pingpong Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well a few PPl know I have been secretly gathering parts to build a "cheap" trail rig :eek: So here is what we started with I have owned it for a year, and have had a good time driving it around, until the driverside power window stopped working :mad: IN the middle of stripping the interior Some of the cool parts for it I still have to swap out the tranny and re do the suspension. So far I have Order the Rock Krawler 3 link kit :eek: I have the tranny (an aw4 with a 231w an AA SYE all ready in it). Jeff When you and TJ coming down ;) Tires will either be Procomp AT's or a set of Dunlop Mud Rovers... No room in the budget for what I want 34x9.5 LTB's As always I am open to ideas and suggestions... but more the llikely I won't listen and still build it the way I want :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryans87MJ Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I had the RK 3 link set up on my 98 XJ and it worked very well. That is what I plan o using for pre-made long arms if I don't build my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 How does the RK setup work? I dun remember what it's like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Basically it has a 1 upper link, and 2 bent lower links. The upper mounts in roughly the same area as the lower, so they are almost the same legth. The lower is bent for clearance. You still use a trac bac and mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 How does the RK setup work? I dun remember what it's like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal J Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Pat i will be over Tuesday or weds to help you get the trans out and i will bring the trailer so i can get pong out of your way :nanner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Pat i will be over Tuesday or weds to help you get the trans out and i will bring the trailer so i can get pong out of your way :nanner: If you are coming to get Pong.. and all the parts Bring about 18 grand, I prefer large denominations, makes it easier to count. MINI, you running this setup? If so what size springs and tires are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Pat i will be over Tuesday or weds to help you get the trans out and i will bring the trailer so i can get pong out of your way :nanner: If you are coming to get Pong.. and all the parts Bring about 18 grand, I prefer large denominations, makes it easier to count. MINI, you running this setup? If so what size springs and tires are you running? Yeah running it with 6.5" lift and have 33 x 9.50 BFM on it right now, but be running ACOS up front and 1 1/2 shackles in here and running 35x12.50 tires. Check it out here... http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... highlight= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 I was hopint to be able to use some 4.5 coils I have and run 33 mud rovers on it :eek: but if that don't clear them.. I have a set of 6.5 coils laying around :D then I will just have to go buy some pizza cutters (34x9.5 LTB), to make it look right :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I was hopint to be able to use some 4.5 coils I have and run 33 mud rovers on it :eek: but if that don't clear them.. I have a set of 6.5 coils laying around :D then I will just have to go buy some pizza cutters (34x9.5 LTB), to make it look right :smart: 4.5" will clear 33X12.50. some trimimg yet but she sould be fine. I just plan on running a min of 35" to 37". Room to grow, you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 You guys... 33's fit with 3.5" coils as seen here. :D (wife's DD) OR 35's fit with 5" coil as seen here. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Everyone here knows I am afraid to cut metal away :teehee: I was auctualy thinking of dovetailing the rear :evil: THe guy who did the HACK work on the rig before I got it... cut way past the pinch seams in the rear, thne he tried to hide it with bondo and level it with a metal grining wheel :dunce: instead of sand paper :mad: That being sad the panels are now loose, so I either need to mini tub the rear :evil: or dovetail it, not sure which. More then likely Mini Tubs as they are easier to do. UP font I know I stil have to trim a touch more, and bend oveer the pinch seem... after that.. Bump stopping is all you can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Well wish me luck, Off to the junk yard to get a front axle :cry: and a shifter, might also snag a front radiator to do the open cooling conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Good luck and happy hunting!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 First off I have to say thenks to Jeff for all his help. We got a good front axle out of an 86 xj, with the 242 in it. We got ready to start to get the shifter, and it was more work then I had time to invest today. I had taken some pics.. but.. for some reason my phone didnt save them. Now I just have to strip this axle, and get it to the guy doing my gears tommorow.. so he can do them before he goes on a trail ride wensday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 Well Yesterday (monday) I got the axles dropped off at the axle builders... got a few pics of what they got going on at their shop. This is Friday as I was preparing to head out to Ground Pounder Fab for the cage work. had the windshield pulled to make fabbing the cage easier A pic of the ever ellusive Xj D44 (thanks Jeff) A front d30 out of a 89 xj. Interestingly.. it has removable caliper mounting bracket. This is the axle builders rig. Basically it is a right hand drive IH Scout on rockwells with a doubler Also at the shop they build Gatsby kit cars... here is one of their current projects This is Shawn's (axle builders) ride.. its a stortened and reworked lincoln frame with a 351W. Car might weigh in at 2500 pounds when done, talk about a fun ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 UPS man showed up today with a set of C4X4 brackets.. thanks Adam, and a box from summit which had a free hat and my harnesses :D I wonder if I will need them :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I'm easily bribed with a couple (dozen) cold beers....... :cheers: (p.s. the '30 was from an 89 XJ, not an '86, remember? the 86 had the 3.73's but was a disco.....) Jeff p.p.s.......you forgot your waggy springpacks, they're still in my backyard :thwak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm easily bribed with a couple (dozen) cold beers....... :cheers: p.p.s.......you forgot your waggy springpacks, they're still in my backyard :thwak: I remembered that as I was getting it down 295 :oops: I was like may be next time I will remember :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 I got some progress pics of my cage :D Here is a pic of the top Halo Here is a pic showing how close it will be to the roof here is a pic of the "A" pillar bar notice it sweeps forward for easier entry Pic of the "c" pillar mounting I will post more pics when I get a chance. I also recieved my Front axle the other day :cheers: To Shawn for the build. We had an issue with mounting flanges.. so thats on hold right now for the rear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Some more pics of the cage Here you can a pic of the "C" pillar and a club sticker Here you can see the Halo and "C" pillar Here is a pic of the "b" pillar and that will we what the shoulder bar gets mounted to. IN this pic you can see all three pillars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Pat I have a 33x12.50 dunlop mudrover I was using as a spare if you need a 5th for your rig. it is already mounted on a 15x8 black steelie with 4.25 back spacing. Let me know if you might need it. I am getting ready to do some serious ebay and CL to clean out my shed. wanted to give you first right of refusal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Appreciate the offer but I al ready have afull size matching spare. But if you have some 3.5 BS rims.. I will buy them :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just a pic of the Rock Krawler kit. I got this from Motion Offroad. I recieved it a week before I thought I would :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just a pic of the Rock Krawler kit. I got this from Motion Offroad. I recieved it a week before I thought I would :D Looks fiamular... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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