Dez Racer XJ build

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:06 PM

sorry about the photo link problems

edit: thanks to jeff in PA scroll down for click free!)
how they started, 1985 pioneer chassis with 1991 HO drivetrain donor

the cage 1.75" x .120" DOM:

the motor donor experiencing some sawzall:

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:09 PM

started with a rustys 8" long arm kit, ended up removing it and selling it for the much stouter Full Traction long arms

also tried RE drop brackets and adjustable arms, they were also removed/replaced

rolling mock up with final suspension and glass fenders

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:11 PM

ford 9" showed up, 35-spline shafts and full steel spool:

MORE bombproof block mounts:

9" under and some test fitting with tires"

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:13 PM

The D30

hydraulic bumps

and SAW shocks

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:16 PM

bump bracing and fuel cell mock:

shock mounts mocked and ready for plating

with all shocks in

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:19 PM

2wd beam

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:21 PM

some plating:

trackbar mount:

removable engine xmember and shock mount bracing:

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 02:28 PM

as it is raining right now here in Cali, trying to find something to do on the Jeepspeed, gotta keep steady progress or it will slip away.

RussoGuitar · 01-27-2007, 04:47 PM

Thats pretty intense, you should post this in the XJ section as well. It will probably get a lot of appreciation there.

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussoGuitar

Thats pretty intense, you should post this in the XJ section as well. It will probably get a lot of appreciation there.

Thanks, intense is right, had about 4-5 guys constantly helping me when it was tear down/thrash/frenzy time but now that it is the time consuming fab stuff and prep, I am a one-man builder, had to learn lots of tricks to do the three and four handed heavy jobs, with only 1 free hand. I will post in the XJ forum when I am able to post pics,

Jeff in PA · 01-27-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullver

sorry about the photo link problems:
how they started, 1985 pioneer chassis with 1991 HO drivetrain donor

the cage 1.75" x .120" DOM:

the motor donor experiencing some sawzall:

click free

**skullver** · 01-27-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff in PA

click free

Nice build up

Hey there, thanks a ton!! if you pm me your address I'll send you some stickers for free, have tons of Rubicon Express, King Shocks, Mickey Thompson, Dick Cepek, Flowmaster, Petersons 4x4 mag, Currie enterprises, and tons more Dez racing style stickers.
Chris

**BESRK** · 01-27-2007, 08:42 PM

Nice build! Keep coming with updates!!

**skullver** · 02-03-2007, 06:18 PM

after a little massaging got the new front end in and it rolls again, next we are going to tackle the seats and harnesses.

camjeep3 · 02-03-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skullver

after a little massaging got the new front end in and it rolls again, next we are going to tackle the seats and harnesses.

Click free. great build