The never ending project

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Here's what I've been up to the last couple of weeks.
I just can't leave well enough alone...as it sits right now, I'm at 20 inches of travel. Still need to mock up the shock mounts on the trailing arms
and relocate the bumps, then I can take it all back apart and finish welding everything, and paint it all.

Full Droop

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040558.jpg?t=1241542272

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040559.jpg?t=1241542339

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040560.jpg?t=1241542369

Full Bump

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040561.jpg?t=1241542394

Up tight, and out of sight...

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040562.jpg?t=1241542424

The sawz-all never sleeps

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040563.jpg?t=1241542465

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040564.jpg?t=1241542541

I think I need a taller floor jack...OSHA approved?

-Dan

[crazyjim]

You really have no idea how much I hate you right now!!


Really though, you're gonna let me drive this right? :laugh:

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

You really have no idea how much I hate you right now!!


Really though, you're gonna let me drive this right? :laugh:

Don't you have a cage to install??? :D

[Ryno XJ]

Nice set up, that should be a bad ass ride! :clap:

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Thanks Ryno! This has been one of the only times, I've ever figured out the geometry on paper first, and actually had it go according to plan. It was a real challenge to get the pinion angle to follow the CV driveshaft throughout the travel. I'm probably still going to have about 3 1/2" of plunge on the driveshaft, but it was the best compromise I could come up with that would fit in there.

-Dan

[Ryno XJ]

Well if you get it all figured out and working ,maybe we can work on mine! :D

[xjjeeper19]

So... Do you need some help with that center section?

[JeepFreak21]

http://www.slicky.net/smilies/bowdown.gif
Billy

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

So... Do you need some help with that center section?


Nah, I know how to do gears...9's are way easy. I just prefer not to do gears for customers, and I don't have the tools for the 8.25's.

Thanks for the offer though :D

[Ryan93]

Were not worthy! were not worthy!

looks amazing! cant wait to see it all finished up

[xjjeeper19]

I don't have the tools for the 8.25's.

Thanks for the offer though :D


I can make you some...

[Skullver]

sweet looking project! Looks like you may need some bigger shocks back there now! Looking forward to the ttb portion of your project, this thing is going to be awesome!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

sweet looking project! Looks like you may need some bigger shocks back there now! Looking forward to the ttb portion of your project, this thing is going to be awesome!

I've got some 2 1/2"x14 King coil overs to mount off the trailing arms, so I can use all that travel.

I can't wait to hit the dirt with it:D

-Dan

[slcpunk74]

Can we get some better pics of those beams? Did you reinforce the shock bosses?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Can we get some better pics of those beams? Did you reinforce the shock bosses?

The trailing arms don't have the shock mounts on them yet. I'm going to make some plates that overlap the sides and mount the shocks on top of the arms. I have delrin bushings on the front pivots so the arms can't twist (much).

-Dan

[Swamprat]

thats a freaking sweet jeep!

[CRASH]

Looks real nice Dan. Is that a 2 wheel drive rig?

[Swamprat]

im sure the front axle gives it away...

[dakineJ]

Nice setup man.Who made the housing?

[crazyjim]

He did.

[CRASH]

Looks real nice Dan. Is that a 2 wheel drive rig?

Edit: Is that going to be a 2 wheel drive rig?

Seems like a lot of nice work on the rear just to keep a front end that definately won't keep up.

[Skullver]

Edit: Is that going to be a 2 wheel drive rig?

Seems like a lot of nice work on the rear just to keep a front end that definately won't keep up.

he mentioned in another thread that he is putting TTBs in place of the solid axle.

[slcpunk74]

I dont know if you did coilovers and triples that tied into an engine cage I think you could make a front that would do just fine. Plus how many linked trucks/suvs have the same travel front and rear? Not too many.

[XJEEPER]

Looks real nice Dan. Is that a 2 wheel drive rig?


What's this??!!
A post from Andy?!......Holy Crap! Good to see you're still lurkin around.....I thought you'd been hauled off and sacrificed to the Toyota Gods or something.........

Back on topic.....looking sweet Dan, can't wait to see how it handles.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

It will still be 4wd....I've got a brand new atlas t-case in there:D. The front gets a little over 12 inches right now, although it's barely bent. The front suspension feels pretty good, it was the back that was lacking. I'm sure once I get the back done, it'll be the front that sucks, but I'm doing one step at a time. I'll change the torque converter before I do the front, its got way too low of a stall speed. In low range, even with an auto trans, it take both feet on the brakes to keep it from moving.

-Dan

[GrimmJeeper]

looking good Dan, take lots of pics, as i'll be saving them all. this is the next step i'd like to take in my XJ, glad im not the only one :D

[squirrel80]

I'll change the torque converter before I do the front, its got way too low of a stall speed. In low range, even with an auto trans, it take both feet on the brakes to keep it from moving.

-Dan

TCS built mine and loosened it up for that same reason. With 5.13s in low range it is not hard to hold now.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

TCS built mine and loosened it up for that same reason. With 5.13s in low range it is not hard to hold now.

How much did that run you? I know it's for a different tranny, but just wondering for a ballpark.

-Dan

[squirrel80]

How much did that run you? I know it's for a different tranny, but just wondering for a ballpark.

-Dan

I want to say about $300 at the most is the going rate, but that is with a lock up converter. It may be cheaper depending on what tranny you are running. Mine got brazed fins and was loosened up a little. Call Rusty at TCS he is in the Havasu shop. He will set you up for what you need. I wouldn't go with too much stall because it will heat up the tranny on the trail.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I want to say about $300 at the most is the going rate, but that is with a lock up converter. It may be cheaper depending on what tranny you are running. Mine got brazed fins and was loosened up a little. Call Rusty at TCS he is in the Havasu shop. He will set you up for what you need. I wouldn't go with too much stall because it will heat up the tranny on the trail.


I'm running a C4, no lock up. I do have a pretty large cooler, though with a Spal 10" fan on it.

[dakineJ]

Nice setup man.Who made the housing?

He did.

I suspected:).Again,nice work.I love seeing an XJ with trailing arms.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

A little progress....

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/shocks.jpg?t=1246901939

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/bump.jpg?t=1246902215

[tharlanjr]

DAYUM, Thats badass!!!

[Ryan93]

damn son that thing is baddddd assss :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Skullver]

Awesome! that tires is stuffed pretty well in there!

[GrimmJeeper]

i just soiled myself.


looking good Dan! :cheers:

[Ryno XJ]

WOW!!!! Just........WOW!!!!!

[crazyjim]

Mmmmm :D

[tcm glx]

So whats the latest on the beast!?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

So whats the latest on the beast!?

Just some odds and ends....re-doing the exhaust, build a new floor board, mount the swaybar, limit straps, and a little re-wiring.

Won't be long, hopefully.

-Dan

[BajaCurt]

Won't be long, hopefully.



:clap:
Can't wait to see it Dan!!!!

[Clean Racing]

damn Dan that thing is crazy... Nice job with the trailing arm set up..

[Swamprat]

i think i just came...

[2001XJ-32]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040560.jpg?t=1241542369




SEXY!

[crazyjim]

Dan asked me the post these... GNAR!


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/danturner1.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/danturner2.jpg

[GrimmJeeper]

:shocked:

want to design a do it yourselfers kit Dan? :D

[4ejsmith]

How much u want for the L shaped shackles sweet lol

[xjjeeper19]

Is this where the exhaust is coming out now? If so... thats bad ass!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/xjjeeper19/danturner21.jpg

[kmanxj5050]

SWEEET!!!!!

how do you get your hatch to close with the spare there?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Yes, that's where the exhaust is coming out.

As for the hatch, it'll be cut to fit around everything...just haven't gotten to it yet.

Thanks for posting the pics Jim. My phone takes crappy pics, doesn't it??

-Dan

[crazyjim]

Haha no worries, and not any worse than anybody elses phone.

[AIbandit]

Looks good! Need more pics!!!

[FlexdXJ]

Needs more travel! :D That thing is SICK!!!!! I will be needing a video of this Jeep in action when its complete!

[Swamprat]

thats freaking sweet! but is that its ride height in the rear? thats pretty high up there

[National Drivetrain]

thats freaking sweet! but is that its ride height in the rear? thats pretty high up there


LOL
it's on a cherry picker...

[Ba-Riedo]

That suspension is amazing, I can't wait for some action shots of it.

-Alex

[Swamprat]

LOL
it's on a cherry picker...

oh i didnt see that

[xcm]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2295/moarg.th.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/moarg.jpg/)

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

thats freaking sweet! but is that its ride height in the rear? thats pretty high up there

Ha ha...Now I just need to figure how to lift the front that much! :D

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Went for a quick shake down run yesterday, out in DHS. All I can say is WOW :D

Went on a road a little less than a mile long, 2 foot deep whoops, about 6 to 8 feet apart, at around 50mph. The nose stayed up on the tops of the whoops, and the rear tires felt like they never left the dirt. Felt really smooth.

Adjusting the bypasses will only make it better, but I don't see the D30 living for much longer.

Sorry, no pics or vid...it was a last minute trip.

-Dan

[crazyjim]

Went for a quick shake down run yesterday, out in DHS. All I can say is WOW :D

Went on a road a little less than a mile long, 2 foot deep whoops, about 6 to 8 feet apart, at around 50mph. The nose stayed up on the tops of the whoops, and the rear tires felt like they never left the dirt. Felt really smooth.

Adjusting the bypasses will only make it better, but I don't see the D30 living for much longer.

Sorry, no pics or vid...it was a last minute trip.

-Dan
Daaaaaamn you should have taken me!!!! I wanna see this thing work!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Daaaaaamn you should have taken me!!!! I wanna see this thing work!


You know...the thought did cross my mind. We took the race jeep out for a spin as well. All in all, we spent 2 hrs on the road to drive the jeeps for 20 minutes, barbecued some carne asada and came home.

Besides, I didn't want to ruin your love for the Deavers :D

[crazyjim]

You know...the thought did cross my mind. We took the race jeep out for a spin as well. All in all, we spent 2 hrs on the road to drive the jeeps for 20 minutes, barbecued some carne asada and came home.

Besides, I didn't want to ruin your love for the Deavers :D
Haha damn you. Well you know there's a pretty good section over in Hemet that has some decent woops if you ever want to hit it up!

[GrimmJeeper]

i must see this thing in action, im drooling!

[BajaCurt]

i must see this thing in action

X2
Dan, bring it out to the next Jeepspeed race in Lucerne!!!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

X2
Dan, bring it out to the next Jeepspeed race in Lucerne!!!

My team mates are trying to get me to race it in the 3700 class :wierd:
Clive said he would consider it, but there aren't even any other 3700s entered to race yet.

Personally, I don't think my junk is up to race standards yet....especially with the bent D30 and front 7100 shocks, lol.

-Dan

[crazyjim]

Go dominate 1400 class :D

[dakineJ]

i must see this thing in action
X3, pics , video absalutely!

[XJRunner]

cough1450cough

[CherBear]

Take a vid of this beast!!!

Good lord man, one of the sweetest rigs I have seen...

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Just got done mounting some King 2.5 double bypasses in the front last night. Had to make all new shock mounts, that came out pretty sweet. I have to get some longer resi hoses today so I can get those mounted tonite.

-Dan

[dirtbagXJ2103]

sweet deal all you need now is a v8 FYI buick 350s only weigh about 20lbs more than a 4.0

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I've already got a Ford 289 in the jeep, which is also lighter than the 4.0.

[Mike L]

I've already got a Ford 289 in the jeep, which is also lighter than the 4.0.

What tranny? C4 or AOD?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

What tranny? C4 or AOD?

C4 from Art Carr with all the goodies.

[dwchkypmp20]

Sorry to be a NOOB, but what rear glass is that?

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Sorry to be a NOOB, but what rear glass is that?

It's the hanneman two door/commanche glass. I just cut the bedsides in half so I can still open the doors.

[dwchkypmp20]

It's the hanneman two door/commanche glass. I just cut the bedsides in half so I can still open the doors.


sweet.

[in4aride]

first off, this is absolute sex, killer job...


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/loosenutdan/P1040564.jpg?t=1241542541



-Dan
any pics of how the DS sits in there at full compression? reason i ask is i wonder with the abuse you guys dish out on these things if there is a way to cross brace between the upper link mounts on inside of frame rail so make em a lil more rigid, supported?....

just curious

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

The driveshaft is just about straight at full compression. My "frame rails" are super reinforced on the insides...my front control arm mounts, trans crossmember, and rear upper control arm mounts are all tied into this. I did my reinforcements long before any of the aftermarket stiffeners were available, so I opted to do the inside of the frame rails to handle the raised belly trans mount.

I don't think I have any pics like you're looking for.

Thanks for the props.

-Dan

[in4aride]

oh ok cool...thanks man, :thumbup:

[1708Race]

Just read through the whole string to see what the uproar is about...
I bow to your excellence:sunshine:
Nice work man !!!

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

I don't know about excellence.....but thanks!

[Jes]

Amazing how time changes a rig...
http://www.fototime.com/094888940E2CBC6/standard.jpg
http://www.fototime.com/CE89E528A131D14/standard.jpg
...that was what it looked like in June 2005.

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

Wow...it's hard to believe that was 5 years ago. Time flies.

[lesslimited]

Didn't look much different in '04, spare on the roof rack and less mud...

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/6807/1200404694049957266S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1200404694049957266DFPkao)

http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/28233/1200401485049957266S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1200401485049957266OdzJgm)

[jmaxj]

dang, now that i think about time does fly met ya in 04 ran the con with ya in 05 now i think next time i head west i gotta make a special stop out your way to see this thing in person, great job dan.

[toyotawrench]

So can you do this to myjeep, I will give you an I o U :D

[Loose_Nuts_Enterprises]

So can you do this to myjeep, I will give you an I o U :D

I started on it yesterday :D