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Tom Jacobson
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 Posted - 03/10/2008 : 10:09:27 PM
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I know I don't hang around here as much anymore, but still had to share the latest transformation of the little YJ.
Finished the major parts of the current list of projects, which included the fuel cell install and XJ spring stretch. Sounds simple, and really isn't too hard, but alot of little things to address in order to make it reality...new front and rear spring mounts, lengthen driveshaft and traction bar, longer brake line, hoses and fittings and bushings, oh my! But all that's left now is a couple nuts & bolts things and new shocks will be on this Fri. Wheeling Sunday!!
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Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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Tom Jacobson
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Posted - 03/10/2008 : 10:11:56 PM
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Oh yeah...duh...Wheelbase is now 104"! Woohoo!
Next up is installation of the gears and hydro-assist sitting in the garage. |
Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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aaronb
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Posted - 03/10/2008 : 10:14:04 PM
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And next you're going to post a write up on what you did, right?? :)
Looks rad! What's the stretch now? How much did front and rear move? |
Robert-R: Unless you are a retard & hammer your junk or are a totally clueless driver , you should be ok with us.
77CJ, 304/435/300, D60/70, 5.38's, Detroits, SOA, lotsa dents... :)
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My RigRater Score: 937RRv1.0 with a BOA of 28.94 |
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Tom Jacobson
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Posted - 03/10/2008 : 10:36:05 PM
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Write-up? How about we just say that a picture says a thousand words!?!?!
Front was already forward about 2" from running 44044 Waggy springs backwards. And I think stock YJ is 95" wheelbase? So that's mean 7-8" from the XJ springs...but that includes moving the frame-end spring mount backwards 2" for those rear springs. In the stock mount location, the shackle angle was horrible (vertical!).
Can't wait to wheel it. I've got a bone to pick with a few waterfalls!!! |
Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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pearl-drum-man
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Posted - 03/11/2008 : 02:32:08 AM
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2007 JK X: Freedom Top, D44, 4:10's, auto, Infinity speakers, Rubicon Rock Rails, 17" Moab wheels (with 32" BFG M/Ts), 24C, Airaid CAI. See it here: http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=3456
2000 TJ 4.0L Sport, white, full doors, Canyon wheels, still stock. See it here: http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=1374 (sold to my Mom)
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RockNut
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Russ
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Robert-R
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Tom Jacobson
2003 Jeepy MC! (just like Bob Barker)
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Posted - 03/11/2008 : 10:11:53 AM
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Bob -
Legal...yeah, I think so.
Smog-able...nope. Couldn't pass the gas cap pressure (charcoal canister) test. I'm not registered in the city anyway, so haven't tested for emissions in a while.
Russ -
Body lift is only 1", and is actually my body mount now (Daystar kit). It's gonna stay...since it works good with the motor mount lift, allows room to bring my t-case up even further, and actually does help in some cases while working on the Jeep (example: was nice to have that extra inch of clearance just this weekend while hooking up the new fuel lines!)
Tire size is only limited by the D30! Running 36's now. Don't plan on more than a 37 (ie. Creepy) in all honesty |
Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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jimmyrig
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Posted - 03/11/2008 : 10:21:24 AM
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| Looks great! do you have any pics of the rear shackle mounts? |
Sold the Vespa! Here we go again |
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Al Bsharah
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Posted - 03/11/2008 : 5:00:05 PM
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| Dewd, that's awesome! Nice job. Will have to come out again soon to experience the changes. <grin> |
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aaronb
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Posted - 03/11/2008 : 5:51:31 PM
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Robert-R: Unless you are a retard & hammer your junk or are a totally clueless driver , you should be ok with us.
77CJ, 304/435/300, D60/70, 5.38's, Detroits, SOA, lotsa dents... :)
http://www.jeepaholics.com/rides/view.asp?id=2965
My RigRater Score: 937RRv1.0 with a BOA of 28.94 |
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Tom Jacobson
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Posted - 03/12/2008 : 11:54:10 AM
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Dewd, that's awesome! Nice job. Will have to come out again soon to experience the changes. <grin>
Can you make it here by Sunday!?!?
Anytime, man...anytime. Worst case, you can start planning now for Marathon '08!!!  |
Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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Al Bsharah
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Posted - 03/12/2008 : 10:38:05 PM
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Dewd, that's awesome! Nice job. Will have to come out again soon to experience the changes. <grin>
Can you make it here by Sunday!?!?
Anytime, man...anytime. Worst case, you can start planning now for Marathon '08!!!
Haha, don't think so...but I'm on target for a repeat of the '07 fun! |
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BackNBlackTJ
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Posted - 03/12/2008 : 11:31:12 PM
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Dewd, that's awesome! Nice job. Will have to come out again soon to experience the changes. <grin>
Can you make it here by Sunday!?!?
Anytime, man...anytime. Worst case, you can start planning now for Marathon '08!!!
Haha, don't think so...but I'm on target for a repeat of the '07 fun!
Hopefully I'll be running in the 08' Marathon, good to finally meet the elusive Al at last years.
See ya Sunday Tom, I will have my rig but won't be running the Alley with you guys as I am still waiting for a locker and Alloys. Wish I had'm cause I really want that first fall on the Alley, I could make all the others without a cable before my build just not the first one. Just want to get out, I'll just tool around and watch everyone thrash about on the falls. |
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Tom Jacobson
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Posted - 03/14/2008 : 2:13:27 PM
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Originally posted by Al Bsharah
Dewd, that's awesome! Nice job. Will have to come out again soon to experience the changes. <grin>
Can you make it here by Sunday!?!?
Anytime, man...anytime. Worst case, you can start planning now for Marathon '08!!!
Haha, don't think so...but I'm on target for a repeat of the '07 fun!
EXCELLENT!!! Will save you a seat, and we'll have to aim for both days this year. Some of the trails in Table Mesa are just awesome.
Better yet, get yourself a damn JEEP and be my team-mate!
Derek - See you Sunday. However...we'll see about you driving AA or not. Miller did it in Lil Blackie! |
Teej's Jeep
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW----WHAT A RIDE!!!"
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Jkrause
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Posted - 03/25/2008 : 09:58:44 AM
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| I haven't been on this board in a LONG TIME....... wow..... Tom yer stretch worked great... D.C. your TJ is sweet.... |
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YJ Stretch DONE!
