Project XJ Crawler

[XJCrawler]

That is looking very nice.

x2

One way to check the strain on the unibody of these vehicles when lifted is to park it on some undulated terrain where both ends are articulating to at least half of their max travel, then get out and try to open and close all doors (including the tailgate). Also check the panel gaps.

If the doors don't open/close cleanly as they normally should then I would personally look into the unibody stiffener idea.

Good work keep it up

Cheers. Yeah will have a go at that probably after I've got a decent steel front and rear bumper, also got a bit of a cage to I want to do on it.

[XJCrawler]

Here's some more recent shots. Chromoly axles in, diff rebuilt, re-geared, and locker in just cable not plumbed in yet.

[kaney]

When's the shake down?

Could do a combined one on worsleys with Kaney and maybe my pos (if I get my shit together and jezza gets the fuel tank sorted in time) Weekend after our next holiday in Caterbury.

SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POST. I still don't like the new look ORE!

Keen! Assuming we don't break it this weekend.

Mike has been working a fair bit, so the jeeps moving forward in leaps and bounds.

How's the rok truck going?

[rokhound]

Very slowly.
We have been getting the work gear into some sort of order before the new plant arrives and makes all the other stuff look like total wrecks.
Doesn't look like my new fuel tank will be ready for a wee while (hopefully at some stage before xmas), but all the other stuff is nearly done. Just need an SD508 ac compressor so I can make the air a bit more reliable.

[kaney]

I won't be ready for a run this weekend I don't think. Still have to pull apart and fix.

[XJCrawler]

Still not mobile. **fingers crossed for this weekend** - Rick's had to get some bits machined up, he's setting it up to run the same drive shaft front and rear which will be awesome!

[XJCrawler]

Here's some even more recent photos. Definitely put a smile on my face. Nearly entered the realm of the Jeeps.

FYI - Iron Rock Offroad RHD track bar, over the knuckle steering etc.. no good on this project. The guys have done a great job setting up new brackets, angles and mounts for steering and trackbar using the WJ knuckle and brake conversion.

I have to say I'm fizzing!

[kaney]

Stu approving of a jeep? He must have a fever at the moment....

[XJCrawler]

Stu approving of a jeep? He must have a fever at the moment....

I think he just got a bit excited and wanted to be in the photo to be honest

[4x4part]

hi i was just wondering if you could put some photos with what you did with the track bar im trying to get a cert i have the iron rock offroad track bar to i don't no what to do

[XJCrawler]

Hey didn't end up using any of it in the end, just bought some hollow bars and had Rick set up the front. Tie rod, drag link and track bar all 100% straight with no bends. (The IRO one wasn't going to work with my WJ d&c conversion)

[4x4part]

where in nz is he and how much did it cost would he do the same for me would be keen to see some pix

[XJCrawler]

And well it's time to turn XJ Crawler in to a proper rock crawler, and a street legal one! Thanks to Tom from Toms Offroad and Customs he has made this possible and dream come true. Work in progress, enjoy the photos. More to come as it progresses.

Looking forward to hitting some rocks!!

New build:
14" Amada Extreme Coilovers all round
3" Amada Hydro Bumpstops
Custom Dual Triangulated 4 Link Rear with custom crossmember
Frame stiffeners front to mid
Rear frame section replaced with 150x50x3 rhs
Custom tube & sheet metal flares
Full exo cage
Raised fuel tank

[yeti]

[Checkerhead]

Nice. Keep us updated.

[rokhound]

Who are you getting to do the compliance fella?

[tomsoffroad]

Got to get pre-approval for the 4 link rear from LVVTA then through Don Hoff as per usual Rok

[wjw]

Ah so thats who the jeep belonged to....