Project "is it finished yet?" build thread

[Even]

Here's what ive aquired so far(shitty camera=shitty pics)

44/60




tnt truss



15x8 rockcrawlers 8 on 6.5

[Ktmracer419]

they make 38" creeps?

[Ktmracer419]

44's are weak enough
i dont need an extra inch of pure traction to fuck more shit up.

[Ktmracer419]

what do you need to know?

you are going to want alloy shafts and diesel u joints

build yo own steering. when you are ready you can cut it to length

do you have a welder? if not get one.

[Zullock Holmes]

a good MIG is gonna run you alot, unless you can find one used through a shop which is always a good deal. if you use the right stick and depending on the amperage the arc welder can put out and your welding ability you will get a great weld. you can always tack everything too and take it to a metal shop and have them weld it for you, that way you know the welds will be strong enough and reliable. i was saving for a MIG but my buddies dad is buying a miller in about a month, so i'm just gonna wait for that though.

nice axles too i have a hp d44 that i'm building i just have no money and i'm startin to look for a 60 rear.

[Even]

Just went and ordered my bilsteins 5100's. Should be comin in about a week, once i get them ill probably drop a couple leaves, cut the coils, and have the old girl lowered down.

[Ktmracer419]

i have a hobart handler 140 amp. cost me about $450ish refurbished

people have told me its too weak for things like link mounts. and at first i was a lil' scurred

but my axle is held to the jeep by 2 points, and i have never had a weld fail in the past 2+ years.

what length 5100's?

[Even]

Not exactly sure on the specs, the correct length for 5-6" of lift.

[Even]

Alright so the rear is officially lowered. I removed the secondary leaf, and the very bottom leaf.

[XJLI]

dont cut the coils, theyre cheap enough to buy. rockkrawler ones can be had pretty cheap, ZJ coils can work too (a tad stiffer, just add an inch 4" ZJ = close to 5" XJ).

looks good dude. you didnt mention whihc LA setup you have- iz dat sum clayton?

[Even]

dont cut the coils, theyre cheap enough to buy. rockkrawler ones can be had pretty cheap, ZJ coils can work too (a tad stiffer, just add an inch 4" ZJ = close to 5" XJ).

looks good dude. you didnt mention whihc LA setup you have- iz dat sum clayton?

neh i wish, rusty's

[XJLI]

meh, they is okay. if you do the rubi tcase, i'll have a tnt belly for you

itll just be a lil while down the road when i swap out my 242, unless i get me a sye'd 231 for cheap.

[Even]

Alright sweet, my rubi case (if i can find one) won't be for a little while either so that might work out.

[Even]

[Hydra]

looks much better dood