My new project

[Avanteone]

Looks awesome John! Are you still going to run the Truxxus tires when you get them?

-Jeremy

Yes. I've got my fingers crossed that they show up in time for EJS.... If so, I'll spend a couple of hours swapping them out. If not, no biggie I'll run the Krawlers. I'd love to have the stickies in Moab.

 

[WheelinJR]

Yes. I've got my fingers crossed that they show up in time for EJS.... If so, I'll spend a couple of hours swapping them out. If not, no biggie I'll run the Krawlers. I'd love to have the stickies in Moab.

Are you gonna be at EJS? I think Matt is too right? You'll see me in the big red monstrosity out there on the 19th - 21st

 

[IXNAYXJ]

Are you gonna be at EJS? I think Matt is too right? You'll see me in the big red monstrosity out there on the 19th - 21st

Yeah, both John and I will be there. See ya in Moab!

-----Matt-----

 

[WheelinJR]

Cool, I'm sure I'll be itchin to get outta the booth, so come get me and we'll scratch up the JK, haha!

 

[Avanteone]

Cool, I'm sure I'll be itchin to get outta the booth, so come get me and we'll scratch up the JK, haha!

You gettin' invited on any of the Media Runs?

 

[WheelinJR]

You gettin' invited on any of the Media Runs?

Not that I am aware of. This is my first Moab event, never been there before...so I'm not real sure as to what all goes on. We've done it a couple years now, but the old men of the company usually go, and they just sit in a vendor booth all day.

 

[Avanteone]

More progress:

 

[fubar XJ]

Looks like it's coming together nicely, John. Look forward to seeing it on the trail.

 

[DrSockMonkey]

More progress:

Those inner c's are gonna fold like a taco!:explosion
Find any tone rings?

The scale of everything hits home once you look at that yoke.

 

[mopar440]

For those of you who don't make it over to PNWJeep.com.... here's a pic of my newest project:

When all is said and done.... tube fenders, crusher corners, etc... and after a test run or two, it will get painted Sublime Green.

Build plans (so far) include:

Retain stock 4.0 HO motor, /w some normal bolt-on goodies
Swap XJ AW4 overdrive auto trans.
Atlas 2 speed Transfer case.
Link the front end /w coil overs, 2-3" stretch
Spring over the rear, leaf swap, 5-6" stretch (100-102" wheelbase)
Retain my current axles (HPD44, 8.8, 5.13's, DETROITS), wheels, tires, etc....although it MAY end up /w 37's on it.

Full cage, Tube Fenders, rockers, comp. cut 1/4's, etc, etc, etc.

J

Love the Sublime idea... you must be a Mopar guy...:kissyou:

 

[CanMan]

Love the Sublime idea... you must be a Mopar guy...:kissyou:

That owns a GMC, Toyota and loves Rustangs.

 

[mopar440]

Oh-well... nobody's perfect!

 

[Avanteone]

That owns a GMC, Toyota and loves Rustangs.

Toyota is the wifes (the price was right), and the Mustang is only half mine

J

 

[CanMan]

Toyota is the wifes (the price was right), and the Mustang is only half mine

J

You know Im just jealous.(of the GMC of course).

 

[Avanteone]

More progress:

Big thanks to Eli and Sean for their help last night! We got the AW4 trans. all wired up, lights wired up, finished mounting the rear flares, etc. Fired it up and it runs too! More fr. axle progress today.

John

 

[DrSockMonkey]

More progress:

I was a little concerned about your pinion angle, until i remembered you have a rock jock. :laugh3:

 

[zukkev]

Everything looks to be coming right along, John!!!!Looks Great!! Keep up the good work!!! Man I miss my hoist at home!!

 

[Avanteone]

OK, had to do some serious booty-fabbing to make this thing a roller to go get painted on monday. The custom front lift blocks/shocks we all Eli's idea Check out this good stuff:

Got the cage painted and the inside of the tub Herculined:

Sean was all giddy... still not sure if it was the fumes or the Capt. & Cokes. arty:

Couple of others:

John

 

[mojojojo]

lookin awesome John!

looks like a stiff ride, but i bet it flexes like crazy....

 

[wingnutooa]

you should take it back to where you bought it from after its all finished.

i love doing that when a rig looks nothing like it did when you bought it!

love the front susp but i thought blocks were illegal in the front?

way better than the 4 link setup.

git r done