The official Xota build thread

[jeepinandy]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69712&page=10&highlight=xota

That is probably the second coolest Yota buildup I've ever seen.

This would be the first:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredvehicles/129_0208_1994_toyota_extra_cab_pickup/

I'm sure that both of these were built to perform as the owner wants them too. With the "other" build, that is your opinion, wich is fine..

PROPS to both of them!!

:cheers:



BTW I'd rather have the Xota

 

[thumpin_xj]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...highlight=xota

That is probably the second coolest Yota buildup I've ever seen.

This would be the first:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/featuredv...ra_cab_pickup/

that second one would break in 2 seconds if u actualy wheeled it d44 an 44s bad news i got 38s on a d44 an i break it to often

 

[orchimaxi]

Thank God I had to stay up late tonight anyway... 21 pages is a lot of information to absorb! Absolutely amazing job, I hope its worth it to you and you aren't just sick of the truck! I think an underbed storage compartment and a round-pipe rail would definately finish off and clean up the appearance of the rear. Glad to see something like this coming full circle!

 

[white_elephant]

i know this post its old but man i just had to say....that is just awesome...

i need to learn how to weld !!!

 

[87xjco]

Thanks!

I have a few updates for this build

DIY beadlocks were done a couple months ago, but I mostly drive on my street tires and wheels.

Here's the build on those
http://www.rockfrogs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=591&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

I've been working this last few weeks getting ready for Moab trip 3/23/07

I got the underbed box and the cover done, the space where the anti-freeze bottle is, is built for my CO2 bottle.

Here it is in progress

In the front part i have two front axles packed down in there and alot of little stuff packed around them

I'll take off the bolted down alum. tool box and leave it at camp. After I get back i'll build a bed cover for the back part of the bed.

Re-did the front bumper to get a little more clearance

Finally put in the vinyl carpet. It fits pretty good but my modified trans. tunnel is different then the stock Toyota so it's not perfect. I also have the XJ console in place, pass. seat is out temporarily for more room on the trip.

High steer knuckles are in place, not shown are the BTF high steer arms and I have Parts Mike TRE's and links built. But I didn't get time to install it all before this posting.

 

[Wounded XJ]

I just spent the last hour reading this thread and I have to say that is some of the best fabrication work I have ever seen. Keep up the good work!:wave1:

 

[mundur5]

yeah what he said. you are amazing. without breaks in between days, how many days (hours) total were spent on this project?

 

[Kittrell]

Hey Terry, did you ever redo that crossmember that hung ya up so bad last year?

 

[Steve97TJ]

That is so sweet man. Very awesome build and excellent work. But i was wondering through the whole thing, why not just buy an MJ? Is it not practically the same thing you built?

 

[jaymo]

Very good job , I love it. I am a toyota guy that has come over to jeeps. And think this one of the coolest projects I have seen.

And that front clip is insane.....

 

[87xjco]

Hey Terry, did you ever redo that crossmember that hung ya up so bad last year?

Yep that got redone a lot flatter and there's a big skid plate built underneath now

That is so sweet man. Very awesome build and excellent work. But i was wondering through the whole thing, why not just buy an MJ? Is it not practically the same thing you built?

Oh sure now you tell me......DOH!!!!!

 

[gump]

Finally got to see this thing in person! I was with the group on Golden Spike where the Scrambler's driveshaft was twisted apart. Looks even better in real life man, awesome job.

 

[Kittrell]

That is so sweet man. Very awesome build and excellent work. But i was wondering through the whole thing, why not just buy an MJ? Is it not practically the same thing you built?

Because now he has a "MJ" with a frame, duh.

 

[hirollerco]

Extremely nice fab work, it looks awesome. Though i would tell the yota guys that while their rigs rust away to the shotty sheet metal toyota built them with(if theres original metal anywhere on them that is), and the 22re is all thats left, at least our cherocars will be tearin it up on the trail

 

[Vanquish]

You couldnt just buy a commanche?!?!

 

[Mr.OverKill]

You couldnt just buy a commanche?!?!

then what would be the point of ADVANCED FAB AND ENGINEERING?? :laugh3:

 

[Lincoln]

then what would be the point of ADVANCED FAB AND ENGINEERING?? :laugh3:

And Vanquish wouldn't have a reason to ask retarded questions.

 

[Missiletech]

So those are the waggy 44s under the rig in the last picks?

 

[87xjco]

So those are the waggy 44s under the rig in the last picks?

Yes, with Chevy outer knuckles and small chevy spindles.

 

[jforse]

This is the first time I've seen this build. WOW! Very impressive, good work!!