View Full Version : JK: Sick of standard
ok i have had the jk for 4 months now and all bar lights and my red/pink grill it has stayed stock
so i got sick of it so bare with me as the work is going on and you may wonder why i have done what i have done but i have a picture in my head of what i want so it was time to start
first flatties
the jk has pretty flexible guards so i was worried about the dammage i would sustain if i hit something with tube fenders so i cut down the ome ones
yes angle grinders and a 4 month old car hehe
started with the rear by marking with tape so i could get an idea of how it would look
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24279&stc=1&d=1202455764
then came the cutting i used the mighty dremel with a course metal cut off disc it gave a nice fine cut
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24280&stc=1&d=1202455764
after removing the outer peice only the inner guard remained
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24281&stc=1&d=1202455764
i then removed the inner guard and a test fit of the side steps which i got off ebay for $100 (girl freind is only 5 foot had to help her out
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24281&stc=1&d=1202455764
more to come
GM JEEP
08-02-2008, 05:03 PM
love your work a jeep is never to new to attack with an angle grinder
some flat black paint and the rear was done
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24283&stc=1&d=1202457779
then came the front same process of marking it all first a lot of measuring to get it all the same was involved
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24284&stc=1&d=1202457779
once it was all marked it was removed
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24285&stc=1&d=1202457779
then the inner skeliton was removed and the inner guard
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24286&stc=1&d=1202457779
the foam spacer block was glued in place then the guard sat back on for cutting
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24288&stc=1&d=1202458911
the plastic clips replaced with short bolts with nylock nuts
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24289&stc=1&d=1202458911
jobs for the weekend
tidy all the cuts up
fit new bar to front
fit side steps
fit new blinkers to guards
jobs to come
next week new tyres 285/75/16 to fill the gaps a bit
future
winch
lift
lockers
rear bar & tyre carrier
and, and, and the list continues as money permits
if there is any part of this you want more info on just ask as i have heaps more pictures and info i am trying to keep it as breif yet infomative as possible
love your work a jeep is never to new to attack with an angle grinder
thanks mate took about 3 days of convincing myself that i was doing the right thing before the first cut but i am realy happy with the results so far
lovemewrangler
08-02-2008, 06:01 PM
jesus mate, what the hell are you doing... fugly fabin to the max!! isnt there some after market stuff you can get? get rid of that pink grill too lol
Bundybear
08-02-2008, 06:52 PM
tiny tommo??
jesus mate, what the hell are you doing... fugly fabin to the max!! isnt there some after market stuff you can get? get rid of that pink grill too lol
sorry dude i have to agree that looks fugly:confused:
Mojotec
08-02-2008, 07:30 PM
I'll wait for your final pictures before I comment, may look completely different with the bigger tyres.
as i said bear with me there is still a lot to be done just this weekend and i agree it doesnt look that flash at the moment but there is a lot to come getting that bumper off tomorrow itself is going to make it better
and the grill is red it just looks pink in the photos lol
Rosie
08-02-2008, 09:10 PM
I'll wait for your final pictures before I comment, may look completely different with the bigger tyres.
Same, Sorry but it's want to look better.
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 09:10 AM
Its going to look very buggyish once the bumper comes off, sort of open wheeler! Can't wait to see progress!
Mojotec
09-02-2008, 11:40 AM
The beauty of your mod is if you aren't happy with it or want to change, you can always get aftermarket flares. Still intrigued though, will be keen to see the end result.
down loading photos now that was my thinking at worst i end up with bushwacker or xenon flairs
now its time for the rhinoplasti
first remove the grill and the outer bumper and remove foglights
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24301&stc=1&d=1202527041
there has been lots of questions on other threads about the loop on the front this is the stamping on it looks like a part number and a rating but i'm not sure someone else may be able to shed light on it
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24302&stc=1&d=1202527041
then off with the inner bar exposing the end of the chassis
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24303&stc=1&d=1202527041
this is a side veiw of the chassis rails again people thinking about recovery hooks this is what is there to mount off
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24304&stc=1&d=1202527041
MR EXTREME JEEP
09-02-2008, 12:47 PM
Nice long crumple zone. Flares are good for nothing now. If a cop notices them your up for a new set. They dont look any better than stock and they offer absolutely no protection to your panels, infact now you will only need to lean 1/2 as hard against a tree and you will screw your gaurd. Before with the stock ones you had protection. So remind me why you cut them up again?
Sorry mate just being honest you know.
Sort of thing i would do if i was stoned.:wink:
now fitted the rugged ridge bar to the jeep
lights just sitting there as i have to get lugs welded on and wanted to see if they fitted yes i know the light is bad in this one
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24305&stc=1&d=1202528768
then sat it out on the grass to have a look at it
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24306&stc=1&d=1202528768
i am pretty happy with how it is looking
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24307&stc=1&d=1202528768
the bar looks good..fit up a nice winch and it will look the part! but the flares a good for nothing and fugly.. get your self a set of bushwaker or somthing aftermarket!
starter
09-02-2008, 03:10 PM
i would also paint the part of the gaurd that is below the flare black.
should look fun as with some chunky rubber under it, especally with that stubby bar
the bar looks good..fit up a nice winch and it will look the part! but the flares a good for nothing and fugly.. get your self a set of bushwaker or somthing aftermarket!
what like these
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24308&stc=1&d=1202538532
i would also paint the part of the gaurd that is below the flare black.
should look fun as with some chunky rubber under it, especally with that stubby bar
i had been thinking about painting the rest i just wasnt sure
will those recovery hooks do lol
Personally, I would have chopped them a bit more like this:
http://project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6712&g2_serialNumber=2
but hey, you haven't really lost anything if you were already planning on getting wider flares.
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 04:27 PM
I like the orange pic above! but also love the red one!!
What are the measurments on the OE bar you have left? Might be interested in it! PM me!
Jeepology
09-02-2008, 04:37 PM
Sorry Tiny (only my opinion) but the bar looks like it is off a locomotive and as EJ said.....the flares look like the sort of thing I would have done stoned...'cept I would have fallen asleep halfway through the first guard which would have meant I only needed to buy one new replacement guard...go the Bushwackers... the bar's growing on me but
yep sorry looks fugly the orange one is not to bad maybe it would look better with bigger feet
Gojeep
09-02-2008, 06:18 PM
Flares look so thin and weak, I suspect it will be flapping in the breeze, literally!
Orange one is nice and still has enough strength in it.
flexytj
09-02-2008, 06:23 PM
take the attention away from the flares by fitting some 37s on bling wheels
starter
09-02-2008, 08:24 PM
will those recovery hooks do lol
i'm sure we will test them out
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 09:09 PM
When I get a JK I am setting it up like the red one!!!!
it is the one i got the idea for the flares off the only difference is they have a rolled edge they are still plastic and yes the rest is sweet
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 09:31 PM
Don't spend any money, pull off your cut down flares and get some one to fab tube to go around the plastic and bolt it all back on...offer some protection and be light/functional!!
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 09:33 PM
Hey by the way, side marker lamps?? Need them to be legal?
dont know but i am putting some small clearance ights on to cover it just wire straight int the old ones
indertdxj
09-02-2008, 09:50 PM
clearance lights? what are these?
the small orange lights you see up the side of semi trailers just with a 12 volt globe instead of 24v
GMEMUD
10-02-2008, 05:42 AM
Anyone remember the movie " the flying nun". Those front flares would be something simular going down the road.
they're your mudguards - do what you want to them. Only problem is - after looking at the photos last night I had nightmares about jks eating 4yr old kids on the footpath. Maybe fab up some quick disconnect wings for the bar - for street use - might stop the powers that be having those " is that legal " thoughts.
the br has wings with it that is the beuty of this bar the wings come off the hoop can be changed to a stringer or a tube bar it is fully modular once you have the center i will add photos with the wings on it
tested the flairs at 110km/h only as that is the top legal speed and there was no flapping from the flairs they are surprizingly ridged due to the shape of them
MR EXTREME JEEP
10-02-2008, 11:12 AM
Any faster and you would have taken off.:mrgreen::wink:
ok lazy day today fitted the end caps to the bar this is why i like this bar it gives me the flexability of a normal bar and a stubby in one only 6 nuts to change it over. number plate and took Pezzes advice and did some more blacking out under the guards tomorrow i will refit the inner guards (wanted to get the bar on first)
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24311&stc=1&d=1202617186
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24312&stc=1&d=1202617208
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24313&stc=1&d=1202617208
MR EXTREME JEEP
10-02-2008, 02:16 PM
Just a question on the recovery shackles. The normal ones we buy are screw in with a flattened end to be able to do it up by hand. I thiink its safe to say that 95% of recoveries are from these two points using a snatch strap. How do you intend on connecting a snatch strap to the front of the Jeep when those two shackles look like they would need to be unbolted to put a snatch strap through them?
Also gotta comment on the overall improvement of the Jeep with the complete front bar. The inner gaurds should also make it visually more aesthetic but I think you took too much off the front gaurds.
Cheers
the inner guards will make it look better but it was easier gettin in and around with them off
the hooks are there instead of a loop pokeing out you then put your bow shackle to these they ae similar design to what is on the hummer it smoothes the protusion out the front of the bar
these points also are fitted directly to the chassis instead of a plate welded down low on the bar as most are on the JK's
and i appreciate the feed back from everyone this is my first jeep build up (have done a couple of cruisers) and the first time i have ever posted it on a forum
so in the first weekend of the build it has gone from this
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24316&stc=1&d=1202627014
to this
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24317&stc=1&d=1202627014
so within a couple of months it should be getting closer to this with the wheels and lift
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24318&stc=1&d=1202627181
mikey
10-02-2008, 04:28 PM
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24318&stc=1&d=1202627181[/QUOTE]
I was worried when you started this thread, but if it ends up looking like this beast, you should be proud.
Keep choppin'
M.
he has actually taken more off than i did and has been a great help to me giving me heaps of info
indertdxj
10-02-2008, 04:49 PM
I reckon keep going....I like the look.
I think I will have to trim my xj radically to turn heads. You have got more interest in your thread than I have out of 5 pages of myne!!
MR EXTREME JEEP
10-02-2008, 05:55 PM
He seems to have more of an angle on the fron lip of his gaurds. makes them a little more streamlined.
I have a winch for sale too if your interested in the for slae thread. Thats all it needs to finish of the front now.:smile: shamless plug:wink:
starter
11-02-2008, 10:52 AM
so whats next on the mods. list?
Keep going mate...if it looks anything like the last pic...youlle have a great rig....I reckon 4 inch lift with 35"'s for sure!
KSK
so whats next on the mods. list?
tyres, side steps (while i build sliders) winch,rear bar with tyre carrier, lift,
lockers, longrange tank and the list will continue on and on
Keep going mate...if it looks anything like the last pic...youlle have a great rig....I reckon 4 inch lift with 35"'s for sure!
KSK
thanks mate the last picture is on 37's would not mind that at all
when is your lift going in it should look sweet
Not soon enough buddy...i got to save up the mulla... Im getting JK/S disconnects and a 2 inch spacer soon though...i can always use those with my final lift..
KSK
Got some led clearance lights to replace the side blinkers these are directional so i trimmed the side down to give better visability being directional they dont put much light back at the cab also fitted the uhf arrial the light mounts are getting done on monday although i can weld i am getting these done by a profesional for strenght and he will do a lot neater job
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24431&stc=1&d=1203054790
for those that where worried about how flimsy the guards are this is my 25kg son standing on it
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24432&stc=1&d=1203054790
i have removed the monster can from the exhaust this has made the car a touch louder but hardly noticeable but when i took it for a drive changed into second then put my foot down and it broke traction same spot i always put the foot down and it has never done that before i dont like to say it feels like it has more power as when you do something like this i think you can convince yourself that it does whether it does or not. i am taking it on a 400km trip on the weekend so i will check how the ecconomy goes.
the gap i am planning to mount the second batery and an air tank in this spot but that is a way off yet
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24433&stc=1&d=1203054790
this is the pile of stuff i have removed from the car so far
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24434&stc=1&d=1203054790
MR EXTREME JEEP
15-02-2008, 03:46 PM
Love the pic with your some. I never thought they would still have that much stregth in them.
That exhuast is unroadworthy now though. I am sure you know that. The tail pipe needs to extend further than the car body afaik.
Not much salvagable from your parts pile.
Well done.:smile:
mikey
15-02-2008, 03:51 PM
Never would have believed it myself with your young fella on those guards!!
Looks great from a profile too.
Look forward to the rest of the build.
M.
Love the pic with your some. I never thought they would still have that much stregth in them.
That exhuast is unroadworthy now though. I am sure you know that. The tail pipe needs to extend further than the car body afaik.
Not much salvagable from your parts pile.
Well done.:smile:
yeah getting the pipe extention tomorrow cant get that sort of stuff here have to drive to dubbo for it
WHHEMI
15-02-2008, 04:03 PM
Hi Tiny is yours a sport or renegade just trying to work out why it is a hard top but no side steps looking good will be better with wheels and lift but its groing on me
it is a sport but the dealer through in the hard top and wireing
starter
15-02-2008, 07:34 PM
bring on the tyres...
looking good mate
Its really gonna come together after the lift and tyres go on... ;)
KSK
flexytj
15-02-2008, 08:37 PM
gonna need some big tyres to fill up the guards now they look really open after the cut
MR EXTREME JEEP
15-02-2008, 08:53 PM
Inner gaurds in yet?
vipxj
16-02-2008, 01:00 PM
how to make a mini hummer look like dog balls,at least trim the ends off the front bar.
Gojeep
16-02-2008, 04:08 PM
Like to see your kid stand either side of the support underneath that is the only thing left giving strength! ;)
how to make a mini hummer look like dog balls,at least trim the ends off the front bar.
i dont understand make it a stubby again as i said they just unbolt
Like to see your kid stand either side of the support underneath that is the only thing left giving strength! ;)
i actually had him standing to the left of it as i had stated earlier i used the original foam spacer and i didnt want ihm to compress that but here are some more photos i got him to stand at either end and as close to the edge as he would go as you can probably tell from his stance in all of them he is like his old man and hates any hights but i hope this answers your question by no means am i saying that they are super strong or any thing like that but they are not as flimsy as people thought
took it for a 400km round trip highway and a fair bit of in town driving and it averaged 11.5ltrs/100km so the economy is fine after the exhaust removal
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24447&stc=1&d=1203155677
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010254.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010253.jpg
aussiebulldust
16-02-2008, 08:00 PM
i have removed the monster can from the exhaust this has made the car a touch louder but hardly noticeable but when i took it for a drive changed into second then put my foot down and it broke traction same spot i always put the foot down and it has never done that before i dont like to say it feels like it has more power as when you do something like this i think you can convince yourself that it does whether it does or not. i am taking it on a 400km trip on the weekend so i will check how the ecconomy goes.
the gap i am planning to mount the second batery and an air tank in this spot but that is a way off yet
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24433&stc=1&d=1203054790
Removing your exhuast like that is a real fire hazard and fume hazard. Thats why they extend like they do. Slow down a little and do more research before cutting it up. The fumes in the cab will be very noticable now so be careful as they will send you to sleep. Also the hot gases can be a real fire hazard offroad so carry a extinguisher and water pump.
It's looking good but don't give jeeps a bad name by overkilling a street vehicle
i was showing the space now availible before i drove it to get the tailpipe to say i havent done research i think is very unfair if you do a search you will find about 8 threads that talk about removing the exhaust on the diesels i even listened to a recording of one with out the can to make sure it wasnt to loud
the most common cause of fire from a diesl is the hot carbon breaking free from the manifold and landing in dry grass tthis cannot happen with the JK due to the particulate filter fitted a petrol car is totally different as the catylitic converter can cause fire just from sitting in dry grass but i cant see all the petrol jeeps not going off road because the may set a fire
there is actualy more of a risk of fire from a bearing giving way than from the heat from a diesels exhaust so i hope you carry an extinguisher and pump with you
the firt thing i fitted when i got the jeep as every vehicle i have ever owned was an extinguisher and personaly i dont see what good a pump will do if you dont have a supply of water for to to run from
and if i am going to give jeeps a bad name from what i am doing id hate to think what some of the others have done to the jeep name what i have done is pretty tame but i am the first to do it on this model over here so it looks extreme give ti a couple of years and it wont even stand out how many tjs run flat flairs no one thinks twice about it
i am not asking any jk owners to copy what i have done or to even like it i just thought i would post what i am doing out of interest as i am always interested in what others are doing to there jeeps i didnt go int what research i did as it would have taken weeks to write it p just what i was doing and i will continue to post what i am doing that is what this forum is about i beleive
rant over i feel better now
KentM
17-02-2008, 12:04 PM
well said tiny, keep up the posts, can't wait to see it with 37's ;)
homedg
17-02-2008, 01:37 PM
Thanks for keeping the posts coming Tiny.
I'm really enjoying watching your JEEP evolve!:p
(Now get back on the tools, we need more pics ;) )
mikalong
17-02-2008, 02:03 PM
Keep going Tiny.
I wouldn't have the balls (or ability - pen pusher by trade) to do this to my JK when I get it but I certainly find your posts very interesting and look forward to the updates.
Am waiting to see what is next on the agenda.
Gojeep
17-02-2008, 04:17 PM
Well I am surprised to see just how strong the flares still are. Thanks for showing that to me.
aussiebulldust
17-02-2008, 06:08 PM
i was showing the space now availible before i drove it to get the tailpipe to say i havent done research i think is very unfair if you do a search you will find about 8 threads that talk about removing the exhaust on the diesels i even listened to a recording of one with out the can to make sure it wasnt to loud
the most common cause of fire from a diesl is the hot carbon breaking free from the manifold and landing in dry grass tthis cannot happen with the JK due to the particulate filter fitted a petrol car is totally different as the catylitic converter can cause fire just from sitting in dry grass but i cant see all the petrol jeeps not going off road because the may set a fire
there is actualy more of a risk of fire from a bearing giving way than from the heat from a diesels exhaust so i hope you carry an extinguisher and pump with you
the firt thing i fitted when i got the jeep as every vehicle i have ever owned was an extinguisher and personaly i dont see what good a pump will do if you dont have a supply of water for to to run from
and if i am going to give jeeps a bad name from what i am doing id hate to think what some of the others have done to the jeep name what i have done is pretty tame but i am the first to do it on this model over here so it looks extreme give ti a couple of years and it wont even stand out how many tjs run flat flairs no one thinks twice about it
i am not asking any jk owners to copy what i have done or to even like it i just thought i would post what i am doing out of interest as i am always interested in what others are doing to there jeeps i didnt go int what research i did as it would have taken weeks to write it p just what i was doing and i will continue to post what i am doing that is what this forum is about i beleive
rant over i feel better now
Please reread your rants before posting!!
I haven't seen the bit where you said you were going to refit a pipe. I was only pointing out to the new jeepers that modifying your jeeps to the extreme WILL attract a lot of attention and if you're unsure you can end up on the wrong side of the law. The RTA, and insurance companies will use these threads for their own use if they want (see Herald story re evidence in court from forum postings), so that what I meant by do the research. If you exceed the design rules they will come down hard on you, and at the end of the day we all want safe machines as well. It was not personal (I don't even know you LOL) It was a warning to the new members that may modify 4X4's.
starter
17-02-2008, 08:51 PM
yeah getting the pipe extention tomorrow cant get that sort of stuff here have to drive to dubbo for it
page 4.....
carvesdodo
17-02-2008, 10:03 PM
Surprising stuff that plastic - I recently learnt that some plastics products can have a strength rating the equivalent of surgical stainless steel.
Looks like your mod is coming together. If this is what you do after only owning it for a few weeks, it will be interesting to see what it looks like in a few years.
btw, when the young fella decides to crawl across the bonnet when HE feels like it - just remember your photos, lol
no he is five hes over that bit now every thing is jeep
he even washes it for me sorry tryes to wash it for me lol
Matty ducati
18-02-2008, 05:16 AM
Like its been said tiny, can't wait to see it with a lift and tyres should look sweet!
What someone does with there car is up to them.
Just ask Tommo!
Where is tommo lately?
well not much to show the lights are on the local welder did a great job with the brackets even painting them metalic black to try to match the finish on the bar
the rock lights are on went with leds didnt worry about photo as its to hard to see the uhf goes in tomorrow then the inner guards are refitted they are cut just waiting for me to finish the wireing as it is easier to get access through the wheel arch than via the bonet
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24525&stc=1&d=1203682628
MR EXTREME JEEP
23-02-2008, 06:46 AM
I hpe you wack some BMF'ing tyres on that.:evil:
33s until the lift then we will see what i can get under there
i already have seen the trimming i need to do for 37s lol
Jk2Door
24-02-2008, 10:52 AM
where the lights are isnt that illegal "no protrusions outside the barwork" or something like that
indertdxj
24-02-2008, 10:56 AM
where the lights are isnt that illegal "no protrusions outside the barwork" or something like that
Lots of people run lights like this. 'Roothy' in 4wdMonthly runs his lights like this (registered QLD). My understanding is that (in QLD) lights just have to be in pairs and not behind the driver (ie roof) and if they are have to be wired independently of the driving lights.
Ando_13
24-02-2008, 02:54 PM
Removing your exhuast like that is a real fire hazard and fume hazard. Thats why they extend like they do. Slow down a little and do more research before cutting it up. The fumes in the cab will be very noticable now so be careful as they will send you to sleep. Also the hot gases can be a real fire hazard offroad so carry a extinguisher and water pump.
It's looking good but don't give jeeps a bad name by overkilling a street vehicle
Please reread your rants before posting!!
I haven't seen the bit where you said you were going to refit a pipe. I was only pointing out to the new jeepers that modifying your jeeps to the extreme WILL attract a lot of attention and if you're unsure you can end up on the wrong side of the law. The RTA, and insurance companies will use these threads for their own use if they want (see Herald story re evidence in court from forum postings), so that what I meant by do the research. If you exceed the design rules they will come down hard on you, and at the end of the day we all want safe machines as well. It was not personal (I don't even know you LOL) It was a warning to the new members that may modify 4X4's.
Pull your head in champ, when your not the smartest tool in the shed you probably shouldn't criticize, you might want to read the whole thread before making an ass of yourself.
It may come as a surprise but most peeps on here do heaps of research and know the legalities of their mods.
__________
Now to the JK, Tiny love the front bar how it converts, great idea. Plenty of coverage to fend off the shopping trolleys, yet on the weekends gives approach angle for wheelin, good stuff. Damn those Lightforce lights are huge.
Props to you for having the gonads to cutup a 4 month old car, you and Pezz will get along well :-)
where the lights are isnt that illegal "no protrusions outside the barwork" or something like that
the lights sit just forward of the hoop but are well behind the main bar
Ok so a bit more work over the weekend the sidesteps are on (for the vertically challenged of the couple haha) and yes it got attacked by thousands of grasshoppers and some mud too
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24540&stc=1&d=1203849982
Mr EJ will be glad to see the inner guards are back in with some led rocklights i didnt realize how big the hole looks in the photo it isnt that bad but you can see them on the right hand side they are a blue light and iluminate the tyre and the area around it but the light isnt very bright like the white ones they are mounted between the inner and outer panels so even though they look exposed they are well protected accept for mud but i couldnt find a place that would protect them from mud and give any light
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24541&stc=1&d=1203849982
the UHF is in it fitted perfectly above the rear veiw mirror
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24542&stc=1&d=1203849982
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24543&stc=1&d=1203849982
now off to Watties to test it all out and hopefully the new tyres as well
drewinmanx
26-02-2008, 08:21 AM
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24318&stc=1&d=1202627181
I was worried when you started this thread, but if it ends up looking like this beast, you should be proud.
Keep choppin'
M.[/QUOTE]
Yeah me too, when i first saw what you were doing i thort what the .....!!!! But as work progresses and seeing where you're headed i'm impresssed taking a cutoff wheel to a new truck def takes balls.
Best of luck and keep those updates coming!!
starter
01-03-2008, 11:02 PM
after spending two days buush with this rig all i can say is...........
top job tiny...
looks smick with the new rubber
looking forward to the rest of the build and more wheeling with yourself and spot
Fat Chili
02-03-2008, 12:28 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/ausjeep/EMOTICONS/ttiwwp.gif
OIIIO
02-03-2008, 05:14 AM
where the lights are isnt that illegal "no protrusions outside the barwork" or something like that
The only rules that I could find on lights make all CJ's TJ's illegal with any lights??????????????
Apparently, There is no restriction on how high they are mounted (windscreen, roof) BUT.......
They must be equal in numbers i.e. Pairs, once mounted above the main headlight height, they must not be outside of the main beam.
Any lights must be mounted no closer than 600mm at the mounting base. A bit hard when a TJ's headlights aren't that wide to start with.
carvesdodo
03-03-2008, 02:36 AM
The only rules that I could find on lights make all CJ's TJ's illegal with any lights??????????????
Apparently, There is no restriction on how high they are mounted (windscreen, roof) BUT.......
They must be equal in numbers i.e. Pairs, once mounted above the main headlight height, they must not be outside of the main beam.
Any lights must be mounted no closer than 600mm at the mounting base. A bit hard when a TJ's headlights aren't that wide to start with.
Unless the qld rules changed in the last couple of years - max ht of lights is 1.4m above the ground.
Used to be the main reason for hassles when on qld holidays.
Speaking of holidays - how about some pics of the guards in action near Newcastle Tiny.
Fat Chili
03-03-2008, 04:53 PM
Unless the qld rules changed in the last couple of years - max ht of lights is 1.4m above the ground.
Used to be the main reason for hassles when on qld holidays.
Speaking of holidays - how about some pics of the guards in action near Newcastle Tiny.
The ruling actually states - max height of a LOW BEAM light is 1.4m.
;-)
lovemewrangler
03-03-2008, 06:26 PM
Where is Tiny? I hope the newie boys havent left you lost out the bush lol, I wanna see these pics of the new rubber!!!
starter
03-03-2008, 06:37 PM
we didn't wreak him or his rig.......................... to much
starter
03-03-2008, 07:05 PM
Where is Tiny? I hope the newie boys havent left you lost out the bush lol, I wanna see these pics of the new rubber!!!
check the trip thread for pic's
OIIIO
03-03-2008, 07:43 PM
The ruling actually states - max height of a LOW BEAM light is 1.4m.
;-)
That's how I read them. The 600mm rule is a strange one though, just about makes all driving/spot lights illegal. Not to many bullbars have the light tabs further than 600mm apart,
Ahhh....Qld:D
here is the link ti the trip thread i have only got back tonight after a couple of days on stockton i will add some more photos to both links tomorrow
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73768&page=6
JasperJ
04-03-2008, 10:12 PM
The 600mm rule is a strange one though, just about makes all driving/spot lights illegal. Not to many bullbars have the light tabs further than 600mm apart,
Ahhh....Qld:D
You could think that but the 600mm rule is specifically for fog lights which must be operated independantly of the low beam.
For Driving/Spot light the only requirement is that they are mounted in pairs, there is no height restriction on those as long as they are not opperated to dazzle an oncoming driver.
From the Qld light vehicle modification pamphlet:
"Additional pairs of headlights, showing a beam of white
light only, may be fitted and must not affect the driver’s
view. The headlights must be mounted symmetrically.
Additional high beam headlights must extinguish
automatically when low beam is selected.
A pair of fog lights, showing a beam of white or yellow
light, may be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with
the centres no higher than the top of the dipped beam
headlight. The lights must be mounted symmetrically not
less than 600mm apart.
Fog lights must be capable of being switched on and off
independently of any headlights but must only be able
to be switched on when the parking lights are on. Fog
lights must not be used except in fog or mist or under
other atmospheric conditions which restrict visibility"
And you can have two pairs of high beam driving lights in addition to the high beams.
hmm the 600mm rule for fog lights, that would be why the JK has the foglights out wide here in the ugly bar as this is not a requirement in the States. Have a look at the foglights in the ARB deluxe bars, all down low and out wider than 600mm.
ok its been on 33s for a month now and i love it i have run it offroad at watties and the bridal trail plus played round at home and cant falt it but a slight rub on the swaybars at full lock i will fix this with new rims and lift
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24830&d=1205144853
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25160&stc=1&d=1206443000
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25161&stc=1&d=1206443000
JasperJ
25-03-2008, 09:40 PM
Hey Tiny the Jeeps is starting to come together now good to see.
I've had my eye on that front bar you have, I think that's the way I'll end up going as well.
As to your sway bar rub on full lock, there is a write up on Project-JK on how to adjust your steering stops, you will widen the turn radius but if it's just a slight rub it probably won't be that much.
yeah i was going to do that as it is not much to do but i want a set of steelies anyway
MR EXTREME JEEP
26-03-2008, 08:57 AM
Needs 35's.
Lose the alloys. Nice trails.
Saw some pics of the bestop half doors last night. Look pretty good. Even with the soft uppers on it looked shit hot. Hope they make the shelves soon.
De-Lux
26-03-2008, 12:21 PM
what width are those 33"s?
mr ej they are going getting steelies for it and yep would love the bestop doors
Gojeep
26-03-2008, 04:40 PM
The 33's look so small with so much guard clearance!
Going to worse once the lift goes on I'm afraid. :(
azasjeep
26-03-2008, 10:41 PM
Thats ok GoJeep tiny is gonna man up and get some 38inch boggers for her when the lift goes in arent ya tiny
bismark
27-03-2008, 11:26 AM
Tiny did you run the 285/75/16 still on your standart 16" rims ???
yep as in the photos they are stock rims no lift no spacers or anything like that
azasjeep
28-03-2008, 11:07 PM
Tiny when are you gonna man up and get some frangipanis to go wwith ya pink grille?
dave08
09-04-2008, 03:18 AM
gotta say tiny i have never read past about the second page of any thread and i have just read all of. yours... good work mate you got some balls. very interesting thread.
thanks mate done about 4000km since i started and love it am very glad i have done it still have a heap of things i want to do but i will get there
malexander
29-04-2008, 05:56 PM
Cutting the flares saved you some coin, see the aftermaket ones;
http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/node/29
Cutting the flares saved you some coin, see the aftermaket ones;
http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/node/29
those are what gave me the original idea then talking on another forum i did a lot of talking to Phil from ozadventure about these before he got them it is what i will probably put on when i go bigger wheels to keep them in the guards but these are fine for now been pulled up a few times and the cops dont bat an eyelid at it i actualy had one comment on how good it looked
malexander
01-05-2008, 04:51 PM
Tiny,
those aftermarket ones would suit someone with ca$h and without the b@lls to cut the factory ones.
Jeepology
01-05-2008, 06:09 PM
Tiny - your rig is begging for a set of tube flares and some bad ass rims....oh yeah and you will need to win lotto proly
jeepology the$ thing is all that is holding me back got a quote for black rockcrawlers the other day and should have the lift in the next couple of months but i think the cut down or the xenon are the only option for the jk the pannel is not as solid as the tj so it would have to be a full panel over and mount rather than just a tube flair but the plastic flexes so it will not damage the panels as much
got some useful bling headlight guards, taillight guards, mirror relocation brackets and AJOR stickers
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010540.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010535.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010529.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/avatar_5252.gif
tonkatoy
06-05-2008, 12:16 AM
nice, does that mean you'll have the doors off 7 days a week then?
carvesdodo
06-05-2008, 01:12 AM
got some useful bling headlight guards, taillight guards, mirror relocation brackets and AJOR stickers
Keeeriiist.................all that chrome, bling, pink and lighting.
It'll be like Close Encounters of the Third Kind seeing it coming down the road. :shock:
:lol: :lol: :p :lol: :lol:
MR EXTREME JEEP
06-05-2008, 01:17 AM
Keeeriiist.................all that chrome, bling, pink and lighting.
It'll be like Close Encounters of the Third Kind seeing it coming down the road. :shock:
:lol: :lol: :p :lol: :lol:
Hah! And the guy on the porch is saying "Stop taking pics and paint those silver bits black yah poof" :lol::lol::lol:
well finally put a lift in its 2inch but it already makes the 33s look small
will add more pics on the weekend
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/IM000246.jpg
carvesdodo
29-05-2008, 12:53 AM
Well I'm glad I've seen it close up and actually touched the sacred mudguards, which are now higher off the ground, coz ya pic don't work.
:D :D :p :D :D
Oooops - now it does.
here you go carves
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26271&stc=1&d=1211987065
carvesdodo
29-05-2008, 01:11 AM
Ta Mate,
Twas OK though, the photobucket shot just took a bit longer than usual to load on my carrier pigeon internet service. :wall:
Noticed in your pics that your yard is missing a lot of bindii burrs,
Thats coz they're all stuck to the bottom of my boots. :evil: :evil: :) :p
Ta Mate,
Twas OK though, the photobucket shot just took a bit longer than usual to load on my carrier pigeon internet service. :wall:
Noticed in your pics that your yard is missing a lot of bindii burrs,
Thats coz they're all stuck to the bottom of my boots. :evil: :evil: :) :p
are a few less i have to worry about:lol: :lol:
Simsy85
30-05-2008, 09:19 PM
I'd like to see her off-road flexing? Or do the pink bits keep it onroad ;-)
homedg
30-05-2008, 10:39 PM
I'd like to see her off-road flexing? Or do the pink bits keep it onroad ;-)
Shhhhhh!
Didn't your mother tell you it's rude to talk about the "Green Girls" pink bits in public?
LOL
:D
Simsy85
30-05-2008, 11:20 PM
Hell I like pink bits...
i will be getting some shots of it tomorrow and try to find somewhere round here to show the true flex
but this girl may have pinkbits but she definatly aint afraid to get dirty
homedg
30-05-2008, 11:47 PM
Dirty Pink Bits,
;)
Hope the moderators realise that we are all talking about the renowned "Green Girls" front bits!!!
Simsy85
31-05-2008, 03:38 PM
hmmm I do like dirty girls... but not dirty pink bits! errr yeah... i'm talking about the Green girl... sure.. why not?
haha
homedg
31-05-2008, 11:29 PM
This is going DOWNTOWN very QUICKLY! :p
My apologies; Now back to the topic......
here go some of her flexing pretty happy with her but i did smash the step so i guess the next mod is the rock sliders
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010656.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010657.jpg
flexytj
01-06-2008, 06:02 PM
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010657.jpg
Is that Ron Jeremy driving your jeep in this pic ?
well the sliders are done and the AEV snorkel went on today i have had to mod a bracket for my mirror to fit with the snorkel its not in the pics as the paint is still drying as i have the relocation brackets so i can drive round with the doors off
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010850.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010847.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1010865.jpg
El Duderino
06-09-2008, 08:31 PM
Tiny, looking good mate! Good taste in lights btw! So what's next on the 'shopping list'? Hehe!
Just wondering about the grille mesh idea...I'm wanting to do the same thing (might pass on the pink tho hehehe), but drawing a blank on how to fit it securely and not rattle. Got any suggestions?? :)
Carves your crafty idea to use those Landy-style clips for the grille won't work on the tj...spent a good chunk of the arvo trying to figure out a solution. In the area between the ratiator n behind the grille bars, space is at a premium. Depth-wise got plenty of room to play, but the width is the main issue. :(
mate i went bigger so from behind there is plenty over then just used silicoe to fix it in spots all over and that stops the rattle
El Duderino
06-09-2008, 08:52 PM
Kinda following what you mean...you used silicone on the metal 'lips' of the grille bar inners to stop the rattling and stick it down yeah? did you use any other means of securing it (like cable-ties, clips, etc)? Access between the radiator n grille is a bitach on the tj so i just want to do the job once! Haha!
nope just the silicone but the grill on the jk is easy to get out but i have never touched it since
Simsy85
10-09-2008, 07:26 PM
Hrmmm i'm umming or ahhhing if to do this to my baby this weekend....
Hrmmm i'm umming or ahhhing if to do this to my baby this weekend....
you would get pinged for sure in QLD for that
if your worried about getting done leave more on the front where it curves forward i have been pulled up quite a few times they look at it but dont notice what it is thats different
and if you get done its the perfect excuse for some xenons:)
jimbodeluxe
10-09-2008, 08:36 PM
you would get pinged for sure in QLD for that
bwahahaha..
Is that Ron Jeremy driving your jeep in this pic ?
bwahahaha..
starter
11-09-2008, 01:48 PM
bwahahaha..
bwahahaha..
bwahahaha..
damn pezz junky:D
winch is on the mirroe relocations have been redone to fit around the snorkel so i decided to make both sides match and built the bracket then i got to thinking and im on holidays which is always a dangerous combination and built a bracket off the mirror bracket and strengthened the mirror bracket to hold a high lift jack alah the 45 seiries cruisers etc
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020049.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020050.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020047.jpg
the base of the jack isnt bolted down in the photo but it bolts down to the step as well
Jimmyb
16-09-2008, 09:42 PM
Um gotta say it..... that bar is so wrong with the flares cut like that :(
De-Lux
16-09-2008, 10:51 PM
I'm not a fan either, but each to their own.
I like the concept for the hi-lift mount though
Aaronsjeep
17-09-2008, 11:44 AM
Liked the old bar with the flares cut, looked tuff seeing the whole wheel,
New bar looks nice, but different front fender flares needed.
Still looks pretty sweet all in all
WHHEMI
17-09-2008, 11:51 AM
Liked the old bar with the flares cut, looked tuff seeing the whole wheel,
New bar looks nice, but different front fender flares needed.
Still looks pretty sweet all in all
It's the same bar he's just put the ends back on
Um gotta say it..... that bar is so wrong with the flares cut like that :(
i agree Jimmy but it is the only bar that gives me this option
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020053.jpg
as greenjk said its the same bar 6 nuts and it is a stubby for offroading or fit the wings to keep the law off my back a bit
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020064.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020060.jpg
all ready for jambo
Aaronsjeep
17-09-2008, 04:11 PM
It's the same bar he's just put the ends back on
i see that now :)
awesome idea, best of both style bars..
pics look great, look forward to seeing it at jambo
De-Lux
17-09-2008, 08:43 PM
hey tiny, how hard is it to take the door surrounds off?
WHHEMI
17-09-2008, 08:52 PM
hey tiny, how hard is it to take the door surrounds off?
Do you mean the doors or the plastic surrounds for the soft top
the surrounds are just 3 hand screws on each side (large round things on top) and it all lifts off
De-Lux
19-09-2008, 04:24 PM
ooh no shit.. I didn't know that
i like it more with the ends of the front bar on... you going to leave them off?
they stay on accept when i go wheeling
Aaronsjeep
24-09-2008, 10:05 PM
they stay on accept when i go wheeling
can i ask, is that for legal issues??
i just think you would be fine, its a new jeep, obviously well kept, and unless they look like a shit heap, 4x4s tend to get left alone (well from my knowleged)
if it was my rig i would probably cruise around a bit with them off, as it looks sweet, and tuff without..
Anyway, cant wait to see it in action at jambo!
basicly yes the less reasons to get pulled up the better and its only a couple of minutes to take them off
itchy
02-03-2009, 11:08 PM
Kinda following what you mean...you used silicone on the metal 'lips' of the grille bar inners to stop the rattling and stick it down yeah? did you use any other means of securing it (like cable-ties, clips, etc)? Access between the radiator n grille is a bitach on the tj so i just want to do the job once! Haha!
Try using Sikaflex, that shit dont budge
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