The official Xota build thread

[87xjco]

that's totally clean looking. Nice work.
I assume you're having the whole cab painted with the new XJ fenders on it?

Thanks and Yes, eventually!

 

[Jim63]

dang that is sweet! Nice work!!!

 

[scottsxj]

look at what the the yota guys are saying, my friend sent me this link http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...17710&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1

 

[87xjco]

Yeah I saw that. There are some good points they bring up.

But I'm happy with the project and the trail will tell.

 

[Root Moose]

The whole "this brand" versus "that brand" thing is kinda lame. All custom vehicles are just that, custom. If it is being built to wheel there isn't going to be a lot of OEM left in the important bits anyway.

Build it, enjoy it. Whatever "it" may be.

That being said, I'm very covetous of the time you have to put into this project.

 

[xjj33p3r]

I thought us h2 guys were dicks when it comes to judging us jeep guys, but by reading the second post from that link, it makes me think differently. This guy started ragging on "cherocars" for no reason, then praising his yota. Good for him, but what the **** does he know about jeeps?

 

[GSequoia]

Dude, that is a killer job!

Keep us posted.

And those Toyota guys...well..they're showing their ignorance.

 

[XJ_ranger]

Good for him, but what the **** does he know about jeeps?

what the **** do you know about toyotas?

 

[xjj33p3r]

what the fuck do you know about toyotas?

I don't claim to know anything about yotas, but I know more about jeeps than he does. Point made.

 

[MRKTUNA]

This has to be one of the most unique build upsI have ever seen. You are truly a craftsman. The patience it is taking to build this and the attention to detail is second to none. Don't worry about others say and enjoy your project.

Nice to see the XJ front clip!!

Mark

 

[87xjco]

Some more progress since last post. Big milestone hit....
it drove itself out of the shop this morning! Put the cab back on and have been routing and
connecting wiring looms, pwr steering, radiator, shifter cable, brake lines.

The clearance around the back of the valve cover is not too bad considering.

The windshield was removed and there is a lot of rust around it that I've started repairing, sucks!

I'm still haven't decided if I should leave the rear diff. back this far (111" wheelbase) or swap the springs back to having the
short side in front.

In all it's glory

 

[XJ_ranger]

daaaaamn

comin along!

 

[cyrus]

That is cool, thats all there is to it. Excellent job.

 

[Mr.OverKill]

sweeeeeet dude, that thing is skyed too.

 

[87xjco]

Firewall is pretty much done! Primed and painted the interior floor and firewall and then installed the rest of my peel and stick sound deadener.

Installed the heater box.

 

[xjj33p3r]

What sort of insulation did you use?

 

[87xjco]

What sort of insulation did you use?

http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

Good stuff. But I should have bought the 50ft roll. I bought the 12ft and I ran out.

I also bought some of this...... http://www.b-quiet.com/vcomp.html
that will probably go on the back panel.

 

[xjj33p3r]

http://www.b-quiet.com/ultimate.html

Good stuff. But I should have bought the 50ft roll. I bought the 12ft and I ran out.

I also bought some of this...... http://www.b-quiet.com/vcomp.html
that will probably go on the back panel.

So would the foam material go on top of the "foil" sheet?

 

[87xjco]

So would the foam material go on top of the "foil" sheet?

The foam material will just go on the back panel. I don't think I will put "foil" sound deadener on the back panel first. I will order some more and cover the rest of the floor though, the carpet I ordered has 1/2" of jute backing, so that should be plenty of sound insulation.

 

[87xjco]

Well here is the final positon of the rear diff.

A little more forward than this temp. mounting