BIG DUB Is Done (Flex Pics Added)

**SLO MO** · 12-30-2005, 11:44 PM

After about 8 months I'm done for now with my 2K WJ.
I don't have any digital pics of it stock (we all know what they look like),
but I started off early in '01 with a 2"BB then about 6 months later built a long arm that is nearly identical to Clayton's. I scaled Adam's pics from his website when he was the only one with Clayton's kit. I ran 7" with 33" ProComp Xterrains. Got the bug to go bigger and badder after Henley, Anton and Rizzo.
Spring '03 I bought a ProRock center.

**SLO MO** · 12-30-2005, 11:49 PM

Over the next year I built my parts for the rear diff. Custom housing ends for Set20 bearings and 1/2" retainer bolts with custom retainers. I also modded a set of backing plates to work with all this. Custom 35 spline axles from Moser.
65" width. I originally set it up for tone rings but decided to run the speedo swap instead.

**OverkillZJ** · 12-31-2005, 12:02 AM

I want that press.

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:05 AM

I also did my own SYE. I didn't like the way Tom Woods' SYE for the 242 just used a tapped hole to hold the yoke on. I bought a used mainshaft and output housing and went to town. I forgot to take my camera to work that night though

. I cut it down and splined it but left enough on the end to turn it down and thread it for a 7/8" fine nut the same as the fornt yoke nut.
Here's how it looks. I decided to just run a single joint shaft with the high pinion rear. I don't forsee any problems as it ran great with the D35 at 7".

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by OverkillZJ

I want that press.

I'd like to have it too. I don't work in that shop any more. 50 ton

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:32 AM

For the front I actually started to build a "609" but then my fiance` got me the Rockcrusher for Christmas last year so....

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:35 AM

Here's the diffs after gearing and ready for brackets.

**nate** · 12-31-2005, 12:41 AM

My brother about got a hard on looking at all the machining equipment since he does that sort of thing.

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:43 AM

I pushed the diffs out so I had to do the ZJ tank swap. I couldn't find much info on this except for a very little bit from Anton's old posts and his printroom pictures. When Dave's ready for write-ups I'll do one for the tank swap.
I made a 1/8" thick skid for the tank and moved it as far up and back as possible.
I also decided to do a trap door in the floor to have access to the fuel pump. Its a very good idea. Anyone whos tried to remove a mostly full tank will know why

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:52 AM

I'm now running about 9" of lift. I built 1" of lift into the coil mounts and am running Rockkrawler 8" coils. In the front I didn't cut upwards into the fender as I figured it was more important to be able to turn when stuffed. There is also limited room between the pumpkin and trackbar. I have about 4 1/2" uptravel, but can turn lock to lock at full stuff. I moved the front diff forward about 2 1/2" from stock. Here's some trimming shots and the trackbar.

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 12:59 AM

Out back I had to move the coil mounts back about 2" and ditch the rear sway bar. I will be looking at an Anti-rock type sway for the front and rear soon.
Had to trim a little bit outta the back too. I moved the rear back about 3" from stock. Final wheelbase is about 111".

**ogdak** · 12-31-2005, 04:42 AM

Very impressive.
Nice machiney to work with.

**JohnBoulderCO** · 12-31-2005, 01:41 PM

Very nice! You have been busy in that garage!

**Kraqa** · 12-31-2005, 01:41 PM

so when you bringign that thing out to BC?

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by JohnBoulderCO

Very nice! You have been busy in that garage!

Yeah. I started on it at the end of May and by early Aug. was ready to blow it up with a stick of dynamite

. I took a break until Oct. when I realized that I couldn't drive my other truck much longer.

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Kraqa

so when you bringign that thing out to BC?

We will be coming to GSW this year.
My brother was telling me about some new event they started at Apex on the Canada Day weekend. If I have enough funds left after GSW I might consider going.
My brother should be going to that with his toy

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 02:40 PM

Before I forget, I have to send out big props to my buddy Layne for volunteering the last month of his life to help finish my ride

.
I changed some of my front suspension too. I'm trying out a single long upper on the drivers side. So far it seems ok the ride is nice and it handles great. Slight shimmy at about 80kmh (55 ish for you US guys

) 39.5" unbalanced Irocs tend to do that. I have an extra bracket made if I need to add a passenger side arm. The body side mounts just in front of the lower mount and is braced against the lower with a gusset.

**SLO MO** · 12-31-2005, 02:53 PM

I spoke with Andy at CRS about 6 months ago and decided I would try tapping the stock steering box for assist. Thats what they did on RJs. I have a second box sitting in the garage but need to clean up in there before I start that little project.
Andy couldn't recall exactly where they tapped it but I think I've got it figured out though and will share once its done and tested.
As for things left to do: the steering box, make some new extended brake lines for the front, I've got some Bilstein 7100s coming.
As for the shocks I ordered the 14" Short bodies for the front. With the way I have the bumps and mounts set I should be able to drop a 39 below the rocker and fully compress with a little room left to spare on the shock. I however made some errors on the rear in regards to shock mounts and will probably need to make some changes when they arrive.
Bad thing is now I have to get some stock tires from the wreckers so I can get the damn thing in and outta the garage

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**ZJARCHER** · 12-31-2005, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by SLO MO

We will be coming to GSW this year.
My brother was telling me about some new event they started at Apex on the Canada Day weekend. If I have enough funds left after GSW I might consider going.
My brother should be going to that with his toy

Thats a SICK XJ, I watched the build on POR... such clean work on the tail-end ("bed", tails, etc..)

Good lookin dub, too! lets see some action pics asap :thumbsup:

**rob92xj** · 01-01-2006, 11:33 AM

Thats a really nicely built WJ so far where are the finished pics?

**Cue-Ball** · 01-01-2006, 11:46 AM

Very nice.

**SLO MO** · 01-01-2006, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by rob92xj

Thats a really nicely built WJ so far where are the finished pics?

Here you go.

**ATL ZJ** · 01-01-2006, 07:21 PM

Looks like one big bad grocery getter. Let's see some sliders and trail shots.

**SLO MO** · 01-01-2006, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by ATL ZJ

Looks like one big bad grocery getter. Let's see some sliders and trail shots.

Relax man

, its only been on its own weight for about 4 days. Sliders and finishing the steel rear bumper are on the list of things to do once the garage is cleaned up. I won't be wheeling it until I get the hydro assist done either. Don't worry people I'm not another Rizzo or RJ. Still some things left to do just takes time.

**SCAMPER ZJ** · 01-01-2006, 07:55 PM

That WJ is just SICK!!! I am SO jealous of your skills. It's going to be tough to find a challenging trail!!

Very nice.

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