H3RESQ Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Did you have any thoughts of putting a bar across the base of the windshield? Willy Wes and I talked and thought about it a lot. Its just to dang ugly to add one. I felt that with the slider welded full length of cab, the tub gusseted full length under fender to the cab and the fact that the A pillar/firwalls all unibody and all part of "frame" that it is strong enough without it. I'm sure you noticed the excessive triangulation and support ons rear cab hoop, that is to make sure head are doesnt deform on a big roll.t I may add a tube from just under fender up to the coilover/crossbar area down the road if I see any flex from cage while rubbing trees or something of that sort. The cage will be plenty stout to protect in a rollover, worse case would be some cab damage. I hate exo's with a passion, but I love my lady and her two kids...so its to protect themand me so I gave in, but just can't give in to a ugly lower bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hey guys. I want to say thanks for all the compliments and kind words. I have to give credit to Wes Hepp on this last set of upgrades. He did an amazing job on the suspension, cage, and front bumper. He also did an amazing job putting up with and working with my opinions, concerns, and odd ball wants for this portion of my build. So, thanks for the compliments and cheers to Wes for taking my MJ a step above what I wanted and expected it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Did you have any thoughts of putting a bar across the base of the windshield? Willy Wes and I talked and thought about it a lot. Its just to dang ugly to add one. I felt that with the slider welded full length of cab, the tub gusseted full length under fender to the cab and the fact that the A pillar/firwalls all unibody and all part of "frame" that it is strong enough without it. I'm sure you noticed the excessive triangulation and support ons rear cab hoop, that is to make sure head are doesnt deform on a big roll.t I may add a tube from just under fender up to the coilover/crossbar area down the road if I see any flex from cage while rubbing trees or something of that sort. The cage will be plenty stout to protect in a rollover, worse case would be some cab damage. I hate exo's with a passion, but I love my lady and her two kids...so its to protect themand me so I gave in, but just can't give in to a ugly lower bar. I really need to get a cage on mine. I've had a lot of the same ideas. I'm also not a fan of exo-cages, but there just isn't enough room in the cab. It may almost be too dangerous with passengers constantly banging their heads on tubing. I've also considered tying the cage to the roof to help stiffen things up and add top support instead of just having everything attached towards the feet. Maybe add some tabs to bolt it to the rain gutter and have all the roof tubes come together in the middle that is then attached to a plate bolted to the roof. Hey guys. I want to say thanks for all the compliments and kind words. I have to give credit to Wes Hepp on this last set of upgrades. He did an amazing job on the suspension, cage, and front bumper. He also did an amazing job putting up with and working with my opinions, concerns, and odd ball wants for this portion of my build. So, thanks for the compliments and cheers to Wes for taking my MJ a step above what I wanted and expected it could be. Is Wes available for mentoring? ;) I don't just want to pay somebody to build a cage for me. I want to build it myself and learn. It would be great to have somebody around who has already been through the mistakes that I will surely encounter. :yes: Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 um yeah, don't hate me but i am copying your cage this winter. Screw this winter I'm doing it ASAP! Haha it came out awesome! Loving all the new additions and can't wait for pics and vids! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Willy, To be honest I think with Wes it would be drop it off and pay for it. I have known him and wheeled with him for years. I planned to be there everyday working with him. He has three kids and the reality was it just didnt work. I finally just let him have at it so he could work on it on his time. He didnt have the time to be slowed down by me or to work around my schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Willy, To be honest I think with Wes it would be drop it off and pay for it. I have known him and wheeled with him for years. I planned to be there everyday working with him. He has three kids and the reality was it just didnt work. I finally just let him have at it so he could work on it on his time. He didnt have the time to be slowed down by me or to work around my schedule. LOL! Understood. :thumbsup: Thanks, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 looks like 2 12" rigid lightbars would be right at home tucked into the hybrid cage. you all ready for your trip yet or is it going to be ready in "another 2 weeks" ..i..:D..i.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryGuy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very impressive cage. This MJ was impressive even before you got your hands on it, and now it's just spectacular. :clapping: A few more questions: 1. Did you friend use Bend-Tech or a similar software? 2. Which Manufacturer/Model Tube Bender did he use?3. What Make of Bead Locks are those? Sorry if these questions are answered elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerJY Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Jason, I finally got my MJ back on the road, and I read exactly 2200 RPMs at 60 mph with 4.88's and 33's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 how or what did use to cut into the fenders for the A-pillar tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Due to some people canceling we just went up to Naches for the weekend. Jeep did well. Did not take many pictures ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Very impressive cage. This MJ was impressive even before you got your hands on it, and now it's just spectacular. :clapping: A few more questions: 1. Did you friend use Bend-Tech or a similar software? 2. Which Manufacturer/Model Tube Bender did he use?3. What Make of Bead Locks are those? Sorry if these questions are answered elsewhere. Yes, bendtech, j2squared set up air over hydraulic, and beadlocks are just do it yourselfs that I grabbed off craigslist when my Allied broke in half. They are temporary till I decide what wheels I want. To answer other question about trimming....the snips are broke so i just used air cut off and then smoothed with air and a grinding bit. Off course tapped it all first to avoid chipping paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinum5.9 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 We need updates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 We need updates... Been working my arse off. 12+ hrs today and tomorrow. Leaving thursday morning for rubicon and fordyce..... Will update during trip with pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We need updates... Been working my arse off. 12+ hrs today and tomorrow. Leaving thursday morning for rubicon and fordyce..... Will update during trip with pictures :) What days will you be on the trail? We are doing the Rubicon Monday and Tuesday and Fordyce Creek Thursday and Friday. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinum5.9 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 We need updates... Been working my arse off. 12+ hrs today and tomorrow. Leaving thursday morning for rubicon and fordyce..... Will update during trip with pictures :) Can't wait for rubicon and fordyce pictures ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 We need updates... Been working my arse off. 12+ hrs today and tomorrow. Leaving thursday morning for rubicon and fordyce..... Will update during trip with pictures :) What days will you be on the trail? We are doing the Rubicon Monday and Tuesday and Fordyce Creek Thursday and Friday. Willy Were hitting rubicon this friday bout 12a out of georgetown. Coming out sunday. Fordyce monday and tuesday. If you see a couple doucebags flip them off for me (they will be on trail same as you) they will be in a coilovered green toyota tacoma and a red YJ. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 ....just arrived in Truckee. Grabbing a bita at the Blue Coyote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exxon Valdez Jeep Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Make sure you hit up the Bridgetender in Tahoe City and get some paremesan (sp?) fries. And get a Wet Woody at Garwoods in Carnelian Bay. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheDude11 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Do your LED tail lights have reverse lights? If so what is the brand name if you know what it is? I'm looking to put some on my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Do your LED tail lights have reverse lights? If so what is the brand name if you know what it is? I'm looking to put some on my truck They do not have built in reverse lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinum5.9 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Any updated pictures from recent trip??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Did a bad job taking pictures, was just to busy enjoying the MJ. SORRY! Here is a few I did get.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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89eliminator Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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