Offroad-Express

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not before and after... but a direct comparison.....


Come on you other Jeepies.............

I like the one with the hardtop better

Nah, its looking good. I have just come across an idea about trimming the fender flares to give them a bit more flat look. But need to finish all the other existing projects first.

TJ wrote:I like the one with the hardtop better

your treadplate just got expensive sunshine!!!!!

xj wrote:your treadplate just got expensive sunshine!!!!!

Speaking of which, how much do I owe you? I do need to somehow take it off your hands as well.

owe me? you dont own me anything pal. getting it to you this weekend kinda turned to custard, and your away next weekend aye.... hmmm.... measure up the length/s you need, ill cut em down so you can fit them in whatever wagon you pass on through in.

hi Xj i saw your truck a few weeks ago when i was in hams it looks good may i ask how much the lift kit cost and where you got it from etc i want to do my tj up when i save some more money thanks

chops wrote:hi Xj i saw your truck a few weeks ago when i was in hams it looks good may i ask how much the lift kit cost and where you got it from etc i want to do my tj up when i save some more money thanks

The kit was already on it when i bought it. the previous owner tried to sell it up saying it cost 15k..... but he was full of it. Guesstimating about top end at 5k if you imported it. Its a procomp lift, but theres rubicon express, ome, rough country, terrain tamer.... hell, too many options to list as far as vendors go. jump on trademe and look for "Justjeep" as a seller, and see what he can do for you, he regularly imports gear from the us for the TJ's

My wifes one has got the OME/rancho 2 inch lift. thats simply a coil and shock change. Mine also includes trailing arms, adjustable pannards etc... all extra $$$$

Were you in a green wagon with the beige soft top on a friday night two weeks ago?

nope i was in a back one with a balack hardy and number plate ibchef im over your way alot and thanks for the info

feel free to catch up if your over then...... doing thommos on saturday if ur keen

Great catching up with you this morning. The sheet is thicker than what I was expecting, so it might actually be used as armour plating, just need to figure out ways to maximise its use. Things to work out next weekend (Easter). I have more pressing things to worry about (like leaking axle seal)!!!

If I can buy some time, I would import a Superior Axle kit that has strengthened axles and new bearings, seals, etc.. Its about USD 300 plus freight.

TJ wrote:Great catching up with you this morning. The sheet is thicker than what I was expecting, so it might actually be used as armour plating, just need to figure out ways to maximise its use. Things to work out next weekend (Easter). I have more pressing things to worry about (like leaking axle seal)!!!

If I can buy some time, I would import a Superior Axle kit that has strengthened axles and new bearings, seals, etc.. Its about USD 300 plus freight.

Mmy wife would bust a foo foo if i went and even thought about getting anything else for mine mate. Let me know how you get on with the plate. I should be able to get some more lighter guage stuff for ya if need be.

xj wrote:Mmy wife would bust a foo foo if i went and even thought about getting anything else for mine mate. Let me know how you get on with the plate. I should be able to get some more lighter guage stuff for ya if need be.

Mine would too, but then I only replace factory parts when they break. Its just that the replacement part has to be stronger than the factory or it will break again (thats my logic with her, and it seems to be working in my favour so far)....

This is what I am talking about:

http://www.offroadtoystore.com/products ... og2004.pdf

Regarding the sheets, I will spend a bit more time on my ultimate design and pick your brain next Saturday (hopefully).

be a good thread too show across the brands, my current POS looked even more a POS when I got it.... if thats possible

lilpigzuk wrote:be a good thread too show across the brands, my current POS looked even more a POS when I got it.... if thats possible

I was just thinking that aswell. Needs to be moved to general or something

Hey, leave the Jeeps alone!!!!

It is a good idea. Start a new thread and make it a sticky. It would be good to see where people started from and what they look like now.

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xj wrote:feel free to catch up if your over then...... doing thommos on saturday if ur keen

i would but as im a chef at the horny bull cafe and jazz fest is on in tauranga i will be biz as hell but will let you know when im over next and try to catch up hope you have a good easter otherwise