I hate Jeeps.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Yep the title is right but I do like this jeep. I have been working on this on and off for a couple of years now it is a good buddy of mine and he has put alot into it it is a really good little crawler..

So I have built the stock axles then changed both axles in it with him put in the Uni Body stiffeners on it it has a 6 inch super flex lift with the 3 member and long arm conversion on it it is now running 35 inch rubber so now it is time for new bumpers and body panel mods so here are some picks of the rear panel mods..

So opened the wheel wells 6 inches so now we have to get the inner fender well and rear panel back together. So to do this I welded 3/8 rod on the panel then welded the inner fender well to that..


Now had to redo the lower part of the rear panel now this he does not want to come down strength like when it was stock he wants this angled back up and also made out of thicker metal. Now for the metal I went with 10ga.
Before

Now with the inner panel using the break to make the bends to match.

Now with the outer panel..

And with the 3/8 rod covering the end and all welded in..



He is getting ready for another trip in 3 weeks so next weekend Ill finish the welding on the passenger side that finish all the driver side and then a little body work and bed liner..

[spudd]

lookin good Paul.i just got done doing a rocker conversion on a 98 for a guy.i took 2x4 steel tube and welded in for rockers.its easy to do and boy did it turn out strong.we went out and did some rock climbing and bounced off the rockers a few times and she held up great.before that he said he would cave the rockers in and spring the body.
it didnt move a bit this time

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by spudd

lookin good Paul.i just got done doing a rocker conversion on a 98 for a guy.i took 2x4 steel tube and welded in for rockers.its easy to do and boy did it turn out strong.we went out and did some rock climbing and bounced off the rockers a few times and she held up great.before that he said he would cave the rockers in and spring the body.
it didnt move a bit this time

Yeah the rock sliders are a must on these uni body jeeps if you lookin gthe first pick you can see the corner of the ones I built they to are 2x4x1/4 they are under the rocker and tied into the rocker and the uni body stiffener makes a huge difference.

[spudd]

we cut our rockers out and welded ours right in.they look like factory rockers.
i will try to get a photo

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I would like to see that.. I might have to get the plaz out and start over it does not need the clearance but it would not hurt.. I am going to finish the rears up sat and get the bumper painted and installed and then I have a 14 point cage he order today that will be here next week..

[mazdaparts]

I read the title and thought "great another like minded individual". Boy was I wrong.

[RCTech9]

Nice Work!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by mazdaparts

I read the title and thought "great another like minded individual". Boy was I wrong.

No I am with you not a Heep Fan but this one is ok..

Originally Posted by RCTech9

Nice Work!

Thanks Much..



SO been really busy the last 2 weeks with football play offs and we go to state this week for the big show so soon I will have more time to build Rc's and jeeps here soon..

So here is the up date on the passenger side of the jeep and some on the drivers side.. On the passenger side we did a little bit of body work on the rear wheel well and then taped up the sides and got the bed liner gun out and sprayed the side of the jeep.






And we got most of the drivers side done...


And a few guys asked for some other picks of the jeep and what is on it..Now I dont know what much of it is as I really dont care I just help put it on..





The in line 6 has been reworked and is pretty hot little motor he is looking at a small turbo or a 4bt I am pushing for the 4bt conversion..

[Izzy]

turning out realy nice Paul - nice fab skills....

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Thanks Much Chris.. I thought I posted these a couple of weeks back but I must not of.. Here is the finished drivers side and the bumper I made all on the rig.. This is like stage 4 in this build next is new front floor pans and full roll cage witch is in the shop all ready to go..

Wyatt and Tristin putting the new bumper on it was fun to watch the to light weights install the 1/4 wall steal bumper I made..LOL

[Diesel Demond]

Wow paul it looks sweet and stock! What do you think of bush wacker flares or will it look like everyone elses! Im a fan of the bush wacker flares

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Ahh Bushwackers they are good for street trucks they will be broke the first day wheelen and they cost way to much to break but Tristin want to put them on the red truck..

[Diesel Demond]

yeah they would be good on my tar baby i forgot you use your truck! red truck?????

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Diesel Demond

yeah they would be good on my tar baby i forgot you use your truck! red truck?????

This Truck Cory..