The Golden Eagle MJ

[jbain]

Got the rear axle.under the truck this afternoon.  I was also able to set the spring perches and the pinion angle. Time to get busy on the front.

[jbain]

These flares have been a real pain to get to fit tight against the body but I do like how they cover the rear tires.

[jbain]

Finished up adding a passenger upper to the Clayton Crossmember.  I was hoping for 5 inches of separation but was only able to get 4 and 3/4.  

[jbain]

I just couldn't help myself.  

[neohic]

[jbain]

My Golden Eagle decals showed up this evening and I couldn't be happier!  

[jbain]

My brother came over and welded my inner fenders back to my bedsides.  

[jbain]

Added a larger upper 3 link mount to the 44.  I ran a 7/8th heim before but with alot of road duty I stepped it up to a 1.25 Barnes Enduro Joint.

[jbain]

Finished up the day by getting the front axle pulled and the 44 rolled into place.

[jbain]

Pulled the backing tape off the door decals this evening.  Turned out very well.  

[Lthompson741]

Love the stickers and that build.  Saw your pics on Instagram as well.   Nice Truck!!

[jbain]

Thanks brother, not real sure how Instagram works so I'm assuming someone else posted them.

[jbain]

Got the bird layed down this evening and I wish I had waited for some help.  But in the end it turned out great and fits the hood perfect.

[jbain]

Funny how FB networking works, I found this MJ specific topper within 10 minutes of my house.

[jbain]

Got my topper home and I gotta say it's in excellent condition.

[HOrnbrod]

Have not seen one like before. Who makes it?

[jbain]

12 hours ago, HOrnbrod said:

Have not seen one like before. Who makes it?

Here you go.

[jbain]

9 hours ago, saveevryjp1998 said:

You must be sleeping in you mj between going to work and going to work on your mj to get all that work done so fast. Or maybe you just snort unicorn dust and have magic fairies but either way amazing progress in a short time frame living out everyone else's daydreams👍.

 

I often feel like I live in the Garage and if you happen to have some unicorn dust I'd gladly give it a try. LOL

[jbain]

I've been dreading this job for a long time and I'm real glad I'm finished.  I always stress when I'm cutting the short arm mounts off a Jeep.  On to links!

[HOrnbrod]

39 minutes ago, jbain said:

Here you go.

 

Thanks - I've never heard of them before. I looked it up and they are still in business with a slight namechange. Nice looking topper.  

 

https://sportsland.com/truck-covers/pickup-truck-covers/

[jbain]

Got the links mocked up and I'm pretty happy with the numbers. Also it looks like I'll have plenty of room between the Unibody rail and the exhaust.  Unfortunately I have to get my Trackbar frame mount from my buddy tomorrow before I can cycle.

[jbain]

Before I can install the rear flares I had to get these Dirtbound lower bed armor plates installed.  This ended up being much harder than I expected and getting everything to line up was a real chore.  But its done and I can mark this off the punch list.

[jbain]

I got the crossmember for about 300 but I'll be doing my own arms.  I have a guy down in NC that's going to make me up a set of Aluminum links as soon as I get him the numbers.  As for longarms there is absolutely nothing to fear, your gonna love them once they are installed.

[jbain]

Going to see if I can get these rear Notch Customs Flares to fit a little better and get them mounted up this morning.

[boxyjeep]

This is absolutely amazing.  Any reason why you didn't get the whole truck repainted?