Copper Crawler buggy build

[MetalCraftSolved]

Jus' a case of steel vs air.

yep

 

[792.5cj5]

You going to be adding bumps and sway bars also?

 

[mcutler]

That depends on the tuning. Been doing mucho research and they're not always necessary. Will do limit straps on all 4 corners.

 

[Paul]

You picked a cold ass weekend for Harlan. But.....
Ready! Got a t case to fix for Scott and set to go.

 

[mcutler]

For real. Toasty buns and campfires

 

[ol'Jeeps]

he he he....he said toasty buns...

 

[mcutler]

brake light remount done

 

[mcutler]

Also picked up a light bar on the cheap which was too long, but cheap enough to attempt to cut it up and rewired to fit. Started as a 52", i took 8 inches off to make 44". A little tedious due to cheap ass fasteners but we can thank the Chinese for that.

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[Crawler Nut]

Whats that little red project I see in the back ground?

 

[mcutler]

Check out project ball joint on the build threads.

 

[ol'Jeeps]

gonna need that light to see thru all the snow next weekend?!

 

[mcutler]

I hope so

 

[mcutler]

Previously had 2-10" single row leds behind the A pillar under the brow. Plenty of light, slightly in my sight line, but the biggest problem is when i run my lexan windshield, you can't use them for the glare on windshield. We'll see if i can keep this in one piece through lions den. ...

 

[91oneton]

52" to 44" after lions den 36"

 

[mcutler]

52" to 44" after lions den 36"

If i can't go between the rock and tree, I'll just go over the rock [emoji12]

 

[mcutler]

Brake lights done, outside pic, light bar done as well

 

[GONOVRIT]

If i can't go between the rock and tree, I'll just go over the rock [emoji12]

Take pics! And good luck!

 

[mcutler]

Getting started on the coilovers now.
Will have to change all upper shock mounts and rebuild front axle upper link mounts to get closer to 50/50 travel in the front. Rear axle requires no modification.

Front upper link mounts must be dropped/frenched down into the truss rather than tabbed on top.

QUESTION : when setting up at full bump do you allow for the 1/2" of bump to ensure full travel through the shaft snubbers on Fox coilovers?


Other mods this winter;
-Shorten rear shaft due to more bump travel
-relocate spare driveshafts and speakers just to de-clutter back end
-possible repaint
-new dash and gauges
-head rest pads
-larger steering cooler
-aluminum links
-fast fill for fuel cell
-possibly headers

On to pics

 

[Paul]

How the hell do you keep your shop so clean? LOL!

 

[loose cannon]

OCD/ADD na he just has a fear of mud and dirt his tool bag has tire shine,mothers ball,polishing compound, and a few clean rag's.

 

[ol'Jeeps]

 

[loose cannon]

any up dates on this beast

 

[mcutler]

Rear upper shock mounts getting close. I'll have some pics up by wed. Get a couple shop days this week.

 

[mcutler]

Here's a couple teasers cannon

 

[mcutler]