My Newbie Beater Project

[CRAWLR]

BOk, *here it is. *This is my beater project. Get ready guys, *I am going to bug the SH!$ out of you. *As soon as my kids don't have a game on a Saturday, I will be begging you all to go to the park and play.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2133.JPG

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2132.JPG

Oh, Here is my other beater. *However, I have already taken this one to the park and skuffed up his shoes and I decided that I don't want to do that anymore.

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2131.JPG

Looking forward to seeing you all at the park. *I am ready to do break something.

Kevin aka HOOKED

[BlackXJ]

How bout a little more light in last picture :P. John

[CRAWLR]

Hey, It is 9:10pm shouldn't you be getting ready for bed? You have a big day tomorrow. >:( Wish I could put one of my jeeps on the back of your two jeep hauler. I will take better picks of the silver one tomorrow and post.

NOW GET OUT THERE AND LOAD YOUR RIG.

Hooked

[Scuba Jeepster]

Alright another RED one [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Just don't be doing any silver on it 8-)

http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2133.JPG

[CRAWLR]

I don't know. I was thinking of putting some red on the silver one, and some silver on the red one. Kinda a father/son thing. ;D The red one is a 97 and the silver is an 07. ;D ;D

Hooked

[CRAWLR]

He is able to leap small boulders.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Club%20Run%201-18-08/DSC00529.jpg

[CRAWLR]

Hydraulic Assist: Should be here this week

Synthetic Line: Should be here this week

Comp Cut Corners: Ordered

Fuel Cell and fittings: Should be here this week

Mini Me is getting upgrades

[Scuba Jeepster]

Fixed it for you.

He is able to break small axles in a single hop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Club%20Run%201-18-08/DSC00529.jpg

[CRAWLR]

Hey, You better be nice to Mini-Me. You know what he can do!

[CRAWLR]

Few pics of my latest work

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010048-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010049.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010058.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010051.jpg

[shrek2]

Looks good Kevin. Did you buy a bender or is that prefab stuff. Either way it's a really clean looking install.

[sureshot40sw]

fronts are T&T, rear he did..

[BlackXJ]

Looks good! Everybody is adding metal and I'm removing or tearing off?:confused:

[rogue_yj]

sweet work there kevin! i like. you know what you need? another jeep to build when you get done with that one. a blue one, i could hook you up.

[CRAWLR]

Yeah fronts are T&T, wish I could do work like that.

Bender is on loan from a Bronco enthusiast that is tired of bending tube for his cage. Hope he doesn't need it any time soon, I have a few more pieces to bend.

My welding is improving, but still is no where near what I would like it to be.

[LNH]

Looking good Kevin now u need to let John paint it for u Your work is looking way better keep it up

[BlackXJ]

:roflmao::roflmao::hystericlaugh:Yeah! Let me paint it!Looking good Kevin now u need to let John paint it for u Your work is looking way better keep it up

[CRAWLR]

Thanks guys. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

John needs to be demoted to a paint brush instead of paint can. His shop floor is blue, not to mention the walls and ceiling. He had to replace his skylights not too long ago because no light would penetrate.:grin:

Besides, blue doesn't match my color scheme and definately doesn't work with my skin tone. And I have poop brown eyes, so that doesn't work either.:vrolijk_1:

[CRAWLR]

John came buy and painted the rig for me.:confused: Well, I'm not sure exactly what he did?

I think he had a little overspray?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMG_2857-1-1.jpg

[LNH]

John came buy and painted the rig for me.:confused: Well, I'm not sure exactly what he did?

I think he had a little overspray?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMG_2857-1-1.jpg

Sweet!!!!!!

[BlackXJ]

NOT ME! Not near enough overspray!:smiley: I need to call your boss tommorrow. You have way too much time on your hands!:2vrolijk_08:

[CRAWLR]

NOT ME! Not near enough overspray!:smiley: I need to call your boss tommorrow. You have way too much time on your hands!:2vrolijk_08:

I can't do anything anywhere without someone calling the boss. Between everyone that tells on me, I pretty much stay in the doghouse. Oh well, at least my doghouse is 1200 sf and has lots of tools:grin:.

[CRAWLR]

New cylinder location on the axles. Big ol bracket:grin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMAGE_035.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMAGE_036.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMAGE_037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMAGE_038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/IMAGE_039.jpg

[Jordan7118]

Looks good! Nice job! :evil:

[CRAWLR]

My New Build on ton's

Ain't She Pretty!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010087.jpg

My Rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010091.jpg

Big "O" Shoes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010094.jpg

[shrek2]

That's a lot of freakin hareware on them wheels. I feel for you. I've been there.:smiley:

42s?

[CRAWLR]

That's a lot of freakin hareware on them wheels. I feel for you. I've been there.:smiley:

42s?

Yeah, 42's, and they aint light. It helps when you have two boys that love to use wrenches.

[Tweeder]

My Rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010091.jpg


that's some funky-azz pinion angle, man...:grin:

[Ranger_man]

Its all good....he is designing the first Rockwell-Dana 60. All Dana, but top loading! :grin:

[CRAWLR]

that's some funky-azz pinion angle, man...:grin:

You haven't seen that kinda set up yet? Man it's all the craze!!:grin:

Hopefully in a day or two it will be pointed up about 14 degrees from horizontal. With some brackets and stuff glued on.

[Tweeder]

With some brackets and stuff glued on.

what kinda glue you using? i'm thinking JB Weld fer my next project.

[CRAWLR]

what kinda glue you using? i'm thinking JB Weld fer my next project.

My thoughts exactly. I can smooth it out before it gets hard. Would look much nicer than my welds.

[BJ_Richardson]

that's some funky-azz pinion angle, man...:grin:

Beat me too it!

[slydog72007]

what wheelbase are you running with those 42's?

[sureshot40sw]

the same as he had before but I forget what it was... :grin:


I wish i could take off for half a week to work on my junk.... :embarassed:

[slydog72007]

looks a little short for 42's.........................:undecided: scary when climbing hills and rocks :2c::shizzle:

[CRAWLR]

looks a little short for 42's.........................:undecided: scary when climbing hills and rocks :2c::shizzle:


I can't even remember what my last wheelbase was?:undecided: I think it was 106 or 107 +/-? This will have 110 +/-, not sure yet.

Scary? Isn't this what its about?:2vrolijk_08:I like scary!!

[CRAWLR]

Got the JB Weld out and mixed up some. Took off three days from work, already spent two days and really don't feel like I accomplished anything. I thought I was going to be able to use some 3"X3" square that is 3/16" thick, but the Johnny Joints just won't fit, would have to grind way too much off for them to work. So I just started fabbing new brackets. Randy, these should look a little better than my old brackets.

Lower controll arm brackets behind transfer case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010112.jpg

lower control arm brackets on rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010097.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010098.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010108.jpg

Truss for the rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010101.jpg

I have a long long way to go. One more day and I should have the rear complete except for gear set up.

Next up is the front. Aren't fronts easier to set up?:grin: I guess I need to take off a month for the front!!

[sureshot40sw]

2 days and thats all you got done...? i coulda done that in one afternoon... http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/images/smilies/thefinger_red.gif

[CRAWLR]

2 days and thats all you got done...? i coulda done that in one afternoon... http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/images/smilies/thefinger_red.gif

At the speed you work? OH, you must work at a must faster speed fabbing than you do when you are on the clock.:grin: I am trying to do this once. I am going to be so happy to come back to work. I'm tired of fabbing!!

I only worked for 1/2 day today. Spent an hour trying to get the bleeding to stop!!

[slydog72007]

Got the JB Weld out and mixed up some. Took off three days from work, already spent two days and really don't feel like I accomplished anything. I thought I was going to be able to use some 3"X3" square that is 3/16" thick, but the Johnny Joints just won't fit, would have to grind way too much off for them to work. So I just started fabbing new brackets. Randy, these should look a little better than my old brackets.

Lower controll arm brackets behind transfer case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010112.jpg

lower control arm brackets on rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010097.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010098.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010108.jpg

Truss for the rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010101.jpg

I have a long long way to go. One more day and I should have the rear complete except for gear set up.

Next up is the front. Aren't fronts easier to set up?:grin: I guess I need to take off a month for the front!!

is it my eyes or are thoes holes in them there brackets on the axle tubes not centered or is it supposed to be that way?:2vrolijk_08:

[Tweeder]

I am trying to do this once.

:grin::grin::grin:

this is the funniest thing i've seen all week!!!


:grin::grin::grin:

[CRAWLR]

is it my eyes or are thoes holes in them there brackets on the axle tubes not centered or is it supposed to be that way?:2vrolijk_08:

Yes, the holes in the brackets are not centered. Yes, they are supposed to be that way.

Man, My rig is short for 42's and my holes are not centered. Anything else?

[sureshot40sw]

well I think it looks just fine... :engel017:

[Jordan7118]

What t-case are you running? Doubler?

[sureshot40sw]

231, 2low, 4:1, sye

[C.j.]

Yes, the holes in the brackets are not centered. Yes, they are supposed to be that way.

Man, My rig is short for 42's and my holes are not centered. Anything else?

Yes


Why aint you running 44s?? Still running a 231:shocked: Why not put a V8 in it? A 60 rear?...... Oh yeah we have already been there..... There is to much red on that Heep.


If you need anymore I sure somebody will be glad to help:grin:

[Tweeder]

There is to much red on that Heep.

watch it. he'll have you puttin' flames on it, if you ain't careful

[C.j.]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb129/dirty_south_offroad/smileys/happy-dollar-signs-094.gif

[CRAWLR]

Yes


Why aint you running 44s?? Still running a 231:shocked: Why not put a V8 in it? A 60 rear?...... Oh yeah we have already been there..... There is to much red on that Heep.


If you need anymore I sure somebody will be glad to help:grin:

That's about right in line with everyone's opinion on here:grin:.

This is the my last post I am going to put on this thread. I'll keep my build to myself from now on.:cry:

[bigrockbronco]

Question I have is, will it be ready for the 21st?

[BlackXJ]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::hyst ericlaugh::hystericlaugh::hystericlaugh::hystericl augh::hystericlaugh:Question I have is, will it be ready for the 21st?

[TURNEROFFROAD]

For what its worth, I was enjoying the pics...keepem coming, I like to see peepsa work. Don't mind the Haters :grin:

[homsley]

Question I have is, will it be ready for the 21st?


I don't think he said of what month...maybe the 21st of July :grin:

[DakotaDude]

This is the wife. Are you SERIOUSLY going to take that pretty red jeep in the top pic into the woods and tear it up? Or are you talking about a different one??

[bigrockbronco]

I don't think he said of what month...maybe the 21st of July :grin:

Historically he has found a way to make it happen. I have faith in him. Let's go wheelin' Kevin. :thumbsup:

[Tweeder]

This is the wife. Are you SERIOUSLY going to take that pretty red jeep in the top pic into the woods and tear it up? Or are you talking about a different one??


:grin::grin::grin:

aint that the idea?:grin:

[Jordan7118]

Please keep the pictures coming. I'm following this build to learn some stuff about Jeeps. I'm from the Toyota side of the tracks, but as I wheel more with Jeeps I'd like to know what they're sportin'... If that makes sense...

Anyway, please carry on with the buildup and report!!! :vrolijk_26:

[CRAWLR]

Now why would I want to keep the pics coming? It seems everytime I try to contribute to this board, the negativity starts to flow. I don't know if they are jealous or rock crawling gods. It seems there are far and few build threads being posted by people, probably because they get tired of hearing everyone else's negative opinion. Especially when it wasn't asked for.

I'll continue to post pics. However, I'm not asking opinions on my build. So don't give a negative opinion. I'll ask for opinions and help in the Tech area.

[jeependude]

Now why would I want to keep the pics coming? It seems everytime I try to contribute to this board, the negativity starts to flow. I don't know if they are jealous or rock crawling gods. It seems there are far and few build threads being posted by people, probably because they get tired of hearing everyone else's negative opinion. Especially when it wasn't asked for.

I'll continue to post pics. However, I'm not asking opinions on my build. So don't give a negative opinion. I'll ask for opinions and help in the Tech area.

Annhow! Preach on Kevo :evil:

[Ranger_man]

I don't know if they are jealous...


YES!

[CRAWLR]

Annhow! Preach on Kevo :evil:

Ok, instigator:grin: Let the preaching begin!

[jeependude]

Ok, instigator:grin: Let the preaching begin!

Play nice, I try to help, take from me what you need...i have not given any negative input to any of your builds or questions. You ask I answer... Its all about the Love! :lolk:

[CRAWLR]

Play nice, I try to help, take from me what you need...i have not given any negative input to any of your builds or questions. You ask I answer... Its all about the Love! :lolk:

Here's you some love: Happy Birthday!!!

[jeependude]

Here's you some love: Happy Birthday!!!

Thanks, Now come on up for the 21st if not...i'm coming to Gonorrhea (Genoa) Saturday to annoy you! :poke: Any one up for a #5 Texarkana meeting Sat. Night.

[CRAWLR]

Here is the latest, If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.:smiley:

Rear Lower Link and Disc Brake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010118.jpg

Rear Truss
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010117.jpg

Frame Cut for Coil Over Bracket
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010120.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010121.jpg

Coil Over Brackets: They will be welded when coil overs arrive
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010125.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010126.jpg

Rear Links: Ride height will be about 1" higher than this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010131.jpg

New 1 ton master cylinder
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010127.jpg

[CRAWLR]

New exhaust modification: Tucked in tight for front 4-link

Not new exhaust, just cut and pasted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/lrc4x4/Hooked/P1010124.jpg

[Shawn]

Lookin good!

[LNH]

Looking good, I like rounded brackets.