Official XTREME XJ build thread - (MODEM MELTER) - Page 2

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 12:14 AM

Kit adds a drop pitman arm.....very beefy.

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 12:18 AM

Here is the problem I was talking about with the bump stop. According to all info, The 87-96 models had larger diameter mounts then the 97-01. But this one is a 95 and it has the smaller diameter mounts. Might be a thing with the 2 wheel drive XJ but i'm not sure.

Not a big deal, A quick message to Matt with BDS and a new set is on the way.

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 12:48 AM

The BDS kit has these slick control arm skid plates. Really stiffen up the mounts and protect the ends.

They are weld on.

Cool pic, is this bad for the camera?

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 10:05 PM

More pics....getting closer to catching this thread up to where the actual build is at.

Hanging the front.

Killer d60, locked, new gears from GrandMan

Sway bar disconnect connection

Disconnects

My student assistant. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up. I have him working with the 8th graders...they keep him busy. :tonka: They are building a pulling tractor also.

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 10:05 PM

Got the box from BDS today. Super fast shipping for a correction. Here are the 3 bump stops. The correct one popped right in with a little help from some silicone.

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 11:23 PM

Little trimming getting ready for the front bumper

The t-case skid since someone asked about it.

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 11:26 PM

Sat it on the ground. Still have lots to do. Brakes, shocks, track bar....lots. Wanted to see how high it was going to sit. Tossed some tires in the back for weight.

Now the thread is caught up to where we are.

Rover · 12-05-2007, 11:28 PM

tim, those rims look AWSOME :thumbsup:

MuddyPaws · 12-05-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landrollover

tim, those rims look AWSOME :thumbsup:

they are growing on me. I think they are going to look like shit the first trip out...but oh well.

drummond · 12-05-2007, 11:59 PM

very nice tim. I like it

Roadhouse · 12-06-2007, 01:18 AM

Cyco · 12-06-2007, 07:34 AM

Looks good Tim. Very cool to see young kids turning a junked rig into a cool wheeler.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Did you say it is being painted? If so, what color and by who?

i-Ram · 12-06-2007, 08:02 AM

Can I come over and drool on it yet?

booblinker · 12-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Very Nice for a jeep :thumbsup:

BIGBEN · 12-06-2007, 02:53 PM

looking good tim.

12-05-2007, 12:14 AM	#16
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	Kit adds a drop pitman arm.....very beefy. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 12:18 AM	#17
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	Here is the problem I was talking about with the bump stop. According to all info, The 87-96 models had larger diameter mounts then the 97-01. But this one is a 95 and it has the smaller diameter mounts. Might be a thing with the 2 wheel drive XJ but i'm not sure. Not a big deal, A quick message to Matt with BDS and a new set is on the way. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 12:48 AM	#18
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	The BDS kit has these slick control arm skid plates. Really stiffen up the mounts and protect the ends. They are weld on. Cool pic, is this bad for the camera? __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 10:05 PM	#19
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	More pics....getting closer to catching this thread up to where the actual build is at. Hanging the front. Killer d60, locked, new gears from GrandMan Sway bar disconnect connection Disconnects My student assistant. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up. I have him working with the 8th graders...they keep him busy. :tonka: They are building a pulling tractor also. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 10:05 PM	#20
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	Got the box from BDS today. Super fast shipping for a correction. Here are the 3 bump stops. The correct one popped right in with a little help from some silicone. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 11:23 PM	#21
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	Little trimming getting ready for the front bumper The t-case skid since someone asked about it. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 11:26 PM	#22
MuddyPaws The Hard Core Kung Foo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sault Sainte Marie	Sat it on the ground. Still have lots to do. Brakes, shocks, track bar....lots. Wanted to see how high it was going to sit. Tossed some tires in the back for weight. Now the thread is caught up to where we are. __________________ Sometimes people realize they were wrong, but their pride doesn't allow them to admit it. Those people suffer. I feel bad for them.

12-05-2007, 11:59 PM	#25
drummond CJ5N4WD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houghton/Petoskey MI	very nice tim. I like it __________________ www.mtu4x4.org

12-06-2007, 01:18 AM	#26
Roadhouse drivewayjeeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sanford, MI

12-06-2007, 07:34 AM	#27
Cyco i live in my moms basment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walled Lake, 48390	Looks good Tim. Very cool to see young kids turning a junked rig into a cool wheeler.:thumbsup::thumbsup: Did you say it is being painted? If so, what color and by who?

12-06-2007, 08:02 AM	#28
i-Ram Home of the magic touch Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Da 906	Can I come over and drool on it yet? __________________ I need 1 ton stuff

12-06-2007, 02:53 PM	#30
BIGBEN Pirate of Big Rapids Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: big rapids	looking good tim. __________________ I float like a battleship, and sting like a baseball bat.

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