distortedtj build so far.

[distortedtj]

hey ya'll i see that ppl like these build treads so I guess i'd put somewhat of one up for ya'll. < yes im a hick and speak improperly.

Jeep is a 99 sahara i bought from the original owner.."72old man going through a devorce and didn't want the wife to get it. :confused:"

anyway has the I6 and ax15 5speed with all the factory options.

first night home... stock supension and 31bfg's...gay chrome tube bumpers...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0101.jpg

then I added a 2'' bb and some new wheels.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0131.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0522.jpg



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[distortedtj]

next was a JKS 1.25'' body lift and JKS 1'' motor mount lift.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0964.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0976.jpg

then a much needed front rock bumper

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/bumper033.jpg

Next up was a rear swing out bumper and new SHOE'S !!! 33.12.5r15 Interco TRXUS M/T's.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/newtiresbumpers001.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/newtiresbumpers002.jpg

NEXT = new sunrider soft top.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeeptop002.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeeptop004.jpg


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[distortedtj]

NEXT = ROKMEN winch plate and warn XD9000i winch.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/winch022.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/winch020.jpg


NEXT.... fabtech steering box skid....my daughter putting it on..

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/winch034.jpg



Then it was time for the supension upgrade, so out with the old..

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disneyoktrip027.jpg



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[distortedtj]

Also sometime during all this I've installed....

CSF all steel radiator
Optima red top
flush mount LED tails
IPF e-code headlamps with fatboy bulbs.."f-in bright"
set of KC's on the front bumper
Set of 55watt reverse lights
cb and radio junk
rubber coated underbody and fender wells
OBA junk...not installed yet.
upgraded ignition stuff
and awhole bunch of other little things and so on.


I will post up some pics and specific's on my suspension lift and what the jeep looks like now after i go out and take some pic's and get them loaded up.

[distortedtj]

ok new pic's of how my junk is now...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeep2011.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeep2008.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeep2010.jpg



And some wheeling pic at Disney OK>

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disney ok trip/disneyoktrip062.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disney ok trip/disneyoktrip063.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disney ok trip/disneyoktrip033.jpg




she flexes ok i guess...:D and i could go more...i had about 3'' till the rear was stuff into the finder and rear bumpstop without rub.>>>>


http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disney ok trip/disneyoktrip011.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/disney ok trip/disneyoktrip014.jpg


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[korisu56]

looking really good man

[notarubicon]

looks good

[distortedtj]

And my supsension info = Running a custom Ultimate Suspension System kit from DPGoffroad.
Front =
JKS adjustable trackbar
JKS adjustable quicker disco's
2.5 OME, ZJ lift coils....4'' of lift over stock
RE's extended SS brake lines
OME long travel shocks
RE bumpstops

Rear =
JKS adjustable trackbar
2.5 OME, LJ lift coils...3.75'' lift over stock
RE exstended brake line
OME long travel shocks
RE bumpstops
JKS extended swaybar connects

The kit works GREAT!

I plan on gettin a sye and d-shaft with ALL JKS adjustable control arms. and upgrading my coils to slightly larger ones a little later in the year.

[notarubicon]

you got start them off young turnin wrenches

[distortedtj]

looking really good man


looks good


thanks

[distortedtj]

you got start them off young turnin wrenches


Yeah she my little helper...makes a good go-for..she already knows the differance between what tool or wrench is what.

she's my real pride and joy.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeep2013.jpg

[mremala]

Thanks for the blow, by blow. I like these kinds of threads because it helps me to steal ideas!:cool:

Your rig is looking great. Keep us posted as it grows!

[distortedtj]

will do bud.

[distortedtj]

fab'ed up a rollbar highlift mount and put some rubber diamond plate on the front bumper for grip to stand on, got tired off slipping of the bumper when trying to do engine maint.

Pic's later.

[Fifthpro]

fab'ed up a rollbar highlift mount and put some rubber diamond plate on the front bumper for grip to stand on, got tired of slipping of the bumper when trying to do engine maint.

Pic's later.

I got skateboard tape on mine for the very same thing.......

[crazy4ink]

Very impressive build so far! You started with a very clean TJ and even after the lift and wheeling, it still looks clean. Great job!

[distortedtj]

Very impressive build so far! You started with a very clean TJ and even after the lift and wheeling, it still looks clean. Great job!

Thanks bud, I try to take care of what I have.

I think I mite also have that "perfection" psychological thingy wrong with my head sometimes.:eek:

[vwJarhead]

Good job on the build and that color is sweet. Normally I don't like it but it looks really good on your rig.

[notarubicon]

looks clean for a multi purpose but i like it

[distortedtj]

Good job on the build and that color is sweet. Normally I don't like it but it looks really good on your rig.


Haha....It's ok I make fun of the color Myself. I origanally bought it for the wife because she just had to have a jeep and she picked that one. But after two weeks she didn't want to drive it being pregnant. So I decided I'd keep it and have a little fun with it.


Yes ya'll I drive a Barbie Jeep. :eek:

Yep thats right I call it barbie gold. lol

[distortedtj]

As promised here are some pic's of the highlift mount and the bumper grip stuff.

highlift mount is just some chainlink fence post bands , bolt/wingnuts from Ace hardware for about $2.60 total.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/stuffstuff006.jpg


Here is the stuff i cut out and put on the front bumper. Used 3 pieces, picked it up from O'Reily's for something like 3 bucks apiece. I took a pic of the back where the part number and junk is for ya'll.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/stuffstuff010.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/stuffstuff008.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/stuffstuff007.jpg



The step stuff is pretty thick and gripy and looks like it will do a nice job at keeping me from falling off the bumper when doing some work on the engine.

[distortedtj]

Though Ya'll mite like this too.... Yes it is a real grenade. Picked it up from a surplus store here in town for something like 7 or 8 bucks.

Did this a long time back. I still haven't painted the spoon yet.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/100_0862.jpg

[BucketOKarma]

Damn thats nice! keep us posted, That lift hight and tire size is exactly what I'm looking for.

[distortedtj]

Bought it a new Wilson 3' cb antenna. Busted my last 4' K40. Maybe this one wont snag on tree's as much.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/tires002.jpg

[ETSubchief]

She looks sweet!!
Can't wait till mine looks that good.(stock for now)

[crazy4ink]

Still liking it and it's still looking good man. Nice touch on the bumper grip pad too.

[distortedtj]

Great job! Next you can start on mine?

Thanks bud. And sure yours is next ...but you got to send it to me in the states a pay for all the parts.:D I'm cheap labor, I live to turn wrenches.

[crlovet]

that grip stuff is pretty neat

[distortedtj]

hahaha.... I wish the base im at is like a black hole..it's hard the get out of here. 5 years here and i'm ready to go. I'd love to PCS somewhere and germany would be pretty fun, but im hoping for alaska.:D

[distortedtj]

Not awhole lot done to the rig lately. Removed the back seat for good (can still install if needed). And I'm working on a storage box to fit the rear.

I'll try to keep ya'll posted on progress.

[JeepTherapy]

hahaha.... I wish the base im at is like a black hole..it's hard the get out of here. 5 years here and i'm ready to go. I'd love to PCS somewhere and germany would be pretty fun, but im hoping for alaska.:D

Malmstrom? Not to get all off topic on ya, but how is it there? We were there in the early 80s while our runway was fixed. Had a good time out in the hills/Mountains out there. Wasn't an active base while we were there. And yes, it did snow in July while we were there....

[michael.abken]

Looks great. you have done a great job.

[ccain]

Lookin' awesome there distorted! ;)

[distortedtj]

Malmstrom? Not to get all off topic on ya, but how is it there? We were there in the early 80s while our runway was fixed. Had a good time out in the hills/Mountains out there. Wasn't an active base while we were there. And yes, it did snow in July while we were there....


No I'm at McConnell AFB Kasas. Montana would be kinda cool to be at thought.

[Moho]

nICE RIG AND AWESOME COLOR.:beer::beer:

[distortedtj]

Well I'm gettin close to finishing the storage box for the rear of the tub. It's been taking me awhile because I've been workin 12's on swings, and don't get much daylight when I'm not at work, taking care of the 4week old baby, and trying to get some sleep.

I'll try and get some pic's of it tommarrow or today? I still haven't decided it I want to cover it in carpet or shoot it with rubber coat. I've been leaning towards the rubber coat for duribility and waterproofing.

[gunnersmac]

Great looking rig bro !!! Wish I had the time (and money) to upgrade mine as much !!!

[distortedtj]

Well I've decided to shoot it with liner. I picked up some Dupli-color liner that I'll shoot on it with a gravity feed. Hopefully I'll get it done this weekend. The box is completely removable in sections. I've also been thinking of putting some footman loops on the top of the box for tie-downs for whatever junk. My highlift with come out of the garage and get mounted to the front of the box behind the front seats.

[Moho]

Awesome ride bro. looks great

[distortedtj]

Didn't get to shoot it with a gun because the compresser took a crap so I rolled it on. It's fully removable. All pine wood.
Still have some stuff to do to it yet. Need to get the cargo net secured to the top of it. And a few other little things.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeepbox005.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x175/distortedzr2/jeepbox004.jpg

Wow my camera doesn't do it justice.

[ccain]

Lookin' great distorted! :D

[notarubicon]

lookin good man

[distortedtj]

Well my build has ended for a little while. But I have plenty of toys setting in the shop to add to the jeep when I return from this deployment.

So exspect this thread to be dug up in a year!!!!

[TheRenegade]

awright, will be here....
take care and stay safe.

[Ghost00TJ]

Good looking Jeep, now to get you back down here

[tellish33]

nice looking rig. you've done a helluva job!

[Moho]

Great job, Be safe and hope to see and hear from you soon , you take care and thanks for serving.

[distortedtj]

I want to put my parts on the heep and go wheeling!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[wow682]

nice rig

[bluedragon436]

Nice looking rig bro!! Just read through the posts thus far, and look forward to seeing the continuation of the build once your deployment is over... I will be going on one shortly as well, and can't wait to a crew as many parts as I can to install once I get home, so I can only imagine how you are feeling!! Stay safe, and hurry home!!

[distortedtj]

I"M BACK!!!


Now...to go get my jeep sometime from Missouri and bring it back here and put some toys on it.

First up is the brand new rear axle. :D

4.88's, chromoly 33 spline shafts, ARB locker,:cool:

[Irish_Assassin]

Welcome back. Is this r-n-r or are you done

[Irish_Assassin]

Welcome back. Are you on r-n-r or are you home for good?

[distortedtj]

I'm here til' they tell me to start packing for the next run.

[TheRenegade]

WELCOME back! :beer:

pics. pics. pics. pics....:D

[distortedtj]

WELCOME back! :beer:

pics. pics. pics. pics....:D


Can't yet...jeep is in another state. :(

I will update the thread as I "bolt" or weld stuff on.

[Yakers]

It definitely has come a long way since you bought it! Looks great!:D

[DirtWarrior97]

Welcome back, broth-ah!

[deckster]

Do not understate your rig-You have great components in a very nice package-Your baby is doing some nice flexing there in the rocks....absolutely sweet rig!Go any further....you are then crossing into territory where angels fear to tread....You might as well buy another rig to build from scratch....Homemade frames fully tubed out....oversized diffs with lockers.....go completely fabbed out!!!a get the flexing ability reserved for rock crawlers!!

[Big Green]

Welcome back. Now go drive that Jeep!

[JEEPINUSA06TJ]

Not too shabby

[JeepinSoldier]

Welcome back!

First time I have seen this thread. GREAT looking Jeep! I dont think its a Barbie color. Pink or Purple mabe but the Inca Gold, Copper, and some of the Greens and Oranges just make your Jeep stand out from the crowd if you have them. Thumbs up!

You said you are going to 4.88's. Are you moving up to 35" tires?

[distortedtj]

Maybe a hair taller. :D

[simple88wrangler]

Again welcome back and you got a nice lookin rig!

[distortedtj]

IT"S ALIVE!!!!

and i'm putting it on a trailer tonight. Hauling it home in the morn!

[traker]

love the color man think I got the same shade (desert sand metallic pearl coat)

[Forma0311]

That is a sharp Jeep!

[distortedtj]

It's been a few months. Well a little update. :D

Just replaced the exhaust manifold...go figure.

Bought me:
...some new built TJ Rubi D44's with 4.88's, ARB Lockers,Front chromo shafts, posion spyder diff covers.
....JB conversions SYE
....Built front and rear Drive Shafts
....and a few other little odds and ins.

Will be updating when I start the install of everything. Will be a couple weeks though... Still have to order a few parts. Also just had knee surgery and cant walk all that well..let alone wrench on axles. But I will see if I can grenade my rear D35 this next weekend wheeling with alot of friends at Tuttle Creek ORV. :cool: I have a truck and trailer..:D:D:D

Wish me luck.

[Grevus]

sharp looking rig bro.. good luck!!

[distortedtj]

sharp looking rig bro.. good luck!!

Thanks bud. I'm going to need alot of luck..mite not make the trip..knee is still pretty sore...but we'll see...I'm also excited to get all my new parts and axles put into the jeep. :cool:

[distortedtj]

The ol' brown truck dropped off the JB conversion SYE today...have to see when I have some time to install it.

[distortedtj]

[QUOTE=distortedtj
Bought me:
...some new built TJ Rubi D44's with 4.88's, ARB Lockers,Front chromo shafts, posion spyder diff covers.
.[/QUOTE]


These followed me home today...:D

[Fred]

PIX or none of the above is actually happening

[distortedtj]

^^^ oh hell that means I have to find a camera.:rolleyes:

I'll see what I can do. just for you Fred. I know you need pictures to understand the words.:p

[Fred]

a build is best documented through photos

[distortedtj]

^^^ Yeah, well that means you have to have a camera. My last one was killed on the deployment I just returned from 2month ago. Wife is getting one for mothersday this sunday...so you just have to wait. :p

[Ghost00TJ]

ah Bull Scott almost every phone has a camera in it lol. Gots ta have da pics or its all BS. :rolleyes:

[distortedtj]

HAHA...well my phone does have a camera. But I don't have internet on my phone it's 6 years old!!!! Yeah I'm a cheap ass. :D But hey, it still works. I don't know if they make one of them cable to hook up my phone to the computer or not. I wouldn't figure out how to use it anyways.

Ya'll will just have to wait til sunday when the wife opens here present from the kido's. Then I'll steal it to take jeep parts pictures. LOL Bet she'll love that. :D

[BucketOKarma]

At any rate:

No pics = Never happened!

:p

[Fred]

you cheap A$$......go buy a $59 Digital camera for your jeep.

[distortedtj]

you cheap A$$......go buy a $59 Digital camera for your jeep.

That's $59 towards more parts. Heck with a camera. I bought the camera this morning. She'll get it sunday. Geeze you ppl, want want want. :D

[distortedtj]

Here you go Fred,,got pic's of the JB conversions SYE...yeah I know the date stamp is wrong...im not good with electronic toys. Still have to figure the new cam out. Took pictures of the SYE then it started to hail and the tornado sirens went off fast...wifey freaked out...so I'll get the axle pic's in a day or two.

[distortedtj]

Housings used...internals ALL new, bearing seals everything. :D
housings came out of a 06 rubicon with 12k.:eek: Oh well they are mine now and all new. Will be painting the diff covers the color of my heep and the axles will get a new paint job too.

[distortedtj]

It will be a nice change from D30/D35 open 3.73's to D44 front/rear, 4.88's, ARB lockers, disc brakes too. :D

[HillBillE]

It will be a nice change from D30/D35 open 3.73's to D44 front/rear, 4.88's, ARB lockers, disc brakes too. :D

Uuuuhhh, yep!:D

That's a sweet axle set up!! I still need to finish building my front D44 for the CJ, then decise on the mount-either outboard the springs, or link it.

I went from 2:73's to 4:10's (with the same 33" tires) and man what a difference!

You're gonna love that set up!:beer:

[Fred]

Keep the CJ a CJ keep leaves.

[distortedtj]

^^^ are the pic's ok Fred..or do I need to put them in black and white.:D:p

[distortedtj]

Cleaned up the diff covers and painted them....

[Fred]

no need for B&W......lookin good but those parts should be IN the jeep.....

[distortedtj]

no need for B&W......lookin good but those parts should be IN the jeep.....

In time. Not building d-shafts twice. I'm waiting til I build or by my long arm system. Either Claytons 5'' stretch or build my own. Haven't decided yet.

[Ghost00TJ]

How'd you get the axles and parts to stick to the roof :confused:

[distortedtj]

How'd you get the axles and parts to stick to the roof :confused:

I'm lost......what?

[distortedtj]

More parts are piling up in the garage....:D

[distortedtj]

Did this old mod a few weeks ago...need somewhere "clean" looking to put my Locker switches.

So..ashtray went bye-bye.
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second factory swictch panel went in...

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[distortedtj]

Well sorry I haven't updated this in awhile. I've had some speed bumps that hits all of us sometimes and has slowed the build for awhile.

However it is going to pick back up soon. I've ordered a few more toys for it resently and will be tearing down the jeep this winter to put it all on.

Stay tuned.....

[distortedtj]

Well it's been awhile. I've been busy with "work"...as you all know we do work from time to time.

Time has come to FINALLY start putting my junk together. But since my last update, some things have changed and more toys have piled up in the garage.

Of course my axles ..but they are finished now...stripped painted and redone with chromolly axles.

Some of the parts laying in the garage...
JB conversions SYE
UCF ultra high trans/tcase skid (aka tummy tuck).
UCF engine skid.
all 8 Rokmen double JJ contol arms
Rokmen Hyline fenders with flare
Rokmen hood pins and hood trim
Rokmen fuel tank skid..."installed"
Airlines/wiring/pumps for lockers.
And more junk to be installed.

Waiting for my 37x12.5r15 Pitbull radial rockers to show up still.

Here are a few pictures of some junk....

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[distortedtj]

33176other junk....

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[Dino03TJ]

gonna be sweet man!!

[gearhead1985]

33174
is that the 3/16" or 1/4" skid they are heavy SOB's

i havr installed minr by my self twice and removed it once it sucks i am looking to make a tranny cross member to make it easyier

[distortedtj]

is that the 3/16" or 1/4" skid they are heavy SOB's

i havr installed minr by my self twice and removed it once it sucks i am looking to make a tranny cross member to make it easyier

both. The tranny skid is 3/16 and the engine skid is 1/4. Not worried about the weight to much I have three floor jacks and a tranny jack. One of them can do the lifting. :D

[distortedtj]

3377233771337703376933768

Small update.

[Fred]

what new tire3s?

kinda silly to swap axles to get new tires but I guess its a method

[distortedtj]

going to run 37 rockers. I have rokmen hyline fenders to install and a line on a AEV hyline hood. ;)

Don't think the Stock D30 and D35 would hold up to the tires. lol....well maybe for 30secs.

PS...I'm in MO at the moment on leave.

[distortedtj]

So progress. Been working on everyone elses vehicles.

As always my plans change day to day with items or ways to build this jeep. Off came the tire carrier today. I wouldn't trust a 37'' tire on it anyway. Sold it to a buddy for a case of beer. "shittybilt crap" anyhow. So now I'm debating what I want to do with the rear as far as a carrier goes. Either I will build one myself or not run a spare. Who knows?

Also have thought about a new paint job or color change. I will have to paint all the armor anyhow and the AEV hood so the only "stock" paint you will see is the doors (have half doors ready for paint) Windshield frame and the forward part of the tub where the sahara sticker is.

Idea's about paint? Send them at me.

[korisu56]

More pics!!

I like stock colors. That way it makes people look at the details in the build. I'm actually going to send my CJ back to a stock tan when I get to Hood.

Either that or go gun metal. haha

[distortedtj]

More pics!!

I like stock colors. That way it makes people look at the details in the build. I'm actually going to send my CJ back to a stock tan when I get to Hood.

Either that or go gun metal. haha

I was thinking a deep slate gray. But also considering painting everything "barbie gold" you know the factory paint on it now. :D

Going to start tonight with ripping out the rear axle and rolling the new in. Depending on how it goes I may pull the T-case and install the SYE. Would be nice if the temp would go down a bit. 105* and 107* sucks. Above 100* all week.

I'll take some pictures for ya'll. It's hard to remember to take pictures when I get into something. I am the only one that has and is working on this build in the little spare time I have.

[distortedtj]

Since all ya'll like is pic's. :p

[distortedtj]

more...

[distortedtj]

Well...did a little bit today.

Ripped the "turd" out of the rear....

[distortedtj]

Por-15'd the frame from the front body mount back.

And slide the New axle into it's new home.

[distortedtj]

Bolted up the rear Rokmen arms and slapped the springs in and set it up on the tires to set the pinion angle.

[distortedtj]

Now it's time to order the front and rear D-shafts. Local shop will make them from my spec's.

With the tummy tuck I had to loose the factory muffler. So I'm looking for something a little smaller but still quite (ish). I'm not a glasspack on a jeep guy. Not my cup of tea. I need to address the fan shroud yet and slap the wiring/airlines in for the axles/lockers.

[distortedtj]

Ordered up my front and rear D-shafts today. Should be in tommarrow.

[distortedtj]

Got the new shafts and bolted them up. I ordered a new down pipe and "smaller" cat to fit better with the belly up, it came in today.. Should be putting it on in the morning.

Still have to address the fan shroud and Either make or order a rear CV tracbar bracket. Also going to throw my money at the Novak Cable shifter. I got a chance to install one on a friends rig, and it sold me. Very nice piece.

[distortedtj]

Dog approves of the new pipes.....


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[distortedtj]

37165Well ripped off the old and rusty and installed the new and shiny. Fits great with the tummy tuck.

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[brian613]

looks good man keep us posted on more progress

[Ghost00TJ]

Nice, looking good

[distortedtj]

Thanks all. It's hard to get work on it done with my job, but that's how it is. I'll be waiting to install the body armor and hylines until my 37's come in. (they are waiting on enough orders in my size to make them).

[distortedtj]

Ordered the Novak cable shifter. (stock junk just will not cut it with the tt.)

Have to figure out what I want to do withe the rear tbar. Cant get it to clear the tank skid. But ill make something work.

[distortedtj]

got bored waiting on parts, so I painted my supports for the engine skid and started on stripping the skid.

Then got bored with that and annoyed that everyone and their brother buys grenade shift knobs. So I ripped the one I made many years ago off. Started looking in the garage for something to make a knob out of and remembered I had a tail shaft.

What happens when you get bored....

[distortedtj]

FINALLY!!!!!

Got my LoPro mount from "brown", Painted it up last night. Should have it in before next week and the jeep mobile again. :cool:

[distortedtj]

Photo of the LoPro mount and painting of the engine skid.

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[distortedtj]

Also got the Novak cable shifter delivered. Should be installed this weekend.

[distortedtj]

Well, pulled the tummy tuck, drive shafts and the rest of the factory z-linkage. Pulled the factory tranny mount and tossed it in the garage. Installed the LoPro mount and the Novak Cable Shifter. Highly recommend this piece. :cool:


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[distortedtj]

Well did a little fitting and got the tummy tuck mounted back up. Had to bend the exhaust hanger on the cat to get it off the skid. But it is all cleared now. Bolted the dshafts back in and set up the pinion angle since the LoPro mount dropped the output on the tcase down 1''. (Which I needed for the rear trac bar to clear the tank skid and also clear the fan shroud up front).

And after a month of sitting in the drive lifeless, I turned the key and let her run for a few minutes.

Things left to do before it is road worthy (for me).
Bleed the brakes
and find a dang muffler. I like my rigs quite.


Still waiting on Pitbull to make a batch of my tires. I am biting at the bit to get my hylines put on. If they take to much longer I may go with another tire. Probally goodyears. Not sure yet.

And here she sits...crying for more wrench time...

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[distortedtj]

Well she rides nice. :D

[distortedtj]

Did some little things and installed the engine skid finally.

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[HillBillE]

Love the unique shift knobs!

I have a couple of broken axle stubs with twisted splines, might try to drill/tap them for my D300 twin sticks!

[distortedtj]

Love the unique shift knobs!

I have a couple of broken axle stubs with twisted splines, might try to drill/tap them for my D300 twin sticks!

Cool Beans. Only real advice on them is after you get them fabbed up. Clean them real good and clear coat them. They will rust fast and go brown from the oils in your hand if you don't

[distortedtj]

FINALLY!!!!!! It's quite again.

Brown dropped off the muffler and tailpipe while I was at work. Installed it in 5 minutes. Easy and fit just like stock.

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And see that cute stainless tip...it's going to say bye-bye tommarrow.

[distortedtj]

Finally got the rear shocks on...just used a cheap set of shock extenders on the axle end I had laying around. This is just until AEV sends my bracket for the frame. :D I have the AEV shock shifter brackets welded on the axle already.

Had to do this to get it back to DD duty for a little bit. I sold the 04 WJ, so now it is the search for the Tow Pig. :D

[distortedtj]

Not a whole lot of updates for installs lately...just a lot of painting and putting stuff back on it. Ended up throwing the winch back on for the winter because I don't know when I will get to the hylines. Also tossed the hardtop back on.

Currently looking for idea's for my spare. Keeping the rear seat in for the kids as that is important to take them wheeling with me. So it's up in the air for what carrier can truely support a heavy ass 37''. I like the Poison Spyder carrier but I do not want a stinger on it at all. I may just throw it on the trail trailer I have in the garage as a project for this winter. :D

[distortedtj]

Tweeked the control arms a bit to set the axle where I liked. Decided to test flex the axle and discovered the good old flat skid wouldn't let the drivers front drop to it's full potential due to the front d-shaft hitting the skid. Fix...called out the angle grinder. :cool:

Problem fixed.

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[Navydoc8778]

That's the best fix ever! just grind to fit haha. Looking great man.

[distortedtj]

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH...Well...Winter projects for the jeep put on hold again. Was planned to have all the armor and hylines on with 37's and all ready for the spring wheeling season. Oh well...uncle sam just giving me more $$$ for parts and the build. :cool:

[distortedtj]

Not there yet. Still stuck "over there" for a bit longer. Had plenty of time to think about things and change my mind 50 times on what I want.

So...Debait....

Keep and install the Rokmen front Hyline Fenders with 4'' flare?
OR.....
Sell them and go Treks offroad flat fenders with 4'' flare and ext rear opening on rear corners?

Tires have changed too, ordered 35x12.5r15 Pitbull rockers.