Build from Iraq, any suggestions? - Page 10

**nrpalmer32** · 02-22-2010, 09:45 PM

I talked to my brother and he is supposedly sending me more pics so more to come.

**nrpalmer32** · 03-04-2010, 01:48 PM

For some reason I haven't got the pics from my brother but hopefully I can just go again and get more pics!

**nrpalmer32** · 03-06-2010, 04:04 PM

Here are the pics as promised from my brother. Sorry the video is so short, it sounds like he ran out of space.

These are some pics of the "new" 3 wheeler we got for free, an '84 Honda ATC 200ES Big Red, with my daughter and one of my sons.

**nrpalmer32** · 03-06-2010, 04:09 PM

justanotherjpr · 03-06-2010, 07:01 PM

Cool pics! Looks like a blast!

**nrpalmer32** · 03-08-2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks, yeah the area is pretty sweet! Does the articulation look okay in some of the pics? Should it be flexing more for that lift, is that good?

**nrpalmer32** · 03-19-2010, 01:59 AM

For the last couple days, I've been sort of playing around with stuff on the bumper and now have the tire mount bolt on. I got it from a buddy for free, he said its just been sitting in his back yard, as you can see it needs some TLC. But nonetheless, I have a tire carrier now!

I also picked up two 2-4 gallon air tanks for free, one I'm going to use for my home air compressor and the second I am going to use for an OBA conversion. They both came in the od green/tan, but as you can see I painted one of them, the one that is going in the XJ.

nbleak21 · 03-19-2010, 04:39 AM

Lookin good, lookin good! I'm at Taji, Iraq right now, and planning on doing a light build on our Cherokee (more for safety, looks, and fuel economy, while still retaining jeep off-road performance.)... The TJ will be for the more Extensive trails.

I'll be referencing this more and more for some ideas, Thanks!

**nrpalmer32** · 03-19-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nbleak21

Lookin good, lookin good! I'm at Taji, Iraq right now, and planning on doing a light build on our Cherokee (more for safety, looks, and fuel economy, while still retaining jeep off-road performance.)... The TJ will be for the more Extensive trails.

I'll be referencing this more and more for some ideas, Thanks!

I've been by Taji quite a bit. Is this ur 1st tour? Good luck while ur there man! Also if you need anything from across the water, let me know and I can see what I can do.

Thank you for the compliments as well! Feel free to ask more info on here or on private message.

**koolaid5** · 03-19-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nrpalmer32

I've been by Taji quite a bit. Is this ur 1st tour? Good luck while ur there man! Also if you need anything from across the water, let me know and I can see what I can do.

Thank you for the compliments as well! Feel free to ask more info on here or on private message.

+1

Food is good. I love the guys that just stand there cutting up fruit. I miss the pasta bar as well. I never eat as good back here as I do when I'm deployed

Say the word if you need anything. I hope you time goes by quickly.

nbleak21 · 03-19-2010, 12:54 PM

Thanks, Men... I've Got my grounds pretty well covered as of now, but I appreciate the help.

This is my first tour, and back home my wife is pregnant w/ our first child, so We've got a lot going on!

Palmer, Have you noticed any real differences w/ the electic fan setup (other than the overheating mishap!) I mean as far as engine op temp, and fuel mileage? Seems like they've got a pretty decent deal on the setup right now ($275 shipped) So if it's worth it, let me know. (heck i wouldnt mind one for my TJ either!)

**nrpalmer32** · 04-25-2010, 08:39 PM

I went out today and finally mounted my bumper. I didn't get to mount the tire holder today but atleast I finally got the bumper mounted.. If you look close enough I messed up on some measurements so the driver side sits a little lower than the passenger side, about a 1/4", but atleast I finally have some protection in the rear. lol

**nrpalmer32** · 04-26-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nbleak21

Thanks, Men... I've Got my grounds pretty well covered as of now, but I appreciate the help.

This is my first tour, and back home my wife is pregnant w/ our first child, so We've got a lot going on!

Palmer, Have you noticed any real differences w/ the electic fan setup (other than the overheating mishap!) I mean as far as engine op temp, and fuel mileage? Seems like they've got a pretty decent deal on the setup right now ($275 shipped) So if it's worth it, let me know. (heck i wouldnt mind one for my TJ either!)

Congrats on the 1st child! Sorry it tooks so long to respond, I haven't done much on the XJ for a while, so I missed this. But anyways......I love having the setup.. The temp stays spot on where I have it set, and if it the temp rises at all, the fans kick on and drop it back down. As far as fuel mileage, I'm not quite sure, I accidently busted my speedo cable when switching out to my tach gauge cluster

I did notice a difference on the "butt dyno" though, which I'm sure does free up some performance and mileage since the engine isn't turning the mech fan anymore. I would definitely recommend the FFDynamics kit, plus they are really great to work with.

Project1 · 04-26-2010, 03:41 AM

Jeeps comming out awesome man !!

**nrpalmer32** · 04-26-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Project1

Jeeps comming out awesome man !!

Thanks man! I am still needing to get some 33's, I am really looking at getting some BFG KM2 33x10.50-15's. I think I might be able to get some for about $175 each.

Its crazy how much a bumper can change the look of a vehicle. Definitely makes it look more finished. Now I am going to start tossing around some ideas for a real front bumper. My original plans for the bumper is to make them able to attach to an exo-cage of some sort. I love the look of the OR-Fab bumper so maybe I can try something like that.