Presents at my doorstep!!

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 12:13 PM

Well......UPS man dropped off a gift for me today!! New wheels!! Tires will be here later this week....Woot!!!

**TellyDSP** · 12-05-2005, 12:58 PM

Nice wheels.

BTW, it looks like your cinder blocks in the rear area bit off balance. And are those flares mounted or mocked up?

Mr. Notorious · 12-05-2005, 01:00 PM

Bling Bling! They do look nice. I bet you'll be scared of rocks though! I bought black wheels and two days later 2 of them came down with a case of rock rash.

What tires /size are you getting?

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 01:20 PM

Thanks!

The blocks are a little tilted...but the ones on the front are tilted a little to the back...so it evens out...lol. I shook the crap outta the jeep to make sure it wasnt going anywhere...lol.

The flares are mounted, but unscrew easily. I still have to fender trim. Thats my project for this coming weekend.

The wheels are 15x10's with a 3.625 backspace....and 35's are going on them. Baja Claws.

As for the rock rash.....suprisingly...these wheels were not that expensive. I found a great deal on ebay for them. I had the black crawlers...and wanted a little different look. Seems everyone has black crawlers these days...lol. My intent is the the "tomb raider" jeep look. When it's finished...should look something like this....

Yes, more a mall crawler than a trail rig....but 95 percent of my driving is to work and back. I want it capable....but comfortable.

**TellyDSP** · 12-05-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolling Rock

Thanks!
I shook the crap outta the jeep to make sure it wasnt going anywhere...lol.

This has potential to be a "hold my beer" moment. "look, it's solid as a rock."

bigAL97TJ · 12-05-2005, 02:43 PM

i never get tired of going out and seeing a new package on the porch! congrats on the new wheels!

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TellyDSP

This has potential to be a "hold my beer" moment. "look, it's solid as a rock."

Yes, I thought of that while I was replacing the tranny and clutch while it was on those blocks...lol.

admar2 · 12-05-2005, 02:52 PM

bling bling yo!!!

very nice rims for a mall crawler

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 03:53 PM

Just got off the phone with the company I ordered the tires from....here tomorrow!! Woot!!

blake989 · 12-05-2005, 04:04 PM

ahhhh, another step closer to the tomb raider. Looking good man.

sandman'sjeep · 12-05-2005, 04:08 PM

can you post the company you purchased your flares from...

gmcz7198ba · 12-05-2005, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolling Rock

Yes, I thought of that while I was replacing the tranny and clutch while it was on those blocks...lol.

Wow your brave! Ive had crap fall before I dont even trust jack stands that much.

Nice wheels though!

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcz7198ba

Wow your brave! Ive had crap fall before I dont even trust jack stands that much.

Nice wheels though!

You think that's brave....

Since I didnt have a tranny jack to lift the tranny into place....I had to take two ratchet straps, wrap them around the tranny, then up through the shift hole in the floorboard to the windshield bars to hold it up while I put it in place. Worked very well actually...since it allowed for free movement, and could adjust in increments with the ratcheting of the straps. Just felt a little nervous knowing that all of it was held up by the blocks...lol.

As for the flares....got them on ebay from a seller with the name of aftermarket4less. Just do a search for that seller. They don't always have something for sale, but if you emailed them im sure they would fix you up. They were very prompt and great price....$200 shipped!

**TellyDSP** · 12-05-2005, 05:21 PM

Not to get all "safety police" on you, but arent cinderblacks bad to use as "jackstands", especially in that orientation.

And as far as installing the tranny like that, you wouldnt find me under it. I was afraid of stuff falling when I did mine, and my Jeep was sitting on all four tires, and the tranny was strapped to a tranny jack. I'm wuss.

**Tomb Raider** · 12-05-2005, 05:58 PM

Honestly, you are probably right. But...here is a picture of my "workplace environment."

I had to use what was available to me. Which were cinder blocks. As you can see....I took out the tranny while rubbers still on. I basically just unbolted it...and let it down on me, then rolled it over on the ground...lol. I sold the tires/wheels....so I had no choice but to put it up on blocks.

Not the best scenario, but....not much longer now!! Next spring, new shop.

12-05-2005, 01:00 PM	#3
Mr. Notorious Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,010 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Bling Bling! They do look nice. I bet you'll be scared of rocks though! I bought black wheels and two days later 2 of them came down with a case of rock rash. What tires /size are you getting? __________________ 1992 4.0HO 5spd -- BDS 3.5" lift -- 33x11.5 M/T's -- Gibson Cat-Back -- 8.8 with 4.10's -GONE 1967 FJ, linked, 350 chevy, 35's, arbs, blah blah... 2002 TJ "If you're not moving ahead, you're falling behind"

12-05-2005, 02:43 PM	#6
bigAL97TJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: StarTown, NC Posts: 605 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i never get tired of going out and seeing a new package on the porch! congrats on the new wheels!

12-05-2005, 02:52 PM	#8
admar2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashvegas, TN Posts: 619 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	bling bling yo!!! very nice rims for a mall crawler

12-05-2005, 04:08 PM	#11
sandman'sjeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 490 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	can you post the company you purchased your flares from...