Just another Budget Build...

99SJ_Ex · May 18, 2010

So I've decided to put together a little time-lapse of how my college-paid BB is going...

This is about a month after I got it...

After I installed my sliders...

WF09 - The one time I got stuck... :S

Installation of RC 3in w/AAL and 31in BFGs

Now in its most current state with JCR Rack, Hella 500/500FF, RR SYE, ZJ DS in back...

My Wish/To-Do list:
Bumpers Frt & Rr
RC Full Leaf-packs
MTRs or KM2s
B&M SuperCooler
4.10s Frt & Rr with least Frt Locker

99SJ_Ex · May 18, 2010

I bet I could have given Aaron a run for his money on the Pic of the Month contest... :banghead:

XJ&CHZ4ME · May 18, 2010

looking good Flash....I like to se these builds come together...and at some point there are some rigs that cross the line and look like my hunk of crap

CherBear · May 18, 2010

I am a big fan of that light bar.

vincepru · May 18, 2010

XJ&CHZ4ME said:
looking good Flash....I like to se these builds come together...and at some point there are some rigs that cross the line and look like my hunk of crap

im following that line :eye: i had a pristine 98 limited. now its a pos 98 limited lol

99SJ_Ex · May 19, 2010

This one's by far from pristine, although by then end of the summer, it may have some new accessories... All depends on how fast I can CAD everything up... ;-)

99SJ_Ex · May 19, 2010

CherBear said:
I am a big fan of that light bar.

I am too, however, the Hellas JCR recommends need a shim system to work properly.. Right now I have a bolt acting as a spacer between the mounting tab and the bracket for the light, The covers are basically wedged between the two, but I will be also taking a dremel to those so they are right-side up... I think the light tabs should have been welded further down on the cross pipe so aiming the lights is easier/better... Just my $0.02 on the matter...

I also gotta figure out how I'm going to mount my 48in Hi-lift (Farm Implement version from Fleet/Farm) cause I don't wanna bang the crap out of the rack/my roof/rain gutter...

XJosh95 · May 19, 2010

Kinda jealous of what your college budget can do in a year compared to my 45+ hour/week budget did for me over the last year. Lookin good!

REWSTER · May 19, 2010

XJosh95 said:
Kinda jealous of what your college budget can do in a year compared to my 45+ hour/week budget did for me over the last year. Lookin good!

X2

i really like the rack, it makes mine look like a cheep piece of crap, I think its the first i have seen on a 4dr

99SJ_Ex · May 19, 2010

REWSTER said:
X2

i really like the rack, it makes mine look like a cheep piece of crap, I think its the first i have seen on a 4dr

Yeh, when I first got it, I actually had doubts about how well it would look, but once I painted it and had it sitting up there, it looked really good...

I tried to aim the lights last night but I need to make a spacer in stead of the bolts so that the bracket for the light sits flush on the rack tab. I also found out that after I wrapped the wire conduit with electrical tape, one of the center spot lights doesn't work... Looks like I'll be outside again later today...

99SJ_Ex · Aug 16, 2011

So its been awhile since I updated this, and a lot has/is going on... Going to start with a list of whats going on (courtesy of another build tread for the layout, thanks VAhasnoWAVES!) and then some of the latest shots from the last trip to Apple Valley Farms in WI.

(BOLD = have)
(GREEN = installed)

Front:
- 3.55 D30
- Dana 4.10 D30
- Ball Joints
- 3.5 RC Coils
- 4in RC Disconnects
- 1 3/4 Poly Spacers
- Dodge Durango Steering Gearbox
- Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks
- IRO HD Track Bar
- Short-arm Upgrade (Undecided)

Rear:
- 3.55 C8.25
- '00 Ford 8.8 w/4.10, Posi, Discs
- Rugged Ridge HD SYE
- ZJ Drive Shaft
- Bilstein 5160 Shocks
- Extended Shackles

Tires:
- 31x10.5R15 Cooper Discoverer STT
- Craiger Ds w/offset

Armor & Extras:
- 24in 'Muffler' Straightpipe
- JCR Low-Pro Roof Rack
- Hella 500s
- Hella 500FFs
- HiCountry 4x4 Frt Tow Pts w/D-rings
- AJ's Super Sliders
- Gas Tank Skid
- T-case Skid
- CA Mini-skids

Finally, wanted to show that my Fiance was there, she did enjoy it, and she should be in attendance at WF2012!! In Order from Left to Right: Rebecca, Me, Phil(Max-Bilt)

XJ&CHZ4ME · Aug 16, 2011

were you wheelin in flip-flops?

I like your style.

99SJ_Ex · Aug 16, 2011

XJ&CHZ4ME said:
were you wheelin in flip-flops?

I like your style.

Yes I was!

I destroyed 2 pairs of shoes that day and was down to flip flops, in the end those we w gone as well... The drive home was interesting and I believe someone reported 'BigFoot' tracks in the park later that day... :shhh:

VAhasnoWAVES · Aug 16, 2011

great pictures. looks like a blast!

on the shoes bit... i see people bring crappy shoes, bring boots... and in the end, they still end up dirty. i use flops as well. take them off and at the end of the day hose off from the knees down and put 'em back on. but ive practically got "indian feet" as someone once told me. i can walk on hot pavement, rocks, hot sand, sticks, even through pricker bushes. your results may vary.

what school do you go to?

99SJ_Ex · Aug 16, 2011

I just finished my B.S. in Technology Education at University of Wisconsin - Stout in Menomonie.

And I had boots, but Friday night I left them outside the tent and it rained all night... I emptyied about a gallon out of each the next morning so I rly didn't want to wear them...

99SJ_Ex · Aug 18, 2011

O. M. G.

If you haven't done a Durango Steering Upgrade on your Cherokee or TJ, you NEED to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I followed this article http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/durango-steering-box-upgrade-3805/

I can turn my steering with 1 finger! I can't wait to get on the trails!!!

VAhasnoWAVES · Aug 18, 2011

night and day difference? i dont get it, i can cruise down the highway with one finger no problem. i suppose id have to drive one to see what all the hype is about.

but she prefers 2 fingers with a "come here" motion.

Fore Wheeler · Aug 18, 2011

I don't understand how it can be faster lock to lock, but turn's easier?

keep us posted once you use it off road.

Fore 'been watching' Wheeler

99SJ_Ex · Aug 18, 2011

I will try and hit some form of trail this weekend to let you know... And yes night/day difference (to me at least)... And As far as ease of turning, its effortless even sitting in park. I did notice that when looking where the lines go into the box, on the Durango box there is a spring loaded ball while the Cherokee box lacks spring loaded ball... I don't know if that effects the pressure in the box or not...

Taking a vice grip I clamped onto the input shaft of the Durango box and noted it takes exactly 3 turns to go lock-to-lock whereas the Cherokee box takes 3.25 to 3.5 turns (at least mine does...)

99SJ_Ex · Aug 24, 2011

Drove 3 hours, 157 miles this past weekend Down to Cedar Falls Iowa for Jeep Mania. Did a little bit of off-roading ('trail' was greener than Green at WF) and so far I am really impressed with this Durango Box! Drove straight and true down the road. In rocks I had very minimal overcompensation to deal with as the box took the brunt of the bumps and bounces.

I still have to beat on it on the trails really hard and see what it does, but overall everything is looking awesome so far!

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