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Fifthpro
04-05-2008, 01:02
My junk for what it is worth.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_1696-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_1726.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_1820.jpg
Man...... thats a nice bumper! Where did ya get it?
vajeeper
04-05-2008, 07:30
Nice rig
trailsnail
04-07-2008, 06:27
Nice jeep. Looks like that took some time to put together.
coastiejeeper
04-07-2008, 07:19
that looks nice!!!!
Devildog
04-07-2008, 18:59
Yo Bro looking good. Did you get out of that mud hole? and also post a pic of that rear bumper.
Fifthpro
04-07-2008, 21:43
Yo Bro looking good. Did you get out of that mud hole? and also post a pic of that rear bumper.
Devil Dog......
I did get out thanks to my winch! That is an old fighting position that I am stuck in. Funny story really, my buddy got stuck in it and had to call me to come and get him. I got there and pulled him right out with a Kinetic strap. I told him I would give it a try just for fun as we had him there to recover me with no worries. Well the front goes right through but when the rear hits it will not budge. There is no rocking & my Jeep has ARB's front and rear...yes they were engaged. Well, when we hooked the strap up to my Jeep and starting to pull me out his clutch linkage gave way with my rig still stuck in the hole! While he was using my tools to repair his junk I winched myself out and packed everything up.
I got out...notice the broken CJ5 in the background
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_1827.jpg
Sorry for the driveway pic....but it is about the best one I have of the rear bumper....old school Trail Ready bumper.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_1241.jpg
what armor is that on the rear 1/4?
korisu56
04-07-2008, 23:37
I never noticed that before either.
05warrior
04-08-2008, 10:56
is the mudhole in pic one and the hole in pic three near each other? that place looks somewhat familiar. Oh, and good lookin jeep
Devildog
04-08-2008, 20:49
Man that was a wicked hole. Also dam that is one nice bumper. Are the wrap arounds attached to it to?
Fifthpro
04-08-2008, 21:45
Thanks for the kind words!
1. The stuck Jeep pic hole is on Belvoir, the other is in GWNF
2. The side sections or bars are attached to the sides of the bumper.
3. The bumper is an old Trail Ready design that is no longer made. (I do not think that they even offer TJ bumpers any more.) It was around before the crush corners became the standard. Now, it serves as a mini ladder for my boy to get on to the top.
I had the front bumper that matched the rear one but changed it out for a simpler design. Parts of it still lives in a buddy's rig....
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/easywithmyjeep.jpg
Looks like your runnin' the TrXus MTs.....I've been doing a little research and it looks like I'm going to give those a try.. How do you like 'em?
gunnersmac
05-14-2008, 22:18
LMAO @ "If you can read this... shoot my spotter."
Your Jeep is very nice bud...
bigrubbers4x4
05-14-2008, 23:29
nice jeep, i love your license plate to. what kind of front bumper is that.
notarubicon
05-15-2008, 08:14
Nice lookin rig
03Sahara
05-23-2008, 15:08
SWEET TJ it looks like an adventure terk truck
Fifthpro
05-24-2008, 14:15
Looks like your runnin' the TrXus MTs.....I've been doing a little research and it looks like I'm going to give those a try.. How do you like 'em?
IRT the TrXus MT's....it depends what you intend to set your vehicle up for. I have no specific set-up for my Jeep other than continued mobility in austere conditions. There are much better mud tires, better rock tires, sand, snow etc then there is on road and off road handling, balancing, etc.
At the end of the day I like the tires and would put them on another rig with the "multi-purpose" capability as the end state. Another option that offers the same like type capabilities is Toyo Open Country MT's.
Fifthpro
05-24-2008, 20:41
nice jeep, i love your license plate to. what kind of front bumper is that.
The front bumper is made by a MJ club member BESRK or Ground Pounder Fab. 02TJ (also a MJ member) had one made and so did Pacifier (MJ member). Get with BESRK and he will make you one.
The license plate...well, I had no intentions in ever getting a custom plate but wanted a plate that offset the numbers to the right so my bumper would not cover up some of the numbers. Then it asked me for 4 digits..ok, how about Jeep? No, taken...alright PeeJ, Nope. Well, I got into a challenge with the computer and the good folks at NC DMV and came up with what I have in about 30 minutes. After spending that much time I just ended up paying the extra and got the plate. Funny thing is the cops do no know what it is/says and they have actually asked if it was a fake plate. Probably more than you wanted to know......
Cheers!
Fifthpro
05-30-2008, 22:57
Well the old Bucket of Bolts now is sporting a fully functional Dual Battery System with twin Yellow Top Optimas thanks to Old School and Green Side Up of BW Jeepers.
Next stop...On board welder for those "ol my God" trail fixes or anytime that I know that Pacifier is going wheeling.
I just noticed you're an AT supporter. Good man i used to take care of the NY section.
CowboysYJLT1
06-02-2008, 07:52
Sweet looking rig, how makes your stinger/radiator bar and does it bolt on or weld on?
Fifthpro
06-02-2008, 23:09
Sweet looking rig, how makes your stinger/radiator bar and does it bolt on or weld on?
Thanks for the kind words. The answer to your question is 4 posts up but I am happy to give Eddie @ Ground Pounder Fab another plug. It is both bolted and welded on. Awesome guy to work with and he stands behind his work. If you desire to get one just let him know! I was introduced to him by other MJ members (02TJ and Pacifier) who had the bumper well before I did. I also have a Pull Pal mount that he fabbed that I am proud as hell of! If you like the bumper you should see it! Very creative......
yep! strong bumper!http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b135/xj99_jeep/1_Rick_and_his_rock.jpg
Fifthpro
06-02-2008, 23:58
dual batt huh?
02TJ, did you get my PM around 0630 Sat morning explaining that I would not be at the show? If not, sorry.
I got the entire shooting match (Some $700+) worth of tray, batteries, isolator and wiring harness all installed and fully functional.
I am pretty pleased with everything (except the cost). If anyone is interested I can provide pics of the install but it looks just like all the other ones I am sure are out there.
Cheers!
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-03-2008, 00:21
02TJ, did you get my PM around 0630 Sat morning explaining that I would not be at the show? If not, sorry.
I got the entire shooting match (Some $700+) worth of tray, batteries, isolator and wiring harness all installed and fully functional.
I am pretty pleased with everything (except the cost). If anyone is interested I can provide pics of the install but it looks just like all the other ones I am sure are out there.
Cheers!
Post it!!!
Fifthpro
06-03-2008, 21:26
Post it!!!
Roger....pic tomorrow, posted in the PM late after my sons baseball game.
Cheers!
Fifthpro
Fifthpro
06-04-2008, 21:23
Well, as promised I took some happy snaps of the Dual Battery Install. Nothing fancy, just function.
The two Yellow Top Optima Batteries are sitting on a Tomkin Dual Battery Tray that is designed for the "L" shaped configuration. Not having air-condition, I did not need to re-route the AC lines that come out of the firewall. It also allows for the snorkel tube to run from the air-box, under the tray and out through the fender. (Something to keep in mind for folks that have AC and Snorkel. Mean Green offers a stackable tray that will not accommodate the snorkel tube but works for folks with AC.)
Next is the Isolator, wiring harness and cab control unit, all purchased from Wrangler NW. The wiring harness for the control unit runs through a hole cut in the firewall with one wire stopping in the fuse box and the rest run under the windshield vent terminating on the left side of the dash. I desired a mounting location that was functional, out of the way yet accessible when needed that did not rob me of real-estate that would be better used with something else. I think that I found the perfect location on the dash bar. It required drilling two additional holes in the mounting bracket and then using wire to keep it in place. The isolator is connected with the batteries with the supplied wiring and terminals.
The cab control unit and isolator allows for the following:
Switched to the left: Starts with main battery, charges both batteries, batteries isolated from each other with the ignition off.
Switch in the center: Only main battery starts vehicle, only main battery is charged, only powers accessories on main battery, totally disconnects auxiliary battery from main.
Switched to the right: Connects both batteries with ignition off or on, joins batteries when main battery is dead or motor is not running. If motor is dead, ignition off, batteries can be joined for winching or battery boosting.
The cab control mount:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_2088.jpg
The twins!
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_2090.jpg
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-04-2008, 21:26
Well, as promised I took some happy snaps of the Dual Battery Install. Nothing fancy, just function.
The two Yellow Top Optima Batteries are sitting on a Tomkin Dual Battery Tray that is designed for the "L" shaped configuration. Not having air-condition, I did not need to re-route the AC lines that come out of the firewall. It also allows for the snorkel tube to run from the air-box, under the tray and out through the fender. (Something to keep in mind for folks that have AC and Snorkel. Mean Green offers a stackable tray that will not accommodate the snorkel tub but works for folks with AC.)
Next is the Isolator, wiring harness and cab control unit, all purchased from Wrangler NW. The wiring harness for the control unit runs through a hole cut in the firewall with one wire stopping in the fuse box and the rest run under the windshield vent terminating on the left side of the dash. I desired a mounting location that was functional, out of the way yet accessible when needed that did not rob me of real-estate that would be better used with something else. I think that I found the perfect location on the dash bar. It required drilling two additional holes in the mounting bracket and then using wire to keep it in place. The isolator is connected with the batteries with the supplied wiring and terminals.
The cab control unit and isolator allows for the following:
Switched to the left: Starts with main battery, charges both batteries, batteries isolated from each other with the ignition off.
Switch in the center: Only main battery starts vehicle, only main battery is charged, only powers accessories on main battery, totally disconnects auxiliary battery from main.
Switched to the right: Connects both batteries with ignition off or on, joins batteries when main battery is dead or motor is not running. If motor is dead, ignition off, batteries can be joined for winching or battery boosting.
The cab control mount:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_2088.jpg
The twins!
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg227/Fifthpro/IMG_2090.jpg
MAN...what did you take a picture of that crap for? We could have seen that in the instructions! :eek::D:beer::beer::beer:
Just kidding Brother. Always good to see the installed pics...every one has subtle differences that give us ideas of our own. Clean looking install! Thanks for sharing Bro.
Fifthpro
06-04-2008, 22:01
Damn you NAVYHONDAZUKIGIRL! You are the whole reason I was out there in the rain taking pictures.......:D:beer:
NAVYHONDAZUKIGIRL, that shit is funny- I do not care who you are that is funny!
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-04-2008, 22:03
Damn you NAVYHONDAZUKIGIRL! You are the whole reason I was out there in the rain taking pictures.......:D:beer:
NAVYHONDAZUKIGIRL, that shit is funny- I do not care who you are that is funny!
That trash is funny!!! :beer:
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-04-2008, 22:04
See Fifth...now you can come help me wire mine up in a few weeks after I get the tube fenders on! :) Thanks for volunteering Brother!
Fifthpro
06-04-2008, 22:07
I would help anyhow but Pacifier is a big FUN HOG and will beat me to it I am sure!!!
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-04-2008, 22:08
Nah...Diego is going to have plenty going on with that YJ build...he won't mind if you give me a hand wiring it Bro! :)
Fifthpro
06-04-2008, 22:11
Just let me know.....the second one is always faster.
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-04-2008, 22:14
Will do Bro...should be a few weeks.
cj5 buggy
06-04-2008, 22:18
nice Jeep...
NAVYHONDAZUKIGIRL, that shit is funny- I do not care who you are that is funny!
:eek: Oh man how did I miss that!?!?!?! My one chance to get him back, and I blew it...
Looks good. Another project added to my growing list.
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
06-05-2008, 08:29
Looks good. Another project added to my growing list.
After we do mine...we'll post up more pics as well and you can see it done with several types of battery trays....I bought the Mean Green tray that stacks the batteries vertically.
Good deal that was the one I had been looking at. Although this L shaped one looks pretty good too. It's be nice to have a side by side comparison. Thanks!
After we do mine...we'll post up more pics as well and you can see it done with several types of battery trays....I bought the Mean Green tray that stacks the batteries vertically.
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