Update 10/6/08
Alrighty. Well this summer the jeep got the front end linked. Custom 3 link with panhard, 14" Radflo air shocks. That took most of the summer. Took it out on a few test runs and found a few things I needed to fix. Just and I mean just finished installing a Rock Equipment sway bar. Here's some pics of previous test runs with out the sway bar. Also included in this set is some pics of the sway bar installation.
Pic flexed out on Neighbors rocks with the sway bar installed
Evans creek, 9/28/08
Then this happened, ruined the day and had to head home. Didn't bring a spare set of straps. So a $6 part finished the day. But I'll be back. I have some more plans for future mods and parts should be here this week.
Still gave it hell with only front wheel drive
UPDATE: 03/28/08
Back in January I won a set of Alloy USA Dana 44 axle shafts. So this began my latest project, The Hybrid 44 with Chromoly shafts, Detroit Locker, Precision Chromoly 4.88 gears, Solid diff cover, Chevy spindles, Chevy Calipers and brackets, Ford Bronco Hubs 5 on 5.5, Warn Premium locking hubs.
So please sign my quest book or vote for me. Later.
UPDATE TIME AGAIN: 1/19/08
A few mods since the last.
Full frame skid plate 1/4" steel, ready for link tabs.
Added some skin to the cage.
New hood and paint job. Yes I did that with about 12 spray cans. $12/can.
Future around the corner mods will be 3 seat conversion. It's time to start taking my family along.
For more info or if you wanna go wheeling. I can be reached on The4x4Network.com
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OK I guess its time for an update. Currently the jeep is sitting in the garage possibly awaiting an auto tranny. But anyways here's some pics from the past year.
First off, we organized and formed a the first independant rock crawling team. If you have any questions about joining or how to join goto www.the4x4network.com and visit the UDRC team page.
Had a rollover on July 1st.
Added a RCI 15 gallon fuel cell. Custom built a support bracket and armor, Shadow series AN fitting's.
Memorial day weekend The 4x4 network had its annual group camping and trail run at Evan's Creek, WA ORV.
Went and wheeled Elbe in Feb 2007. Ended up spending the night out there with 4 rigs stuck on the trail. Mine was the only one that made it out.
This tree helped permantly remove my soft-top
This was from the day after.
Update 10/30/06
Well since the last tiem I updated this I have slapped on some 36x1350x15 Irok super swampers. They work great offroad but suck major ass on the street.
Yesterday I got my first flop with the new cage and got pics. :)
UPDATE 06/16/06
Just got the Joop back from Those Guy's rod and custom. I had them build a custom 6 point cage. I'm stoked
UPDATED INFO 03/22/06
Ok ditched the snorkel, it was doomed to get ripped off with the tight trail systems up here in the NW. Also ditched the fender's and went with some custom tube fenders. I had Pat at Those Guys rod & custom build me some skeleton tube fenders. I then cut off my old fenders bolted these on and added some skin. I also molded the stock wheel well into the tube fenders. Almost looks stock.
Ok this is my jeep. Got it in feb 2003. First major mod I did not by choice but by stupid acts is, replaced stock motor and trany with a Jasper 4.6 litre stroker engine and a jasper tranny.(because the snorkel didn't save my stock motor) mods are Skyjacker 6 inch lift, boomerang shackles, ARB snokel, 35" BFG mudd terrain's. flowmaster exhuast, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks, accel super coil, custom front bumber (tree ate my last one),RJS 5-point harness,T-max 9500 winch, Black 15x8 rock crawler wheels, Tom woods Drive line, Advance Adapter SYE, GPS,cb and of course hi-lift.
Updated Info as of 4/30/05
Ok new mods which have occured with in the past few months. 1. new axles, and lockers. ARB up front and a detroit in the rear. Super 30 and Ford 8.8 with disc brakes. Also 4.88 gears. Just installed a custom EFI kit. Big time improvement over carb's. You can visit my website www.the4x4network.com I'm in the forum as "JonsYJjeep" stop in and say Hi. OH and thats not a stinger bumper. I built all my bumpers by hand. Plus i just installed a MORE 1 inch Body lift, that actually gave me about 1.5"
Update:: 6/16/05 watch me wheel here in my New video!!
Link to other video's old and new. But pretty decent. More Video's!!!
Here is a good poser pic, taken Nov 05. And who say's SUA YJ's dont have decent flex???
Update: 11/22/05
Ok got some BFG 35x12.50x15's. New APC racing seats,roll cage, and put on some TJ flares. Also its in the works to becoming a 3 seater. Here is some latest pics.
Testing out the new flares on a pile of dirt.
Old pics:
New video!!
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