall.

[bmanga]

Dang Bman those are big pics.lol. Glad you good Juan, and everyone else for that matter. I wish I could have been there with yall.

Yeah I was working on that when u posted. Just linked em so the browser will format them smaller......

[derrick94XJ]

Yeah I reckon I'll get a good look at it tomorrow when I go pick up the axles.

[RenegadeStang]

Dang Juan!!! I'm glad you're ok man, but I hate it for your XJ. Is that the lil' turn around spot near Flash Over and Full Throttle?

[R_jeep]

yes sir.

[Jester99]

So what does it feel like to be strapped in a chair upside down lol? I have always wondered. Seriously though, I am always amazed at XJ rollover pics and how easily it seems that they cave in. Judging by the pics, even though I wasn't their, it doesn't seem like you had much momentum going into the roll. I thought that the roof on an XJ as well as the a pillars were pretty strong. Apparently not as much as I thought.

[NOS/86]

hate to see that ....my ol'heep took 4 or 5 folps and 2 rolls on the top . never did it cave in like that .

[PacificEd]

Could the difference be that Juan's is a two door vs. four? The B-pillar of the 4 door is closer to the windshield and that may keep them from crushing so badly.

[shelbyluvv]

I know right where you flopped. The same place I popped the CV in the WJ!

Sorry to see your Jeep go down like that man! It was a nice one.

[R_jeep]

its going to be gutted and caged. she will be back! lol

i have a build thread, in the baby stages currently.

http://southeastoffroad.com/forum/index.php/topic,568.0.html

[R_jeep]

So what does it feel like to be strapped in a chair upside down lol? I have always wondered. Seriously though, I am always amazed at XJ rollover pics and how easily it seems that they cave in. Judging by the pics, even though I wasn't their, it doesn't seem like you had much momentum going into the roll. I thought that the roof on an XJ as well as the a pillars were pretty strong. Apparently not as much as I thought.


in hindsight im kinda glad i wasnt wearing one.

i do not condone not wearing a seat belt.

[The Box]

Could the difference be that Juan's is a two door vs. four? The B-pillar of the 4 door is closer to the windshield and that may keep them from crushing so badly.


Thats what I was thinking. Thats scary though, from the pictures it looks relatively flat. Better to flip on something like that then down a hill or on the highway or something. Glad your alright.

[R_jeep]

the lady said we could get another xj. i want to keep it and cage it. cant give up on her, she drove onto the trailer, came home, and drove up my driveway into her home. welcome home girl. ill get you better! and stronger.

i will guarantee a one of a kind clean chopped, soft topped xj will be out the garage this spring.

until then my extended family will provide me with a vehicle as this is my DD.

thank god, this holiday season.

i have.

[The Box]

Keep us updated on the soft top. When the jeeps done with dd duty thats what I want to do.

[Built2Flex]

I'm kinda late chiming in, but I'm glad your okay. You'll rebuild it better!!!

[caglezxj]

I flopped on flashover right by the area you flopped. I never trust sheet metal. I also noticed Scott in the Black Sammi with the lime green cage and Tony in the black Sammi with yellow cage was there. They are great guys. Glad to see your ok.... Now show us some pictures of a tubed out XJ!

[R_jeep]

it wont be as soon as i would like, but spring 09 will be a fun one.

[MELKORsXJ]

posted up on SEOR... but again, glad to hear you're ok and not hurt...

i know you mentioned having a Fab. guy help you out... i can also introduce you to the fabricator at tellicotubes.com who helped me build my CJ3B...

[gregmondro]

Eager to see what you do with it. Mine is in similar condition right now :)

[4LowandGo]

I took my XJ and rode with the JK guys when ya'll went up towards Rev-Limiter, so I didn't see the flop. However, I was there at the end to see you put your jeep on the trailer and it was really nice to see that you were not hurt. I hope to see you and your rig on the trail again soon!

[xjeepers2]

hey man glad everyone is ok. if your looking for ideas my buddy rolled his this summer and this is what he has done. http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=956875
hope it helps good luck with the build.

[R_jeep]

unfortunately i lost the winshield and both a pillars. my situation has me left to ponder how exactly i will be able to get a new set of a pillars so a winshield can go in, with that in the cage will be relatively easy. seeing as how it will be stiffened and not have a top. the interior is also gutted at this point.

i need some images and ideas for a winshield. i am considering a tj windshield. that would be the easiet but not a favorite only because ihavent seen any good photos yet.

[Achmed]

That was a wild ride for sure. Only walked away with a BB sized cut on my finger and a scratch on the iPhone. :D

[Ghost]

unfortunately i lost the winshield and both a pillars. my situation has me left to ponder how exactly i will be able to get a new set of a pillars so a winshield can go in, with that in the cage will be relatively easy. seeing as how it will be stiffened and not have a top. the interior is also gutted at this point.

i need some images and ideas for a winshield. i am considering a tj windshield. that would be the easiet but not a favorite only because ihavent seen any good photos yet.

You could always throw in some plexie or what ever it is they use on the buggies. I dont see how you manged to flop it where its sitting. Must be more there that cannot be seen.

[thebrick]

R_jeep,

Hey man...just saw this thread...glad to hear you are doing okay. Sorry to hear about your jeep.

take care,

[besthaticouldo]

it'll buff right now...

rubbing compound...jk

lol but your plans look super cool...