Nick's CJ build part 1

[inVERt'D]

It's different and that is what I was going for. Who cares if it snaps off on the first obstacle...

One of those BTF type truss tie-in lids would be a good complement to that truss. I'm guessing that's what you've got in mind?

[dirtman13]

It's different and that is what I was going for. Who cares if it snaps off on the first obstacle...

Wouldn't be the first time we had to weld Nick's Jeep on the trail.

[RAT]

One of those BTF type truss tie-in lids would be a good complement to that truss. I'm guessing that's what you've got in mind?

No Idea... link?

[RAT]

Wouldn't be the first time we had to weld Nick's Jeep on the trail.

Well we'll see if we can eliminate that issue for the most part with the CJ. God I hope so...

[inVERt'D]

No Idea... link?

Yeah you do Perhaps I speak in riddles.

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...for-Truss.aspx

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...s-DIY-Kit.aspx

[RAT]

I am getting this done is fits a spurts. I was hoping I'd be done today but I was in Bacon Heaven all day. Farmer John's bacon smoke house and packaging line. I smell like a slab of hickory smoked bacon. Glad Chuck is not where near...


20131114_203255 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131114_203248 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131114_203240 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Since I have AAT work in Big Bear all weekend this is as far as she gets this week.

[daniel_buck]

holy cow those joints look huge!!

[dirtman13]

Looks nice.

[USMC 0369]

Yeah you do Perhaps I speak in riddles.

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...for-Truss.aspx

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/...s-DIY-Kit.aspx

[COLOR="#800000"]That's a nice diff cover that ties into the truss, I think AHF can do something cool. We will discuss this weekend...[/COLOR]

I am getting this done in fits a spurts. I was hoping I'd be done today but I was in Bacon Heaven all day. Farmer John's bacon smoke house and packaging line. I smell like a slab of hickory smoked bacon. Glad Chuck is not anywhere near...

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Since I have AAT work in Big Bear all weekend this is as far as she gets this week.

[COLOR="#800000"]Looks damn awesome!!![/COLOR]

[RAT]

I doubt if we'll be doing the diff cover set up. Not a big fan... But ya neva know.

Little more done today. real work was slow this morning so i got out and fiddled a bit.

These holes will whistle Dixie in three octaves...


20131115_103031 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

And completing the flow of the shape I return the middle piece from whence it came...

20131115_103141 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

I tacked the nuts in place. One handed installation of the CAs is nice, specially in the field. Not that that will ever need to be done but... If Nick strips those nuts out then this CJ is in serious trouble.

[dr.dirty]

Lookin sick!!!!

[RAT]

Truss is done except for the u brackets. It's probably gonna be a while before I install it on the axle so I threw some ugly black primer on it so it won't rust.


20131120_112532 by MJR RAT, on Flickr


20131120_112601 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

[RAT]

Almost done. This will be finished tonight and installed tomorrow AM, as soon as the supposed owner of the CJ shows up!






And WOW! Just so ya nooo... Flickr changed thier format AGAIN! There was nothing wrong with it the way it was you dumb asses! Jeeeezzzz...

[RAT]

Rear 4 link is complete. After a quick fit up I removed it to work on the frame some more. looks like the back half of the frame is coming off to make some modifications that will help with the ride height, shock mounting location and body mounting.

More tomorrow...
Making Nick do work...



Custom 4 link bolt on suspension... Hell yes.











The truss is off center a lot more than needed here but it will be off center slightly when installed.

[dr.dirty]

Nice gonna be a sweet rig fo sure