CJ7 Build almost complete, finally deciding to post...

[Loz 78 CJ7]

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/1.jpg

Wheels will be -

http://www.procomp.com.au/Images/PXA7189.jpg

With 35" MYZ's

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/9.jpg

New crate L76 6.0L Holden motor, changed a few bits and pieces on the motor so an LS1 computer can run it as they are easier and better to tune than the new computers. Big set of block hugging extractors. New brake system with proportioning valve.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/10.jpg

Custom triangulated 4 link rear with a patrol diff. Arms have 7mm steel walls. Coils, adjustable shocks.


http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/2.jpg

Patrol Front diff with Custom 5 link front. new 4L65E auto out of a holden adventura so it's got thicker bands, stage two shift kit. Patrol Transfer case (which you can't see)

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/7.jpg

Custom power steering box mount.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/6.jpg

Polyurethane spray on ute tub liner, patrol handbrake running down to the patrol transfer case handbrake.


More to come over the next month or so, Have to have it finished in around 5 weeks...

[ian]

wow looks fantastic mate... nice work

[53371]

nice flares. where did you get them from? how much? thanks

[Wolfe]

Great build mate, where are you situated? Love to see more pics as you go on. i got wood looking at the motor

[Loz 78 CJ7]

nice flares. where did you get them from? how much? thanks

Follow the link below. How much? expensive...

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/product-information.asp?number=10910-07

[Loz 78 CJ7]

Great build mate, where are you situated? Love to see more pics as you go on. i got wood looking at the motor

Thanks mate, been doing it for around a year so far... Northside of Brisbane, I'll throw some more pics up as things get on, it's going to be finished within the next couple of months, all the hard stuff is done, just need electrical, fuel & exhaust.

Should mention, the articulation that it gets when you lift a wheel with the coils is awesome. The front and rear diffs have also been moved forward and back respectively to help even more so with the approach angles. Also the clearance under it is great so it's not likely to bind up going over the top of a hill...

[Timmy]

this wouldn't happen to be in sandgate would it?

[AJ]

Looks good dude!! Always makes me wonder how many BIG jeep builds are going on "behind the scenes" that you never hear about :cool:

[Gojeep]

Nice project you have there. :)

[Loz 78 CJ7]

Yeah I'm at Sandgate, you been stalking people again? Your parole officer won't be impressed!

It's been going on behind the scenes for around a year, I was off sick with the flu the other day si I decided to post some pics. Daytime TV was doing my head in...

[AJ]

Are you running the patrol diffs at the full width? Do you have any pics of how far they stick out from the guards?

[Loz 78 CJ7]

Are you running the patrol diffs at the full width? Do you have any pics of how far they stick out from the guards?

Patrol diffs come in a few different widths. I have the widest GU ones and with wheels that are pos 12 and 12.5 wide tyres they are maybe 10mm outside the guards. Really have to be unlucky to be pulled up on it... I had GQ on there with the rear shortened (i think it 100mm to match the front) and they were well under... I had jeep style spring hangers welded on there so they were basically bolt on once you got the tail shafts sorted. I still have them but someone has put their hand up for them. Let me know if you are interested and if the sale falls through I will let you know...

[Bogged]

Can you not get the panhard/draglinnk more parrallell?, The y seem a bit out to me.

[Gojeep]

Can you not get the panhard/draglinnk more parrallell?, The y seem a bit out to me.

Good point. They must be at the exact same angle otherwise you will get bump steer. Looks to me that the Nissan frame bracket was used at both ends and the height of the Jeep steering box and pitman arm not taken into account.
Is important to get these heights right as also sets your roll centre. That has to be worked in with the rear too as you should not have too much difference between them.

[80GGR]

Aweome rig! Nice choice of rims too, can't wait to see them on it.

[TOYROX]

Looks good. Bit to go yet.

[turbomart]

Good point. They must be at the exact same angle otherwise you will get bump steer. Looks to me that the Nissan frame bracket was used at both ends and the height of the Jeep steering box and pitman arm not taken into account.
Is important to get these heights right as also sets your roll centre. That has to be worked in with the rear too as you should not have too much difference between them.

For predictable stable handling your supposed to run rear roll centre slightly higher than front.

[Bogged]

What was the tub liner you used?

[53371]

did you sell the other diffs? If not how much? more info? thanks

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/1.jpg

Wheels will be -

http://www.procomp.com.au/Images/PXA7189.jpg

With 35" MYZ's

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/9.jpg

New crate L76 6.0L Holden motor, changed a few bits and pieces on the motor so an LS1 computer can run it as they are easier and better to tune than the new computers. Big set of block hugging extractors. New brake system with proportioning valve.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/10.jpg

Custom triangulated 4 link rear with a patrol diff. Arms have 7mm steel walls. Coils, adjustable shocks.


http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/2.jpg

Patrol Front diff with Custom 5 link front. new 4L65E auto out of a holden adventura so it's got thicker bands, stage two shift kit. Patrol Transfer case (which you can't see)

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/7.jpg

Custom power steering box mount.

http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac194/LawrieTemple/6.jpg

Polyurethane spray on ute tub liner, patrol handbrake running down to the patrol transfer case handbrake.


More to come over the next month or so, Have to have it finished in around 5 weeks...

[Gojeep]

For predictable stable handling your supposed to run rear roll centre slightly higher than front.

That is correct. Normally 1"-2" lower in the front than the rear. That is why I am questioning if this was even taken into account? Then you know if the axle end of the panhard needs to be altered or the frame end to bring it parallel with the drag link and be right with the rear roll centre.

[CJ6np435]

brace the steering box to the other side chassis rail

to avoid cracking

[Loz 78 CJ7]

Good point. They must be at the exact same angle otherwise you will get bump steer. Looks to me that the Nissan frame bracket was used at both ends and the height of the Jeep steering box and pitman arm not taken into account.
Is important to get these heights right as also sets your roll centre. That has to be worked in with the rear too as you should not have too much difference between them.

Yep, they are out, long story, they will be getting fixed as soon as the car gets on the road though...

Welded up a battery bracket and box section to move the up a bit higher today. Also installed the radiator with 2 x 10 inch thermos. Installed the ratchet shifter. Painted a heap of stuff. Started stuffing around with the new gauges...

Gettin there...

[pommie069]

Nice rig mate. Where did you source the brake proportioning valve?
Cheers Phil.

[jeepbloke2]

Looks like theres been no expense spared! :) Wish i had more coin to fund something like this looks sweet mate... Your roll bar looks like it could take the weight of a large truck if dropped on top of the car lol

[Gojeep]

Roll bar is covered in padding foam and a cover.