Hanabanana's LJ Unlimited Build!

HandBananas · 05-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Well I guess my addiction started probably when I was around 12-13.

I had this habit of always waving to cars when I was in my mom's van, just trying to be friendly, but no one would ever wave back! But I always noticed those guys without doors waved back, never understood why. I always thought they were the coolest cars on the road and I had to have one. Well, about six years later I'm the guy always waving back!

I got a job when I was fifteen so I could start saving up for a wrangler. I never really cared about what model wrangler or year it was, but I knew it had to be BLACK. After gathering up enough money for a fat down payment, I picked up this baby when I was seventeen, completely stock.

Lost the dealership photos, but here is what she looked like then (only added a warn bumper):

After my first wheelin' trip, I was hooked. I basically work just to pay for her. Its totally worth it though.

First things I did were front and rear warn bumpers, Or-fab rockers, then got a winch. Then I started collecting parts in my room getting things together for my lift...

After saving up more, I bought (5) 35" km2's. (With a 2 month back order...):

Who says five 35's won't fit in your Jeep...

Then it was time for the lift.
First off I want to thank Jeepforum for connecting me with these two ****ers, because without them I would still have a pile of parts in my room.

ScottHarr_TJ (Scott) and rmtomasin (Teezy):

Them playing with there "control arms" before we started the lift:

We got started around 8pm on a friday and pulled an all-nighter and got tires mounted up and rollin' around 3 pm Sat. No sleep.

Lift pics:

Rear trackbar bracket was a *****.

Bumpstops at 3 in the morning are easier with some redline:

Bleeding brakes:

Currie steering:

Mounted the 31's so we could fit out of the garage:

HandBananas · 05-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Drum roll...... in Scott's driveway, right after we got them on:

Here's how she sits as of this afternoon:

Check back soon for more updates and wheelin' pics!

Next mods on deck, within the next month: Detriot rear, lockright front, 4.88's

On the list:
EBC yellows and centric rotors front, greenstuff pads rear
Chromoly Shafts
Superior D44 truss
RCI Fuel Cell
Rokmen TC/T skids
Roll cage!
Long arms (like I should have done in the first place)
Some more aux lights
Treks Tubes up front

When she's no longer my DD, I'll turn her into a beast w/ maybe an LS2, Atlas 4.3 , 14B FF rear, HPD60 front, 40" Irok's, Double-Tri 4-link rear, 3-link front, Coilovers, etc...

Pvt_Joker · 05-26-2009, 07:45 PM

Are those litedots you have on the back?

**JeSimmers** · 05-26-2009, 07:50 PM

Very nice rig, I like your style.

HandBananas · 05-26-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvt_Joker

Are those litedots you have on the back?

Yes sir.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeSimmers

Very nice rig, I like your style.

Thanks man!

Pvt_Joker · 05-26-2009, 08:02 PM

Very nice man, your rig is about what i'm gonna go for when i get the funds. Black out is the awesomeness

Btw, just a suggestion, hit up your gas tank skid with some semi-gloss black primer, it looks really nice.

2006_Sport · 05-26-2009, 08:02 PM

So those revos are 31x10.50s? they look sick but what backspacing is that on your wheels they stick out like crazy

elephantrider · 05-26-2009, 08:08 PM

hella nice rig bud ! those or fab rockers are sue weet!!!

great job, looks real good, you should be proud.

HandBananas · 05-26-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvt_Joker

Btw, just a suggestion, hit up your gas tank skid with some semi-gloss black primer, it looks really nice.

I'm picking up a saavy skid soon so I'll cope for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006sport

So those revos are 31x10.50s? they look sick but what backspacing is that on your wheels they stick out like crazy

Yes they are. PO MickyTom's wheels, CRAZY backspacing I know. Not sure what it was but good riddance.

2006_Sport · 05-26-2009, 08:14 PM

Ok good lol prolly like 3.6285 or whatever they offer haha. I was lookin at those 31 inch revos to put on my 4 inch BS cragars but had to ask because i was hoping they wouldnt stick out as far as yours haha

AWESOME jeep. Makes me somewhat regret not getting an LJ

mJUSTINm · 05-26-2009, 09:14 PM

you dont know how jealous you just made me. same thing i want to do with my LJ. it looks great.

ChrisKent · 05-26-2009, 09:15 PM

Man, I gotta get 35's on mine! Nice!

**INCA** · 05-26-2009, 09:30 PM

my favorite LJ now!

**Savvy** · 05-26-2009, 09:34 PM

Like the LJ!

HandBananas · 05-26-2009, 10:52 PM

Thanks for all the complements!