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[Zachariah]

Hey guys my name is Zach. I started this thread to introduce myself as well as to get your advice on just about every aspect of my build ha.
I've had a 98 5 speed since i was 16. It was super lame (and knowing absolutely nothing) i bought a 6.5" lift and put 33s on it with the intent to wheel a lot. I went on a few trail runs and well it brought the suck! Between school and being broke i lost interest, but now its time to build it right. Just a forewarning.. this will take a while

The goal:
3.5" lift (i have already)
bumpstops
mid arm 3-link
deepest gears i can get for the 30/8.25
aussie lockers
steering
winch and build a winch bumper
armor
and more when i think of it..

Found an old picture of when i thought my jeep was all that :doh:


and as it sits now


i got my t&t customs inner fender panels the other day so its time to go drill some spot welds..

 

[UnlimitedMatt]

Welcome to Naxja.

 

[Gunter]

hey Zach dont be so hard on yourself, we all learn and our tastes and intentions change. it was a moment in time and there are more jeeps to build and have fun with. welcome aboard !!
i had a wrangler for almost 9 years and 225000 miles on it, been to the mississippi to the pacific, Portland Ore to Death Valley. loved it. i just got an MJ and trying to get back into it and finish school at age 47!

 

[Zachariah]

thanks guys!

For anyone that doesn't know what the T&T fender panels are i took a picture



i got one side of my inner fenders drilled out and removed and hopefully get it all welded in tomorrow after work



And then i decided to remove my front bumper and these pieces fell out..



I have know idea what happened because it was all intact when i made and installed my bumper. Now its broke, one chunk is missing, and some spacers were added.. My only guess is maybe it broke at the alignment shop??? Either way looks like i need to add it to the list so if you have any suggestions let me know!

 

[YELLAHEEP]

That would be what's left of the crappy aluminum spacer that belongs between your steering box and the unibody.... the long bolts you removed to install the bumper allowed those pieces to fall out. I'm guessing the "U" shaped spacer was put in by someone else to replace the missing part of that spacer.

It's supposed to look like this:

If you need another, I have several. Freebie if you come pick it up. PM me if that works for ya.

 

[dirteexj94]

Welcome man!!

 

[Digger87xj]

Welcome.

I too just two weeks ago installed the TNT inners on my rig... they came out great. You'll like the results.

 

[Zachariah]

If you need another, I have several. Freebie if you come pick it up. PM me if that works for ya.

Thank you for the offer! I'm thinking i may try to make one

Welcome man!!

Thanks man. Where at in Brighton are you?

I too just two weeks ago installed the TNT inners on my rig... they came out great. You'll like the results.

They look awesome! My dad asked me if i was even going to the fender back on.. ha

 

[eflores]

id throw some tube at it to make a faux fender and rock it

 

[Zachariah]

I would too if I had a bender and/or the know how lol. The stock fender will work fine for now

Does anyone run a heim steering setup? I've been thinking about ordering from ruff stuff but the not being DOT approved has me slightly worried considering this is my dd

 

[eflores]

Yes a lot of us run heims and dom steering and if you ask around a few of us have Benders too

 

[eflores]

 

[Zachariah]

a few of us have Benders too

didn't want to be the noob who asks to use everyones shiny toys :spin1:

In all honesty those type of mods are ways out for me. Id lke to get the suspension and axles taken care of first off

 

[time2getdirty]

I've got a bender in Westminster. It ain't even shiny anymore so let me know!

 

[jeepfreak1020]

Welcome man. I live in Thornton off 112th and Colo. Blvd and work in Brighton. If you ever need help or anything let me know man. Ide more then willing to lend a hand. I have a bender to at my house as well. I wouldent stress the DOM and heims not being DOT approved. I DD my new rig on 37's with all Heim steering and have never had a problem with the law. I wouldent worry at all. Let me know if you ever need help or a hand. I bartend at the Applebbes so come on it and say hi!!!!

 

[eflores]

I wondered how long it would take you to get In on the tre heim discussion lol

 

[jeepfreak1020]

Lo l just because I've used both lol. And the tre was a pita when I bent it on chinamans lol

 

[eflores]

you mean when you cried like a little girl at co fest? yup i remember that

i kid i kid

 

[Gunter]

hahahahaha:looney:

you mean when you cried like a little girl at co fest? yup i remember that

i kid i kid

 

[Zachariah]

Haha it looks like I'll be ordering my big girl steering tonight!