Dan Turner's Rig

[xjfrankie]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/RetroRods/Dans%2095%20XJ/JeepSpeed1706005.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/RetroRods/Dans%2095%20XJ/JeepSpeed1706001.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/RetroRods/Dans%2095%20XJ/JeepSpeed1706002.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/RetroRods/Dans%2095%20XJ/JeepSpeed1706004.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/RetroRods/Dans%2095%20XJ/JeepSpeed1706003.jpg

-Frankie

[crazyjim]

Oh good lord. Those door panels!!! I love em!!!

[alek21]

the photos dont work for me

[Ryno]

Any more pic's of the light bar and how it is setup! Giving me some ideas I tell yah!
Looks great... I want one like that.

[Swamprat]

that is a damn sexy jeep!

[Ryan93]

that thing is sweet! you know what the suspension specs are?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

that thing is sweet! you know what the suspension specs are?


http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=984521&page=3

Go to post #41 for the specs

-Dan

[Ryan93]

Ahh thanks, are those Rubicon 5.5 coils? I didn't see the coil brand or height on the post, sorry for being a nub..

[xjfrankie]

Yes, they are the 5.5 Rubicon Express Springs.

-Frankie


Ahh thanks, are those Rubicon 5.5 coils? I didn't see the coil brand or height on the post, sorry for being a nub..

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

No stereo? no build is complete without a few 12"s and 6 amps!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

No stereo? no build is complete without a few 12"s and 6 amps!

But there is a stereo....you can see the XM Roadie on the console below the shifter. It's piped into the intercom system, but you have to wear the headsets to hear it. The intercom also has auto mute, so when you talk or someone is talking to you on the race radio, it mutes the tunes.

-Dan

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

But there is a stereo....you can see the XM Roadie on the console below the shifter. It's piped into the intercom system, but you have to wear the headsets to hear it. The intercom also has auto mute, so when you talk or someone is talking to you on the race radio, it mutes the tunes.

-Dan
haha thats awesome!

[89heepxj]

Can we get info on that light bar?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Can we get info on that light bar?

What info are you looking for? It's made out of 1" .065 tubing, some light tabs, etc. The stabilizer bars (also adjusters) are the same tubing with right and left hand threaded nuts welded on the ends with 1/2" heims. The roof mounts are 1 1/2" tube, through the roof, welded to the cage inside.

-Dan

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

You should make those and sell them! sounds like a quality setup considering the adjustability

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

You should make those and sell them! sounds like a quality setup considering the adjustability

I'm still sorting out some glare on the windshield issues...I may need to make a small visor under the lights to keep the glass in the shadow. I'm not fond of the looks of the lights completely on top of the roof.

We built a couple of similar ones for the race jeep and our crew chief's rig.

-Dan

[XJEEPER]

Nice rig Dan, in-dash welder too :eek:

[crazyjim]

Dan, try to sink her on down a little in front of the windshield... like so:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/zerotolerancefab/IMG_0549.jpg

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Dan, try to sink her on down a little in front of the windshield... like so:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/zerotolerancefab/IMG_0549.jpg

Mine is sunk down in front like that...I like mine, not the ones that are way up high. I still need to paint my white hood. I think that's where a lot of the glare is coming from.

-Dan

[crazyjim]

Oh sh*t haha, I didn't even go back and look. I figured you would have known that anyway.

But whatever, we gotta talk about those door panels of yours :D You have a bead roller?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Oh sh*t haha, I didn't even go back and look. I figured you would have known that anyway.

But whatever, we gotta talk about those door panels of yours :D You have a bead roller?


Yeah, I've got a bead roller and a break at home. I made those panels at LJ's shop though.

[crazyjim]

Yeah, I've got a bead roller and a break at home. I made those panels at LJ's shop though.
I'm gonna have to borrow you for some dimple dies and possibly some door panels :D hahahaha

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I'm gonna have to borrow you for some dimple dies and possibly some door panels :D hahahaha

I may still have the template for the fronts. I haven't done the rear doors or the hatch yet. I need to build a rear bumper (sold my old one) and I think I may cut the hatch so the spare tire is half in-half out, with a tube "corral" around it. Still undecided though. Know anyone with a spare hatch I could cut up??:D

[89heepxj]

Those door panels rock! I wouldnt mind them either :D

[crazyjim]

I may still have the template for the fronts. I haven't done the rear doors or the hatch yet. I need to build a rear bumper (sold my old one) and I think I may cut the hatch so the spare tire is half in-half out, with a tube "corral" around it. Still undecided though. Know anyone with a spare hatch I could cut up??:D
Haha what a BAMF. That hatch idea sounds like a sweet idea, I may know of some hatches. I think Johnny is getting rid of his 2 door, so you may be able to hit him up about his rear hatch.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Haha what a BAMF. That hatch idea sounds like a sweet idea, I may know of some hatches. I think Johnny is getting rid of his 2 door, so you may be able to hit him up about his rear hatch.

Isn't Johnny's a 98 and up?

[Skullver]

i have a free hatch for you(brown from an 85), i love your trucks interior, looks very.....convenient for lack of a better word. I really need to make up some door panels like that for my two-door, thanks for the ideas!(not that I have the skills or tools:))

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

i have a free hatch for you(brown from an 85), i love your trucks interior, looks very.....convenient for lack of a better word. I really need to make up some door panels like that for my two-door, thanks for the ideas!(not that I have the skills or tools:))


If only you weren't 150 miles away...I'd take you up on the hatch:D


Go to Harbor Freight...they have bead rollers pretty cheap.

-Dan

[crazyjim]

Isn't Johnny's a 98 and up?

Pretty sure he has an older 2 door... not sure?

i have a free hatch for you(brown from an 85), i love your trucks interior, looks very.....convenient for lack of a better word. I really need to make up some door panels like that for my two-door, thanks for the ideas!(not that I have the skills or tools:))


I feel the same way. The only reason I'm looking to do it is for more room inside once I cage etc.

[Larrythedog]

I may still have the template for the fronts. I haven't done the rear doors or the hatch yet. I need to build a rear bumper (sold my old one) and I think I may cut the hatch so the spare tire is half in-half out, with a tube "corral" around it. Still undecided though. Know anyone with a spare hatch I could cut up??:D


Post picture on the hatch when your done. I would like to try that as well.

[jmaxj]

that thing looks bad a$$ dan, sure different since the last time i seen it.:thumbup::thumbup:

[Boostwerks.com]

Looks badass, although your modded oem TB bracket scares me.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Looks badass, although your modded oem TB bracket scares me.

No need to be scared....it has never let me down, and I've thoroughly abused it. I made that bracket before RE even had their HD one with the bracket on the market. It's not the prettiest thing though...

-Dan

[DansGreyMj]

That thing is a beast!

[Swamprat]

again that is a sexy XJ, i would gladly trade my jeep for it.:rof:

[GrimmJeeper]

Pretty sure he has an older 2 door... not sure?
Johnny's white jeep is a 98 2door.

lookin good Dan :cheers:

[xjjeeper19]

If only you weren't 150 miles away...I'd take you up on the hatch:D


Go to Harbor Freight...they have bead rollers pretty cheap.

-Dan


I've been Know to make some road trips out to ventura and santa barbara...

If you still need it next time I go, I will swing by skullvers and pick it up for you.

Justin

[Jes]

What it used to look like...
http://www.fototime.com/BAC87EECEBAFECF/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/E6A9AFA1BABDB44/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/CE89E528A131D14/standard.jpg
...that was on the Rubicon back in 2005.
Funny that I actually recognized it at KOH in February. :D

Dan, why are you running those hub protectors? Aren't they wicked heavy?

[Jimbo_1321]

how big are those tires???

[Smittty9785]

beautiful rig

[chris_amrein]

Awesome Jeep! Looks like your rear fenders are "split" to let the rear doors open. Have any pics of how you did it?

Thanks, Chris

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I've been Know to make some road trips out to ventura and santa barbara...

If you still need it next time I go, I will swing by skullvers and pick it up for you.

Justin

Thanks Justin, Let me know if you go...


Dan, why are you running those hub protectors? Aren't they wicked heavy?

They are hella heavy....but I used to break the lockouts every trip to the rocks. Believe it or not, it still sees the rocks occasionally...just have to be mindful of my fake sheetmetal:D It was good to see you at KOH. Been a long time.

how big are those tires???

36'' iroks

Awesome Jeep! Looks like your rear fenders are "split" to let the rear doors open. Have any pics of how you did it?

Thanks, Chris

Just mounted them up and cut at the door seam. These things are spring loaded though, and deform out of shape a little when you cut them. Eventually I'll make some inner panels to hold them where they belong.

I can still reach up under them to get to the door handle.

-Dan

[Jimbo_1321]

36'' iroks

-Dan

on a dana 30?
those are some big meats.

[Goatman]

Nice to see the progress, Dan. :thumbup:



I have a set of those hub protectors, they've saved a lot of broken hubs. They are real heavy, though, when I quit taking my XJ to the Hammers I took them off........but I may put them back on. :)

[Boostwerks.com]

Damn, that thing is sick as aids.

[NXJ]

Any particular reason the front bumper plate is only spot welded on?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Any particular reason the front bumper plate is only spot welded on?


It's just a piece of sheemetal, covering up the lower core support.
That way if I run into something and tweak it, it's a lot easier to replace. The front is plenty tied together with tube reinforcement plates, etc. My junk is heavy enough without putting a big ole skid plate way up there.

-Dan

[JeepFreak21]

It's just a piece of sheemetal, covering up the lower core support.
That way if I run into something and tweak it, it's a lot easier to replace. The front is plenty tied together with tube reinforcement plates, etc. My junk is heavy enough without putting a big ole skid plate way up there.

-Dan

Well, you just have an answer for everything, don't 'cha? http://www.slicky.net/smilies/fawk.gif

Awesome looking rig!

Billy

[crazyjim]

Bump, I know there's more pictures here.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Bump, I know there's more pictures here.
I haven't done anything new lately...Got a new torque converter special made from The Converter Shop in Lake Havasu today. Hopefully that will be going in later this week, along with a 5.0 mustang motor. Last motor blew a head gasket, so I had this 5.0 motor laying around. Should have better power than the old 289.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/powder%20puff%202009/P1040784.jpg?t=1270579742

[silverslk]

DAMN I love your rig Dan!!!!

When you going to "re-do" that front suspension (like you mentioned)? he he he

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

DAMN I love your rig Dan!!!!

When you going to "re-do" that front suspension (like you mentioned)? he he he


Probably won't do the front for a while...I'm tired of this thing always being torn down. Just want to drive it a while before I take it apart again.

[*whiteXJ*]

any more pics of your rig?

[89xjJe3per]

X2 on the pics the ones on the front page dont work...

[1xfloppy]

i have these from a race back in september 09...

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/hendue/Sept%2012%2009%20Race/IMG_0184.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/hendue/Sept%2012%2009%20Race/IMG_0185.jpg

thats all i snapped though

[crazyjim]

I know he has a few on the projects. It's sitting on 37" BFG Projects right now.