Grand Dads Cj5

250f4life · Apr 13, 2015

The drivers side is kinda snugg, but it wasn't exactly roomie to begone with.

250f4life · Apr 14, 2015

For some reason I thought Oscar was at the end of May, been dragging my feet la la la la, then I discover its in 2 weeks. Spent the evening trying to rebuild my steering box, watch a couple good youporn vids and felt sure about. It only took dude 20 min. After I hour of four letter words and mashing my thumb I ordered a new one. Which I knew would be a possibility. The core alone was $190 then another $170 for the box. So I'm happy to at least have a core.

250f4life · Apr 14, 2015

So I'm going to at least try and have power steering and a winch.

VOLT · Apr 14, 2015

Haha, keep digging.

250f4life · Apr 14, 2015

Went and picked up some 4.10's and an Arb for the front this morning. Hoping to pick up a York compressor Thursday and I'm converting my co2 tank to air.

matth_85 · Apr 15, 2015

You make me feel better about my decision to tear down both axles this weekend... Well, not as good as how clean and nice everything was inside... Short of the rear diff milkshake, everything looks like new.

Hope to have mine 100% by the end of the day Sunday.

97TJGUZZY · Apr 15, 2015

250f4life said:

Are those factory seats? Looks great in there!

VOLT · Apr 15, 2015

Look like Smittybuilt's. Cant wait to see this gem on the trails.

250f4life · Apr 15, 2015

I think there is a label on them that says KF. Yeah I'm hoping I get to go, really screwed myself pretty bad with those dates. Don't even have time in for work. I was so focused on Colorado, then my wife says she don't wanna go because she will be 5 months prego, I would have rather her said we were having twins than not go. Now I'm mildly depress with a blue thumb.

matth_85 · Apr 15, 2015

Pile in with me, I'm sure Timmy will back out and i'll have an open seat.

250f4life · Apr 15, 2015

matth_85 said:

Getting Off work is my problem. I can have the winch on in an hour and the steering shouldn't take to long. If I can get those 2 things on I'll bring it if I can get off work.

250f4life · Apr 15, 2015

Look on pirate in the jeep hardcore section. Project "Bentsome". I couldn't figure out how to copy and paste the link. It's a nice clean build, no way I'm considering motor swaps, tons and coil overs again but he did a nice job keeping it clean but yet old school. What I like is his cage, as the kid gets old enough to ride along (#atbirth) I'd like to do a clean cage.

Steve97tj · Apr 15, 2015

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/1262498-project-bentsome.html

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250f4life · Apr 18, 2015

Nice crappy day to spend in the shop, picked up my new steering box yesterday and my other shackle came in so I can finally get it back together to hopefully drive it a few days this week if the weather gets better.

250f4life · Apr 18, 2015

Got the yj spring swap done, I had the front shackles in the wrong holes so once I moved them Gwd an inch I gained another 1/4" of lift. I'm happy with the lift I got, I think it sits just right.

RClippa · Apr 19, 2015

Looking good. Hopefully you can keep it out of the rocks so it doesn't get beat up.

Steve97tj · Apr 19, 2015

Love this thing man. Don't paint it or anything.

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97TJGUZZY · Apr 20, 2015

250f4life said:

how is the ride after? better than before?

250f4life · Apr 20, 2015

97TJGUZZY said:

I havet driven it, headed out there now to put the shocks on the front and double check nut and bolts. I was hoping to get my steering on but third shift is killing what mojo I can muster.

250f4life · Apr 20, 2015

This kinda has me baffled. Everything is bolted down tight. No signs of any parts being defected, spring center pins are in the axle. All I know to do is take apart again.