Dynamite Design - NC4x4 Jeep

[shawn]

Gotta keep the AC blowing!

It's going to need a whole lot more than that to make the AC blow.

 

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[ORV design and fab]

Looking good bud!

 

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We have more time than the hard deadline was given to begin with. Throwing some race seats on the floor and going over the build on paper makes all this fun, like it was intended to be!

Stay tuned for Josh's analysis....

 

[Dynamite Design Josh]

So here is my "analysis".
Things we have done so far:
-remove front and rear axle
-remove OEM fuel cell
-remove OEM soft top, interior, and roll bar (those bolts were tons of fun)
-consult with customer to perfect roll cage design for his intended use
-install front Dynatrac 44using supplied lower links and ironman uppers
-adjust front links to push the axle forward 1.5" and relocate frame coil / shock buckets aft 1.5" to allow the provided axel to work with the already installed lift kit.
-upgrade front upper link bolts to 1/2" grade (this was more challenging than just board out the holes. that is exactly what was done but man the little steel insert in the bushings destroyed several drill bits)
-raise T-case to top of tub (about 1.5") and fabricate a new high clearance crossmember.
-fabricate a new low profiles skid plate from 3/16" plate to allow more clearance. skid is angled on both sides. skid plate and crossmember are completely separate
-installed rear Dynatrac 44 using customer supplied lower links and ironman upper links. axle side coil buckets were cut off the OEM axel and re used as was the OEM TJ sway bar
-fabrication of custom roll cage has begun. the design will be using OEM seats, seat belts, soft top, and door trim

things left to do
-relocate front axle side tabs for sway bar, ( this will involve fabricating new ones)
-build frame side track bar mount
-build a "strait" track bar using DOM and heims. We were using a supplied OEM JK track bar.
-change front brake lines to longer stainless lines (on order)
-finish plate work on axle side coil buckets / shock mounts
-finish plate work and tube work on skid plate / crossmember
-cut off rear axel shock mounts and fabricate new ones so shocks do not bind
- plumb rear axel brakes using stainless hard line. tie in to use OEM rear soft line
-paint rear axle, front axle, and crossmember
-install Genright fuel cell
-complete fabrication of cage
-remove, paint, and reinstall roll cage
-reinstall interior, trim and soft top

-two man all point inspection
-test drive

As you can tell we are on the down hill side of this project and we look forward to another successful build and another happy customer!

 

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We have been working back and forth with Shawn Clemmons everyday. We want to make Shawn's cage super nice, functional and mix in some Dynamite.

All this is a strong effort towards creating a solid cage that has clean lines and doesn't go over the top, rather than crazy expensive race car status.

We have came to a conclusion with some adjustments in the c-pillar and the roof.

More adjustments will come. I personally plan to knock this cage out of the park, and give you guys something legit to buy.

 

[braxton357]

I'll donate one of these to the build, I know you can find a cool way to integrate it into the bumper or cage.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I'll donate one of these to the build, I know you can find a cool way to integrate it into the bumper or cage.
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Looks like it'd make a good substitute for the back of the rear seat

 

[trailhugger]

I'll donate one of these to the build, I know you can find a cool way to integrate it into the bumper or cage.
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I vote bumper mount. Integrated with a Coleman camp kitchen, while they're at it.

Looks like it'd make a good substitute for the back of the rear seat

As opposed to the actual rear (or passenger, for that matter) seat? Or while they're standing up, because that has happened in front of David's shop a couple of times now.

 

[jeepmedic]

any updates?

 

[MetalCraftSolved]

any updates?

They are grading the land beside my shop to build a new Sheriff's department................

 

[jeepmedic]

whatever you do pay for cigars....lol

 

[MetalCraftSolved]

Actually I don't smoke but motor vehicles tend to get me in trouble sometimes.

 

[Hurley]

let's call it indirect security

 

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When we run out of room in the shop, it will be nice to put things outside.

Maybe I can talk them into letting me drag test the 2xRT's and Bombers up the road under police escort.

That would be so cool

 

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We may not be full time but we have made it a game to get this done this weekend. Will be plenty of random updates tomorrow and parts flying like usual!!!! See you in the morning!

 

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Me and Josh busted ass all day. He knocked things out left and right under the jeep, and I rebuilt the cage for the 3rd or 6th time.

Here is what it looks like right now. Only one more change. We decided to go with the cross over tubes in the front of the roof, like were there in the beginning.

Feels great to have a jeep cage design that is really functional and goes to the max dimensions wise. The soft top literally touches the C-spreader on the way back.

 

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New track bar. Built from 1.5 inch 1/4 wall DOM. The lower radiator hose didn't like the JK track bar

Burnt up the shop air compressor last weekend. We still have more plate work to plasma cut. Should have it up and running with a new pump in a couple hours.

 

[frankenyoter]

Chit looks goot

 

[Infamous1]

Lookin good!!

 

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