Project sloooowwww build!!!!! - Page 4

CHRRRIS · 12-24-2008, 06:42 PM

I like where this is going. Hope to see the finished product some time in 2009.

Tikitgvr · 12-24-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRRRIS

I like where this is going. Hope to see the finished product some time in 2009.

You and me both. Hopefully by summer, but we will see..

V-8unlimited · 12-27-2008, 09:15 AM

Looking good for sure.

CleanRedYj · 12-27-2008, 12:10 PM

You dont by chance still have the pieces the go down the side on the rockers do you, the green sahara pieces?

Tikitgvr · 12-27-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by V-8unlimited

Looking good for sure.

Appreciate it...

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Originally Posted by CleanRedYj

You dont by chance still have the pieces the go down the side on the rockers do you, the green sahara pieces?

No, sure dont.

Tikitgvr · 12-27-2008, 09:08 PM

Well, went over to a friends today and helped him build a truss on my 14 bolt. It turned out damn good. I was pretty much the go-fer and did some grinding. He designed it, cut it, and welded it because my skills are very lacking in that area.

The begining stage

Getting it tacked in place

All of it tacked in place

This is after it was welded together and flap wheeled

This is welded onto the axle

I will take some more of it tommorrow in the daylight. Its primered up right now, and we ran out of daylight. Now I need to get some funds together and order tube and heims.

Tikitgvr · 12-28-2008, 03:47 PM

Here are a couple of the truss primered....

Tikitgvr · 01-27-2009, 04:18 PM

I recieved some new bling over the weekend.

They are BTF comp corners and rocker guards. Overall fitment is "ok". I will have to modify the front edge of the rockers so they dont stick out past the body seeing how I wont be running the stock fenders. I will say they are pretty beefy and heavy as hell. The only other things I am disappointed in is that for the price you pay for these they only supply the exact number of bolts, so dont friggin loose one, and the holes that are by where the stock B-pillar would be require you to cut the interior of the body to use the short bolts they supply. I am assuming they dont supply the proper length bolt for this area because if you start cranking down to tight, it may cave the area a little.

So on a scale of 1-10, I would give them an overall rating of 7 due to the fitment, bolts, and the modification I have to do...

Tikitgvr · 02-21-2009, 06:24 PM

Well, Grayson came over today and we put the tires on the rear axle, then rolled it under the jeep...This is close to where I am going to put the rear axle. I will probably bring the front axle in about 6 more inches. As it sits now, it is around 130 inch wheelbase lol. I will probably end up with somewhere between 115 and 120 inch wheel base.

HankyDanky · 02-21-2009, 06:38 PM

Wow that thing is going to be so sick.. I will keep an eye on this one!!!

MisterO · 02-21-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tikitgvr

Well, Grayson came over today and we put the tires on the rear axle, then rolled it under the jeep...This is close to where I am going to put the rear axle. I will probably bring the front axle in about 6 more inches. As it sits now, it is around 130 inch wheelbase lol. I will probably end up with somewhere between 115 and 120 inch wheel base.

Finally makin some progress. Can't wait to see it finished it's already to long of a wait

TJandMe · 02-21-2009, 08:11 PM

You guys are nuts! I wish i had such skills! Any idea who puts V8s in TJs for people? At what cost?

Tikitgvr · 02-21-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TJandMe

You guys are nuts! I wish i had such skills! Any idea who puts V8s in TJs for people? At what cost?

There are a couple of companies out there, but it is expensive...

V-8unlimited · 02-22-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TJandMe

You guys are nuts! I wish i had such skills! Any idea who puts V8s in TJs for people? At what cost?

Look for one already V-8'ed as it would be cheaper that way. I wish I had alittle more resources, and I would start doing the conversion, as I've seen the prices some of these places charge and it's CRAZY! I just installed a V-8 into a 97 jeep for a local guy, charged him $1200 labor for everything. Getting ready to put a 4.3 into a YJ for a guy, same price.

Tikitgvr · 02-22-2009, 10:50 AM

Yes, that would deffinately be the easiest way to get one.

12-27-2008, 09:08 PM	#51
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, went over to a friends today and helped him build a truss on my 14 bolt. It turned out damn good. I was pretty much the go-fer and did some grinding. He designed it, cut it, and welded it because my skills are very lacking in that area. The begining stage Getting it tacked in place All of it tacked in place This is after it was welded together and flap wheeled This is welded onto the axle I will take some more of it tommorrow in the daylight. Its primered up right now, and we ran out of daylight. Now I need to get some funds together and order tube and heims.

12-28-2008, 03:47 PM	#52
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Here are a couple of the truss primered....

01-27-2009, 04:18 PM	#53
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I recieved some new bling over the weekend. They are BTF comp corners and rocker guards. Overall fitment is "ok". I will have to modify the front edge of the rockers so they dont stick out past the body seeing how I wont be running the stock fenders. I will say they are pretty beefy and heavy as hell. The only other things I am disappointed in is that for the price you pay for these they only supply the exact number of bolts, so dont friggin loose one, and the holes that are by where the stock B-pillar would be require you to cut the interior of the body to use the short bolts they supply. I am assuming they dont supply the proper length bolt for this area because if you start cranking down to tight, it may cave the area a little. So on a scale of 1-10, I would give them an overall rating of 7 due to the fitment, bolts, and the modification I have to do...

02-21-2009, 06:24 PM	#54
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, Grayson came over today and we put the tires on the rear axle, then rolled it under the jeep...This is close to where I am going to put the rear axle. I will probably bring the front axle in about 6 more inches. As it sits now, it is around 130 inch wheelbase lol. I will probably end up with somewhere between 115 and 120 inch wheel base.

02-22-2009, 10:50 AM	#60
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yes, that would deffinately be the easiest way to get one.