Offroad-Express

Upper bushing of front axle has shown some signs of wear for some time... I'm sure OME design is good for on road use, but offroad killed the rubber thats the only one bushing that stayed OME after the lift kit, all others been replaced with IRO stuff. Being the point that stops the axle wrap thought it'd be a good idea to replace it with something better, so went with home made propylux and double stainless casing around it. Will see if it lasts longer than rubber

new vs old



in place

Had any sideways looks from the boys in blue yet? What are your plans for barwork/flares?

looking good mate what did you do about your front driveshaft??

From Page 2 Pete ..


- Tom Woods custom front drive shaft with double cardan at both ends
- Iron Rock Off Road 6.5" lift springs



He Spat out the Front shaft Early stages, and was rocking RWD jeep for a short but fun time

Front bush looks good , Had a chance to test it yet ?

haha my bad was just checking out pics

almost getting me motivated to put my lift back in mine but need to get front driveshaft sussed too.

how much did that set you back for it?

not so keen about putting the gearbox spacers in and havin that hanging so low.

are ya going to lift the fuel tank outta tha way too??

after all the work done recently, was time for a check up on the hoist

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verdict: me happy

small thing, the rear break lines could benefit from some relocation, but all good and safe as is

I know that shop. Hope he looked after ya
looking sweet now.

Cheers,

Looks like it was a tight squeeze to get on the hoist?

How did you extend your guards...?
What are they made of...?

zukmeista wrote: What are your plans for barwork/flares?

Designing the winch bar atm in CAD, then rear tyre carrier, rock sliders and barwork all around. Temporary flares are on now, ordering real ones from the US soon...Long way to go

Camel wrote: Front bush looks good , Had a chance to test it yet ?

yeah man, works a treat, really happy with it

sibainmud wrote:I know that shop. Hope he looked after ya
looking sweet now.

Cheers,

For sure mate, awesome service

phraza wrote:Looks like it was a tight squeeze to get on the hoist?

kinda we had a few mills to spare

00falcon wrote:How did you extend your guards...?
What are they made of...?

They are made of plastic coreflute sheet, same material they use for the real estate signs, etc... easy to cut and paint. Chucked through a few bolts to secure it to the inner rim of the wheel arch. They do the trick until proper ones arrive

what flares ya ordering ,,, dont get them bushwhacker ones ..look good last 5 mins ....ask me how i know...

yeti wrote:what flares ya ordering ,,, dont get them bushwhacker ones ..look good last 5 mins ....ask me how i know...

have you destroyed them quick? im getting fibreglass ones similar to these

Love it, you cant beat the WJ V8 power/weight ratio. Have you re geared it? And got a front bar coming? Those flares will look the part especially with a front bar.

Good buying out of the states atm, for my JK Wangler I picked up five 16x8 steel rims for 82 us each plus $500 odd for postage, there is a joint in Melbourne selling the same wheels for 150 AUD each

I'm thinking of taking my JK up to Woodhill or Thompsons track early/mid May if you're keen to get her in the mud.

i might be going up woodhill this saturday no re gear as yet, considering it atm, but loving the extra speed on the sand, cannot feel the power loss

WG should be 3.73 gearing from factory.

played a bit around with Jane and then with the camera yesterday, so far happy as a pig in mud

Going on a mud run tomorrow, decided to disable the ABS system, as on many previous occasions it had done more bad than good. Pulling the fuse only for offroad, but if it works without issues Im sure putting in a switch for it. Interesting reading: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/how- ... ost8496588

The Kl71s performed very well, closest you can get to the Simexes in my experience.

luckyme wrote:The Kl71s performed very well, closest you can get to the Simexes in my experience.

You're kidding right ?
I have both and the Simex's eat the KL71's......

Simexe's are way superior in mud for sure! But if you wanna drive on road too, the KL71s are the closest M/T you can get to them in mud, if you compare to the Buckshots, Mudstars, Coopers, etc. Others may disagree though

luckyme wrote:Simexe's are way superior in mud for sure! But if you wanna drive on road too, the KL71s are the closest M/T you can get to them in mud, if you compare to the Buckshots, Mudstars, Coopers, etc. Others may disagree though

Agree with the road manners

sorry but i think the maxxis bighorn is better than KL71s

4x4part wrote:sorry but i think the maxxis bighorn is better than KL71s

always loved your funny side

anyways, people always debate between the two, it comes down to what kind of truck they're on, where you drive and to personal preference. I had KL71s for many years on medium trucks and wouldn't give them away for 10 sets of bighorns...
let the hate begin bahaha

lol

Awesome Jeep man! Seen your vids and came to this forum to check out your build.

Just wondering how do you subscribe to threads on this forum? Thanks!