my green heep build.........

[cantab27]

well i got my 95 xj about 2 years ago as a stocka ..its a 95 jap import rhd..made in the usa.. about 190ks on it..so far i have put a 3" skyjacker lift, arb front bar, snorkel, tow hooks , after market steering damper,discos , 31" muddies..its on its 2ND trans, plus had to put new windscreens front and back, snapped the engine bolts in the engine,was fun to fix, and replaced all seals plus wheel bearings front and back, ....so anyway I'm now fitting 33s on my little lift , flares are off tyres fitted ..will do the trim tomorrow..and am putting tj flares cut down on ..its be a busy day..am doing all this at my mates 4wd shop so that helps plus hes a jeepa..here's a few pics of today's process...:thumbsup: http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0082.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0086.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0085.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0084.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0083.jpg

[cantab27]

hi all, whats the best way to fit tj fender flares after i do the trim , i know i have to cut and shape ,just wonder how you would go about fitting them..:thumbsup:

[rguignard]

hi all, whats the best way to fit tj fender flares after i do the trim , i know i have to cut and shape ,just wonder how you would go about fitting them..:thumbsup:

looking good i put stock flares back on mine but i used bolts and nuts not the bolt strip that came with it btw big flat washers too :thumbsup: what kind of tires are them ? it looks like LOTS of triming

[prerunner1982]

Good looking rig..



what kind of tires are them ? it looks like LOTS of triming

Those are Kumho Road Venture MT KL71.

[cantab27]

well had to work this morning but started the trimming, here's the front
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0090.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0088.jpg
one of the rear, needs a bit of a tidy up
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0089.jpg
spot welded these on so i can bolt on the cut down tj flares
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0091.jpg
then had a wee mishap
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0094.jpg
all in all a good afternoon works . i also learnt how to put out fires, lost some wiring,seat belt ,carpet plus the plastic moulding thingy...:thumbsup:

[cantab27]

sorry about pics, only had my phone again....

[Mudderoy]

sorry about pics, only had my phone again....

no problem. bad pictures are better than no pictures! :smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

what do ya think of my trimming , first time i have done anything like that..apart from the fire its going along nicely... am going to do more at nights after work ... cant wait to see it done , then i can brake it again:driving:

[cantab27]

rene just ask about my bump stops, advice on this would be nice , only got one on at the mo ..must of fell of when sitting in the shed....:thumbsup:

[rguignard]

this is what im thinking about using

http://www.jegs.com/p/Prothane/Prothane-Coil-Spring-Inserts/762178/10002/-1

look at them i know it might be hard to get down there but at least you know what to look for :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

cheers mate..

[rguignard]

anyone thinking of this should look at this. its from JP magazine they put 35in tires on a 4 1/2 in lift so putting 33in tires should be the samething

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/suspension/154_1003_jeep_cherokee_bds_long_arm_lift_kit/index.html

[BlueXJ]

Very impressive.

[cantab27]

:smiley-angry021::smiley-angry021::smiley-angry021::smiley-angry021::smiley-angry021:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0092-1.jpg

[cantab27]

more trimming to the front last night .
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0095.jpg
the back finished,needs some tidying up, 2nd hand flares,still have to plastic weld one of the front flares ..should be done saturday morning ....
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0097.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0096.jpg

[rguignard]

looks good cant wait to see it in the river :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

will get it finishedand post some nicer pics..

[cantab27]

well spent a few hours plastic welding front flair , it was in three bits..had to do this after going out for dinner for fathers 70th birthday so was a late night again ..no pics sorry ..should have it home today and can start to tidy it up a bit ..not happy with the rear end trimming ,looks shit .:boohoo:.post pics later today ...

[cantab27]

well got it home, still needs a bit of a tidy up, drives great,will have a bit of a play in it tomorrow..still have a few plans to reattach the flairs.
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0101.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0100.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0099.jpg

[Mudderoy]

It is really coming along. I've been waiting for the "money" shot. Full view with new tires and wheels. :thumbsup:

[4.3LXJ]

Your mates will be envious

[cantab27]

righto then , not to happy with the finish,so am going to remount the flares useing stanless steel nuts and bolts, how did you guys fix this
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0102.jpg
am going to have to put somthing in there as all the mud and water we play in wont be good going in there :boohoo:

[rguignard]

poolnoodle it works :smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

poolnoodle it works :smiley-laughing021:

please explain :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::thumbsup:

[rguignard]

please explain :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021::thumbsup:

http://www.poolcenter.com/red-white-blue-pool-noodles-5260.png

do you have these over there in NZ wayne ?

[cantab27]

whats the right name for that stuff, have you got pics of it done ,..cheers mate

[4.3LXJ]

They are just called pool noodles here. Water toys for the kids. You would probably find them in the toy store. Then you would surely be water rated :cheerleader:

[cantab27]

ahh, i know the things now, how do you mount fix them on, in...??????

[4.3LXJ]

Just stuff them in

[rguignard]

Just stuff them in

x2 sorry wayne ive been busy trying to get the pics up but im done for now :thumbsup: just push them in the gap and your done

[cantab27]

well just been for a blast by home , cant do much more than this and i have rubbing
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0106.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0105.jpg
extended bump stops,whats the best way to do this,can i make some , anyone got pics.thanks
then i thought the rims look to white ...:rotfl2:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0109.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0108.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0107.jpg
found some mud ,thats better....those kl71s love to spit out the mud..wee play in the water on the way home ,almost look new again lol..
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0112.jpg
found this on way home ,no one around,probably stolen, dont really care just a dirty old toyota:rotfl2:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0111.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0110.jpg
will take the boy next time and get some action pics,hard when ya driving..:smiley-laughing021:

[rguignard]

looks good did you see any difference in it offroad ? i got some of that tire rub too i need to trim my fenders up and add some bump stops of some kind :smiley-laughing021:

[cantab27]

looks good did you see any difference in it offroad ? i got some of that tire rub too i need to trim my fenders up and add some bump stops of some kind :smiley-laughing021:

didn't do too much to notice much ,just had a wee play to see how much rubbing i have, none on the front must try it with discos off..steering lock to lock is sweet as now .with the 31s and no off set use to rub bad as , now with -24 offset rims and trim no worries there anymore ...

[W.O.R.P.Offroad]

here are some links for extending rear bump stops and usin hocky pucks in the front for bump stops

rear:
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Bumpstop_Extenders.htm

front:
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Adjusting_Bumpstops.htm

[cantab27]

righto then wee up date , put me noodles in , thanks rene...wasn't happy with the way flairs were fitted, rivets lost one in first 5 mins of first play :Dso have bolted them on..off they come you can see how much i ended up trimming

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0119.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0123.jpg
now finished will see how they go on jeep run saturday nights club run..
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0121.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0124.jpg

[cantab27]

was pretty and shiny once ....hasn't weathered to good .... looks better now :thumbsup:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/09-05-08_0025.jpg

[cantab27]

wonder if this has anything to do with it
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/th01-05-08_0458.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image049.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image096.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image080.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/DSC04420.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0008.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image106.jpg

[RicerwannaB]

Nice lookin jeep.

[4.3LXJ]

Wayne, that mud was just a little rubbing compound is all. Just need to wipe it off :D

[cantab27]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/webphoto2.jpg


car wash
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/webphoto8.jpg

[cantab27]

well just been to parts shop to get some brake fluid , came back with these ..
looked good on the shelf and on kaneys jeep ..
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0250.jpg


justs looks plain gay on mine :(
well that's what i think ....cant wait to break em :rolleyes:

[Mudderoy]

well just been to parts shop to get some brake fluid , came back with these ..
looked good on the shelf and on kaneys jeep ..
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0250.jpg


justs looks plain gay on mine :(
well that's what i think ....cant wait to break em :rolleyes:

Snazzy!

[4.3LXJ]

well just been to parts shop to get some brake fluid , came back with these ..


justs looks plain gay on mine :(
well that's what i think ....cant wait to break em :rolleyes:

That is cuz they are blue. Should have got some green ones. :D

[kaney]

yea get some green ones lol... might contrast with the racing red cable ties under your bonnet though

[cantab27]

i thought the spot ties went on the front on the outside mate
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0253.jpg

green t shirt , can hardly see ya in this shot
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0254.jpg

cheers for doing that kaney ,,top job mate ...

[bigjim350]

Like the lights wyane. Kind of reminds me of a 4x4 honda civic :D

[kaney]

i thought the spot ties went on the front on the outside mate
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0253.jpg

green t shirt , can hardly see ya in this shot
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0254.jpg

cheers for doing that kaney ,,top job mate ...

No worries, took slightly longer than planned but was worth it

[XJ4IV]

i thought the spot ties went on the front on the outside mate
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Image0253-1.jpg

green t shirt , can hardly see ya in this shot
http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo167/seivey/Image0254-1.jpg
cheers for doing that kaney ,,top job mate ...
I fixed it for you Wayne

[cantab27]

ill need that left hand side steering wheel now lol

[cantab27]

man i thought it would have been blue light lol
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0257.jpg

[bigjim350]

Well now its so bright, people can't see who is driving :D

[Mudderoy]

man i thought it would have been blue light lol
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0257.jpg

Well those center ones look brighter, at least whiter. :thumbsup:

[cantab27]

standard lights aren't that great on the xj anyways ...this should help when I'm driving out of the rivers at night by myself after fishing .... well that's the idea anyways

[Mudderoy]

standard lights aren't that great on the xj anyways ...this should help when I'm driving out of the rivers at night by myself after fishing .... well that's the idea anyways

I love mine. I never can get them adjusted the way I like them though!

What wattage lights are they?

[nismo5]

your jeep is lookin pretty sweet man

[4x4Dalton]

Those are sweet lookin Wayne. I'm glad the photos got fixed the steerin wheel on the right side was messin with me :D

[kaney]

they are 100 watt, they do the trick but I think I might have to put my hella rally 4000's on the roof

[cantab27]

they are 100 watt, they do the trick but I think I might have to put my hella rally 4000's on the roof

i will have to do that for ya mate ,,, you cant reach the roof ..... being that bit bigger lift and all .............................................:smil ey-laughing021:

[cantab27]

i think mine looks taller than yours in these shots kaney ......:D
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/welligtonkeyrings041.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/welligtonkeyrings042.jpg



:smiley-scared002:

[Mudderoy]

i think mine looks taller than yours in these shots kaney ......:D
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/welligtonkeyrings041.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/welligtonkeyrings042.jpg



:smiley-scared002:

Everything looks good, but you guys have to do something about those funny looking license plates! :smiley-scared002:

[cantab27]

well thinking about selling this one and starting again :D...reason being i want to run stronger running gear so i can do the grade 4, 5 trips ...another reason would be that it wont be bolt on brought out of a box build ...so plan would be sell mine , buy a shitter long as engine is good and gut all running gear plus suspension ...and start a build .......:thumbsup:
here's what i will do after i find out how this one works out cost wise and seeing it wheel ....
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0267.jpg


Nissan diffs , yo ta trans outta a v6 petrol ....will know more around Xmas time when that red one is up and running ... that's the size tire it will be running 37s:drool:

[BrianXJ]

Nice build

[bluedragon436]

I think the build looks good... but that is just me... if I knew how to do fab work and welding... I would love to upgrade my axles, and build my own suspension setup and bumpers and such... so will be nice to see what you build up next...

[cantab27]

like i said james , its all about the money if i go down that path ,,, going in today to see progress ,, will get new pics

[4.3LXJ]

I think the build looks good... but that is just me... if I knew how to do fab work and welding... I would love to upgrade my axles, and build my own suspension setup and bumpers and such... so will be nice to see what you build up next...

James

Fabbing is all about that first step. The one where you say "I'm going to do it". One of the first steps is to take a welding class somewhere, like a community college. That is how I learned to weld. After you do that, we can give you some tips from there.

[modestmar00xj]

well i got my 95 xj about 2 years ago as a stocka ..its a 95 jap import rhd..made in the usa.. about 190ks on it..so far i have put a 3" skyjacker lift, arb front bar, snorkel, tow hooks , after market steering damper,discos , 31" muddies..its on its 2ND trans, plus had to put new windscreens front and back, snapped the engine bolts in the engine,was fun to fix, and replaced all seals plus wheel bearings front and back, ....so anyway I'm now fitting 33s on my little lift , flares are off tyres fitted ..will do the trim tomorrow..and am putting tj flares cut down on ..its be a busy day..am doing all this at my mates 4wd shop so that helps plus hes a jeepa..here's a few pics of today's process...:thumbsup:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0082.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0086.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0085.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0084.jpg
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0083.jpg

nice jeep man!i like the TJ fender idea!

[cantab27]

cheers man ,, got the idea from a jeep forum ... gotta love the Internet

[cantab27]

well wee up date ,,, just before Xmas scored a good deal on this ......

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0281.jpg

fitting it ....:smiley-gen165:

the start

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0292.jpg

nude jeep
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image0293.jpg

and because i have no friends i finally found a use for that hi lift jack that sits in the shed :smiley-laughing021:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0298.jpg

and with in a hour of so of finishing, i got to test it ..

pulled me outta this sill deep shit a piece of :pee:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0308.jpg

out :thumbsup:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0312.jpg

so yeah very happy with the winch :)

[cantab27]

quick update pic on red xj ,,,will do a build thread for this soon ...(guy who owns this is the dude who took my jeep swimming )
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/imagejpeg_3.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/imagejpeg_2.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

He must of thought yours was red do it would go deeper :D

[4.3LXJ]

He must of thought yours was red do it would go deeper :D

[gary63]

will just think what that red one would have look and ended up with.
lucky for him he was driving a GREEN:D jeep. lol

[03ghosthemi]

Great build! What is the tire size on the red XJ?


Bill

[cantab27]

Great build! What is the tire size on the red XJ?


Bill

them there are 37s ........ he cant drive mine on 33s ... whats gonna happen :smiley-laughing021::smiley-laughing021:
stay tuned

[03ghosthemi]

37s. That sucks because I think it looks great and I just ordered a set of
35s. Keep the build pics comming.


Bill

[cantab27]

going into the shop on saturday ,, will get more pics for ya bill

[cantab27]

as she sits today...
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Picture002.jpg
love the winch,,so do others
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Picture053.jpg
and for those who missed the starter rebuild
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0331.jpg

yall like the colour of that

[cantab27]

well because its been awhile and the Mrs don't know went out and brought one of these...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0478.jpg

its a gme tx3100 ,80 channel, 5 watt uhf cb...comes with antenna and all the fitting shit..3 year warranty,,,whoop whoop, hope it can swim...now where to mount it..

[cantab27]

thing i like about this unit is that its so compact,,,,unplug it and hide it so people cant help themselves..

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0479.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

That is small. I like that idea.

[steph74]

That is some tiny radio there Wayne;)
Let us know how it worked for you ? (well after you get your shit together after the latest shakes of course ;))

[cantab27]

That is some tiny radio there Wayne;)
Let us know how it worked for you ? (well after you get your shit together after the latest shakes of course ;))

well thats another reason i got it steph,,,, we have started a civil defence group out in our wee community,,will come in handy for that as well...

[steph74]

we have started a civil defence group out in our wee community,,will come in handy for that as well...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[LizardRunner]

That's so small you could mount it so when your visor is up it's hidden. Glad to hear you have a civil defense group, that could be very handy.

[4.3LXJ]

If I had one that small, I wouldn't mind putting it in a roof console. No big deal with visibility there.

[cantab27]

all done,,, seems to work well...

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0496.jpg

couple of seconds to unplug and can hide it.....;)

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/jeepin%20and%20bits/Image0494.jpg

[Marsbar]

Sweet Wayne, I had the TJ flares on mine there for awhile....Good for rubbing up against banks etc.

Haven't the UHF CB's got small........& I can't believe it's years since I had a good old Kiwi BIC pen in my hand!!!!!!!

[cantab27]

Sweet Wayne, I had the TJ flares on mine there for awhile....Good for rubbing up against banks etc.

Haven't the UHF CB's got small........& I can't believe it's years since I had a good old Kiwi BIC pen in my hand!!!!!!!

yep the tj flares are a cheap easy way to get around the law,,will end up with something else one day,,,what are you running now?? yeah bit of mud up on dash i may well lose sight of that unit,,,,,,good old bic pen,, thats a export one,,,left handed......:D:D:D