Project Wicked Jane
Project Wicked Jane
G'day folks, looks like the big wheel spun up finally, and I can start changing Jane to a more decent form
She found me as a stock standard Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ on TradeMe, winking at me over a couple of re lists until I could not resist anymore.
First to go on was a 2" so called budget boost lift, very high tech : 50mm polyurethane spacers for the coils. Anyway, needed these to be able to put 31s on - she came with 29s
Decent lift kit, tires and winch are on the way from overseas, custom rims are being made
Bought
Levitation
No BB
Yes BB
Before-After
Finally on some 31s - not the easiest to find for 17" rims
She found me as a stock standard Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ on TradeMe, winking at me over a couple of re lists until I could not resist anymore.
First to go on was a 2" so called budget boost lift, very high tech : 50mm polyurethane spacers for the coils. Anyway, needed these to be able to put 31s on - she came with 29s
Decent lift kit, tires and winch are on the way from overseas, custom rims are being made
Bought
Levitation
No BB
Yes BB
Before-After
Finally on some 31s - not the easiest to find for 17" rims
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Looking good. I like the V8, its surprisingly quick with the gearing. Oh, are the stickers backwards or photos are flipped on axle stands.
'12 JK Rubicon V6 3.6L Auto D44/D44
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TJ wrote:Looking good. I like the V8, its surprisingly quick with the gearing. Oh, are the stickers backwards or photos are flipped on axle stands.
good spotting, photos flipped mate go the 4.7s
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coolies ..will be watching how she turns out.....yep v8 in jeeps ..nice
v8 tj...luvs the gas......
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luckyme wrote:good spotting, photos flipped mate go the 4.7s
My wife drives a WG V8........ All stock so far. Wish I could put the engine in my TJ though
'12 JK Rubicon V6 3.6L Auto D44/D44
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phraza wrote:Looking forward to hearing that V8 roar!
sneak peek
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Keep the 31s , and cancel the lift kit.. 2inch lift is plenty mate .
Wheeling on Sunday don't forget ..
Got to say, That Exhuast note is pretty dam sexy , from idle to limiter
Wheeling on Sunday don't forget ..
Got to say, That Exhuast note is pretty dam sexy , from idle to limiter
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Camel wrote:Keep the 31s , and cancel the lift kit.. 2inch lift is plenty mate .
Wheeling on Sunday don't forget ..
Got to say, That Exhuast note is pretty dam sexy , from idle to limiter
thanks mate, love the rumble
sunday we'll have an extra hour daylight
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Sneak peak of lift with short rear arms and factory A-arm
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v8 tj...luvs the gas......
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Did you hoon up wyndham street in Auck city the other week? Saw one just like yours and it sounded awesome!
2WD 06 Hilux... for now
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looks badass!
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phraza wrote:Did you hoon up wyndham street in Auck city the other week? Saw one just like yours and it sounded awesome!
On a Friday I beleive
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hey man hope you get alot of uses out of the lift kit lol
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4x4part wrote:hey man hope you get alot of uses out of the lift kit lol
sure mate, sure. thanks for your help, this stuff is frikin heavy duty
should bring up your truck for a weekend sometime, show you the local tracks
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#### your man keen as next sometime in the winter sound good lol
we should make a date then i can get my truck finshed lol
we should make a date then i can get my truck finshed lol
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Awesome wagon, can't argue with that axle articulation. Can you chuck up some details of that lift.
JK Wrangler 35s.
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Thanks mate, some of the things already on:
- Tom Woods custom front drive shaft with double cardan at both ends
- Iron Rock Off Road 6.5" lift springs
- Front 3 link long arm system (long arms plus "Iron-Y" arm)
- Front long arm uni-frame brackets
- Transfer Case drop kit
- Coil spring retainers
- IROR front adjustable length heavy duty track bar
- Custom pitman arm
- Bilstein 5125 shocks
- JKS Sway bar quicker disconnect system
- Brake line relocating thingies
- Extended rear sway bar links
- IROR short rear arms
- A-arm spacer
Still in box:
- Rear long arm mounting brackets
- Rear lower long arms
- Rear Adjustable A-arm
Black cat is optional extra
- Tom Woods custom front drive shaft with double cardan at both ends
- Iron Rock Off Road 6.5" lift springs
- Front 3 link long arm system (long arms plus "Iron-Y" arm)
- Front long arm uni-frame brackets
- Transfer Case drop kit
- Coil spring retainers
- IROR front adjustable length heavy duty track bar
- Custom pitman arm
- Bilstein 5125 shocks
- JKS Sway bar quicker disconnect system
- Brake line relocating thingies
- Extended rear sway bar links
- IROR short rear arms
- A-arm spacer
Still in box:
- Rear long arm mounting brackets
- Rear lower long arms
- Rear Adjustable A-arm
Black cat is optional extra
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Put new rim on to see if it fits over brakes. Might need some decent flares
Anyone knows some cheap sandblasting place on the shore? Gotta get them done before painting.
Anyone knows some cheap sandblasting place on the shore? Gotta get them done before painting.
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Looking good, love ya vids on YouTube too, do you reckon she will be good for a trip before Xmas, woodhill etc? Pretty keen to see this in action just quietly.
JK Wrangler 35s.
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coop wrote:Looking good, love ya vids on YouTube too, do you reckon she will be good for a trip before Xmas, woodhill etc? Pretty keen to see this in action just quietly.
Thanks mate, planning to get her ready within a few weeks, cant wait myself
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Great articulation mate!
If you need help spinning spanners - let me know
Did you find a good sandblaster on the shore? _ need to have some springs cleaned..... for a 4 inch lift on my cherokee XJ
If you need help spinning spanners - let me know
Did you find a good sandblaster on the shore? _ need to have some springs cleaned..... for a 4 inch lift on my cherokee XJ
luckyme wrote:Sneak peak of lift with short rear arms and factory A-arm
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JeepFanatixs wrote:Great articulation mate!
If you need help spinning spanners - let me know
Did you find a good sandblaster on the shore? _ need to have some springs cleaned..... for a 4 inch lift on my cherokee XJ
Thanks JFX, cant wait to put long arms on the back, should give me even more flex
No blaster yet, let you know if I find a goody. Where about in AKL are you?
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very cool
sounds just like mine
i should really get some motivation to put lift back init and some more offroad friendly tyres
sounds just like mine
i should really get some motivation to put lift back init and some more offroad friendly tyres
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this thing is awesome love the sound! good truck mate.
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