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[06hondacrf]

Whats up guys figured I'd finally join. Wanted to Show some of the work I've done. Still have a lot to do... its never ending.I will get my build pics up soon. Heres a little summery of what I've dont that I can remember at the moment. I built a double triangulated four link with coil overs for the rear. While I was at it built a cage as well amongst a lot of other stuff. Does vary well in the rock's and off-road.will try and get more up soon.

[Brasscatz]

Wow, nice work man! Looks like you put a lot of wrench time in that thing!

[XJ Wheeler]

Some fine craftsmanship there! Looks like a well built and capable rig. I know your knowledge will not go unused here! Welcome to xjtalk, make yourself at home.

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[bluedragon436]

That is a very nice setup you got there Garrett.. Can def tell quite a bit of work and planning went into it..

[4.3LXJ]

Nice looking rig there Garrett. I like the coil overs, although I think I will settle for just coils in the rear. That project is in the works for me. What is your wheel base now that you stretched it?

[06hondacrf]

Thanks :) all my pictures are on my computer when I get home I'll try and load them up. I have a few more on my phone. Yes a lot of wrenching, plasma cutting and welding . the wife hates how much time I spend with her and $ on her lol

[bluedragon436]

That all looks very nice.. I think you should come hang out in DE for a few!!! I could use some help on some very minor work.. (minor compared to what you've done, not minor for me... LOL)

[06hondacrf]

Do the coil overs you won't regret it:-) the wheel base is at 109"..

[4.3LXJ]

Do the coil overs you won't regret it:-) the wheel base is at 109"..

I understand, the coil overs are nice. But my rig is still a DD and will remain so, since we also overland in it. I also have need of my back seat from time to time for out of town family members. So I need to retain the interior. The springs I have chosen will give me 14" of travel on a variable rate coil. Shocks are progressive rate too. Not quite as good, but close. There is going to be 7" of compression with the weight on them, just about like a coil over should be set up.

[06hondacrf]

I still have my back seat here is some pics.. sounds like you have done your homework. I was going to run coils but got a smoking deal on these coil overs which turned into more work.. I would of build a buggy if I knew it was going to be this much of a pain lol it wasn't to bad tho.

[4.3LXJ]

I can agree, If I was going any further it would be a buggy also. But I didn't want to get trapped into having a trailer queen. My wheeling partner is my wife, so it needs to stay the way it is so we can hit the rocks and go to dinner afterwards in it. :D

[cantab27]

sweet rig mate .........nice fab skills ...you have a gift :D...whats the running gear yall might have to pop some specs up my man

[06hondacrf]

Fooling around at work!

[06hondacrf]

sweet rig mate .........nice fab skills ...you have a gift :D...whats the running gear yall might have to pop some specs up my man
Thank you I will get some specs up soon haven't had time..

[4.3LXJ]

I like the rear link. Your Jeep must come in handy for moving containers :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Man, you got the back to flex more than the front! :D

[Brasscatz]

Looks like your Jeep drives you up the wall... :D

[oderdene]

well built, thanks for sharing. waiting for your build thread, with all steps and details

[06hondacrf]

Been busy guys. Heres a few pictures.. I'll try and get back on soon!

[4.3LXJ]

Very nice welds there

[06hondacrf]

Had another beautiful daughter that has been taking all my extra time. I will be getting around to posting more!

[4.3LXJ]

That is the thing about kids, they do take time. Been there and done that

[XJ Wheeler]

Lookin awesome!