What 'Winter Projects' are going down??

[Greg]

Winter is officially here and for me it's the time to really get to work on the Rig. I want to hear what Major Mods everyone has planned, while it's freezing outside.

Here's my list......

-Engine Swap (Possible Supra 6 Cyl in the Trucks future!!)

-Killer Flatbed.

-Front Spring Hanger and new Rancho 44044 Springs.

-Longfield Superbirfs.

-Fiberglass Fenders.

-Front Bumper.

-Finish small stuff from Paint job (Mirrors, Windshield Trim, Windows.....)



What are you doing?

 

[Cody]

touch up cage, front/rear axles, lockers, front/rear bumpers, bobb the rear, belly skid, new dash, tail lights, suspension, coilovers, .......

need 2 more full time jobs

Cody

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Put the hardtop and doors on...

Install the fuel injection...

Touch-up all of the rock rash...

Finish snorkel installation...

the list goes on....

 

[RockMonkey]

Fab up aluminum dash with keyless ignition.
Slightly modify cage for more visibility.
Winch swap (WEEEEEE!!!).
Weld on a set of RockStomper beadlocks.
Swap out the medium size York with the v-belt for the big York with the serpentine belt using a new Kilby bracket.
If I have time (which I won't) I'll move the fuel tank back under the rig, above the driveshaft.

 

[mbryson]

Redo the front Lower control arm axle mounts/shock mounts,
rear brakes.....{I have no idea what to do with those, they just suck),
bearings for the D44,
rotate the rear diff,
slip yoke eliminator,
new rear driveline,
probably do new u-joints wherever there is one (I finally lost an axle one)
..............and if I can get that done in 10 minutes, I'll think about painting it (I know, that's travesty, but it is my DD) from my last little 'incident'

 

[onetuff76]

Disk brakes going in the rear, new brakes up front, new ball joints, hopefully 37's, with some new spring hangers to boot, and maybe I'll try tracking down that oil leak again and getting that taken care of

where the money for any of this is coming from I do not know

 

[Herzog]

1. Rear suspension refinement.
2. Light internal cage (tied into the upper "A" frames)
3. Some type of beadlock, I've had my eye on those DIY rockstompers.
4. Hi steer for better steering geometry

and #5.
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Fill this gap.

 

[trpl xj]

1. dual tcase adapter, and cross member
2. remove stock rear axle put full width ford 9 in
3. build johnny joint spring perches, add shackles to front of rear springs, build 3 link to locate rear axle under truck.
4. get the rest of the parts for the front d60 put all the parts togther
5. build new front spring hangers, add a johnny joint shackle mount like AP's but build my own it cheaper.
6. install bomerange shackles on front springs
7. build some rocker skids and a exo cage.
8. and finally get some 40" MTR's (when they become avialable) and some 17" beadlocks.

of course this may take a little longer that just this winter mabey part of next summer.

but other than that not a whole lot.

 

[I Lean]

My list is pretty short for this winter's project.

(1) Finish this:

 

[mbryson]

Originally posted by I Lean
My list is pretty short for this winter's project.

(1) Finish this:

You'll have that done over the weekend, won't you?

 

[Shawn]

My list and pocket book are even shorter.

5:13 gears

 

[Hickey]

what are you runnin for gears now Shawn?

 

[Shawn]

4:56

If I had the cash I'd put a 4:1 kit in the Dana 300,,,,,

 

[Hickey]

save me those gears when you swap out, I may be able to dig up some coin sooner or later for ya.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by Jeremy
save me those gears when you swap out, I may be able to dig up some coin sooner or later for ya.

Sorry, Harkinoff gets them

 

[Milner]

Well, do as much as i can and get it on the trail ASAP!!
Got tube TODAY!!!!!

Finsih rear 4 link with coilovers.
Pinch nose.
Build frt bumper.
modify frt radius arms??
Hydro assist steering.
Modify cage, fix the weak spots.
Paint.
BUY a TRAILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marc

 

[mbryson]

Originally posted by RockMonkey
Fab up aluminum dash with keyless ignition.
Slightly modify cage for more visibility.
Winch swap (WEEEEEE!!!).
Weld on a set of RockStomper beadlocks.
Swap out the medium size York with the v-belt for the big York with the serpentine belt using a new Kilby bracket.
If I have time (which I won't) I'll move the fuel tank back under the rig, above the driveshaft.

Ohhhh....I thought you were so attached to the mighty Ramsey.....

 

[Hickey]

Front 60(when I get one) and I'd like to tube out the rear of Britney, which implies a coil conversion. But before that, I need to do a motor swap on my new YJ. and lift it. and regear it. and buy tires. You guys know what sucks? even if you make 80 g's a year, it's never enough!

 

[Caleb]

Originally posted by I Lean
My list is pretty short for this winter's project.

(1) Finish this:

Atleast you have a motor and axles under it

My winter project is as simple as Carl's...finish everything I have started so far

1. Get the axles under it
2. Swap a new motor, trans, t-case in(4.3L, TH350, 203-205 doubler)
3. Cage
4. Interior (seats, dash, wiring,fuel cell)
5. Find a new wife

6. If time and money permits coilovers

 

[Hickey]

Suprgpr, you don't sound any further along than when I bought that welder from you. and what's with the wife? she don't like you workin in the garage?