06' LJ build...Fireproof - Page 11

BusyDoinNothing · 09-08-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by airmanutz

I hate negative comments about people rides that they poured money, sweat, and blood into! It's his pride and joy, why ya gotta diss it?

1: It's a Jeep. It's purpose is to play in the rocks and mud. This makes it a million times more capable.

2: It's not your Jeep. If you like Jeeps stock, then keep yours stock. He likes his lifted.

Definitely think he was referring to the picture with the 37" tires and no lift. No need to assume he's dissin' it.

**Kenbo-Slice** · 09-08-2008, 09:07 PM

This is an incredible build. I wish I had a facility like that.... I would probably do the same type of things. I have more money in my TJ, and it doesn't look HALF as nice as your LJ. Impressive work.

**JBWood05TJ** · 09-08-2008, 09:11 PM

That rig's a beauty, Gunkel. My hat's off to you, sir.

**Bennettj13** · 09-08-2008, 11:40 PM

I want to see that suspension and those tires in action!

-Rudy- · 09-09-2008, 12:03 AM

Looks awesome!

Are you flares a little faded or is it just me?

**Gunkel** · 09-09-2008, 09:25 AM

Still waiting on SYE and driveshaft, however in the mean time I got a few more minor items done. Got the rear LED taillights installed and ordered the EP-26 relay. Installed the front windshield lights and painted the covers, and I wired the these lights into the factory stalk mounted switch. Got the front sway bar disconnect pins installed. Wired in the sirius radio along with the fm modulator. Rear rockhard harness bar arrived yesterday, got it prepped/sanded/ and primed, should paint it today. Also ordered the EBC yellowstuff front brake pads. Rudy, you are correct, the flares are a little faded. No worries on the kids comments either, to each his own. I did like the look at the stock height though, however for me it was not what I wanted. Sean, how did your spring install go this past weekend? And thanks again for everyone's great comments!!

xulcuz · 09-09-2008, 09:42 AM

Very nice LJ, And beautiful work! I really like the color. One of the nicest LJ's Ive ever seen!

**-sean-** · 09-09-2008, 09:55 AM

Springs worked out perfect! Been doing a lot of cycling to get the bumps, limit straps and shock lengths just right for this set up. VERY LOW, the stockers out back and 2.5 OME in front make it sit almost level... slight rake to the rear. Pics sometime this week

Now it's time to focus on axles. Gotta start saving the "Rubles"!
Have you committed to a particular axle set up yet?
I was sure I was going 60/14 until I lowered my LJ. Now seeing it down on top of the 37's I'm reconsidering going to 40's, the 37's are looking right at home on there now. No 40's can save me a bundle on axles. We'll see. Let me just say I wish I could just call Dynatrac and be done with it!

Oh, BTW... nice rig, Collin approves.

**Gunkel** · 09-09-2008, 09:59 AM

Sounds cool Sean, can't wait to see the pics, and maybe see it in person/action! I have not committed to axles yet, however I have been spending plenty of time looking at curries website!

**Gunkel** · 09-09-2008, 02:06 PM

Harness bar installed...

dcorn · 09-09-2008, 03:11 PM

Sweet. Hope you don't put anyone in the backseat after that unless you pad the crap out of it.

**Rubikahn** · 09-09-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkel

Still waiting on SYE and driveshaft, however in the mean time I got a few more minor items done. Got the rear LED taillights installed and ordered the EP-26 relay. Installed the front windshield lights and painted the covers, and I wired the these lights into the factory stalk mounted switch. Got the front sway bar disconnect pins installed. Wired in the sirius radio along with the fm modulator. Rear rockhard harness bar arrived yesterday, got it prepped/sanded/ and primed, should paint it today. Also ordered the EBC yellowstuff front brake pads. Rudy, you are correct, the flares are a little faded. No worries on the kids comments either, to each his own. I did like the look at the stock height though, however for me it was not what I wanted. Sean, how did your spring install go this past weekend? And thanks again for everyone's great comments!!

Those painted fogs look awesome!! I assume you sanded and primed before painting? Did you clear coat also? How many coats? Pardon my ignorance but what is a harness bar? What purpose does it serve? Hope to see more pics of build that LJ is

**-sean-** · 09-09-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

Sweet. Hope you don't put anyone in the backseat after that unless you pad the crap out of it.

Unless he is planning on carrying a bunch a dwarfs around that don't wear their seat belts, I think he's ok.

**Gunkel** · 09-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Light covers were sanded with 320, primed with plastic prep, then sprayed with approximately 6 coast of color, then 2 coats of clear, then baked at 140 for 20 minutes. The harness bar is used to attach both of the front seat shoulder harnesses to, I have also installed the oem seat belts for daily driving. Both of my kids will eventually be in the back seat, both will have harnesses, no plans of padding on any of the bars. No plans on adopting any dwarfs either!!

**Panici** · 09-09-2008, 04:28 PM

I just noticed the rig is bedlined inside with colormatched liner right?
If so, first of all, thats badass, and second it looks sweet

I love the attention to detail you have, such as colormatching the covers and rollbar clamps.
I try to pay the same attention to the details too, it's what makes the rig over the top when everything is said and done

09-09-2008, 09:55 AM	#158
-sean- newb Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 842 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The Kid's are alright, they just don't know any better sometimes. Springs worked out perfect! Been doing a lot of cycling to get the bumps, limit straps and shock lengths just right for this set up. VERY LOW, the stockers out back and 2.5 OME in front make it sit almost level... slight rake to the rear. Pics sometime this week Now it's time to focus on axles. Gotta start saving the "Rubles"! Have you committed to a particular axle set up yet? I was sure I was going 60/14 until I lowered my LJ. Now seeing it down on top of the 37's I'm reconsidering going to 40's, the 37's are looking right at home on there now. No 40's can save me a bundle on axles. We'll see. Let me just say I wish I could just call Dynatrac and be done with it! Oh, BTW... nice rig, Collin approves. __________________ ... keeping an eye on you guys.