The Pumpkinator's Build Thread - Page 59

**0blcktj6** · 11-11-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_hooligan

It does have a bit of forward rake. The back sits about 1 1/2" taller than the front right now, and we are trying to correct some of that with a different spring.

Thought so, either way it looks great, awesome job guys.

**Recoil** · 11-11-2009, 05:16 PM

He has forward facing led markers, those, the coils and the steering correction are all being installed Sunday. And we are possibly pulling the carrier and unlocking it too since well have the tie rod off.

**Recoil** · 11-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Oh btw hotrod come over Saturday for my b day around fourish byob and Sunday is pumpkinator day

**RockRodHooligan** · 11-11-2009, 05:22 PM

I have drill this weekend man, but I'll see what I can do. Sunday 4:30 the guys are getting together at BWW in Castleton.

**Imped** · 11-11-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rkates

I'll fix that for you Rod. He has to get a different rim to mount it to the carrier. 6.5'' of backspacing is making the tirehang off the back of the bumper without mating to the carrier itself.

That blows. That would be a deal breaker for me. The moabs are too sexy. I'd either carry it in the back (it will fit perfectly) or get a tire carrier.

Habanero · 11-11-2009, 09:41 PM

Hey James, Conner,
Spotted the reclusive Pumpkinator when I was checking out the country club. Even from far away it still looked awesome!! If ya need any help on anything give me a call....I am just 2 minutes away. Pm'd my phone #.

**RockRodHooligan** · 11-11-2009, 09:51 PM

we were going to swing by and say hey Monday afternoon but were kind of on a time crunch trying to get the rockers on before dark, we still didn't make it.:/

**Bennettj13** · 11-11-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spyder6

oh man, love the stretch

what did you do about the fitment on the genright windshield guards?

I actually want to push the rear out a little more but can't until I do something with the gas tank.

As for the windshield guards, I just put some silicone in the gaps. I still hate them.

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Originally Posted by Redarcher89

awsome rig james. Thanks for all the info throughout your build. I called and talked to Rod at TnT yesterday and he was great to work with. He gave me some other options that acually meant me buying less from them. He has me all setup whichever way we go (wife is pushing for JK now),(I am trying to convince her to let me keep the TJ).

Thanks man. Rod will get you taken care of. He's been pretty awesome with me. Just hope you don't have to talk to that Mike guy that works there. He's a real jerk... I'm just kidding. Mike is the shop lead, and is awesome. He was a huge help as well when I couldn't talk with Rod. Either way you go, TJ or JK, you'll have a hell of a rig with TNT's stuff. It's pretty awesome.

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Originally Posted by Luckrider

That looks AMAZING in the light. BTW, passanger side moabs look so much cooler with the sunlight. Changes the look a little. Actually, the pic that makes them look best is the offset passanger side shot.

Why is that ugly thing still hanging off the rear gate. I would think it would be pretty easy to take that off, and put a bracket that holds two lights, one for the plate, and the third brake light.

While we are talking about lights, what are you planning for side marker lights. I know you mentioned putting a light in the front gusset for the tube fenders, but IIRC, you need a side marker too.

Your getting there. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I'll get the spare thing figured out. If I can't get the spare to fit there, I'll get a tire carrier eventually. Rod volunteered to carry my spare for me while wheeling. He's a nice guy like that.

I've got marker lights for the front bracing next to the grille, there's a little slant, so you can see them from the side. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I've got some 2.5" amber LEDs for the front turn signals under the headlights CJ style.

Thanks for the compliments.

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Originally Posted by Jeffro95

Looks good guys. Can't wait to see it in action.

You better be there Jeffro! I need some sweet pics of the new and improved Pumpkinator in action.

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Originally Posted by 2006sport

Oh my goodness.

Awesome James.

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Luckrider

James, ready for the next update. Are you throwing those new coils in today? Also, lucky you not needing those marker lights, I am not sure about NY, but since everything is so strict here, I would say we probably need them. Did you actually remember to call on those axles today?

The coils and everything are going in this weekend probably. I think I'll have the new steering in by then. I DID call the gear guy today. Tim said that he'd be happy to open them back up and take a look, and that he wanted a chance to make it right. I am going to see about renting a U-haul dolly and pulling the Jeep down there. We'll see how it goes. I need to get with Tim later this week and find out when is best to take it down there. I'd like to get the Jeep back the same day.

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Originally Posted by 0blcktj6

Nice Jeep, I'm not really a fan of those wheels or the 4.5" flares but otherwise definitely a very nice Jeep, especially that paint job. Kind of looks like it's got a bit of a forward rake too but could just be the pictures. (Note: my nit picking is really rooted in a deep seated envy..

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I need the flares. Too much mud around here. Thanks for the compliments. It does have a forward rake to it, hopefully the new coils will take care of that.

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Originally Posted by TnTCustoms

Nice job guys!

When you take it wheeling send me some pics from all angles and I'll use them on our new website.

THX

That is ****ing awesome Rod. Consider it done. That's cool as ****.

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Originally Posted by hotrod_hooligan

I have drill this weekend man, but I'll see what I can do. Sunday 4:30 the guys are getting together at BWW in Castleton.

What "guys"? F B-dubs.

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Originally Posted by silverdak

Hey James, Conner,
Spotted the reclusive Pumpkinator when I was checking out the country club. Even from far away it still looked awesome!! If ya need any help on anything give me a call....I am just 2 minutes away. Pm'd my phone #.

You should have stopped by and paid it a visit. It's lonely sitting there all alone, not being driven. Hopefully here soon I'll be able to drive it to work again.

**Bennettj13** · 11-11-2009, 10:26 PM

And, I thought I'd share this. IIvIIonster03 made this pic of my Jeep because he liked it. I thought it was cool as hell. I wanted to show everyone. It's my new desktop.

**RockRodHooligan** · 11-11-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

I'll get the spare thing figured out. If I can't get the spare to fit there, I'll get a tire carrier eventually. Rod volunteered to carry my spare for me while wheeling. He's a nice guy like that.

Wait what? When did I say that? Now every body's going to want me to carry their junk!

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What "guys"? F B-dubs.

IndyORV, I know you hate to associate yourself with them, but I figured I'd lit Jerry know at least.

Dmcastino · 11-11-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_hooligan

Wait what? When did I say that? Now every body's going to want me to carry their junk!

And now you know why we allow XJ's to wheel with us!!!

Pl

Habanero · 11-11-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_hooligan

we were going to swing by and say hey Monday afternoon but were kind of on a time crunch trying to get the rockers on before dark, we still didn't make it.:/

Understandable, Hopefully we can meet up Monday or Tues.
Who has ties to Fairmount? I went to J & S Motors Today Looking for a rim and tire for a spare.

**RockRodHooligan** · 11-11-2009, 10:53 PM

See it's **** like this that makes me want to cut the back off my Jeep, try finding a place to stick your junk then!

**LuckRider** · 11-11-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennettj13

And, I thought I'd share this. IIvIIonster03 made this pic of my Jeep because he liked it. I thought it was cool as hell. I wanted to show everyone. It's my new desktop.

Those HDR shots always seem to look amazing. I think if you talked to IIVII03's big bro (by 1 minute) IIVII04 about what pics to take, they could get you a cleaner pic. You are ideally supposed to use 3 pics. Although that one shot does look amazing

**RockRodHooligan** · 11-11-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by silverdak

Understandable, Hopefully we can meet up Monday or Tues.
Who has ties to Fairmount? I went to J & S Motors Today Looking for a rim and tire for a spare.

That would be me. My Dad owns that big A-Frame out on 9 just before you get to 26, the one with the shop behind it. J&S Motors... The guy who sells nothing but Jeeps?