Purple YJ Build

[Bebop]

Be careful that the geometry of my buggy, although it works really well in this application, could lead to some negative effects for you.

Really low anti-dive for example, which is very much not what you want in a high CG, somewhat slow, car.

 

[Van-go]

Been crunching numbers on the link calculator. Getting close to having the front to a workable spot. Ordering or making some new upper axle link mounts now…
BJE welded in. Thanks @hurt4x4
And Atlas ordered in April finally showed up.

 

[77GreenMachine]

At the rate you’re going, it’ll STILL be done before @NickMaul

 

[Van-go]

At the rate you’re going, it’ll STILL be done before @NickMaul

Let’s be honest, I’ll likely be rushing to get it running for KOH 2030

 

[Van-go]

Hey, I’m still alive. Just suck at building stuff.

Trailing arms shortened 5 inches. Need to get back on this turd.

 

[Van-go]

Here for my yearly bump...
Any recommendations for a fab shop or someone to finish out the tube work/suspension set up for me?
Had another kid back in December and been dealing with some other family issues.

I've realized that this stage of life does not allow for much time in the shop so I'm ready to take this somewhere to get things rolling again.

I will get the axles under it ( tacked on brackets for links)
Roll it on trailer with tubing, coil carriers, bypasses, etc. and hopefully pick it up as a roller with suspension and back half/cage done.

 

[hurt4x4]

Hello stranger. Your knuckles are completed and ready for pickup. Let’s keep this motivation going.

 

[Van-go]

Yearly check in.
@hurt4x4 & @Will miller came over so we made it a “roller”

 

[justjeepin86]

Yearly check in.
@hurt4x4 & @Will miller came over so we made it a “roller”

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Almost there!

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

Welds look good!

 

[justjeepin86]

@Van-go

I solved your problem......

 

[Van-go]

@Van-go

I solved your problem......

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You’re not wrong….

 

[Van-go]

Bypasses mocked up. Coil carriers next.
7in uptravel up front right now. Lower link is an inch higher at chassis side. I’ll live with it.

 

[Bebop]

Geometry-wise, I'd like to see this as the ride height...
What's the belly height at full bump, ie : as pictured right now?

 

[Van-go]

Geometry-wise, I'd like to see this as the ride height...
What's the belly height at full bump, ie : as pictured right now?

I may have worded it wrong.
The side shot is the ride height right now. Pictured above.

 

[Bebop]

I may have worded it wrong.
The side shot is the ride height right now. Pictured above.

Oh, so this is ride height?

Rad !
I like it.

 

[Van-go]

Oh, so this is ride height?

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Rad !
I like it.

Appreciate it. Was nervous I’d be sitting high as crap, but got it decently low compared to the complete goatbuilt rigs I’ve seen.
If I only knew then what I do now.
Would likely go a totally different direction and just buy a different chassis lol

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

Appreciate it. Was nervous I’d be sitting high as crap, but got it decently low compared to the complete goatbuilt rigs I’ve seen.
If I only knew then what I do now.
Would likely go a totally different direction and just buy a different chassis lol

The throttle down krawler chassis are the shit right now, but you’ve got a really good base for a dgaf rig

 

[skyhighZJ]

@Van-go i think your platform looks fuggin sweet! Biggest reason is you have one! Mine is just a shit pile of parts….. rock on with it man and party the wheels off that joker when it’s time!!





Edit to add: it actually makes sense, joker wore a purple suit coat, wear that joker out!!!