Skwirl's build

[Skwirl]

Okay well I dont have too many photos but here is the list of parts and work done thus far in the past week:

Cut out fender flares, install notch customs flares, install rusty's quarter guards & rocker guards, OMF bumpers, fabricated new driver floorpan, carpet, weathertech floor mats throughout, corbeau baja rs vinyl seat, blower motor resistor and upol raptor bedliner spray........Not bad for a weeks worth I reckon.

I also have the Clayton 6.5" 3 link sitting in garage, waiting to be installed on round two.

Okay, well I half way learned how to post pictures, so thats a start!

I know this is beginning to look alot like the bushwacker jeep but its red and I needed to cover some minor body work and flares on the cheap. I just like the OMF Bumpers and this is how it turned out so far. Keep ya'll posted on the next stage.

 

[freerider15]

Rhino lined exterior...ouch.

 

[Skwirl]

After Clayton 6.5" Pro Series 3 Link and Currie Steering.

 

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[whitexj98]

What size tires will you be running? 37+?

 

[Mach2nh]

Thats a lot of lift. Size tire you going to run?

 

[yossarian19]

Do like.
Any planned brake upgrades? Tire size, axle plans?

 

[Skwirl]

Plan is to run 35 or 37 inch tire. Axle plan I am still thinking about. Probably 8.8 in rear and run the 30 until I can afford to change it out later. This is a work truck, wheeler and all around vehicle for me. Yes I would have went with less lift but didn't realize until afterwards.

Missing the 3 link brace. I need to get clayton to send that and put my slip yoke kit in and see how it handles.

 

[highspeed]

Looks crazy on small tires. You will like it much more with sye and tires. Good start though.

 

[XJEEPER]

Looks good with the Notch Customs flares. On can easily run 35's with a 4" lift with their flares. I'd shed the height by swapping our coils and leafs and for a LCG.

 

[Skwirl]

Definately think I will need to shed a few inches.

 

[Hillbilly XJ]

Looks good with the Notch Customs flares. On can easily run 35's with a 4" lift with their flares. I'd shed the height by swapping our coils and leafs and for a LCG.

I must agree on loosing a couple of inches and that will be a sweet setup you've started. I have been considering the Rustys front fenders and rear quarter panels like the looks but not the price of them.

Was there a reason for using the Rhino Liner on the sides, other than that it sits good will look good with a set of 35"'s on it.

If you have a Chry 8.25 29 spline in it you can get by OK they will take a lot of abuse even when locked and re-geared. I've have the D30HP/Chry 8.25 in mine 4.56's and Detroit Lockers have beat on them quite a bit so far no problems.

Here is a photo of my short arm at 4 1/2" on 33"'s, wish I had your suspension.

 

[Skwirl]

I will probably run the stock axles (re-geared) for a short time due to funding. Decisions for rear axles are easy. I am still trying to decide what would be the easiest/cheapest way to upgrade the front. For now it will be carrying a spare shaft in the back.

Notch Customs Flares - A couple of the bolts have already come loose where they are attached to flare with gob of fiberglass. Probably need to ditch these eventually and fab some tube flares.

Paint/liner - Had a few dents and areas that needed prep from that bodyline down. It just seemed like a quick and easy fix. Not too many compliments in that area but hey, its not meant to be a show ride.

Nice rig - would you have bought 4.88's after driving with 35's on the street or keep the 4.56 ????

 

[Skwirl]

whoops - thought your post said 35's

 

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A free set of used 35's and a new set of 15x10" fuel wheels. That should get me by until the next bit of progress.