My black DD build

[Ruepart Hoaxley]

so the Black Pearl has a porno stache?

[Burton58]

meeeehh mustache stroke

[Bigbike]

So a little update, with pics later.....

I started making a new rear bumper/tire carrier all it needs is the tire carrier finished and the bumper tied in.

I got HD enginnering mid frame stiffiners one side is mostly installed right now.

And I just picked up some DPG Bump stop plates and a JCR steering box brace from Adam.

I will most likley be installing the bumps tomorow and maybe finishing up the stiffiners.


With that being said, it will be mostly done for OER. I not terribly concerned about the tire carrier being done for it but It would be nice. OO I got to fix that front brake before OER too.

Current future plans
Front and rear Stiffeners
d30 truss
Make/buy a HD crossmember
Brake upgrade(eventually)
Remake a front bumper(maybe)

[Bigbike]

Ok heres another update. I finally fixed my fisted pinion bearings, took me a little longer than I expected but hey it was my first time doing it. In the time I also Finished my front frame stiffners and installed my OTA trac bar and mount, and new LCA bushings.

Before OER I installed DPG bump plates and a TNT HD crossmember. The Crossmember is nice because it raises the ground clearance and is pretty beefy. I still gotta do more bumpage in the front and back but bot to concerned.

Thats pretty much where it sits right now.
To Do
S.Y.E-At Dizzys
D30 Truss

Future:
Cage
Alloy Shafts
Who Knows....

[clean4drxj]

sounds like it's coming along well, any plans for longarms or different springs?

[Bigbike]

Just got some JCR quarter panel gaurds with LED light boxes. Painting them now. O I also got a new DD

[skippy]

i think i saw your mj at school yesterday!

[Bigbike]

i think i saw your mj at school yesterday!

Noice the black rotbox that was on the grass.

[skippy]

haha yup. good stuff.

[Bigbike]

Here are the pics of the JCR quarter panel gaurds and lights. I still need to to get the 2.5 inch lights but no biggie im just running the smaller lights as turns for now.






-When I was fixing my rear axle I found out that my drivers side axle shaft spun and the splines are twisted, I really dont like that to much because it seems as it could be a weak point, so when I get my check this week Im going to order an alloy shaft for that side.

-At this point I still need to weld on my D30 truss that I got from ballistic, and install my SYE.

-Ive been thinking recently about getting beadlocks, but im not sure yet, if I find a good deal Ill get them.
-I also want to get a 10 inch travel Bilstien 7100 or Fox 2.0. Maybe run my 5150s thourgh the floor in the back.




O heres a pic of the MJ
Specs 88, 4.0, 5 speed, 4wd, SWB. Rotted to shit but for $330 I couldn't go wrong.

[GreenMJ]

Was this the MJ on craigslist for $400 around Thanksgiving?? I called that guy and left like 3 messages....... If it is, at least it went to a good home.

[Bigbike]

Yes it was lol. I called the guy and he didnt call me back for like 5 days. It was kind of a spur of the moment buy. It has some frame rot but im just going to put angle Iron over it.

[Bigbike]

Picking up a WJ D30 for $175 with weekend. Brand new Akebono cailpers, and pads.

[Bigbike]

Ok so, the WJ swap is almost done, I have to make the Tie rod I just made a little shorter, and bleed my brakes. Also getting some sweet camber, Im hoping once I get the toe-in correct the camber will go away.

Before Club Comp I need to
Get my WJ swap 100%
Weld on truss
Bump stops

[Hydra]

which OTA bracket did you use? and what did you do for unit bearing/ball joints?