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rguignard
02-08-2010, 07:27 PM
ok i have small threads all over here at xjtalk so i thought i would put it all in one thread soooo here goes :thumbsup:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1250470695984.jpg
this is the weekend i got her
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1264970094255-1.jpg
found that this was bad and put in another one. then went 4wheeling :D
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1258839109231.jpg
put a pos bumper on it
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2009-09-21155245.jpg
put in a locker then went wheeling :D
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2009-11-21164058.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2009-11-21151020.jpg
got sick of the poping of the locker and fixed it
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1264262530906.jpg
then i got sick of my pos bumper and me and my friend kevin fixed it
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1263679664988.jpg
now for the real fixing broke the aw4 and replaced it and installed the lift all in one weekend
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1264970095005.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1264970019017.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-01-31164604.jpg
put the new tires on too
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1264635118676.jpg
rock rails and the rear bumper
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-02-06110538.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-02-06130238.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-02-06134229.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-02-06134218.jpg
new rims
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1265312929021.jpg
i allso did up the back
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/2010-01-23125750.jpg
that all for now but more to come :rolleyes:
Mudderoy
02-08-2010, 11:32 PM
Cool. It's come a long way in a short time.
rguignard
02-09-2010, 06:18 AM
Cool. It's come a long way in a short time.
yes it has. some of it i wanted to do some of it not so much :rotfl2: but i can say i did it all myself :thumbsup: with some great friends help and my son :patriot:
BlueXJ
02-09-2010, 09:26 AM
What was wrong with the locker and how did you fix it? BTW looks very capable and I like the mud on it. Shows it gets used not just a ride.
alwaysxj
02-09-2010, 11:11 AM
looks like it is coming along let us know when you add to it. thanks for the pics.
rguignard
02-09-2010, 12:07 PM
What was wrong with the locker and how did you fix it? BTW looks very capable and I like the mud on it. Shows it gets used not just a ride.
well i took it out and welded the diff up :smiley-laughing021: it dont pop anymore. and yes its still a dd btw the springs are bad in the locker thats what was making it pop but there about a 100.00 so for 250.00 you can get a new one so why fix it ?????
rguignard
02-09-2010, 12:09 PM
looks like it is coming along let us know when you add to it. thanks for the pics.
i will i hope its small stuff now but a winch is next just dont know when :D
xjoverkill
02-09-2010, 03:53 PM
Its looking great Rquignard ! Looks like you found a nice place to wheel
at in one of the pics.
rguignard
02-09-2010, 04:54 PM
Its looking great Rquignard ! Looks like you found a nice place to wheel
at in one of the pics.
thanks that was spring creek. but its closed now i have a thread on here about it
4.3LXJ
02-09-2010, 08:10 PM
well i took it out and welded the diff up :smiley-laughing021: it dont pop anymore. and yes its still a dd btw the springs are bad in the locker thats what was making it pop but there about a 100.00 so for 250.00 you can get a new one so why fix it ?????
What kind of locker is this?
rguignard
02-10-2010, 06:23 AM
lockrite locker its in a zip lock baggie in my tool box :rotfl2:
so far so good keep us informed with what you do :thumbsup: :driving:
rguignard
02-10-2010, 08:30 AM
so far so good keep us informed with what you do :thumbsup: :driving:
i will :thumbsup: i did forget that i did the headliner too that was a bi**h to do it took me about 5 hr to do it. next time ill pay someone to do it :smiley-laughing021:
beastiejeep8
02-11-2010, 02:39 PM
I am quite fond of the rear bumper. Homemade?
rguignard
02-11-2010, 03:10 PM
I am quite fond of the rear bumper. Homemade?
yep its not done yet but it works for now :thumbsup:ftr bumper and the rock rails as well made the skid plate for the tc too :thumbsup:
i want to see some pics of your rig and the v8:drool: :thumbsup:
rguignard
02-27-2010, 11:44 AM
well i took it out for its first ck and the 3in RC kit flexes like crazy so im happy
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20jeeps/2010-02-27104517.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20jeeps/2010-02-27104419.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20jeeps/2010-02-27104611.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20jeeps/2010-02-27104633.jpg
and it looks good too
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20jeeps/2010-02-27104249.jpg
Mudderoy
02-27-2010, 01:15 PM
It's really coming together. Looks different than that grocery getting full of family and two dogs I saw at the park. Nice job!
rguignard
02-28-2010, 06:59 AM
It's really coming together. Looks different than that grocery getting full of family and two dogs I saw at the park. Nice job!
thank you:thumbsup: but i still got the full of family and the two dogs :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:the good part :thumbsup: or bad part :thumbdown: is i did it all myself so far with some help from some good friends and it would never be were its at if not for the girlfriend :D
Mudderoy
02-28-2010, 08:48 AM
:cool0016:
thank you:thumbsup: but i still got the full of family and the two dogs :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:the good part :thumbsup: or bad part :thumbdown: is i did it all myself so far with some help from some good friends and it would never be were its at if not for the girlfriend :D
There is nothing wrong with having a family with you. That's always the good part, but now you look cooler! :cool:
flippedXJ
02-28-2010, 11:36 AM
that is why I am glad I have a 4 dr cuz I have 3 kids and the wife that will be wheelin with me alot of the time.
btw lookin good mang
rguignard
02-28-2010, 08:19 PM
:cool0016:
There is nothing wrong with having a family with you. That's always the good part, but now you look cooler! :cool:
:smiley-laughing021::thumbsup:
rguignard
03-12-2010, 07:12 PM
ok so this week i did some more work to it i did some paint work and some stickers
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-12102018.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-10161116.jpg
and i made a cold air box
i made these
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-12120317.jpg
so i could make these
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-12120428.jpg
cut this up
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-12120408.jpg
put the plexy in its place
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/my%20build/2010-03-12120353.jpg
and its a cold air box :thumbsup:
cantab27
03-13-2010, 12:04 PM
looking good rene, what have you got planed for it next?
rguignard
03-13-2010, 12:21 PM
looking good rene, what have you got planed for it next?
see what i break next weekend :smiley-laughing021:
cantab27
03-13-2010, 12:29 PM
like the way ya think :smiley-laughing021:
oderdene
03-28-2010, 07:38 PM
please post photos again and/or correct the links/IMG codes. wants to see photos
"This image or video has been moved or deleted" :((
rguignard
03-29-2010, 09:53 AM
please post photos again and/or correct the links/IMG codes. wants to see photos
"This image or video has been moved or deleted" :((
mudderoy fix it for me so it should show now :thumbsup:
4.3LXJ
03-29-2010, 11:32 AM
Nope, still no pics
rguignard
03-29-2010, 11:34 AM
Nope, still no pics
well its was working :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:
4.3LXJ
03-29-2010, 11:37 AM
Must be ghost pics :shocker:
rguignard
03-30-2010, 09:22 AM
Must be ghost pics :shocker:
:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: i sent the pics to muddy to fix for me i hope he gets it :rotfl2:
Mudderoy
03-30-2010, 09:24 AM
:smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: i sent the pics to muddy to fix for me i hope he gets it :rotfl2:
Already fixed them. Back on your first post in this thread.
rguignard
04-25-2010, 07:23 AM
as some of you know i got some money for getting hit by a toyota :shocker: well i got this with some of the $
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-04-13161918.jpg
so i got to get it on right :D i made this out of a piace of I beam
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-04-19091311.jpg
and a little bit of welding and some work and i got this :thumbsup:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-04-24113314.jpg
ill have to go and try it out soon :smiley-laughing021:
oderdene
04-25-2010, 09:49 AM
as some of you know i got some money for getting hit by a toyota :shocker: well i got this with some of the $
so i got to get it on right
:D :D :D :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:
Good and very good
cantab27
04-25-2010, 12:38 PM
need more lime green , looks good
W.O.R.P.Offroad
04-25-2010, 04:48 PM
lookin good man.
alwaysxj
04-25-2010, 05:09 PM
looks good let us know how that does i want to get on for the price i just want to know how good it work
MuddinXJ
05-17-2010, 09:55 AM
looks good! I have not had any problems with my XRC 8! Paid $300 for mine shipped so for the price it can't be beat!
rguignard
06-13-2010, 10:47 AM
well its been i little bit since i posted any updates so here goes
new wheels and the winch is allmost done i got the radio control on but i still need to build the stinger and finder triming is next ill post a do it thread when i do it next week but heres a pic for now
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/0d3bfea1.jpg
msmoorenburg
06-13-2010, 12:57 PM
glamor shots!!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/SDC10892.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/SDC10888.jpg
rguignard
06-13-2010, 04:17 PM
glamor shots!!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/SDC10892.jpg
and that is why the frt fenders will get trimmed
rguignard
06-28-2010, 08:07 PM
finshed my frt bumper :thumbsup:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/dec2f441.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/c1ac563a.jpg
rguignard
06-28-2010, 08:10 PM
i trimed my frt fenders i did this before the bumper
i cut more than this but this was my first cut
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/0514c37b.jpg
and this is what it looks like
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/b5e11a51.jpg
cantab27
06-28-2010, 08:30 PM
liking the front bar rene ,, nice job
XJ4IV
06-28-2010, 08:41 PM
LOVE the front hoop man I gotta dsign mine so we can get bending
alwaysxj
06-28-2010, 11:09 PM
bumper looks much better, good work Rene.
Mudderoy
06-28-2010, 11:26 PM
I guess I missed the bumper, I like that. Good contrast too! :D
4.3LXJ
06-29-2010, 12:30 AM
Yeah, bumper looks sharp
Mudderoy
06-29-2010, 07:08 AM
Now that I think of it I'm surprised you didn't extend those rock sliders like you were talking about before the wheeling trip. I guess both protect important stuff.
rguignard
06-29-2010, 09:23 AM
Now that I think of it I'm surprised you didn't extend those rock sliders like you were talking about before the wheeling trip. I guess both protect important stuff.
if i get the time im going to do that too but time might be a problem :shocker:
Mudderoy
06-29-2010, 09:34 AM
if i get the time im going to do that too but time might be a problem :shocker:
You are probably more likely to hit something up front than you are to rub against something on the side anyway.
CT99XJ
07-08-2010, 12:27 PM
Looks nice, dude :thumbsup:
rguignard
07-08-2010, 02:22 PM
Looks nice, dude :thumbsup:
lots of time making it like it is but i did it myself :thumbsup:
CT99XJ
07-08-2010, 02:46 PM
lots of time making it like it is but i did it myself :thumbsup:
something about making your own stuff that makes you love it that little bit more:D
rguignard
07-08-2010, 04:41 PM
something about making your own stuff that makes you love it that little bit more:D
yep sure does :thumbsup:
rguignard
09-16-2010, 09:50 AM
well its been forever so heres some of the newest pics of the jeep
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/100_0108.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/100_0107.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/100_0109.jpg
its getting there :thumbsup:
Mudderoy
09-16-2010, 09:52 AM
Side armor, plus you need to finish those sliders.
rguignard
09-16-2010, 01:19 PM
Side armor, plus you need to finish those sliders.
true :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: and is it ever done :shocker:
Mudderoy
09-16-2010, 01:22 PM
true :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021: and is it ever done :shocker:
Hey I was just looking forward to seeing them.... :popcorn:
cantab27
09-16-2010, 01:22 PM
looking good mate , need more aggressive tires lol
rguignard
09-16-2010, 06:41 PM
looking good mate , need more aggressive tires lol
got a set that i can use bfg mt's 33's but they suck on the road :smiley-laughing021:
cantab27
09-16-2010, 07:34 PM
well stop mall crawling.....lol
rguignard
09-16-2010, 09:08 PM
well stop mall crawling.....lol
if i go to the mall its to park on a honda :shocker::smiley-laughing021:
GT MOTORSPORTS
10-21-2010, 11:47 PM
Im digging the fab work on the front bumper!
rguignard
10-22-2010, 06:12 AM
Im digging the fab work on the front bumper!
thanks greg long time no hear from glad your back :thumbsup:
rguignard
11-01-2010, 11:13 AM
well heres the latest
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-10-30150652.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-10-30150714.jpg
it dont hit anymore at all :smiley-laughing021:
Mudderoy
11-01-2010, 02:06 PM
I knew that 3.5" lift would work out for ya! :smiley-laughing021:
cantab27
11-01-2010, 08:48 PM
ya going to run flares rene ,,
rguignard
11-02-2010, 06:23 AM
ya going to run flares rene ,,
nope i cut to much off and i really dont like the tj flares so i might mess with it but im not sure yet
Mudderoy
11-02-2010, 08:52 AM
nope i cut to much off and i really dont like the tj flares so i might mess with it but im not sure yet
I think you ought to make some flat flares like that other xjtalk member did! :popcorn:
cantab27
11-02-2010, 12:03 PM
cool you don't have to run flares over there by law ????yeah make some metal ones like muddie said ,,, make two sets and i could test a set for ya down here lol... as for the i don't like tj flares , i will let it slide this time ..... all good carry on ...lol
Mudderoy
11-02-2010, 12:17 PM
cool you don't have to run flares over there by law ????yeah make some metal ones like muddie said ,,, make two sets and i could test a set for ya down here lol... as for the i don't like tj flares , i will let it slide this time ..... all good carry on ...lol
Not in Texas.
rguignard
12-06-2010, 08:25 AM
well its been a bit so here it is as it sits now just new tires and lots of finder trimming
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2010-11-21090415.jpg
cantab27
12-06-2010, 10:47 AM
what tires are ya running rene
rguignard
12-06-2010, 11:41 AM
what tires are ya running rene
im running these wayne
http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=10&g=1
rguignard
02-06-2011, 08:08 AM
well this is how she looks as of now
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/100_0377-1.jpg
i just got some motor mounts and front axle bushings from ironman andy that ill be putting in soon :thumbsup:
rguignard
03-14-2011, 09:48 AM
i did alot to it this weekend
uca
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-03-11140548.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-03-11151434.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-03-11151448.jpg
and a 231 tc ill get a pic after the rain
rguignard
03-16-2011, 10:02 AM
doorless
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-03-16095613.jpg
cantab27
03-16-2011, 12:14 PM
dang them blue roof rack looks heavy...benefits of running door less rene....
bigjim350
03-16-2011, 12:20 PM
Hey....I think I see a scratch on yer fender
rguignard
03-16-2011, 01:55 PM
Hey....I think I see a scratch on yer fender
nope i think it a dent :shocker:
msmoorenburg
03-26-2011, 05:51 PM
here is Rene trying to mall crawl:thumbsup:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110326_163614.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/IMG_20110326_163626.jpg
4.3LXJ
03-26-2011, 06:02 PM
Nice poser shot at the mall Rene
steph74
03-28-2011, 12:26 PM
you guys are mean with him....
Every beginner takes shots like that.... we beginners have to go slowly we certainely don;t want to break anything....
easttxhunter
03-28-2011, 12:50 PM
you guys are mean with him....
Every beginner takes shots like that.... we beginners have to go slowly we certainely don;t want to break anything....
I took it slow for about the first 15 minutes the first time I went wheeling with these guys. that was about how long it took to get to the first creek crossing.:D:D:D
rguignard
04-04-2011, 10:02 AM
well i put some flex lca on it and heres the pic that proves they work
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/creekside4211016.jpg
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/creekside4211017.jpg
rguignard
05-06-2011, 02:11 PM
this is what it started out looking like
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1250470695984.jpg
and this is what it looks like as of today
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-05-06140411.jpg
it sure has come a long way :shocker:
Mudderoy
05-06-2011, 02:13 PM
this is what it started out looking like
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/rguignard1/1250470695984.jpg
and this is what it looks like as of today
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/rguignard001/2011-05-06140411.jpg
it sure has come a long way :shocker:
You didn't even mention the 29 sets of tires and wheels you've had.
Hey is the "Watch Jim Bust a Gut" thing still on for tomorrow?
cantab27
05-06-2011, 02:13 PM
so all ya have done is taken the doors off.......and place a few dents on her....me likey
rguignard
05-06-2011, 02:13 PM
You didn't even mention the 29 sets of tires and wheels you've had.
Hey is the "Watch Jim Bust a Gut" thing still on for tomorrow?
right :D i dont know you might check with matt and jim
Mudderoy
05-06-2011, 02:18 PM
right :D i dont know you might check with matt and jim
Matt is gone for the day and no internet Jim. I thought you were going. Ok well I'll just wait to hear something from Matt.
rguignard
05-06-2011, 02:22 PM
Matt is gone for the day and no internet Jim. I thought you were going. Ok well I'll just wait to hear something from Matt.
if it happens im going i wouldnt miss it for nothing :drinking:
modestmar00xj
05-06-2011, 08:25 PM
awesome man, good work!
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