The Pumpkinator's Build Thread - Page 36

**RockRodHooligan** · 10-16-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

Yeah, I can't imagine they'd be too great in the water/ice. But it doesn't look like much of anything else will stop them. Mike at Pitbull was saying that he expected at least around 35k miles out of these. He said most people with the bias ply's were hitting around 30k, so he figured these would be at least 35k. We'll see.

Siping them should improve both, $10 a tire isn't too bad. I'm doing them to my next set of tires for sure.

**Bennettj13** · 10-16-2009, 10:30 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention earlier, I pick up my axles tomorrow. I'm also installing the bellypan tomorrow as well. I might look into mounting that ViAir tank this weekend. Depends on how the bellypan goes.

Well, the wife just got home... She said there is some kind of noise in the Jeep. "like a clunking, like something is rolling around back and forth and side to side. It clunks all the time when I'm driving now. Forward, backward, and when I turn. It just started today."

So, who knows what I'll have in store for me in the morning when I wake up. It's too dark to be able to see anything tonight. I'll look at it tomorrow. Sounds like I might not be doing the bellypan afterall. Depends on what I find in the morning. There is no good without bad.

**LuckRider** · 10-17-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

Sorry. No tires forwarded to you. But did you get the front tubes and outboard shock kit? We sent a set to you. I thought it would be a surprise. Sorry man.

Sweet , I can start my own build thread then. I wonder how much it would cost to ship Rod as overnight. Ah... nevermind, a plane ticket would probably be cheaper. I guess I will just order some patriot blue rattle cans and spray it myself, wet sanding would make it look good.

So, can you get TnT to give me a tracking #?

BTW, you did say that they sent them to another CUSTOMER. I won't be ordering anything any time soon.

**Bennettj13** · 10-18-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckrider

BTW, you did say that they sent them to another CUSTOMER. I won't be ordering anything any time soon.

Rod wasn't doing shipping that day, as he usually is. Someone else had ordered the same tubes I ordered. They got mine done, and the new guy saw an invoice for tubes, so sent them my box thinking they were made for the other dude. TNT is pretty solid man. Don't worry about it. They are more than taking care of everything.

Getting pics of the install and vids of the exhaust around from the last two days of Jeepfest right now, as soon as I can get them all uploaded I'll post up.

**DBLJ** · 10-18-2009, 07:54 PM

I looked on Pitbulls site and they dont list a 35x12.5 tire. Was it a special order?

2006_Sport · 10-18-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DBTJ

I looked on Pitbulls site and they dont list a 35x12.5 tire. Was it a special order?

That it was. He got the first set they've ever made i believe...even before vendors received them.

**Bennettj13** · 10-18-2009, 09:26 PM

Yep, I got the first set of Radial Rockers out there. They are badass. I should hopefully be roadtesting them here soon.

Here's a pic I forgot to post the other day. It's the one everyone does.

So, updates for the last two days...

Side plates bolted on...

Installing the front transmission crossmember...

Robert welding in the rear bungs for the rear crossmember behind the side control arm mount bracket plates.

Robert grinding after welding...

Some "prep work" for the rear crossmember. This was my only real ***** about this install. We had to drill or "massage" almost every single hole in the rear crossmember that we had to touch. And it wasn't because there was paint in the holes either. I was pretty disappointed in this piece specifically. I don't know what the deal was.

P.S. If you are not familiar with that bit on the drill, it is called a "Unibit". It was about 35 bucks, and is worth it's weight in gold. I've NEVER seen a bit chew through metal so easily. It made life so much easier. Buy one. It's amazing.

Another "massaged" mounting hole...

The new exhaust... Magnaflow cat and Delta series Flowmaster muffler... They fit perfectly inside the bellypan. No worries about tearing them off now. We reused the stock tailpipe, which restricts the noise a little bit, but we'll see what ends up needing to be done with the exhaust and the rear suspension later. For now, it works just fine and I'm pretty happy with it.

Post op...

All in all I'm pretty happy with the bellypan. It's modular, which I like, though I don't like how many bolts I have to take off to drop the belly pan, nor did I care for the rear crossmember, but it's stout, and will take a beating. The new exhaust fit perfectly tucked up inside the bellypan as well, which I liked.

Another thing I didn't like...MY NEW PINION ANGLE... When did Connor (Imped4now) sneak in there and set my pinion?

We pulled the rear driveshaft until I get the SYE in. My speedo is now accurate again, because I'm back to using the stock front axle, annnnd I'm running in 4wd when the Jeep needs to be driven for now.

New exhaust videos!

The next few, we tried to get the sound of the Jeep climbing through gears as I passed. Either way, here's a few more of the Jeep in action.

**Imped** · 10-18-2009, 09:46 PM

Very nice, I'm diggin it. And I didn't mess with your pinion angle. How would I do that with fixed uppers? Geeeeez James.

**Bennettj13** · 10-18-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by imped4now

Very nice, I'm diggin it. And I didn't mess with your pinion angle. How would I do that with fixed uppers? Geeeeez James.

It was a joke referring to how you messed with your pinion angle so many times. Way to miss out though.

PS
The exhaust sounds great. Even Meg likes it.

**Bennettj13** · 10-18-2009, 11:25 PM

This last update would not have been possible without the help of Robert. Robert, you are the man. I owe you one. Thank you for everything. I wish I got a picture of your Jeans/Leg after "the drill incident". I thought I was going to be taking you to the hospital. You rock man.

**Imped** · 10-19-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

It was a joke referring to how you messed with your pinion angle so many times. Way to miss out though.

PS
The exhaust sounds great. Even Meg likes it.

I got it man.....come on.

**RockRodHooligan** · 10-19-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

P.S. If you are not familiar with that bit on the drill, it is called a "Unibit". It was about 35 bucks, and is worth it's weight in gold. I've NEVER seen a bit chew through metal so easily. It made life so much easier. Buy one. It's amazing.

Your welcome!

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Post op...

Belly pan looks good down there, but It looks like we are definitely buff and wax the Jeep.

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Another thing I didn't like...MY NEW PINION ANGLE... When did Connor (Imped4now) sneak in there and set my pinion?

Technically that would be your drive line angle.

**Bennettj13** · 10-19-2009, 10:37 AM

Whatever Rod. You knew what I meant. And btw, we need to talk about paint. In case I forget, call me later.

**RockRodHooligan** · 10-19-2009, 10:39 AM

What about paint?

gribbles · 10-19-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_hooligan

Your welcome!

Belly pan looks good down there, but It looks like we are definitely buff and wax the Jeep.

it makes your jeep look red.......