Biggoofy build thread 96 Jeep ZJ

sounds great thanks for the help man
 
Well I went by Jeepin1995's house today and picked up the bezel (btw big thanks for hookin me up man) Got it installed but I still need to go to the store and get some longer hardware for the filler neck but this will do till then looks 100x's better IMO
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thanks man and i just need to adjust the filler neck a little to make it perfect but its ok for now
 
ok here a few pics that were requested by some people of the rear armor

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o and my charcole canister is semi mounted now
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Ok so I finally changed my oil today and after 23,000 miles and it still looked really good but for sure needed a change she runs a tad smoother but not a big difference. Amsoil is a great product thats for sure!
 
Well not much has been going on but, Ill be ordering gears on tuesday!! I am also in the works on getting a few other parts but those shall remain a mystery haha
 
Well Yukon 4.88s and master install kits are paid for along with some 2x4 .25 wall for the mini boat sides!! East coast gear supply hooked it up for sure. Big thanks to Chase the owner for great service and pricing.
 
Well the plan was to start today but getting the steel took longer than thought and i helped my buddy Len replace the fuel pump in his zj so the cutting and welding begins in the am

2x4
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4.88 gears for the hp30 and 8.8
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Well me and Len got pretty far today on the passenger side and I must say a plasma cutter is the way to go when doing a boat side saved me a few hours at least. What really takes a lot of time is cutting and reshaping the A and C pillars then re-welding them **** that thin *** sheet metal.

first cut was with a sawsall to oper her up and take a look
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the C pillar area before any cutting was done the is just with the outer skin removed
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the A pillar before any real cutting was done
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under side of A pillar area
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B pillar prior to cutting
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C pillar after being cut and modified
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A pillar during cutting and rework
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view after 90% of the cutting they are cut as high as i can go with out cutting the doors or floor pans
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OK well today was very eventful caught my jeep on fire twice lol but everything is ok and nothing major was damaged but it was a learning experience. During the welding on the passenger side make sure the main harness is pulled away from the metal along with the plastic or is will catch fire ask me how I know that one lol.

A pillar 3/16th bracket welded in
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B pillar bracket welded in
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C pillar bracket welded in
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A,B, and C brackets welded in
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2x4 mocked in
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2x4 mocked in
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2X4 welded in and painted sorry for the ****ty pic
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2x4 welded into the A pillar bracket
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2x4 welded into the B pillar bracket
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2x4 welded into the C pillar bracket
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Well got it all finished up today still need to add the 2x2 kicker rails. I measured the lowest point on the drivers side rockers at 16 inches and the passenger side at 19 inches so a 3" total gain and 5" if I were to have had sliders mounted under the rockers. :cheers2:

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yeah that was me haha i was out mtn bikin

Still need to cap it and make the 2x2 kickers but here is how it looks with the doors back on.
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Thanks man. I can't wait to get on the trails next season with ya man it was a great time for sure should have a lot more done buy then I hope
 
My sexy women turnin wrenches
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SNOW!!!!

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installed the IRO OTK today and man is this stuff beefy and its rides and steers nice and tight again!

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Please note these were taken prior to final tightening and adding of the second nut on each bolt during the locktite process.
 
Thanks man I cant wait for next year at URE this thing is gonna be a beast!
 
Looking good!

So you going to GSSE-W?
 
Thanks Clay and idk but i am about 90% sure I wont since im ordering my 35s and IRO 5.5 LA kit in feb so il be broke haha but il make it next year and im sure we can meet up and go wheeling since i need to get the box from ya anyway haha

and Gimmieboost thanks man
 
Hey Big goofy i like the jeep...Heres mine
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, i live in Burgaw not far from Jacksonville. i like how you trimmed yours up. Maybe if you have some free time you could help me out.
 
Big Goofy,
Where did you get your steering setup from? I need to get one for my XJ.
 
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