Masscrawler Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hey all, Ive been lurking in the background gathering some great info and a lot of help, information and parts wise (thx Wildman, oldjeep ) since acquiring my first MJ to my family of XJs. Ive owned XJs since purchasing my first one off of Ebag in 01 of witch I still own and wheel hard. (in pic) I loved the thing so much I started adding to my collection soon after. In the stable today are my 93 4dr at lifted XJ, 94 2dr 5sd stock(for now) XJ, 97 4dr 5sd stock XJ, and the 01 4dr AT limited. Having the XJs and the "initial" need of a budget p/u to get some yard work---(Excuse for buying another truck:)) done an MJ was a perfect fit. So anyway :popcorn: onto today, With the yard work finished its time to play. With the MJ being a short bed 2wd with a 5 speed and my love for going fast on dirt this project is going to be by far my funnest and maybe ill even complete this one. :roll: I have been collecting parts for what was going to be going onto my 2dr XJ but I am now diverting it all or most to the MJ w/ some parts already plopped on it :brows: I was able to get some pics from a buddies camera to throw up since :needpics: Sorry no pics before the parts starting flying on :wrench: the lift was thrown in a few days after. RC 3½in coil with 3in spacers (for now have 5.5 in Deavers in the waiting) and re-arched rears. Plans for it are: Full Traction Long arm front susp with 5.5 Deaver coils, 10" Swayaway single Bypass shocks,(untill I can score some 14" C/Os) Deaver rear springs w/14" triple Bypasses. 20-32 gall Fuel cell, full 1.75 CoMo cage. 33x10.5 BFG Baja T/A tires, build the stroker for it and finish off the Hannaman glasswork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 here's a pic of the cowl before it was welded on the factory hood. and the hood welded up and painted (someof you may have seen this pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche0230 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 i think thats the same bumper I'm getting for my Comanche where did you get that skid plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 The bumper I designed myself and had my buddy weld it together and on the stock bumper since I don't feel to confident in my welding skills up to now. Its a temporary bumper since ill be designing one into the cage when installed. The skid I made up also, made the template out of cardboard went to the junk yard for some flat stock alumi cut it out and drilled some high speed holes in it. I have not installed it the way I plan with Dzus fasteners but its in my plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche0230 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 well it looks pretty sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 I just finished up on installing the 10" swayaways on the front end. The top mount is from T&J Performance and the lowers I grabbed out of a box of odds and ends from the speed shack and will be alright for now. (I'm gathering up the parts to build up a custom axle for the front over the winter) New lower shock mount: Shock installed: I'm planning on swapping out the budget lift and 3½" coils for the Deaver coils when the long arms go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 i was just about to say, either go long arms, or cut off some more material from that coil bucket assembly. looks like you have about 1/2" of down travel there before the CA hits it. my first thought was "hmm, i hope he's building for up and not down travel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ'87 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 thats gonna be a sweet setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 i was just about to say, either go long arms, or cut off some more material from that coil bucket assembly. looks like you have about 1/2" of down travel there before the CA hits it. my first thought was "hmm, i hope he's building for up and not down travel" You are not kidding, I was wondering how it was going to drive around while I waited for FT to send me the rest of my parts for the LA setup but it handles like it has the biggest sway bar going. you know...since its got ZERO down travel at this point. :mad: which leads me to my fix tonight :roll: hehehe While railing a few corners to the gas station one of my welds broke on my fab'ed up seat mounts for the buckets I originally installed so I installed the Corbeau baja seats that I just got from Ebag! Seats installed: oh and I hope so MJ87 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 While railing a few corners to the gas station one of my welds broke on my fab'ed up seat mounts for the buckets I originally installed so I installed the Corbeau baja seats that I just got from Ebag! I hate to say it but if ur weld broke wile u were driving to the gas station u might want to keep practicing on smaller stuff and save the the safety items for the pro. i just don't want anybody getn hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 While railing a few corners to the gas station one of my welds broke on my fab'ed up seat mounts for the buckets I originally installed so I installed the Corbeau baja seats that I just got from Ebag! I hate to say it but if ur weld broke wile u were driving to the gas station u might want to keep practicing on smaller stuff and save the the safety items for the pro. i just don't want anybody getn hurt LOL, ya think..... naw I know thx. I had added some length to the factory sliders and attached the seats temporally while I waited for my baja seats to arrive and with the overhang it was only a matter of time since I was continually readjusting the height in the front. :shake: It was pretty much perfect timing getting my new seats through the mail. I had similar seats in there but they were more suited for a mustang or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMJ Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Congrats Man :cheers: Progress on Your pre runner is looking good :cheers: . That truck will be one your stable favorites from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob_jeep Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 is that a us body hood or something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGHEEP Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Just wondering are you just going for the prerunner look or plan on racing it? If you do plan on running it where around here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Are those seats comfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 is that a us body hood or something else he welded the cowl part to the factory hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 you're original seats would not have happened to be buckets were they? do you still have them and is either in good enough shape to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 I have quite abit of progress to post but I wanted to reply to some posts first. BMJ- I realized early on with my planning that this one was going to be my favorite. (and I have a couple early novas) billybob 89eliminator is correct. DirtyComanche- They are the best I've ever planted myself into. even if you are not going to race (work well since they are a suspended seat) the cushion and design contours the body perfectly (in my opinion) They even sell one for big boned people. :D NHscrambler- The only racing around here is tough truck and every weekend with friends. Ive been taking it out on the weekends between building so its been great to see the improvements. I'm building to Jeepspeed Currie Cup (SCORE) specs so thats my ultimate goal. I will be at the two planned tough truck challenges in Vt in 08 and I think there is one being planned in NH but its still in its planning stages. :popcorn: wahoosteeler- PM'ed ya :brows: Some updates. yanked bed installed hoop/shocks installed fiberglass bedsides made some inner bedside "covers" installed a temporary 5th tire holder floor repair :roll: and POR15 and insulation installed a XJ center console e-brake decided to put all my interior back in for the winter.....brrrrrr pics to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yo Mass, it would be really wicked cool if you could send me some pics of those seats. I've PM'd ya, posted replies, I'm'd ya. I'm freakin' dyin' down here waiting to take them off your hands. Thought if I spoke Bah-ston to ya I might get a response! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tireman Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 where did you get the cowl for the hood?manufacturer or part #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ'87 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 where did you get the cowl for the hood?manufacturer or part #? they sell one in the 4wheel drive catalog i have. its the whole hood. :popcorn: 4wheel drive-"Beat the heat out on the trail and on the street! Adding style and function, this Steel Cowl Induction Hood from Refexxion looks cool and helps your Cherokee run cool by allowing under hood heat to escape through the raised, open rear cowl. A direct replacement for your factory hood, it is easily installed with ordinary tools. Hoods are finished in black primer that is ready to prep and paint. Hardware not included." $399.95 i guess by "hardware" they mean hood mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 where did you get the cowl for the hood?manufacturer or part #? I welded up a cowl out of a spare hood and welded it to a factory hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I have quite abit of progress to post but I wanted to reply to some posts first. I'm building to Jeepspeed Currie Cup (SCORE) specs so thats my ultimate goal. Some updates. yanked bed installed hoop/shocks installed fiberglass bedsides made some inner bedside "covers" installed a temporary 5th tire holder floor repair :roll: and POR15 and insulation installed a XJ center console e-brake decided to put all my interior back in for the winter.....brrrrrr pics to come! Sounds good. :D I'm trying for a combination of a JeepSpeed set-up, a rockcrawler and a mud truck. It will be built more like a JeepSpeed rig with the frame work and suspension quaility. It will be my multi purpose rig. :brows: How about some pictures? I'd like to see the bedsides and the shock hoop/shock set-up. :popcorn: Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masscrawler Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 The hoop is temporary. it will be replaced when the cage is installed. Another temp install. The 8.8 for my XJ. I have a 9 inch that I'm building up. And hes one pic trying the razorback on for size. I'm still on the fence with this one but I think I may work with the caging. Ill post some info when I have some more time :hateputers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 hey Mass, while you got that camera out how about you take some pics of those old seats for me??? LOL ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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