The Never Ending Project...

[jimmyrig]

to answer questions
a. I promise you its not as bad as it looks
b. Yes the gap is not ideal but once again only part one of 12
C.huh, howd you manage to make it snug? put plate in between there, i was looking at that as well. The two different size plates were kinda due to us running out of the same size "L" brackets, but what we used was a thicker wall and a little bigger so we figured it would be OK and the smaller "L" fit better on the inner side. It was sunday and the metal shop was closed. <<<<<from like page 2.... Dont worry my panties are not bunched

[RUGD JP]

Okay, so I have kept quite! But now you’re calling my work Booty fab! This I have a problem with…..Your judging an entire build up, based on a weld….A weld That has plenty of penetration and equal parts of upper and lower material. The stroke in this particular weld may not be as clean as I would have liked! But it is by no means not strong. SO is the gap you have problems with??? Is it the different sized plate (L) brackets? Clarify yourself….This bumper is not going anywhere especially because it is part of a whole bigger picture not stated as of yet. Rugged I don’t know you nor do I care but you need to chill out I realize you are a professional/certified welder but not all of us are! We work with what we have and make the welds as strong as possible…If you don’t like what you see that’s fine it’s your opinion, but quite clouding this post with your crap!
When we are complete your more then welcome to come over and critique the work in person…Otherwise chill relax and you might learn something…..I don’t feel the need to point out your welds…Its your rig so have at it..To the rest of MJR I apologize this pissing match is annoying…….XJs suck anyway………….just kidding:yay:

To clarify myself like ive been asked to:

A) Im talking about that one weld specifically.
B) The gap i have a HUGE problem with, that bumper will shift if it is tugged on to hard.
C) 2 different sized plates ... why ?

Just so you dont think im being an ass on purpose, these welds look great



Never claimed to be certified welder, nor do i want to be. I dont think this is a piss match.. This is what these boards are about, so we judge and give opinions right? Sounds like i hurt both your feelings..

[jimmyrig]

Booty Fab

Okay, so I have kept quite! But now you’re calling my work Booty fab! This I have a problem with…..Your judging an entire build up, based on a weld….A weld That has plenty of penetration and equal parts of upper and lower material. The stroke in this particular weld may not be as clean as I would have liked! But it is by no means not strong. SO is the gap you have problems with??? Is it the different sized plate (L) brackets? Clarify yourself….This bumper is not going anywhere especially because it is part of a whole bigger picture not stated as of yet. Rugged I don’t know you nor do I care but you need to chill out I realize you are a professional/certified welder but not all of us are! We work with what we have and make the welds as strong as possible…If you don’t like what you see that’s fine it’s your opinion, but quite clouding this post with your crap!
When we are complete your more then welcome to come over and critique the work in person…Otherwise chill relax and you might learn something…..I don’t feel the need to point out your welds…Its your rig so have at it..To the rest of MJR I apologize this pissing match is annoying…….XJs suck anyway………….just kidding:yay:

[RUGD JP]

Dude you seriously need to calm down about the damn weld. Trust me by the time this build is complete you wont be able to get that bumper off even if you want to. If i recal correctly the welds on your uni body stiffners werent exactly the best ive seen either... just some CC for ya.

Got your panties in a bunch ? You dont want your shit critisized dont post on a public board. not every one is agree with what you're doing.
The best, no definetly not, but id say they're are better then the ones your buddy did on that bumper.


So did you fix this yet ?


Dont see why your getting all riled up, personally im just calling out some booty fab.

Hey Alan, if you think IM being an asshole, why dont you post it on NAXJA Advanced Fab and see what response you get. Its not cus people wanna be cool and rip on you, its cus they might know a thing or two. Just my 2 cents dude, dont cut corners during fabrication. And this here is cutting corners

The two different size plates were kinda due to us running out of the same size "L" brackets, but what we used was a thicker wall and a little bigger so we figured it would be OK and the smaller "L" fit better on the inner side. It was sunday and the metal shop was closed. Thanks for the CC Mike

[swbooking]

:thumbs_do Thats a redneck mentality right there. What if it breaks on the trail ? A bad weld on a bumper during recovery could end up fatal...

Dude you seriously need to calm down about the damn weld. Trust me by the time this build is complete you wont be able to get that bumper off even if you want to. If i recal correctly the welds on your uni body stiffners werent exactly the best ive seen either... just some CC for ya.

[RUGD JP]

O.o that's completely affordable!!!
BTW....aren't the cherokees wider than a wrangler? Cause the 8.8's are an inch shorter than d35 on either side. an spacer/adapter would be in order....as well as an easy fix to the shorter axles. But if the XJ is wider than the wrangler...than what would you do without dumping a bunch of cash into having the tubes lengthened and having custom axles made?

an 8.8 is shorter by less then an inch about 59 3/4. Not enough to make a differance.

[RUGD JP]

..... If it breaks so what, grind it down and re-weld...

:thumbs_do Thats a redneck mentality right there. What if it breaks on the trail ? A bad weld on a bumper during recovery could end up fatal...

[jimmyrig]

Rudy shhhhhhhhhhh the cage is a surprize! I think I have my motor and tranny sold so HYDRO ON THE WAY

[utah_redneck]

Well besides the one "bad weld" anyone have anything else to say about it?

To me...it doesn't matter what the weld looks like, as long as it holds up to the abuse. If it breaks so what, grind it down and re-weld. Looks great Allen.

[swbooking]

Thanks Rudy. HAHA never... Im always busy. naw, just waiting for Jimmy to get the hydro setup, hes too lazy to bend it by hand... lol

[Villa]

Hey dude i like the shifter, looking good man ,when are you guys finishing the cage?

[YJwonderboy]

O.o that's completely affordable!!!
BTW....aren't the cherokees wider than a wrangler? Cause the 8.8's are an inch shorter than d35 on either side. SO, if you're planning on keeping jeep bolt pattern, an spacer/adapter would be in order....as well as an easy fix to the shorter axles. But if the XJ is wider than the wrangler...than what would you do without dumping a bunch of cash into having the tubes lengthened and having custom axles made?

[swbooking]

Thanks man. Theres much more to come so keep on the lookout.
You can do the swap for less if you know what your doing. Ive seen people find them ready to put in as long as they weld the pearches and the tubes for around $250 at the wreaker. If you add in the re-gear, around $600 should be right.

[YJwonderboy]

Oh man! I got a buddy who drives an XJ at school...he would DROOL over this. Heck, I'M drooling over this!! Makes me wanna buy an XJ!! (Not to steal the thread, but can you really do an 8.8 swap for $600, cause i was thinking it would be well over a grand O.o)

[xjkevin]

sweet looks great, and i bet it shifts nice too.