Chris' TJ build-up almost done

[cjdirtbiker]

I finally got some pics formatted and uploaded, kind of figured out how to use the gallery. I sent some up but can't find them now....

Anyway, here's a few of my work weekend and drivetrain update. A lot of you met me at Calico with my little khaki stocker. I've been pulling parts together for a month, spent about 30 hours last weekend putting parts on.

Major features:
35" GY MT/r's on Eagle Alloys, 3.5" BS
Currie 4" lift
Currie Antirock
D44 4.10;s w/ARB, open D30
AA SYE and TW driveshaft
Poison Spyder rocker guards
Kilby tank skid
Currie HD steering rod system
Currie Steering box brace
Currie shock shifters and bar pin elim.
More 1" BL and MML with bombproof mounts
Hansen front bumper and 8274 mount with restored winch w/Amsteel rope
Cobra CB with Firestick
Hella 500's
rear bumper on order, carrier and rack system

[tjrubicon]

Very nice. Not lookin so stock now

[SodyClack]

Looks good man, keep up the good work !

[JeepGal]

looks real good Chris!

Bet you cant wait to take her out again

Tam

[sarah]

The pics dont do it justice

[Black & Tan TJ]

WOW! That's a change in looks. Looks great! Let's run some trails.

B&T TJ

[NAILER341]

wow, tat is looking fantastic.
lets get that thing into the rocks

[Sully]

I can't believe that is WAS the stocker following us in calico. It looks great! Nice work!

[Dukes69]

Right on Chris! Looking good!

[RUBICONN]

Wow! Looks great!

Michael

[jmbrowning]

Looks great! Interested in hearing how the tires, tranny, and diff gearing work together.

[cjdirtbiker]

Looks great! Interested in hearing how the tires, tranny, and diff gearing work together.

Absolutely drives fantastic. No squeaks or rattles, just smooth power. I love the gearing, it works better than stock. Freeway revs are 2500-2800.

I drove back from Big Bear with 20lbs of air in the tires and it was boggy. With 25lbs in them it rides like a dream, great accelleration and great handling. I love the Anitirock, just enough sway stop but still flexes offroad. Steers like it's on rails. I don't know if it's the big Rancho steering damper or what, but it's super stable on the road, drives like it's on rails. Gotta love it.

Next is to hook up the ARB and run the air lines, do the dash switches and hookup lights. Bumper and rack installs tomorrow, safari rack, jerry can rack and CO2 mount.

Thanks for all the positives from everyone. It's been a lot of planning and hard work. Jeeps are built, not bought right??? :gun:

Next message: the winch saga.......

[Kaffa]

I loved the winch post. looks AWESOME!

:thumbs_up