Rymanrph Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 But where are all the dents and scratches? :dunno: My camera does an excellent job hiding the imperfections. If you look hard enough in the above picture, you can see the dent in the lower bedside behind the tire. I had the front end on jack stands (which raised the rear some too) and when I lowered it back down, one of my 31s had rolled up under the bed. The truck is far from perfect and in person it shows that its been used, but I try to take really good care of it. I'm not opposed to using it as an off road vehicle or truck, but I want to avoid dents and scratches if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah just joshin with ya, I've got a 2 dollar truck that looks like a crisp 10 dollar bill in pictures, but yours is awesome, looks like a clean and smooth $100 bill that just came out of the washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I finally got the truck out to Uwharrie today. Everything went very well except the pressure line for my power steering sprang a leak. The suspension performed well and my transfer case even behaved, so all in all, a good day. Here are a couple shots: Here is a link to the rest of the pictures of the day including many of the couple wranglers that I rode with: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bruchal Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Wow it looks great! Wish I could have gone too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 My favorite truck on here. Looks like the suspension did very well. How does it drive on the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 hey, your supposed to go over the rock. not around it! lol just @#$%ing with ya. good looking MJ and glad to see you wheelin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 My favorite truck on here. Looks like the suspension did very well. How does it drive on the street? Thanks! Its great on the street. A little top heavy feeling, but that's to be expected with ~6.5" of lift. It leans a little more in the corners, but the new springs and shocks seems to have eliminated some of the bounciness that I experienced before. My old setup wasn't bad, this is just better. I actually expected a more dramatic difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 How did the transfer case perform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 How did the transfer case perform? If I'm in drive I can't really change gears. If I put the transmission in neutral, I can go into low or back in to 2wd with a slight roll, but if I'm sitting still in drive there is absolutely no way for me to get into low. Is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The transfer case isn't designed to go into 4lo when in drive if that's what you're referring to. If you want to go into 4lo you need to shift the trans into neutral at a stop because of the gear reduction and in the 242 it locks the front and rear diffs together unlike fulltime 4wd which they have a limited slip type of effect. To go from 2wd to 4wd full time or part time and back you should be able to do that in drive. If it grinds the linkage isn't adjusted right. Those factory shift gates are EXACTLY where it should end up to mesh the gears correctly. That said mine do not line up yet. I'll keep you posted on that, I have a house project putting the Jeep on the back burner. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam518 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Looks good with a little mud in the tread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I know these are total poseur shots, but its interesting to compare the flex to my old TJ in the same spot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdrummer93 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You should have let me know you were going! I would have tried to get out there in the Cherokee. Oh well, maybe next time. Still awesome shots. The manche is looking great. just give me a couple months and mine might even be able to contend with this lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC919.4x4_MJ Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 dude this was an awesome build, i cannot get over how much work you have put into this truck. i am extremely jealous and hoping that some day i can do the dash swap also!! the jeep is so sick, i am in the raleigh area, and i got to URE quite often. i hope to see you there one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 dude this was an awesome build, i cannot get over how much work you have put into this truck. i am extremely jealous and hoping that some day i can do the dash swap also!! the jeep is so sick, i am in the raleigh area, and i got to URE quite often. i hope to see you there one day! When you're planning a trip to URE, let me know and I might be able to meet you out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC919.4x4_MJ Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 When you're planning a trip to URE, let me know and I might be able to meet you out there. Alright man, hopefully we will head up there for rockvember... my manche is no where near done for it to be wheeled... but a few of my buddies have XJs, TJs, and a few 4 wheelers. we might head up there.. i shipped off for basic training on nov 20th, so i won't be around until next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 I finished the console today. You'll notice that I've got the keyless entry board in the garage door opener spot. I still need the cover. Also, there is a gap between the console and the headliner. The headliner curves while the console does not. I'll have to do a little work to make it match (I may just end up using some velcro strips). I did a write up for everything here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32556 I got tired of the gap between my overhead console and the roof, so I spent a couple days fixing it. I cut some pieces from old fender liners to fill the gap and contour it with the roof. After a little epoxy, some reinforcement and a little putty, I recovered it and re-installed it last night. It fits better than the shadows of this picture make it look. It looks ten times better and I wish I had done this from the start. My brother looks a little surprised in this picture doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 I put the green grill in the other day just to see what it looks like after the lift and flares. I didn't like it as much as the black, so I took it back off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalob Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Dude your truck just looks killer. Everytime you post new pics I drool over them. I mentioned in another thread this morning tht mine is finally at the painters place (over a week now...probably 3 more to go). There is not a thing you have done to this rig that is wrong or looks out of place. If mine comes off 1/2 as nice I will be thrilled. hope you have installed an alarm system.... Bob in Denver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Dude your truck just looks killer. Everytime you post new pics I drool over them. I mentioned in another thread this morning tht mine is finally at the painters place (over a week now...probably 3 more to go). There is not a thing you have done to this rig that is wrong or looks out of place. If mine comes off 1/2 as nice I will be thrilled. hope you have installed an alarm system.... Bob in Denver Thanks Bob. Your's has a great look too. I really love some of the custom fab pieces on your truck and I still like the look of the flat flares better. It will be a stunner when its painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Ryan, pimpin job on filling in the gaps on the OHC. I have a good headliner in the Phoenix and was thinking I'd get the same little gaps. Was contemplating using plastic scraps to fill in the gaps and contouring them to match. After seeing how yours turned out, I am now officially sold on the idea. Thanks a lot bro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Ryan, pimpin job on filling in the gaps on the OHC. I have a good headliner in the Phoenix and was thinking I'd get the same little gaps. Was contemplating using plastic scraps to fill in the gaps and contouring them to match. After seeing how yours turned out, I am now officially sold on the idea. Thanks a lot bro!! Hey, no problem. I followed your example for making it fit in the first place. I can give you a couple more details if you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 The green grill looks way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Patches Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadinator Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Disagree. Black looks better to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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