Keith_Indy
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- New Pal/Greenfield, IN
Nice XJ very close to the way I want to build mine.
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O.K. B's Build Thread
- Thread starter OutkastBoss
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OutkastBoss
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- Location
- Saint louis
Thanks !
I like it. Don't go to Redbird if you want to keep it
I keep hearing that about Redbird , you guys just may scare me away until I have more armor and a rack to deflect branches up top !
Yea I bet it doesn't hurt that it is on a Silver Xj !
kmanxj5050
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- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Digging that spoiler!
OutkastBoss
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- Location
- Saint louis
Time for another update This last year was fun we had a blast at Winterfest 2013, progressed a bit in the build, made a few local runs and got to make my second Moab wheeling trip.
I have some new things to add and some old smaller things to add to this thread but I will do that later.
Here we are In Moab showing some rear flex , I guess I could have tried to get a before and after rear flex shot to see the difference with the shackle relocation brackets.
And showing some droop up front.
Hells gate was a cinch with front and rear lockers, but it definitely got my blood pumping!
I did however have to winch out of Escalator , I think I could have made it if I tried again. I will have to go back for revenge on Hells Revenge!
We also started our Xj trailer build this year and got to test it out in Moab, here is the link to that build If you haven't seen it.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1103987
Moab was a great way to top off the year But this coming year will be amazing with the build progressing forward.
Winterfest is also just around the corner and we plan on making the 15th anniversary of Naxja event at the Black mountains in Harlan, KY!
I have some new things to add and some old smaller things to add to this thread but I will do that later.
Here we are In Moab showing some rear flex , I guess I could have tried to get a before and after rear flex shot to see the difference with the shackle relocation brackets.
And showing some droop up front.
Hells gate was a cinch with front and rear lockers, but it definitely got my blood pumping!
I did however have to winch out of Escalator , I think I could have made it if I tried again. I will have to go back for revenge on Hells Revenge!
We also started our Xj trailer build this year and got to test it out in Moab, here is the link to that build If you haven't seen it.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1103987
Moab was a great way to top off the year But this coming year will be amazing with the build progressing forward.
Winterfest is also just around the corner and we plan on making the 15th anniversary of Naxja event at the Black mountains in Harlan, KY!
- Location
- Columbus, In
I'm sad I missed Hell's revenge but I was worn out by Friday. I will be back to run it though!
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
Looking good man, I have enjoyed following this thread. The trailer is cool as hell, been following that one as well.
Cheese "mover and shaker" Man
Cheese "mover and shaker" Man
OutkastBoss
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Saint louis
I wouldn't be surprised if you make it back there before I do, we do plan on going for the next anniversary event.
I was thinking we would do Winterfest every year and then one Naxja event in a different chapter each year to get to see as many trails, places and people we can.
Thanks man I am really happy with how things have been turning out on the builds.
- Location
- Columbus, In
Probably go back out there in a couple years, I'll let you know when I do. Maybe we'll hit the lottery by then and retire out there!
RAM-ROD
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- Location
- Libertyville IL
Probably go back out there in a couple years, I'll let you know when I do. Maybe we'll hit the lottery by then and retire out there!
I will let you know what the second trip in a year was like in April
- Location
- Columbus, In
I will let you know what the second trip in a year was like in April
I'm going on a second trip to Utah in Nay and i'm sure Ryan will show me some equally badass places!
IllianaXJ
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- Location
- Southwest IN
Probably go back out there in a couple years, I'll let you know when I do. Maybe we'll hit the lottery by then and retire out there!
My in-laws went to Moab for vacation and ended up buying property
/hijack
OutkastBoss
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- Location
- Saint louis
If all goes well with my new job I may be able to afford to get out more in a few years. I could see retiring there or Co, I loved living in Co.Probably go back out there in a couple years, I'll let you know when I do. Maybe we'll hit the lottery by then and retire out there!
never seen anywhere as green and alive as the Ozark area of Mo though. (maybe when I lived in Tn on the Ky border). I love my hills and woods.
I will let you know what the second trip in a year was like in April
Lucky bastids.
My in-laws went to Moab for vacation and ended up buying property
/hijack
That's what my parents did with Westcliffe, Co they live on the mountain it's awesome. I camped there a bunch before they built the house and retired up there.
Having a piece of land to camp in Moab would be great! Building a house on it would be a dream.
Tony_SS
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- Location
- Washington MO
I just went through the whole build.. great job. Hells gate looks insane. Also looks like you were ready to tip coming out of the escalator.
kmanxj5050
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- Location
- Reed City Michigan
Weres the pics with 33's!!!!!!!!!!
OutkastBoss
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- Location
- Saint louis
I was shaking when I got out after hells gate, it was nuts.
On escalator the spotter had my drivers side up on the left wall about to ease out and he said don't hit the throttle.. So of course before I could think I flexed my toe and jumped the throttle a bit causing the drivers side to slip off.
It is hard to tell from the pic but my jeep was resting on the outer tube step and the corner of the bumper. It felt and looked from inside that it was laying on its side up against that wall..
The outer tube saved me from body damage I know that much.
Ill get them up late tonight or tomorrow, I'm supposed to be working right now and we have Judo and then Tae kwon Do after I get off work.
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OutkastBoss
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- Saint louis
My tires were a few years old and really weren't in the best shape after Moab so in preperation for Winterfest we stepped up to 33's.
When I was figuring out the build before it started I decided on 33/10.50's partially because of this article. http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
I went with Bfg all terrains again since I spend so much time on the road and they seem to last. We mounted with the HF tire mounter and balanced with H.D. Offroad balancing beads.
The mount needs to be solid for the tire mounter and I wouldn't do tires over 33". With proper technique it works pretty well but does take some force. It could be rough on aluminum rims but you can get a tire bar with a delrin pad or go slow and careful and I think you would be fine. We swapped in 7 new tires with the spare and the Xj trailer and plan on swapping the nicest 5 onto the spare'okee so I am happy with it.
I had a harder time than I thought I would getting the spare to fit back in. so I straitened the hardware that mounts the tire and made the indention in the fender larger.
I had to strap It from both sides to squish the aired down spare to get the hatch and seat to latch.
And my awesome 3oth anniversary Trasharoo that I use for storage also makes the rim a great place to store some things.
When I was figuring out the build before it started I decided on 33/10.50's partially because of this article. http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
I went with Bfg all terrains again since I spend so much time on the road and they seem to last. We mounted with the HF tire mounter and balanced with H.D. Offroad balancing beads.
The mount needs to be solid for the tire mounter and I wouldn't do tires over 33". With proper technique it works pretty well but does take some force. It could be rough on aluminum rims but you can get a tire bar with a delrin pad or go slow and careful and I think you would be fine. We swapped in 7 new tires with the spare and the Xj trailer and plan on swapping the nicest 5 onto the spare'okee so I am happy with it.
I had a harder time than I thought I would getting the spare to fit back in. so I straitened the hardware that mounts the tire and made the indention in the fender larger.
I had to strap It from both sides to squish the aired down spare to get the hatch and seat to latch.
And my awesome 3oth anniversary Trasharoo that I use for storage also makes the rim a great place to store some things.
- Location
- Columbus, In
OCD much?
Tony_SS
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- Location
- Washington MO
Haha.. that is one way to do it. I guess it shuts like that?
OutkastBoss
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Saint louis
Everything has a place my friend, but sometimes it keeps me up at night and I look like this.:wow:OCD much?
On the bright side if glaucome ever does take my sight away I will still be able to find all my stuff. Between that, cool sunglasses and super hearing I'd be set.:woohoo:
Yup!
Here it is on the new tires at ride height.
I think they filled in the fenders nicely and the fender trim we did fits perfectly.
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OutkastBoss
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- Saint louis
We built a little ramp in my drive way to test the bump stops.
A while back I installed longer quadratech 4.1" rear bumps when the ones that were there rusted and broke apart knowing I was going up to 33's. Between that and the U-bolt plates with the bump stop mount that came with the Jks adjustable bump stop kit I was perfect in the rear.
For the front I took the small 1" aluminum bumps from the stackable bumps that came with the JKS Ubolt plate and added them on top of the r.e. 2" (I think) bumps that came with my lift kit. and the front Has worked out nicely.
The JKS adjustable bump kit was overpriced but I still have the medium and large aluminum bumps since I just use the plate and extended stock style in the rear. I will use them for other projects but knowing what I know now I could have just made my own bump plates off of the leaf and used hockey pucks.
Anyway here is the fun part Pics of the bump stop testing with 33's on the new ramp.
The cut in the front matches up nicely with the front tire stuffed and with the bump squished hard. There was a couple screws in the fenders that needed ground down and a metal lip hammered flat but the tire does not rub.
Same story with the rear except the fit is a bit tighter since less was trimmed in the rear due to the pinch weld.
This last one had that rear tire as tight as it will go and I could just barely get my hand in between the tire and the Jeep, both sides are right on.
I haven't been on the highway yet but will tonight, One of my rims was bent pretty good in Moab and Instead of making it the spare I left it on to see If the balancing beads can still give me a smooth highway ride. I also have the new speedo gear to fix the speedometer waiting to go in soon.
So far around town I have to say it feels much nicer that it did with 4.56 gears and 31" tires. I do live in a hilly area and I can feel the loss of some of that low end grunt and am using a lot more brake since it doesn't slow down when I let off the gas. The spectre doesn't howl quite so loud and I expect it to be less noticeable on the hwy. where it will run at a lower rpm than it has been.
A while back I installed longer quadratech 4.1" rear bumps when the ones that were there rusted and broke apart knowing I was going up to 33's. Between that and the U-bolt plates with the bump stop mount that came with the Jks adjustable bump stop kit I was perfect in the rear.
For the front I took the small 1" aluminum bumps from the stackable bumps that came with the JKS Ubolt plate and added them on top of the r.e. 2" (I think) bumps that came with my lift kit. and the front Has worked out nicely.
The JKS adjustable bump kit was overpriced but I still have the medium and large aluminum bumps since I just use the plate and extended stock style in the rear. I will use them for other projects but knowing what I know now I could have just made my own bump plates off of the leaf and used hockey pucks.
Anyway here is the fun part Pics of the bump stop testing with 33's on the new ramp.
The cut in the front matches up nicely with the front tire stuffed and with the bump squished hard. There was a couple screws in the fenders that needed ground down and a metal lip hammered flat but the tire does not rub.
Same story with the rear except the fit is a bit tighter since less was trimmed in the rear due to the pinch weld.
This last one had that rear tire as tight as it will go and I could just barely get my hand in between the tire and the Jeep, both sides are right on.
I haven't been on the highway yet but will tonight, One of my rims was bent pretty good in Moab and Instead of making it the spare I left it on to see If the balancing beads can still give me a smooth highway ride. I also have the new speedo gear to fix the speedometer waiting to go in soon.
So far around town I have to say it feels much nicer that it did with 4.56 gears and 31" tires. I do live in a hilly area and I can feel the loss of some of that low end grunt and am using a lot more brake since it doesn't slow down when I let off the gas. The spectre doesn't howl quite so loud and I expect it to be less noticeable on the hwy. where it will run at a lower rpm than it has been.
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