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Jeffery 2.0 - some assembly required

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#1 ·
Well I think it was finally time to start a build tread over here on JF.

I started with this pile of heep.
It was pretty much stripped down, had a bent frame. I bought it for the tub and title.


And my plans for this build are the following

Drive Train
-3.9 Cummins 4bt Turbo Diesel
*cut down 6bt exhaust manifold
*cut down 6bt intake plate w/ air horn
*he341 turbo​
-NV4500 trans
-Atlas II (3.0)
-1979 Ford HP D60 (ARB, Factory Ten Chromoly's, 4.56, Artec Trust, Ried Racing Knuckles)
-1985 14b (ARB, 4.56, shaved to 13b, Artec Trust)
-40" Goodyear MTR Old School (1st set)
-ORI Struts (14")

Armor
-TnT hi-line zeros
-Custom made boat sides
-Custom made phantom hi-line front fenders.

Interior
-Custom Roll cage w/ integrated dash
-Corbeau Baja Ultra SS seats
-Custom Tool box in the rear
-Fuel cell behind the seats.

Specs
-105-106" Wheelbase
-5" rear stretch
-7"ish front stretch
-22" at skid plate
-5.5" up travel
-8.5" down travel
-Not sure the total amount of lift over stock, but should be around 4-5"

I have collected most of the parts for the build, and over my college winter break I got started on the build

Links to my Trips

3-16-2013 - Shake Down Run @ Bandlands - Attica, IN

4-20-2013 - Day at the Bandlands - Attica, IN

5-18-2013 - Week of Wheeling in Moab
- Dome Plateau
- Top of The World
- Fins-N-Things
- Poison Spider
- Golden Spike
- Gold Bar Rim
- Hell's Revenge
- Escalator
- Baby Lion Back
- Cliff Hanger
- Moab Rim
- Kane Creek Canyon
- Strike Ravine
- Potato Salad Hill
- Helldorado

9-14-2013 - Day at the Bandlands - Attica, IN

10-24-2013 - Weekend in Harlan, Ky @ Black Mountain Off Road

12-7-2013 - Toys for Tots @ Bandlands - Attica, IN

3-29-2014 - IndyORV Open Run @ Badlands - Attica, IN

8-8-2014 - Week of Wheeling in Colorado
- 21Rd
- Die Tryin'
- Black Bear
- Imogene Pass
- Yankee Boy Basin
- Governors Basin
- Red Mountain
- Phorpyry Gulch
- Alta Lakes, Ohpir Pass
- Alpine Loop
*Mineral Creek
*Poughkeepsie Gulch
*Cinnamon Pass
*Engineer Pass
- Carnage Canyon
- Holy Cross

9-27-2014 - IndyORV Members Only Run @ Mission Impossible - Attica, IN

8-10-2015 - Week of Wheeling, Rubicon Trail

Build starts here
For the 14b I went and got UCF 13b shaved cover.
I put the cover on, marked the cut and went at it




Cleaned it up with a flapper wheel, and bolted the stock cover on, so I could see the clearance gained. (1.25")



I knew I was going to need to do a 1" body lift, so instead of doing pucks, I went with Gen Rights body mount lift.


Old


New



Then my friend cut off the back half


I went with the atx back half kit the second go around. I first tried it will using 2x3 tubing coming off the frame, but I was not happy with the angles I got.


I plan on doing something different in the rear, out side of the tub. But for now it looks like this.


Then on the front half of the frame I made some cuts and got rid of the drop down section.
I left the tubes 9" long cause I might have to stretch it a few inch from factory so I can fit a winch up from.
*BEFORE

*AFTER


When I did this I made an L cut, cause I was stepping down from 2.5" to 2", and it worked great.



Well I got to work on pulling the engine.
I chopped up the grill a little, there was no way I was going to pull it out the side door like they say to do.


God was it greasy


Half a gallon of de-greaser and a power washer, cleaned it up pretty good.


 
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#529 ·
Because wiring it for 30 hrs when I layed it on the front, I knew it would get scratched up. Also I still have to drill a few holes for the heater. So I figured I would wire it. Then take it apart and paint it.
 
#533 ·
Im an electrical engineer. If u are willing to learn and set ur mind to it you can do it. This build challenged me alot and made me think long and hard on alot of items. Cant count rhe hrs I spent in class reasearching for this build lol. Shh dont tell my teachers.
 
#535 ·
I'm going to have a few pics and vids of this beast in action......it'll be unstoppable when it's fully locked.
 
#536 ·
Just one pic, for now....



Ok two...

 
#538 ·
It was pretty impressive.....I'll post one action pic just to make everyone happy......

 
#553 ·
Killer build. Will gave me a hand this weekend installing my locker and he talked about how well your Jeep performed at the Badlands the day before. I had to find your build on here to check it out. That's definitely some super impressive work! My ZJ could use a little of your creative ingenuity if you're ever up in the Crown Point area.
 
#556 ·
Nice pics! This rig is just nasty!

As for the ORI's, I have seen them work on a couple of the rigs in my club. They are amazing to watch, especially thru the off camber stuff. The guys that have them are more than happy!
 
#557 ·
Been crazy busy with our senior design project the last few weeks. But just a little update. I got a new starter, alternator, clutch (Southbend) and a new bore seal (ARB), all on warentte claims. So I should have him back on the road by next weekend.

In the mean time I still did some fabrication. I did a full D44 Waggy truss for a friend of mine.

Hard to see. But inside has multiple supports and around the diff is all gusseted internally.


Carefully nested it all onto a 2x4' sheet of 0.25
 
#560 ·
Very cool.............................now what is it? :laugh:
 
#563 ·
Didnt have much time to work on the jeep this weekend. But I was able to fix a fuel leak I was having with the fuel filter bracket. 30 year old o ring was shot. Just used some RTV for now till I can order a new one.

Then I installed the new Alternator, Starter, and Clutchl (all free under warranty :2thumbsup:) . And installed a new Viking suck down line for the front.

Its all loaded up on a trailer and is at school with me this week. That way after class on Friday I can head to a friends house in Indy to fix my Rear ARB and go to the badlands on Saturday!!
 
#564 ·
I hope it doesn't get stolen. Dekalb isn't too safe these days.

I wish I could be there Saturday. They're having a night ride Friday.... could be fun.
 
#567 ·
Thanks man.

So I have been crazy with school recently. Havent had much time for the jeep. I did wheel on the 20th and I was able to put a nice big dent right under the jeep logo on the side. Opps. Other then that nothing major has happened.

Plan is to get the boat sides installed this weekend. I dropped the cut sheets off at my local steel shop to have them bent up. They are now ready to be picked up, cant wait!!!

Then I need to get my tail gate installed and get the spare tire on the back for moab.

The list of items to get done is smaller and smaller :)
 
#571 ·
Worked on the jeep alittle. I need to get some photos up here. But I had a rear spindle leak, so I went ahead and replaced the seal. I pushed the seal a little farther in this time to i know its not riding on the same journal on the spindle.

I also calibrated the speedo, so i know how fast I am going.

I did get my boat sides all bent up. Just need to make time to mount them now.

And I scared the **** out of my mom when I took her for a test ride:rofl::rofl:
 
#572 ·
I said I would get some photo's posted so here I go.

Dented the tub.


Pounded it out.


Bent up my boat sides to cover my F@ck up.


Replaced a leaky spindle bearing on the rear.


Cleaned off the soot from my corners from rolling coal around town :)


Drove it to 60 miles to school.


Parked it next to my friends new JK. I win


Couple of notes, on the way to school I was able to hit 88mph, but I didnt travel back in time :(

I do not have the fuel screw turned up like a 16 year old in high school rolling coal down the entire block. It only rolls coal when I really get on it.

I am able to max out my 35ft-lb boost gauge. So I need to watch my foot :) Offroad I was only able to get up to 30ish.

My 0-60 time is around 9-10 seconds. I need a passenger to time me tho :)

O and I am able to cruise down the road doing 70mph with one hand on the wheel and the other out the window. :D
 
#573 ·
Ok, it's been long enough, let's see them boat sides....completed.
 
#575 ·
Come on now. It was final's week. Do you really think I got anything done on my jeep yet. lol

And a finished rattle can paint job.

Looks good and I'm glad it drives well.
Jeffro will be painting him in the parking lot at moab :D
I am surprised on how it handles. I put 400 miles on it already and I am averaging 19mpg so far.
 
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