CrazyJim's Jeepspeed/Prerunner XJ build

[crazyjim]

Current Specs as of Feb. 5th, 2009

2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport, A/T, 4.0, 4wd.

Suspension:

JKS Acos Pro's with 2" Air Bumps
Full Traction front coil springs
4.5" Alcan built Deaver stretched rear leafs
1.5" JKS Boomerang Shackles
12" Stroke Fox 2.0 8 way adjustable reservoir shocks (front)
10" Stroke Fox 2.0 8 way adjustable reservoir shocks (rear)
RE HD Trac Bar and Drop bracket
Full Traction LCA's
RCX Drop Brackets
Custom Fabbed Energy Suspension poly rear bumps

Chassis/Drivetrain:


TNT 3/16" frame stiffeners
TMR 1/8" front frame plates
T&J/Currie tubular subframe connectors/stiffeners
OTRFabwerks Front & Rear tube prerunner bumpers
OTRFabwerks Rock Rails (rocker replacement version)
Np231 Advanced Adapters SYE installed by XJJeeper19
Dumped Exhaust
HP D30 open 3.55
C8.25 open 3.55
Centerline Telstar 15x7 aluminum wheels
BFG Baja T/A 33x10.50x15

Other:

AutoPal E-Code h4 Headlight housings
Hi/Lo HID conversion
BajaDesigns Soltek LaPaz 8" offroad lights w/ Bajahid.com HID conversion
Glassworks 4.5" flare fiberglass fenders


Ok so with that out of the way, here's a little background on my Jeep. I bought it in January of 2008, and in less than a year it's made quite a transformation. I can only hope it'll continue it's progression in the year to follow!

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Some Video:


Ocotillo Wells New Years 2009 Compilation Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9l2pUsCHw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9l2pUsCHw)


Shell Reef Double Jump Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pNGDdYzMQs





As of right now, the Jeep is about to go down for some serious surgery. I've reached the point of no return, and I have no real weekend projects for it anymore. Anything and everything I need to do from here on out is going to take some time. Therefore things will slow down a bit, but the plans on the waiting list are as follows:



Full DOM 1.5" roll cage
Custom built upper and lower control arms with heims, possibly long arm
2.5" bypass shocks in the rear, through the floor, 16" travel
Deaver Spring under conversion
2.5" bypass coilovers up front w/ engine cage
Trussed front and rear axles
DOM heim steering



Anyway! That's her so far! Stay tuned for more!!!

[bluejeepkid]

all i got to say is....sick!!!!

[IslanderOffRoad]

You're going to bend your D30 :D

[squirrel80]

Current Specs as of Feb. 5th, 2009






Full DOM 1.5" roll cage



Anyway! That's her so far! Stay tuned for more!!!

I would go 1.75 on the cage. My buddy did the math at the steal yard and it was like a 14 pound difference when he did his cage. It is the wall thickness that really adds the weight on.

[crazyjim]

all i got to say is....sick!!!!

Thanks man! Hope you can stick around and we can sway you to the darkside of go fast :D

You're going to bend your D30 :D

Where were you 6 months ago :illegalflipoffsmilie: :looser:

I would go 1.75 on the cage. My buddy did the math at the steal yard and it was like a 14 pound difference when he did his cage. It is the wall thickness that really adds the weight on.

I've considered it, but 1.5 from what I've seen will hold up well... and my main reason is weight, but also the ability to tuck. I dunno, I've thought about doing the main section out of 1.75 and all support bars and braces at 1.5".

[squirrel80]

I've considered it, but 1.5 from what I've seen will hold up well... and my main reason is weight, but also the ability to tuck. I dunno, I've thought about doing the main section out of 1.75 and all support bars and braces at 1.5".

Most of mine is 1.75 but I did do a few cross bars in 1.5. I am 6' tall and bout 200 pounds and have plenty of room everywhere.

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[xjfrankie]

Schweeettt!!!

-Frankie

[tcm glx]

Wow, nice pics, and finnally a prerunner forum, now that I have sold mine.. hahah

[dakineJ]

Very nice , how does it handle the landings ? I like the Glassworks fenders , my MJ needs a pair.

[IslanderOffRoad]

Where were you 6 months ago :illegalflipoffsmilie: :looser:





I'm just bitter because I bent one doing a hell of alot less.

[FlexdXJ]

Keep up the work Jim! Your jeep is schweeeeet!

[Pharaoh XJ]

hows the 3.55s & the 33s ??

[Skullver]

Very nice!

[crazyjim]

Wow, nice pics, and finnally a prerunner forum, now that I have sold mine.. hahah

Muahahaha, it was all a scheme!!! :skull2:

Very nice , how does it handle the landings ? I like the Glassworks fenders , my MJ needs a pair.

Handles the landings GREAT! Air bumps are FTW. And the glassworks have been good to me, have held up great. The fitment was horrible though at first, and still isn't great... but I suppose that's just life with glass.

Schweeettt!!!

-Frankie

Thanks, looking forward to seeing your next build here as well :lickout:

I'm just bitter because I bent one doing a hell of alot less.

Hahaha it's definitely not hard. Mine actually isn't that bad, it's my C's that are effed.

Keep up the work Jim! Your jeep is schweeeeet!

Thanks! Feel free to hang around the jeepspeed section more :D

hows the 3.55s & the 33s ??

Not bad at all for me, but my motor also only has 90k on it, vs. the 200+ most guys have. Eventually I'll regear, but the 3.55's keep me moving just fine, and in low for crawling I have absolutely NO complaints... not the sheepish dog some would have you believe.

Very nice!

Thanks... it'd be way nicer with a certain leduc built HP D30 so I can just run my coilovers finally :tears:

[xtimmax]

Hey Jim.... You need a sticker that says "My Jeep is faster than your Jeep".

[slcpunk74]

Looks good man. I hope I can get my hannemans on soon. I just got my cheapo- dual purpose shock hoops done in the rear. Pics soon.

[slcpunk74]

any pics of your poly bump setup on the rear? How do they work? I have been needing rear bumps for some time especially now that I have both shocks back there.

[Boostwerks.com]

I love your rig man. Great work.

I'm willing to bet you could gain a lot from those shackle relocators though. :)

[crazyjim]

I love your rig man. Great work.

I'm willing to bet you could gain a lot from those shackle relocators though. :)
Thanks man! Means a lot coming from you haha, I love yours as well. As for the shackle relocators, I'd love to if it wouldn't give me so much lift. Eventually though, I've got a secret weapon under my sleeve. :D




Figured I might as well post these here:

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[XJ_ranger]

I dont know if you've looked into racing, but most sanctioning bodies require 1.75" tube on vehicles over 2500lbs...

Dont know if that was in your future or not, but just thought I'd give ya a heads up.

[crazyjim]

I dont know if you've looked into racing, but most sanctioning bodies require 1.75" tube on vehicles over 2500lbs...

Dont know if that was in your future or not, but just thought I'd give ya a heads up.
It is a 1.75 .120 wall cage :D


As for racing, probably not, just a toy I like to go fast with.

[BajaCurt]

:clap::clap::clap:
Can't wait to see it at the next race Jim!!!

[Mosephus]

Did you get the cage from T&J?

[V84BAJA]

[quote=crazyjim;244372498]It is a 1.75 .120 wall cage :D

Looks like you are going to be busy!

[tcm glx]

:clap::clap::clap:
Can't wait to see it at the next race Jim!!!

And that would be at the more....

[Ryno XJ]

Glad to see you went with 1.75" Jim..........I've seen you the way drive! Hahahaha! Rig looks good, get it done so we can go wheelin again.

[Tom_T&Js_Offroad]

Did you get the cage from T&J?


Jim took full advantage of his NAXJA Red Letter Discount.
Thanks Jim

[kmanxj5050]

what percent discount do red letter members get?

what about us loser black letter? ;)

[crazyjim]

what percent discount do red letter members get?

what about us loser black letter? ;)
I'll tell you this... I got WAY more than the $30 off than you'll pay by getting a red letter membership. It's sponsors like T&J that keep NAXJA running and in good shape. Thanks again Tom!

[Tom_T&Js_Offroad]

he got $50 off the cage. sorry about your black letter cant do much for you. its only a $35 membership...:D

[kmanxj5050]

ha ha lol 50 bucks is definitely worth it alone :)

[kpj2xj]

hey is your front bumper custom fab?
looks sweet

[J Money]

This is my 1st post... I saw this XJ on You Tube and decided I needed to buy one. My build is well on the way now, thanks for the inspiration buddy. The video editing is pretty bad a$$ also.

[GrimmJeeper]

hey is your front bumper custom fab?
looks sweet

Jims bumper was made by OTRFabwerks, you can reach them at Hellbilly04 (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=23116) on here and they are located in Orange County.


This is my 1st post... I saw this XJ on You Tube and decided I needed to buy one. My build is well on the way now, thanks for the inspiration buddy. The video editing is pretty bad a$$ also.

link? welcome to the fun :cheers:

[Dan2000XJ]

link?

First page, just watched them

[GrimmJeeper]

link?

First page, just watched them

:gee:

[crazyjim]

This is my 1st post... I saw this XJ on You Tube and decided I needed to buy one. My build is well on the way now, thanks for the inspiration buddy. The video editing is pretty bad a$$ also.
Wow dude... Welcome aboard indeed. I'm flattered, never in my life did I think my Jeep would inspire anybody for ANYTHING haha. Thanks dude!

[GrimmJeeper]

it inspired me to look at my upper coil buckets :D


then i made a sad face when i realized the stud that sticks up holding the airbox in on the driver side is like this / lol.

[crazyjim]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Join the club man... there's no fixing that now haha. Well, Jeepfreak did in advanced fab.

[GrimmJeeper]

im waiting to see how your coilovers come out :gag:

[tcm glx]

Wow dude... Welcome aboard indeed. I'm flattered, never in my life did I think my Jeep would inspire anybody for ANYTHING haha. Thanks dude!



Jim, you inspire me to pay my car each and every month!! LOL!

[crazyjim]

Jim, you inspire me to pay my car each and every month!! LOL!
:laugh: I'd never repo you Tony. :D

[J Money]

When I came home with with new Fox Shocks, lift kit and MTR's... It inspired me to buy a new couch the next day...

If I didn't buy the couch, my girlfriend would have killed me.

Thanks Jim...

Just kidding.

[FlexdXJ]

This is my 1st post... I saw this XJ on You Tube and decided I needed to buy one. My build is well on the way now, thanks for the inspiration buddy. The video editing is pretty bad a$$ also.

His friend of the day posts in the Den are awesome too. Speaking of that There is a whole lot of talking going on in there Jim, we need more!

[snowboard3r411]

love your cage man :thumbup:

[crazyjim]

Dun un...



http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/IMG_0792-1.jpg

One more step up the flight of 1000 stairs.

[GrimmJeeper]

so when is the "bolt all this crap on" party?! start putting it together already!

[squirrel80]

so when is the "bolt all this crap on" party?! start putting it together already!

No kidding! I don't even think he has put the new head on the motor yet. But dam it is going to look cool. Someone has to work on the new King of Bling title.

[crazyjim]

so when is the "bolt all this crap on" party?! start putting it together already!

Haha, waiting on shocks. Once that happens I need a 1.75 die for a pro tools bender and some tube and I'll be going to town :D

No kidding! I don't even think he has put the new head on the motor yet. But dam it is going to look cool. Someone has to work on the new King of Bling title.

Nope, still got the busted ass head on it hahaha. On a side note though the valve cover went to the powder coaters today. This'll give me an opportunity to make SURE I design my engine cage with a removable brace.

[silverslk]

Dun un...



http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/IMG_0792-1.jpg

One more step up the flight of 1000 stairs.

Your outlet is crooked and your shackles are hanging the wrong way. You would need a BRONCO to rock those shackle angles!!!!!! :laugh3:

[crazyjim]

Your outlet is crooked and your shackles are hanging the wrong way. You would need a BRONCO to rock those shackle angles!!!!!! :laugh3:
It's a rental, fuggit haha :D



And they're hanging nig, don't get any ideas now about no stinkin' bronco!!

[silverslk]

HAHA

[dirtbagXJ2103]

those are deavers right?

[silverslk]

YES.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

i got those 18" fox shocks i got from jim mounted can i post a pic if im only a forum user?

[Ryan93]

sexy time! :yelclap:

[crazyjim]

i got those 18" fox shocks i got from jim mounted can i post a pic if im only a forum user?
Absolutely!!!

[DieselSJ]

What shackles are those?

[crazyjim]

What shackles are those?
JKS 1.5" with Baja Bushings. I'll be running a normal bushing soon though.

[Tom Hartz]

Jim,

What kind of tips can you or anyone give me for welding the top of the tubes on a cage in my sons XJ. I have only had Jeeps with soft tops and that is easy.

Thanks.

Tom

[crazyjim]

Well, I'm running the T&J cage, it sleeves together in the middle, which is super strong. That way I can completely remove the cage before welding it in. You can see here the entire cage is out of the Jeep. Just remove ALL interior first so you don't fight with it to get it in and out. Once you get the top welded up, put everything back in and finish the bottom.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Cage/IMG_0966.jpg

[4ejsmith]

Jim u still need the die?

[crazyjim]

Yessir!

[Tom Hartz]

Jim this is Garrett ( gmhracer) this is my dads profile lol I think you need to donate your front bumper to my build =)

and no you can't have my rims!

[time2getdirty]

Are those "Shoes" welding approved?

Its looking good!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Well, I'm running the T&J cage, it sleeves together in the middle, which is super strong. That way I can completely remove the cage before welding it in. You can see here the entire cage is out of the Jeep. Just remove ALL interior first so you don't fight with it to get it in and out. Once you get the top welded up, put everything back in and finish the bottom.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Cage/IMG_0966.jpg

Is that a morgue freezer in the background? :D

[dakineJ]

Keg cooler :cheers:

[crazyjim]

Jim this is Garrett ( gmhracer) this is my dads profile lol I think you need to donate your front bumper to my build =)

and no you can't have my rims!
Trade ya bumper for wheels :D

[47gmhracer]

Trade ya bumper for wheels :D

I don't know about that one lol

but Dezertnation says they have Enduro's back in stock in 15's and 17's

vvvvv from DR
"Back in stock..15's and 17's

Limited quantity

call or e-mail shop
dezertnation@cox.net "

[crazyjim]

If I'm buying new I'm buying beadlocks. But those are impossible to get right now as well.

[47gmhracer]

If I'm buying new I'm buying beadlocks. But those are impossible to get right now as well.

true true. any interest in selling the front bumper?

[xjjeeper19]

I'll fix your jeep for the front bumper.....

[crazyjim]

Hey now... I thought WE were gonna fix my Jeep :D

[xjjeeper19]

Hey now... I thought WE were gonna fix my Jeep :D


I hope you can keep up with me... I work fast.

[XJRunner]

Are you adding more bars to that cage? I see a major lack of trinagulation

[silverslk]

Are you adding more bars to that cage? I see a major lack of trinagulation


x2 !!!!!

It doesn't even have any B or C pillars!!! :hang:



HAHAHAHAHA

[crazyjim]

Are you adding more bars to that cage? I see a major lack of trinagulation


Hahahaa yes, I am. That thing is nowhere near done. It's just where I've stopped so far, so I can add and remove it still. I'll be adding roof bars, a b-pillar x, etc. But I'm waiting on my shocks.

x2 !!!!!

It doesn't even have any B or C pillars!!! :hang:



HAHAHAHAHA


:laugh:

[dirtbagXJ2103]

im waiting for my front shocks to come in at orw this week i cant even sleep im so stoked, whens ur deadline jim thanksgiving? new years?

[crazyjim]

im waiting for my front shocks to come in at orw this week i cant even sleep im so stoked, whens ur deadline jim thanksgiving? new years?
I wish thanksgiving, but hopefully new years. Still have a LOT of work to do. Build steering, build upper and lower control arms, fix head, gear and lock rear, truss rear, build engine cage, new radiator, etc etc etc.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

gear and lock the rear what about the front?

[crazyjim]

Fronts getting geared by staying open diff.

[xjjeeper19]

Fronts getting geared by staying open diff.


Am I doing that too?

[crazyjim]

Hell yea you are.

[1xfloppy]

I wish thanksgiving, but hopefully new years. of next year????

[crazyjim]

of next year????
Obviously... new years will be 2010 :D


Wanna come over friday and help me rip out my dash?

[GrimmJeeper]

Obviously... new years will be 2010 :D


Wanna come over friday and help me rip out my dash?

wish i was closer... ive taken out 6 of em now, all pre 96. i would love to rip into a new one :D

I can get a 96- dash out in about 20 mins now. not sure on the 97+ but dont forget to check for small bolts/screws holding the defroster vent on, there may also be a couple back there going into the firewall. also ive found it handy to pull any switch or anything like that, feed the wire back out the bottom, then plug the switch back in and let it sit on the floor. helps cut the confusion when you go to put something back in ;)

[Built2Flex]

Obviously... new years will be 2010 :D


Wanna come over friday and help me rip out my dash?

Sawall Jim!! Take it right down the middle. It will feel great! haha

[DansGreyMj]

Are you going to do crossover with heims for the steering?

[crazyjim]

Picked up some goodies today for the Jeep while at Kartek, also visited the powder coater :D


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/IMG_0846.jpg

4 springs, two 14" 300 lbs, two 16" 350 lbs... :D Hopefully it'll work well.

And here's what I got back from the powdercoater :D

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http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/IMG_0839.jpg

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The axle is jet black, 2 coats, and a clear coat. The valve cover is the same color as my bumpers, and the same color that the rest of my suspension will be, steering, control arms, etc.

[tcm glx]

Hahahaha, great to hang with you guys today Jim!!

My Powdercoater is da bomb!! Your parts look sooooo clean!!

[crazyjim]

Hahahaha, great to hang with you guys today Jim!!

My Powdercoater is da bomb!! Your parts look sooooo clean!!
Hell yea, good seein' you too and BS'ing with Matt and all the rest of the racers.

Tom, tell Travis his work is amazing! He's a cool dude, super down to earth and doesn't care if I steal some of his ideas :D

BTW... the powder coater really is the shiz... great turn around time and amazing prices.

[4ejsmith]

MMMMMMMMM 4x4 porn:cheers:

[GrimmJeeper]

Will you just finish this thing already? i'm tired of lookin at it, i want a RIIIIIDDDEEEEE :D

[dirtbagXJ2103]

time to put that puzzle together jim

[V84BAJA]

Jim,Travis was glad to meet and talk with you.Hope he can help some and not give away all the secrets(just joking).

[Bajaflo99]

It'll never work!:)

[crazyjim]

Will you just finish this thing already? i'm tired of lookin at it, i want a RIIIIIDDDEEEEE :D

Haha, You'll get your turn... hold your horses!!

Jim,Travis was glad to meet and talk with you.Hope he can help some and not give away all the secrets(just joking).

It was super cool to meet Travis Tom, he's a cool guy! VERY knowledgeable about his race cars and fab work. I grabbed his card and will be shooting him a text soon to get some pictures of things. Tell him I said thanks for shooting the ish with me during the open house.

time to put that puzzle together jim

I'm trying!

It'll never work!:)


Here comes this guy... all the sudden wants to be on NAXJA :laugh: When's this ranger of yours supposed to get on the road? ENRIQUEEEEEE!!!!!

[boostamante]

Well, I'm running the T&J cage, it sleeves together in the middle, which is super strong. That way I can completely remove the cage before welding it in. You can see here the entire cage is out of the Jeep. Just remove ALL interior first so you don't fight with it to get it in and out. Once you get the top welded up, put everything back in and finish the bottom.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Cage/IMG_0966.jpg


This guy is welding in sandals, HArdcore! Hope he has sunblock on... :P

[dirtbagXJ2103]

its TIG its not sloppy like stick or mig, im suprised he has gloves on

[Skullver]

it is more intense uv though. It probably doesn't matter for small welds but who needs skin cancer if you can avoid it? Gloves help avoid contamination, skin oils etc from my point of view(just getting into tig so take that for what it is worth:))



Looking good Jim!

[tcm glx]

It'll never work!:)

x2, I am with En-RIQ-QUE

[boostamante]

it is more intense uv though. It probably doesn't matter for small welds but who needs skin cancer if you can avoid it? Gloves help avoid contamination, skin oils etc from my point of view(just getting into tig so take that for what it is worth:))



Looking good Jim!

yeah, thats what concerned me

its TIG its not sloppy like stick or mig, im suprised he has gloves on

Still, safety 1st.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

quality first, hey i lost a finger but it shines

[crazyjim]

Hahahaha, we addressed the sandle thing earlier in the thread guys... It's cool... they're OSHA approved!!!

[FordGuy]

Hahahaha, we addressed the sandle thing earlier in the thread guys... It's cool... they're OSHA approved!!!

The only OSHA approved welding sandles are Rainbows!

[Swamprat]

hmmm

crazyjim vs. class 11

[FlexdXJ]

Looking good Jim, I want to see this thing smash a ranger! :D

[boostamante]

quality first, hey i lost a finger but it shines

OUch! gonna need some mighty putty to put it back.

Hahahaha, we addressed the sandle thing earlier in the thread guys... It's cool... they're OSHA approved!!!
HA!

Build is coming along nicely though. cant wait to see this thing on the road, or better yet off the road.. ha.. get it??? Im here all night ladies and gentelmen.

[tcm glx]

Shouldnt we see pics of your new Ranchos Jim???

[GrimmJeeper]

ranchos?!?! WHAT

[crazyjim]

w00t w00t!!! Look what showed up today!


http://www.eurekaboy.com/f250/rs9000shocks.jpg

[FlexdXJ]

w00t w00t!!! Look what showed up today!


http://www.eurekaboy.com/f250/rs9000shocks.jpg


Is this some kind of a Joke? I have been waiting like a week for you to update this thread and I see ranchos! :smsoap::D

[crazyjim]

Is this some kind of a Joke? I have been waiting like a week for you to update this thread and I see ranchos! :smsoap::D
Simmer down simmer down... I didn't show you what I found when I opened the box! :D






http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0856.jpg








Needless to say... I'm a little upset right about now. That is NOT what the boxes pictured above are supposed to contain. I'm writing Rancho as we speak.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

those bastards

[redneckboarder]

i have a slightly used set of rancho 9000s ill trade ya straight up haha

[crazyjim]

Ok ok... I give :D


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0853.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0863.jpg


And here is one next to my Deavers for comparison...


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0860.jpg




And a soda can to show diameter...



http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0868.jpg






Needless to say I'm in love :D For those wondering, they're 14" Bilstein 2.65" 9100 series coilovers with a little extra somethin special inside. But that's a topic for discussion another day. There's also one more box that showed up, and I will get pictures up sometime tonight hopefully if I get the time.

[redneckboarder]

so did you just find rancho boxes to take pics of? cuz unless your magic i dont think those will fit in the boxes

and those are purdy

[tharlanjr]

Hot damn, Those are bad ass!!!

Where are the coils?

When are you gonna start putting everything together?

[GrimmJeeper]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Mepain/house-do-want_thumbnail.jpg

[J Money]

Hot damn, Those are bad ass!!!

Where are the coils?

When are you gonna start putting everything together?

The coils are located on page 6 of this thread.

That coilover setup is XJ porn, at least for me.

[Ryan93]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j277/motoman51/motherofgod.jpg

[silverslk]

The coils are located on page 6 of this thread.

That coilover setup is XJ porn, at least for me.

That's impressive. I had to go to page 6 and see for myself. :wave1:

[97XJ Jeeper]

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j277/motoman51/motherofgod.jpg
X2
Those are sexy:exclamati
:cheers:

[crazyjim]

This is what else showed up today...



http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0882.jpg

Comparison shot:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0880.jpg

Notice anything different?

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Bilsteins/IMG_0876.jpg





For those of you wondering, these are Bilstein 2.65" 9100 17" travel 2 tube bypasses with blackhawk tubes and adjusters, with bottom mount piggy back resi's. These are a custom prototype bilstein is putting together right now, I along with a couple SELECT jeepspeed guys will be running these. Diesel will chime in here shortly ;)




The coilovers on the other hand are a completely different prototype, I'll go into more detail on those later.

[Swamprat]

:worship::worship::worship::worship::worship::wors hip::worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:: worship:

[GrimmJeeper]

http://moesucks.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img-cgi.jpg
DAT bypASS

[tcm glx]

Ummmmmm! I like dem shocks!

[Ryan93]

:worship:

[tcm glx]

Who's the King of Bling now.......

[GrimmJeeper]

Who's the King of Bling now.......

i think we should retire that name in memory of your white chariot Tony. moment of silence.




...



ok. thats better. got a little choked up for a minute.

how about... the Sultan of Shine!

[tcm glx]

Sultan of shine........ Sos!

[DieselSJ]

This is what else showed up today...

For those of you wondering, these are Bilstein 2.65" 9100 17" travel 2 tube bypasses with blackhawk tubes and adjusters, with bottom mount piggy back resi's. These are a custom prototype bilstein is putting together right now, I along with a couple SELECT jeepspeed guys will be running these. Diesel will chime in here shortly ;)

The coilovers on the other hand are a completely different prototype, I'll go into more detail on those later.

That is just pure sex right there. :drool: The only difference between yours and ours is that we have a couple additional bypass tubes. I'll post up some pics as soon as we get them in our hot little hands.

You just so need to come race that thing in the 3700 class.

[crazyjim]

That is just pure sex right there. :drool: The only difference between yours and ours is that we have a couple additional bypass tubes. I'll post up some pics as soon as we get them in our hot little hands.

You just so need to come race that thing in the 3700 class.
That's right, 4 tube right? Joel is the one who recommended a 2 tube so I just listened to him :D

I'm super pumped to see how they do. As for 3700, you're not the first person to tell me that lol, just not sure I want to beat on her that hard yet.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

how long did those take from order to delivery? are your shock mounts ready?

[crazyjim]

how long did those take from order to delivery? are your shock mounts ready?
Mine were a bit different than most would be, since Joel and Shane over at bilstein hooked it up with some prototype stuff, so it was a while, but as for normal orders they build and ship out pretty damn fast from what I understand.

Shock mounts aren't ready, I was waiting on the shocks for mock up, now I need to find a 1.75" pro tools die... it's always something.

[dirtbagXJ2103]

Just Empty Every Pocket

[DieselSJ]

That's right, 4 tube right? Joel is the one who recommended a 2 tube so I just listened to him :D

I'm super pumped to see how they do. As for 3700, you're not the first person to tell me that lol, just not sure I want to beat on her that hard yet.

One thing we have learned is that Joel really knows his shi...um, stuff. 2 tube will suit you well for playing, and a lot of the racers are still using a 2 tube setup. I think you will be very happy.

[tbburg]

..., As for 3700, you're not the first person to tell me that lol, just not sure I want to beat on her that hard yet. Then what's the point?:scared:

Please tell us that after all this, it's not a garage queen!

:D

[xjjeeper19]

So how did you pay for those Jim? You still have both lungs? both Kidneys? Wait.... did you sell your testicals?

[DoctorPhate]

So how did you pay for those Jim? You still have both lungs? both Kidneys? Wait.... did you sell your testicals?

does he still have testicals? i thought he was married...


:cheers:

[tcm glx]

So how did you pay for those Jim? You still have both lungs? both Kidneys? Wait.... did you sell your testicals?

Jim has connections....... good connections! :thumbup:

[GrimmJeeper]

stop showing off and PUT IT TOGETHER ALREADY!! :D

[crazyjim]

One thing we have learned is that Joel really knows his shi...um, stuff. 2 tube will suit you well for playing, and a lot of the racers are still using a 2 tube setup. I think you will be very happy.

Definitely, from EVERYBODY I've talked to he's the man to talk to about tuning, I just got lucky and peaked his interest with my build. You get lucky every once in a while :D

Then what's the point?:scared:

Please tell us that after all this, it's not a garage queen!

:D

Definitely won't be a garage queen, never has been never will be. It's going to be a badass prerunner though, and chase/support vehicle. Just something for me to go toy around with and have fun. Later I may build a race car, I would LOVE to race, but not sure it would be a Jeepspeed.

So how did you pay for those Jim? You still have both lungs? both Kidneys? Wait.... did you sell your testicals?

Haha, business has been good, and the GF has been understanding. Mac N Cheese FTMFW!!!

does he still have testicals? i thought he was married...


:cheers:

Hahaha, not married yet.

Jim has connections....... good connections! :thumbup:

:D :D :D

stop showing off and PUT IT TOGETHER ALREADY!! :D

I'm tryyyying!!! It takes time... time which I don't have :(

[GrimmJeeper]

I'm tryyyying!!! It takes time... time which I don't have :(

is it just sitting at your house? make a list of what can be done just general labor wise and me and the boys will come over and wrench on it some weekend. anything that doesnt need to be fabbed up we can get it done, so you can move on.

[crazyjim]

is it just sitting at your house? make a list of what can be done just general labor wise and me and the boys will come over and wrench on it some weekend. anything that doesnt need to be fabbed up we can get it done, so you can move on.
Haha that's the problem, most things need to be fabbed up from this point. Few things...

*Remove Dash (carefully... no sawzalls :D)
*Remove insulation from inside
*Remove & Relocate Battery & Airbox
*Relocate Wire Harness underhood for engine cage
*Remove Alcans & Install Deavers

[GrimmJeeper]

i can come help you get the dash out when we swap the saturn parts. it only takes about a half hour. we can strip the rest of the interior at that time too.

[crazyjim]

Sounds good!

[tharlanjr]

Dude, set a date, I would love to come help you work on this thing!

You get those gears yet?

[live24wheel]

Hey Jim, Where did you get your Deavers? Sorry if its already posted in here. Also, specs if you have them with a P/N. Any chance they are the same as these? \/ \/ \/

http://www.offroadwarehouse.com/products/manufacturerID/48/sfID1/4/sfID2/288/sfID3/289/productID/4369

[silverslk]

Haha that's the problem, most things need to be fabbed up from this point. Few things...

*Remove Dash (carefully... no sawzalls :D)
*Remove insulation from inside
*Remove & Relocate Battery & Airbox
*Relocate Wire Harness underhood for engine cage
*Remove Alcans & Install Deavers


Dash- GRIMM

Insulation- Which insulation? The stuff glued to the floor under carpet?

Remove/Relocate Battery- Do you have power wire and battery box as well as location where it is going yet?

Remove Airbox- Easy enough

Relocate Airbox- Wouldn't this have to wait until you get engine cage in?

Relocate wire harness for engine cage- Do you plan on just moving it as much as you can or what?

Remove Alcans/ Install Deavers- You are going to need to break the deavers down to main leaf and get a block the size of others so you can fab your mounting points and check your suspension first, don't forget.

[Baja_XJ]

Wanna get rid of your old alcans?

[djblade311]

Which Deavers are those? They look too arched to be G5s. Did you do the custom 4.5-5" packs like I did?

[Bajaflo99]

Wanna get rid of your old alcans?

Put them on the manche!

[DansGreyMj]

Put them on the manche!

Mj springs are quite a bit longer than Xj springs.

[Swamprat]

Mj springs are quite a bit longer than Xj springs.

i noticed this when i helped lift a friends MJ do MJ springs actually net any lift? or are they just longer and softer

[Shomsky462]

rear MJ springs are sprung under. so mount them SOA and youll get like 4 inches...

[Swamprat]

rear MJ springs are sprung under. so mount them SOA and youll get like 4 inches...


wait are we talking about coil or leaf springs? cause the MJ coil springs are about an 1' or so longer looking then stock XJ coils. and we SOA's my buddies MJ i was talking about

[crazyjim]

Wanna get rid of your old alcans?


Sorry, already sold them to XJFrankie, just gotta get them off my junk.

Which Deavers are those? They look too arched to be G5s. Did you do the custom 4.5-5" packs like I did?

Not really sure actually, they were a custom pack for buggy that I bought from Cal a few months back. I sent them in to Deaver and had them re-worked for a heavier Jeepspeed type setup and had them do a full race prep.

Put them on the manche!

Won't work, and nobody makes a GOOD spring for the MJ. They're either all AAL's or SOA swaps which leaves you with stock gay springs.

[crazyjim]

Another package showed up today, another package that gets to sit on a shelf while I collect more goodies haha. Box of these bad boys showed up today, THANKS to Dan @ RuffStuff!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/heim.jpg

[Baja_XJ]

Jesus! Goin all out this time I guess huh

[Swamprat]

BEEF!!

[FlexdXJ]

DAMN, those are small! :D

[kdub41]

Damn Jim lol
so what would you say if i wanted a smoother ride in my cherokee should i do but i dont want to spend all my money on it lol
what would help a lot, eibachs or shocks

[Ryan93]

holy mother of heims

[xjjeeper19]

Another package showed up today, another package that gets to sit on a shelf while I collect more goodies haha. Box of these bad boys showed up today, THANKS to Dan @ RuffStuff!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/heim.jpg


You mail ordered a case of the DR.? Damn your lazy, could have just drove down to the store and bought some....

[GrimmJeeper]

dude, seriously. lay off the Dr P. you know the main flavoring ingredient is Prunes right? :shocked:

[Ryan93]

dude, seriously. lay off the Dr P. you know the main flavoring ingredient is Prunes right? :shocked:
what the hell, really? thats funny

[silverslk]

what the hell, really? thats funny

Kids..........:moon:

[J Money]

I thought the main ingredient was crown royal? I could be wrong though.

[GrimmJeeper]

I thought the main ingredient was crown royal? I could be wrong though.

only if you mix it right :cheers:

[djblade311]

Those are huge! Are you linking the front?

[Ryan93]

Kids..........:moon:
:wave:

haha

[dirtbagXJ2103]

MONSTER TRUCK LINKS!!

[crazyjim]

Haha thanks guys.

I also just noticed something...

MAJOR PROPS to RuffStuff for their heims. He sent me Chromoly Heims instead of the Alloy heims that I delivered. He included a note that said sorry it took so long. CRAZY! I knew it was going to take a while, they didn't have to do that! Customer service is top notch there.

[Swamprat]

woots!

[Bajaflo99]

Haha thanks guys.

I also just noticed something...

MAJOR PROPS to RuffStuff for their heims. He sent me Chromoly Heims instead of the Alloy heims that I delivered. He included a note that said sorry it took so long. CRAZY! I knew it was going to take a while, they didn't have to do that! Customer service is top notch there.


Lucky!!

[crazyjim]

Those are huge! Are you linking the front?
It's already linked :laugh:

[AJTorris]

Hey what is a good way to get the leaf springs to be softer? Also do you have a problem bottoming out on the rear end when you land?

[tcm glx]

How about some MJ build pics...

[GrimmJeeper]

yea rub it in!

[Swamprat]

How about some MJ build pics...

so is that where all the old parts are going :D

[RandomThoughtsRace]

Great build Jim, let me know when you are ready for some testing.

The first set of "big 60's" just ran the Baja 1000 and finished second in Class 1! The #1717 big60s will be run in anger this weekend at Henderson.

-Joel

[tcm glx]

hey Joel,
Great to see you down in Baja!!

[Haleyrz]

Hey Jim, my names Haley, friend of kelly's (he's got a giant red WJ). Just wanted to say your jeep has inspired me to build a mild baja xj :D. Looks amazing.

[DirtBound]

hey jim i noticed that your glassworks flairs fit alot more plush up against the front facia than mine do... did you grind them down a bit or did they come fit like that? i have the same flairs but they are a bit more squared at the front than yours seem to be...

[DirtBound]

hey jim i noticed that your glassworks flairs fit alot more plush up against the front facia than mine do... did you grind them down a bit or did they come fit like that? i have the same flairs but they are a bit more squared at the front than yours seem to be...

[GrimmJeeper]

Jim took his XJ directly to glassworks and had them fit them. they did a GREAT job, I've never seen a set of fiberglass fenders that fit as well as his.

[GSequoia]

So is this POS done yet?

[tone]

So is this POS done yet?

X2 I wanna see what's going on, some teaser pics would be nice!

[DirtBound]

ahhh.... how much did that run ya jim? maybe ill try and sell these ones i got and do the same!

[01xjkiller]

why is it with the lights mounted on the inside of the "pre runner" style jeeps? ive seen it acouple of times on here now

[FlexdXJ]

The lights in the back window? From what I understand if it has an amber light in the rear window its a faster class and one with a blue and an Amber light is a slower class.

[Ryan93]

yea, its so other cars can see you from behind, the amber light penetrates the dust better. and yes the slower class vehicles have to have a blue light as well

[crazyjim]

ahhh.... how much did that run ya jim? maybe ill try and sell these ones i got and do the same!

If I remember right it was around $450 for the set.

why is it with the lights mounted on the inside of the "pre runner" style jeeps? ive seen it acouple of times on here now

Yea the amber light in the rear is to cut through dust, so other vehicles behind you see you. The red just won't go as far in dust.

The lights in the back window? From what I understand if it has an amber light in the rear window its a faster class and one with a blue and an Amber light is a slower class.


Close, but not quite. Amber is just a safety light, everybody is required to run them in a sanctioning body. Us guys who chase do it for the same safety reasons, so people see us if we end up on the course. The blue light does indicate slow traffic, but slower classes aren't REQUIRED to run them if I recall correctly, but some choose to. For instance when you're running the Baja like Filar did, he chose to run a blue to avoid a trophy truck from running him over haha. If you see an amber light in front of you, you know there's a vehicle up there. If you see a blue light, you know it's a slower vehicle, and it gets you ready to have to dodge something.

[DirtBound]

If I remember right it was around $450 for the set.


hmm, thats not too bad. i think i might do that when im finished with my suspension. thanks.

[DirtBound]

[QUOTE=crazyjim;244723164]If I remember right it was around $450 for the set.
[QUOTE]



hmm, thats not too bad. i think i might do that when im finished with my suspension. thanks.

[FlexdXJ]

Close, but not quite. Amber is just a safety light, everybody is required to run them in a sanctioning body. Us guys who chase do it for the same safety reasons, so people see us if we end up on the course. The blue light does indicate slow traffic, but slower classes aren't REQUIRED to run them if I recall correctly, but some choose to. For instance when you're running the Baja like Filar did, he chose to run a blue to avoid a trophy truck from running him over haha. If you see an amber light in front of you, you know there's a vehicle up there. If you see a blue light, you know it's a slower vehicle, and it gets you ready to have to dodge something.

Cool, thanks for clearing that up Jim! I like the thought of having a blue light because I don't think being hit by a trophy truck sounds too fun! :D

[tbburg]

The blue light is required for the slower classes in Best In The Desert series. They show up on the Jeepspeeds because two(I think) of the BITD races are Jeepspeed events. SCORE and MORE don't require them.

[silverslk]

Hey Jim. With the stuff in Tonys gargage and the stuff in my garage. Maybe you should think about a build thread for the MJ????

[silverslk]

GHEY $HIT. I didn't even post twice or click twice. Came up and told me "you must wait 5 seconds between posts"

[crazyjim]

Hey Jim. With the stuff in Tonys gargage and the stuff in my garage. Maybe you should think about a build thread for the MJ????
:laugh: If I post an MJ build thread everybody will harp on me for not working on the XJ :D

[silverslk]

:laugh: If I post an MJ build thread everybody will harp on me for not working on the XJ :D

Yeah.....so.

How many people have TWO build threads going at once? Just get it up. I am sure everyone will love what you have done and are doing. One is long term and one is short term project.

[GSequoia]

One is long term and one is because he's too ADD to stay focused on the long-term project.


Fixed.

[tbburg]

:laugh: If I post an MJ build thread everybody will harp on me for not working on the XJ :DYeah.....so.

How many people have TWO build threads going at once? Just get it up. I am sure everyone will love what you have done and are doing. One is long term and one is short term project.Actually, if you start another build thread, you'll have people yammering on 2 threads, bitching that you don't update/post new pics often enough. :D

[tcm glx]

x1000 on posting it up... honestly, I am diggin the MJ more now than the XJ .... (yeah yeah, flame suit is on!)

[GrimmJeeper]

damnit! i want to trade back!!

[crazyjim]

Alright alright... I'll post up an MJ build thread, gonna be a few days though, gotta get some pictures and what not. :D

[Baja_XJ]

damnstraight you gotta get pics

[tbburg]

Build the MJ into a 7s/7100 class truck. Then we'll have someone to compare notes with when Derrick gets back.

[julio_a]

Alright alright... I'll post up an MJ build thread, gonna be a few days though, gotta get some pictures and what not. :D

why not do a "brothers of destruction" build thread with both the xj and the mj going on at the same time?!?

[Shanekw]

Great rig! I miss Ocotillo and Glamis now that we live in Tennessee. We used to live in Hemet and Temecula. No regrets,.... just miss the desert.

[GrimmJeeper]

hey Jim.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9l2pUsCHw

hurry up and put the damn XJ back together!

[kpj2xj]

Jim you still wana get rid of those seats???

[FlexdXJ]

hurry up and put the damn XJ back together!

Yeah Dammit! :D

[Oil Town XJ]

Any updates on the build?
What did you do for ebrake cables?

[tcm glx]

Yeah Jim, Any update.... wasnt the XJ's last voyage a year ago??????

[silverslk]

Any updates on the build?
What did you do for ebrake cables?

Probably not, but his MJ has glass fenders, 97+ header panel, mirrors AND doors, drop brackets, Bilstein 7100's. 33x10.50's........WHEW!!!:wave:

[xjjeeper19]

If he would get it to my house I could throw the damn head on it for him.....

[crazyjim]

If he would get it to my house I could throw the damn head on it for him.....
Hey now... I've hit you up a few times about this with no response... http://smiliesftw.com/x/ohreally.gif

[crazyjim]

Any updates on the build?
What did you do for ebrake cables?

Sadly none yet... I've collected a few more parts, but I'm sure most of you don't care to see parts acquisition, but building. I'll get to that soon enough.

Yeah Jim, Any update.... wasnt the XJ's last voyage a year ago??????

http://smiliesftw.com/x/moon.gif

Probably not, but his MJ has glass fenders, 97+ header panel, mirrors AND doors, drop brackets, Bilstein 7100's. 33x10.50's........WHEW!!!:wave:


Woohoo!! I'll be posting a build thread soon enough as long as I don't get shot for working on the MJ instead of the XJ... :eyes:

[dirtbagXJ2103]

hey as long as you wheel the mj its all good, and you do

[xjjeeper19]

Hey now... I've hit you up a few times about this with no response... http://smiliesftw.com/x/ohreally.gif

You keep asking off the wall question about what goes in a BA-10, I haven't had a call out the XJ....:D Actually from now till the end of May is going to be a really bad time for me to do anything but house work...

[Ryan93]

Hey Jim, how did you sleeve the cage together? need some ideas... I ordered the T&J cage tuesday.....dun dun dun

[xjjeeper19]

Since Jim's slacking a little, time to get this back on the first page.....

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244958263#post244958263


Justin

[silverslk]

Way to get that thing running again Justin!!!! Hopefully that will light a fire under his ass to work on XJ again.

[Bajaflo99]

Jim!! IM always down to help you wrench on it just gimmie a call!

[crazyjim]

UPDATE!!!!!


Well, spent all day yesterday working on the XJ. It was nice getting back under the thing. It's a bit upsetting to see what condition it is in, rust has seemed to overtake my axles, frame stiffeners etc. It's all just surface rust, and nothing bad, but it definitely needs some TLC. She's also going to need a GOOD wetsand / buff if not a new paintjob once she's done as well. The sun hasn't treated her well.

Anyway, yesterday's plan was to get her back to ride height, and back on some 33's. I went over to install my

Deaver rear springs
Throw the coil spacers on the front (which I will not be using now)
T&J front shock mounts bolted up (will weld later)
Install Track bar drop bracket / Track Bar / Track Bar brace

As always nothing went smoothly, my leaf spring bolts are destroyed! My front bushing on the passenger side must have been done for quite some time, see the picture of it below. All 4 bolts were marred, the front two being the worst. I spent a couple hours trying to source a bolt somewhere but was unable to find the funky ass bolt for it. I'll call the dealer on Tuesday. The threw bolt on the passenger side broke as well, and the bottom leaf fell off when I took it off the axle. I also need new U-Bolts, however those can go on when I drop the new axle in. We loosely installed the leafs to get her moving around. On to the front, again nothing lined up well there, but eventually we got it. All in all it was definitely a day working on the Jeep, she reminded me how much of a bitch she can be and why I shouldn't neglect her for so long.... payback it seems. Anyway, here are some pictures, pay no mind to how dirty she is, she'll be getting a bath soon.


This is how she's looked for the past year
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1360.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1363.jpg


Started with the rear leafs:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1369.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1368.jpg



Here's some of the carnage:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1367.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1365.jpg




Finally making some forward progress:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1372.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1370.jpg




This is what happens to your brakes after a year of not driving
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1375.jpg




Getting the 33's on and moving on to the front:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1374.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1373.jpg




And finally how she ended up sitting after we were finished for the day.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1377.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1381.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1378.jpg



She's sitting a little low in the front end, granted I have no weight over the rear of my fresh Deavers either. But it's looking like I'm going to go with a Deaver 5.5 spring and ditch the coil spacer. I had planned on running the 3.5" full traction coils since they seemed to work so well for me, but won't be able to get the spacer over my bump cans, it's just too big and I can't grind the inside of the spacer enough without losing the lip.

[tone]

Jim she looks neglected after you get it in simi running order you need to take her on a beat run and show her some love! Those fresh deavers look tits! I'm running a spacer with my deaver coils and couldn't be happier, my front end is smooth as butter. It sucks to know that when I put bumps in that I will have to take them out... But you know what they say of there is a will, there is a way! Looking forward to finally seeing you out in the dirt! :)

[tcm glx]

Looking forward to finally seeing you out in the dirt! :)


I gotta give it to Jim, he is always in the dirt, XJ, MJ, or hitching a ride, but he always goes!!

[xjjeeper19]

Three things Jim...

Just call Dave in from Kentucky and let him do the detail work...

Was it nice to finally "drive it into the garage"......

And last, those wheels are gay, you should buy my black ones..... :D


Justin

[XJRunner]

what rear leafs were on that?

[tone]

Are those tires 9.50? They look tiny and yea Justin is right. ;)

[karstic]

UPDATE!!!!!


Finally making some forward progress:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1372.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1370.jpg



Are those the shackles that you are going to run or do have something different planned?

[crazyjim]

Jim she looks neglected after you get it in simi running order you need to take her on a beat run and show her some love! Those fresh deavers look tits! I'm running a spacer with my deaver coils and couldn't be happier, my front end is smooth as butter. It sucks to know that when I put bumps in that I will have to take them out... But you know what they say of there is a will, there is a way! Looking forward to finally seeing you out in the dirt! :)

Thanks, I'm pumped to get her going for sure!

Three things Jim...

Just call Dave in from Kentucky and let him do the detail work...

Was it nice to finally "drive it into the garage"......

And last, those wheels are gay, you should buy my black ones..... :D


Justin


I know, I've talked to Tony multiple times about having dave come out, I've got a few chips etc though that can't be "buffed" out. And yes, it was nice to drive it under it's own power into the garage haha. I need to get those breathers from you for the top of the valve cover too, don't let me forget that.

As for the wheels, I'm not looking for black wheels, but the fact they're 15x7 instead of 15x8 is tempting ;)

what rear leafs were on that?

It had Alcan's on it, they did well.

Are those tires 9.50? They look tiny and yea Justin is right. ;)

Nope, 33x10.50's

Are those the shackles that you are going to run or do have something different planned?

Yea, they're modified to fit the "baja bushings" in the rear. I'll see how they do. Why?

[tharlanjr]

Glad to see that thing getting some attention. She sure is a beauty.

[karstic]

Yea, they're modified to fit the "baja bushings" in the rear. I'll see how they do. Why?

Are they a stright shackle or a boomerang style? Any interference issues with the rear cross member?

[crazyjim]

Glad to see that thing getting some attention. She sure is a beauty.


Thanks man, like I said I'm stoked. I have a deadline set and have every intention of finishing it before then.


Are they a stright shackle or a boomerang style? Any interference issues with the rear cross member?


They're a boomerang shackle, a but hard to see in the picture, and the shot you see of them is at droop, the angle is WAY better at ride height. Probably a good 45 degrees or so. I'm sure I'll have interference at bump with the rear cross member, but I intend on removing what's not necessary and plating the rest.

[GrimmJeeper]

Lookin good Jimbo! Glad to see you getting it back in shape finally. You must have gotten worried when I said I'd have mine done before yours :D

[crazyjim]

Lookin good Jimbo! Glad to see you getting it back in shape finally. You must have gotten worried when I said I'd have mine done before yours :D
Hahahahaha, I wasn't worried until I found out you WEREN'T going to centermount it and link it on this run :laugh:

[Ryan93]

Looking good Jim!

[XJLI]

This is what happens to your brakes after a year of not driving
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1375.jpg

thats what my brakes look like after 12 hours of not driving.

nice to see this thing getting some action again

[XJRunner]

thats not even bad. I shoulda taken a pic of my rotors after 3 years of not driving

[crazyjim]

Worked on her a bit more today, didn't get a whole lot done, only got a few hours in since I worked til 7:00am. Pulled the dash out, and started planning out changing my a-pillar bars. Now that the Jeep is going to be street friendly again, I want my door panels back, which means I'll have to run my a-pillar bars down through the dash. Originally I turned the pillars out a bit from the T&J kit to give me more foot room, but I wasn't able to shut my doors with the original panels on.

The dash in this thing was a BITCH to remove. Every 4" was another wire attached by a stupid plastic clip. It's definitely not going back together the same way it was from the factory.



http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/photo1.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1726.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1728.jpg


You can see in these shots that without the dash, the a-pillar bars have a lot of room to move. We'll be starting on that tomorrow.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1732.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/IMG_1730.jpg





Most importantly though, she came home with me tonight. I took her by the pressure washer, and cleaned all the mud and gunk, bird doo doo and general funk off her. She definitely looks like a happier Jeep now that she's clean.

Dawn took this shot while I was washing her, she said it looked like she was crying... Awwww. TEARS OF JOY!!!!


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/photo4.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/XJ%20Phase%202/photo3.jpg

[mxracer624]

Thanks man, like I said I'm stoked. I have a deadline set and have every intention of finishing it before then.
First off jimmy, we have heard that before... I say thanksgiving of 2011 you'll be putting the dash back on ! Haha
And second seeing that wrecker is making me pitch a tent!!! I miss going with you to steal peoples cars.. so we need to go again, you still owe me for checking on that excursion for you the other day. I've been hitting the gym and I got some badass new overalls (matt from operatioń repo signature model overalls btw) and have been pickin up some sweet tips by watching him on the show.. with my level of intelegence you need me on your team...

[tone]

Lookin good! Is that just the T&J cage or is there something extra that you're hiding?

[crazyjim]

First off jimmy, we have heard that before... I say thanksgiving of 2011 you'll be putting the dash back on ! Haha
And second seeing that wrecker is making me pitch a tent!!! I miss going with you to steal peoples cars.. so we need to go again, you still owe me for checking on that excursion for you the other day. I've been hitting the gym and I got some badass new overalls (matt from operatioń repo signature model overalls btw) and have been pickin up some sweet tips by watching him on the show.. with my level of intelegence you need me on your team...

Hahaha I was like, who da fu... Sandy, get your ass over to Lee's today, we're diving in!

Lookin good! Is that just the T&J cage or is there something extra that you're hiding?

Everything you see there is the T&J cage, it's a tight fitting mofo for sure. The only thing I'm changing is the a-pillar bars to go through the dash, and adding some triangulation.

[FatCity Ryan]

Jim, I'm getting ready to do my '98. Hows the A/C look? Does it look like you can keep/ modify the ducts? You keeping them/Ditching them?

For your reading pleasure, here are all the faces.....
:exclamati:sad1::shiver::flipoff:NAXJA:compwork::j ester::read::video::geek::rof:Damit. Theres a limit.

[FatCity Ryan]

That manican in the 5th pic is bad ass!

[crazyjim]

Jim, I'm getting ready to do my '98. Hows the A/C look? Does it look like you can keep/ modify the ducts? You keeping them/Ditching them?

For your reading pleasure, here are all the faces.....
:exclamati:sad1::shiver::flipoff:NAXJA:jester::rea d::geek::rof:Damit. Theres a limit.

Honestly I was looking at it, I'm thinking the tube is going to end up DEAD in the center of the outside ducts... which sucks. I'm going to try to figure something out, at the very least possibly seal it up somehow, I'll let you know. I'm going back over there today to run the a-pillars, dash will still be out for a while though.

That manican in the 5th pic is bad ass!

Hahahahaha, that's Lee's wife, she's real. :laugh:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs253.ash1/18051_1241904300592_1618865520_587634_4917770_n.jp g

[silverslk]

HAHA that pic she does look fake.....now there are TWO OF THEM???? hahaha