My new project

[Avanteone]

Curious question John...

With a new rig all built like that, are you worried about getting bored?

I've known a few people that have had very built vehicles like that and ended up saying they had more fun in their more moderately built vehicles. The complaint was that every trail they ran was suddenly too easy, and it was hard to find trails that could actually present them a challenge. They could of course still find challenges by travelling to Moab and such, but got to do that like once a year.

Any worries there?

Good question... and the answer is "kind of"

In all honestly, I kind of feel that way already in my XJ... but this is too good of an opportunity to pass up /w the mag. and sponsors behind me. Once this rig is completed and I catch up financially (I'm still buying the Atlas, wheels, tires, coils, etc.) I'm thinking I may just build a very mild XJ /w 31's, good shafts, lockers and armor to have fun in around here and haul the family around more comfortably.

J

 

[fubar XJ]

A "mildly built" XJ? You're not fooling anyone, John.

 

[Avanteone]

Couple more teasers:

Keep following the full build up here:

http://www.timbercrawler.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=28229

 

[WaXJ_Skier]

is that the front D60?

 

[IXNAYXJ]

is that the front D60?

Yeah, he sold the HP D44.

-----Matt-----

 

[WaXJ_Skier]

Yeah, he sold the HP D44.

-----Matt-----

I know read about it, sold it to a GC with a 44a rear

 

[mojojojo]

i'm diggin the convertable thing, but hows that unibody strength gonna be....? :dunno:

 

[2xtreme]

Yep, that just SCREAMS "Budget Build" to me :rof:
You must be in heaven John!!
Michael

 

[CanMan]

Tank was donated/sponsored and the IronJock is only $350 from Randy's R&P.

I think Im going to do the IronJock as well.

 

[Avanteone]

Yep, that just SCREAMS "Budget Build" to me :rof:
You must be in heaven John!!
Michael

Yes, the "idea" has evolved a bit. The fact that some parts are getting donated/sponsored has allowed me to splurge a little in other areas. I sold my D44 for approx. $500 less than it's costing me to build the D60. Bottom line is it's MY rig and I'm gonna build it how I want to and the opportunities that have come my way have allowed me to do more of that.

J

 

[2xtreme]

Yes, the "idea" has evolved a bit. The fact that some parts are getting donated/sponsored has allowed me to splurge a little in other areas. I sold my D44 for approx. $500 less than it's costing me to build the D60. Bottom line is it's MY rig and I'm gonna build it how I want to and the opportunities that have come my way have allowed me to do more of that.

J

I hope you understand I am not knocking you, just a little jelous
Michael

 

[Avanteone]

I hope you understand I am not knocking you, just a little jelous
Michael

I didn't take it that way, no worries.

J

 

[PDeeXJ]

Is that a fuel cell tank or just a normal interior mountable tank?

 

[Avanteone]

Is that a fuel cell tank or just a normal interior mountable tank?

It's the GenRight Comp. stretch tank. It's basically a replacement for the stock tank that allows the rear axle to be moved back approx. 6". It's slightly smaller and has a different shape that allows more room for the pumpkin.

J

 

[Avanteone]

B L I N G!!!!!

 

[JBweld]

Trade ya an AR for those rims? J/k John. Those new HD rims are sick!

-Jeremy

 

[IXNAYXJ]

Those new HD rims are sick!

-Jeremy

x2

I just figured out what I want.

-----Matt-----

 

[JBweld]

x2

I just figured out what I want.

-----Matt-----

I wonder if you can get them CARC green.:wierd:

 

[wingnutooa]

how much did those run? those are sick yo! ZAAAAAAA! word! FO SHIZZLE!

 

[Avanteone]

how much did those run? those are sick yo! ZAAAAAAA! word! FO SHIZZLE!

The wheels or the Atlas? Retail on the wheels are $350 each, retail on the Atlas is about $2200ish IIRC /w the parking brake.

J