My TJ build thread (updated 1/10-11 w/pics) - Page 6

6DoF · 12-30-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

Huh?

NOWHERE!

Sorry ... saying from school. Sean, james, or Stevie would have had to check in. Looks solid man.

VTJeepCJ84 · 01-04-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

NOWHERE!

Sorry ... saying from school. Sean, james, or Stevie would have had to check in. Looks solid man.

Sorry, didn't get around to checking in.

And I've been told my truss is overkill, I don't have anything on that!

Kurt · 01-11-2012, 01:09 PM

Decided to re-do the orbital mount to get it so the hoses face up....for making sure there wont be air pockets. Going to use some DEI heat shield wrap stuff to protect it from the exhaust temps.

Kurt · 02-15-2012, 03:58 PM

Some updates:

Got the fuel cell notched to clear my upper links at full bump. Skid plate notched, and a new 05/06 fuel pump in the cell in place of the 97. Also built the hold down brackets. Here's the start of the hold down brackets:

Ran -6an stainless braided hose from tank to fuel rail. Also picked up an evap system from an 05 TJ (required for Hemi) and mounted it under the hood. Ran -6an stainless braided hose from tank to evap system.

Figured out what oil filter relocation kit to use and ordered it. Showed up yesterday. Its from Canton racing, and the they are black anodized billet aluminum. The piece that connects to the motor can be rotated 360 degrees depending on where you need the hoses to go, and the hoses exit at 90 degrees. The cheaper ones pointed the hoses straight down and I wouldnt gain much. The hoses and fittings I picked up from work, Sniper Motorsports -10an.

Kurt · 02-29-2012, 01:41 PM

While Im waiting on parts and my tubing bender to be delivered, I thought Id cut out a hole in the fenders for the genright perforated insert. I was going back and forth on this idea, but when I saw genright put this particular insert in their clearance section for only 14.99, I thought Id try it. One side in...just need to clean up the cuts.

Kurt · 03-19-2012, 11:00 AM

Last week my JD2 model 3 Bender was delivered and I built a stand for it. I was then able to start making more progress on the Jeep.

I did manage to get some work done this weekend with the bender. Finished up the drivers side rock slider. I liked the look of the PSC ricochet rockers because of the integrated "step"....my wife is short and will need it. The PSC ones come out 5" from the body...Mine are 4.25-4.5". I was going back and forth between the way I build it, vs. having the tube go up at an angle. In the end I decided on this, because Ill have good clearance with 42's, and with the full width axles and tires the 4.5" from the body wont be that big of a deal.

Kurt · 03-26-2012, 03:40 PM

Added some tube to the front bumper and tied it in to the coilover hoops.....then ran out of wire for the welder.

Also picked up 4 of these to put the Jeep on....now I can roll it against one wall of the garage when not working on it to get more room

RuggedJeep · 03-26-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

Added some tube to the front bumper and tied it in to the coilover hoops.....then ran out of wire for the welder.

Also picked up 4 of these to put the Jeep on....now I can roll it against one wall of the garage when not working on it to get more room

really like that front tube design, very simple and looks good.

Also those rollers are a genius idea. I may need to get me set too.

RuggedJeep · 03-26-2012, 04:07 PM

Kurt, where did you get the rollers from?

Kurt · 03-26-2012, 04:08 PM

Harbor Freight.....they were on sale 39.95 a pair. 1,500 lb. each capacity.

RuggedJeep · 03-26-2012, 04:13 PM

Cool, gotta go there to return something anyway. I guess this will be a test of how much my jeep weighs

Kurt · 03-26-2012, 04:17 PM

I was a little nervous putting it on there...but, it seems to work! It doesn't roll THAT easy, I need to take a mallet and knock the wheels in the direction i want to push it....

Kurt · 04-06-2012, 11:18 AM

So I've been trying to track down a transmission mount for this as my transmission didn't come with one. I cant find an aftermarket one for an 06, and the OE replacement ones are a monstrosity that looks different than an 05. I figured Id just try a universal mount from Energy Suspension and make a bracket for it....cheaper, and I'd have to make a bracket anyway for the factory one.

So....here's the two options I have. The first one is pretty big. Overall width is 8.75", height is 3.25". It says that it fits older chevy's with a small and big block.

The second option is much smaller, 2" tall, 5.25" overall width. Its a replacement for older camaros, chevelles, corvettes, etc....even older suburbans and vans with the small and big block motors.

The smaller one would definitely fit better and give me more clearance...just not sure if its enough support for the Hemi torque. The motor mounts use polyurethane, so that will limit flex, so this might not be that bad.

So, what do you guys think? Would the smaller one work ok?

freerider15 · 04-06-2012, 01:24 PM

You could do like I did...and use a DOM Sleeve/Poly bushing (the ones used in suspensions) to hold it up...

Kurt · 04-11-2012, 11:05 AM

Well, I decided to go with the smaller one as I'll also be doing an atlas support ring.

Also...this FINALLY arrived yesterday:

Kurt · 04-16-2012, 01:37 PM

Pulled the front axle out this weekend to get in and start welding everything up, adding gussets, etc. I added some small tabs to the coilover hoop and other tube to mount some inner rubber fender liner like the factory stuff. Try to keep some mud out. I finished up the top radiator mount just before a hot piece of steel landed on my plasma cutter hose....burned a hole right through it.

So....need to order a new one Monday. Then I can cut out some more gussets and bumpstop can supports.

Kurt · 04-25-2012, 12:33 PM

Kurt · 05-21-2012, 02:48 PM

Finally got around to working more on the Jeep this past weekend after having several thing come up. Winding down now so I can get back on this more hopefully.

First, the LED light bar is F-ing bright.

Second, I worked on tying my coilover hoops back into the cage A-pillar to help prevent some frame sag/flex. Here's what I came up with...drivers side is done.

Used a flange at the firewall and a 6-bolt clamp around the A-pillar:

Kind of hard to see this, but I went back from the coilover hoop and bent down to the frame. Then at that bend I went to the firewall and flange. Orbital and ARB compressor mounts on the tubes. Makes it easy to put the fenders on now.

Kurt · 05-29-2012, 04:49 PM

Did more on the TJ this weekend:

Got the passenger side coilover hoop to A-pillar done with the battery tray on it:

Also found the only place the remote oil filter kit would fit...its tight, but should clear

Wally · 05-30-2012, 07:30 AM

Dude summer is HERE, hurry up and get that thing DONE

Kurt · 05-30-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

Dude summer is HERE, hurry up and get that thing DONE

yeah yeah yeah. Time and $.

I wonder how much kidneys go for on the black market?

IceXJ · 05-31-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

yeah yeah yeah. Time and $

I know how you feel. I've got all the steel i need to finish my suspension and i'm in here on jeepin rather than outside building it.

i'm going outside.

RuggedJeep · 05-31-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

Kurt, who makes that mounting bracket for the light bar?

Kurt · 05-31-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuggedJeep

Kurt, who makes that mounting bracket for the light bar?

Wurton

agoldxj · 06-01-2012, 08:56 PM

Wow, looks really good!

Kurt · 06-22-2012, 04:58 PM

Im just trying to find some time now. Not a lot to update with photos, but here is a shot of the clamp around the A pillar with the tube that goes to the firewall under the dash.

I also lowered the front seats about 1.5", they were just too tall. Im now saving up for my engine harness. In the mean time I bled the brakes to check for leaks and I have a set of MSD coilpacks coming for the Hemi....

greenhunter · 06-23-2012, 03:25 PM

How'd you lower the seats? Fabbed up some new brackets? I'm closer to the roll bar than I'd like to be, myself.

Kurt · 06-26-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhunter

How'd you lower the seats? Fabbed up some new brackets? I'm closer to the roll bar than I'd like to be, myself.

I had the factory seat sliders in there, and just decided to take them out completely. That lowered it about 1.25 - 1.5" overall.

Wally · 06-27-2012, 12:19 PM

I'm quickly loosing interest because this is dragging out and I'm not even building it

so would you hurry up and get done so we can see some wheeling pics

Kurt · 06-27-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

I'm quickly loosing interest because this is dragging out and I'm not even building it

so would you hurry up and get done so we can see some wheeling pics

Suck it.

This month is crazy busy, but I hope to be ordering the engine harness by mid-end of July and get the motor fired up....

Kurt · 10-24-2012, 05:53 PM

ITS ALIVE!!!!!! The thing fired up first try after only 1 crank....F'in awesome.

Also got the rear anti-rock mounted, just need to build the links and mounting tabs.

Mr. Mike · 10-24-2012, 05:56 PM

Nice work, that Hemi looks like it belongs there.

bbaCJ8 · 10-24-2012, 07:11 PM

FUBAR · 10-24-2012, 07:29 PM

Impressive

CaliJeepinTJ · 10-24-2012, 07:50 PM

Fukkin A. Nice work

01-11-2012, 01:09 PM	#178
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Decided to re-do the orbital mount to get it so the hoses face up....for making sure there wont be air pockets. Going to use some DEI heat shield wrap stuff to protect it from the exhaust temps. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

02-15-2012, 03:58 PM	#179
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Some updates: Got the fuel cell notched to clear my upper links at full bump. Skid plate notched, and a new 05/06 fuel pump in the cell in place of the 97. Also built the hold down brackets. Here's the start of the hold down brackets: Ran -6an stainless braided hose from tank to fuel rail. Also picked up an evap system from an 05 TJ (required for Hemi) and mounted it under the hood. Ran -6an stainless braided hose from tank to evap system. Figured out what oil filter relocation kit to use and ordered it. Showed up yesterday. Its from Canton racing, and the they are black anodized billet aluminum. The piece that connects to the motor can be rotated 360 degrees depending on where you need the hoses to go, and the hoses exit at 90 degrees. The cheaper ones pointed the hoses straight down and I wouldnt gain much. The hoses and fittings I picked up from work, Sniper Motorsports -10an. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

02-29-2012, 01:41 PM	#180
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	While Im waiting on parts and my tubing bender to be delivered, I thought Id cut out a hole in the fenders for the genright perforated insert. I was going back and forth on this idea, but when I saw genright put this particular insert in their clearance section for only 14.99, I thought Id try it. One side in...just need to clean up the cuts. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

03-19-2012, 11:00 AM	#181
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Last week my JD2 model 3 Bender was delivered and I built a stand for it. I was then able to start making more progress on the Jeep. I did manage to get some work done this weekend with the bender. Finished up the drivers side rock slider. I liked the look of the PSC ricochet rockers because of the integrated "step"....my wife is short and will need it. The PSC ones come out 5" from the body...Mine are 4.25-4.5". I was going back and forth between the way I build it, vs. having the tube go up at an angle. In the end I decided on this, because Ill have good clearance with 42's, and with the full width axles and tires the 4.5" from the body wont be that big of a deal. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

03-26-2012, 03:40 PM	#182
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Added some tube to the front bumper and tied it in to the coilover hoops.....then ran out of wire for the welder. Also picked up 4 of these to put the Jeep on....now I can roll it against one wall of the garage when not working on it to get more room __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

03-26-2012, 04:07 PM	#184
RuggedJeep Smooth like dat Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 110M from the Hammers Posts: 13,044	Kurt, where did you get the rollers from? __________________ www.RuggedJeep.com http://www.facebook.com/SaveTheHammers 97XJ-ARB/Detroit-truhi9-Caged-36"IROKS 08 Silverado DD 05 Sportsmobile Tow Rig

03-26-2012, 04:08 PM	#185
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Harbor Freight.....they were on sale 39.95 a pair. 1,500 lb. each capacity. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

03-26-2012, 04:13 PM	#186
RuggedJeep Smooth like dat Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 110M from the Hammers Posts: 13,044	Cool, gotta go there to return something anyway. I guess this will be a test of how much my jeep weighs __________________ www.RuggedJeep.com http://www.facebook.com/SaveTheHammers 97XJ-ARB/Detroit-truhi9-Caged-36"IROKS 08 Silverado DD 05 Sportsmobile Tow Rig

03-26-2012, 04:17 PM	#187
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	I was a little nervous putting it on there...but, it seems to work! It doesn't roll THAT easy, I need to take a mallet and knock the wheels in the direction i want to push it.... __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

04-06-2012, 11:18 AM	#188
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	So I've been trying to track down a transmission mount for this as my transmission didn't come with one. I cant find an aftermarket one for an 06, and the OE replacement ones are a monstrosity that looks different than an 05. I figured Id just try a universal mount from Energy Suspension and make a bracket for it....cheaper, and I'd have to make a bracket anyway for the factory one. So....here's the two options I have. The first one is pretty big. Overall width is 8.75", height is 3.25". It says that it fits older chevy's with a small and big block. The second option is much smaller, 2" tall, 5.25" overall width. Its a replacement for older camaros, chevelles, corvettes, etc....even older suburbans and vans with the small and big block motors. The smaller one would definitely fit better and give me more clearance...just not sure if its enough support for the Hemi torque. The motor mounts use polyurethane, so that will limit flex, so this might not be that bad. So, what do you guys think? Would the smaller one work ok? __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

04-06-2012, 01:24 PM	#189
freerider15 shoplifter fail Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FoCo Crawlorado Posts: 2,503	You could do like I did...and use a DOM Sleeve/Poly bushing (the ones used in suspensions) to hold it up...

04-11-2012, 11:05 AM	#190
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Well, I decided to go with the smaller one as I'll also be doing an atlas support ring. Also...this FINALLY arrived yesterday: __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

04-16-2012, 01:37 PM	#191
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Pulled the front axle out this weekend to get in and start welding everything up, adding gussets, etc. I added some small tabs to the coilover hoop and other tube to mount some inner rubber fender liner like the factory stuff. Try to keep some mud out. I finished up the top radiator mount just before a hot piece of steel landed on my plasma cutter hose....burned a hole right through it. So....need to order a new one Monday. Then I can cut out some more gussets and bumpstop can supports. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

04-25-2012, 12:33 PM	#192
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	__________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

05-21-2012, 02:48 PM	#193
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Finally got around to working more on the Jeep this past weekend after having several thing come up. Winding down now so I can get back on this more hopefully. First, the LED light bar is F-ing bright. Second, I worked on tying my coilover hoops back into the cage A-pillar to help prevent some frame sag/flex. Here's what I came up with...drivers side is done. Used a flange at the firewall and a 6-bolt clamp around the A-pillar: Kind of hard to see this, but I went back from the coilover hoop and bent down to the frame. Then at that bend I went to the firewall and flange. Orbital and ARB compressor mounts on the tubes. Makes it easy to put the fenders on now. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

05-29-2012, 04:49 PM	#194
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Did more on the TJ this weekend: Got the passenger side coilover hoop to A-pillar done with the battery tray on it: Also found the only place the remote oil filter kit would fit...its tight, but should clear __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig Last edited by Kurt; 05-30-2012 at 11:40 AM.

05-30-2012, 07:30 AM	#195
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06-01-2012, 08:56 PM	#200
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06-22-2012, 04:58 PM	#201
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	Im just trying to find some time now. Not a lot to update with photos, but here is a shot of the clamp around the A pillar with the tube that goes to the firewall under the dash. I also lowered the front seats about 1.5", they were just too tall. Im now saving up for my engine harness. In the mean time I bled the brakes to check for leaks and I have a set of MSD coilpacks coming for the Hemi.... __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

06-23-2012, 03:25 PM	#202
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06-27-2012, 12:19 PM	#204
Wally Almost famous Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Aspen & Grand Junction , CO Posts: 2,875	I'm quickly loosing interest because this is dragging out and I'm not even building it so would you hurry up and get done so we can see some wheeling pics __________________ Old Rig - 1 Ton YJ on 40's New Rig - 1 ton 6.0L TJ on 40's Wife's Rig - 1/2 ton YJ on 37's 2002 F350 7.3L Power Stroke CC LB 6sp SRW 4x4 Tow Rig

10-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#206
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 4,269	ITS ALIVE!!!!!! The thing fired up first try after only 1 crank....F'in awesome. Also got the rear anti-rock mounted, just need to build the links and mounting tabs. __________________ 97 TJ. Hemi, auto, 1-tons, etc. 02 F350 7.3L - Tow Rig

10-24-2012, 05:56 PM	#207
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10-24-2012, 07:11 PM	#208
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10-24-2012, 07:29 PM	#209
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10-24-2012, 07:50 PM	#210
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