Show us your ......... JEEP

[xj]

All the other manufacturers seem to be getting on the board, we cant be left out people!!!!!!!!

SHOW US YOUR JEEP!!!!

Wifes 97 TJ, 2 inch lift, 31's


My TJ

[downunderxj]

At Rallywoods


At Terawhiti

'95 Jeep Cherokee
30" Maxxis tyres

[MAHINDRACJ4A]

hope you guys dont mind since its a mahindra but a JEEP is a JEEP

1977 MAHINDRA CJ4 JEEP

[xj]

erm, well ......... i cant be buggered getting into the whole licencing/trademark debates that surround the issue.... so yeah... pic away dude....

[TJ]

Before any mods.


After Phase I - I did make it to the end of the ramp, but could get out to take photos at the time.


Two Jeeps


Future plans


I have some more photos with Phase II mods, which I'll upload tomorrow.

[xj]

Whose is the Scrambler? Theres a guy in Matamata with a cj8 hiding away someplace too

[TJ]

New addition to the family:





Its stock standard with 4.7l V8

[skid]

All the other manufacturers seem to be getting on the board, we cant be left out people!!!!!!!!

SHOW US YOUR JEEP!!!!

don't want to be raining on your parade fullas, but 1 page and only 4 posters

[xj]

Like Mulder used to say about the Aliens Skiddy........ We're out there.....

[skid]

Like Mulder used to say about the Aliens Skiddy........ We're out there.....

shite dude

less than 10 mins to reply

I knew you would defend it fast

p.s. remember that fulla I dragged onto your front lawn to wank about your rims and waste some time

we're building a space frame trials truck that is going to resemble a willys in some way

hes keen as to try and make it look like a willys

will post pics as it takes shape

if ya have any pics hidden away on ya comp of space framed rockcrawlers that look like jeeps, then flick them thru to me

[xj]

Like Mulder used to say about the Aliens Skiddy........ We're out there.....

shite dude

less than 10 mins to reply

I knew you would defend it fast

p.s. remember that fulla I dragged onto your front lawn to wank about your rims and waste some time

we're building a space frame trials truck that is going to resemble a willys in some way

hes keen as to try and make it look like a willys

will post pics as it takes shape

if ya have any pics hidden away on ya comp of space framed rockcrawlers that look like jeeps, then flick them thru to me

Yet another Fake Jeep in the making??? Oh heck, how silly of me to forget, the FJ has already been done...... [couldnt let that go by now could i]

theres a few pics about on the web such as you require, blowed if i'd know where to find em now though.

[skid]

Like Mulder used to say about the Aliens Skiddy........ We're out there.....

shite dude

less than 10 mins to reply

I knew you would defend it fast

p.s. remember that fulla I dragged onto your front lawn to wank about your rims and waste some time

we're building a space frame trials truck that is going to resemble a willys in some way

hes keen as to try and make it look like a willys

will post pics as it takes shape

if ya have any pics hidden away on ya comp of space framed rockcrawlers that look like jeeps, then flick them thru to me

Yet another Fake Jeep in the making??? Oh heck, how silly of me to forget, the FJ has already been done...... [couldnt let that go by now could i]

theres a few pics about on the web such as you require, blowed if i'd know where to find em now though.

cheers dude, I'll let the sarcasm go this time. I already found heaps on the american rockcrawling sites, but they have 1 mile long truks and they don't look right when they try to mimic something else

[xj]

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/car/700435826.html not really the go... but anyway.....

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2243940

http://www.jeep-classifieds.com/20199_jeep-ad.html .....looks more promising.....

http://rockies.craigslist.org/rvs/679845844.html ..... and this i liiiiiiiiiiikkkkkkkkkke

[MNC]

Even I'd consider converting for one of these:

[turoa]

hey skiddy, there was a trials thing based on a hilux chassis with a lexus v8 etc with a TJ grill that looked awesome that I saw. had a lime green cage and was in at brians for awile. i think he may of built it.

[Heath]

Even I'd consider converting for one of these:

Thats the same quality panels as I have! at least I have one straight panel (my fuel flap is still straight) its just jamed in place so when I use a screwdriver on it it will also be bent ... I meant modified for clearance!

Heath

[Jeepology]

http://gallery.mac.com/alexayres#100009/DSCN2924&bgcolor=black

[cool__bananas]

hey skiddy, there was a trials thing based on a hilux chassis with a lexus v8 etc with a TJ grill that looked awesome that I saw. had a lime green cage and was in at brians for awile. i think he may of built it.

yea, he did build it, it was for owen somebody?

[skid]

hey skiddy, there was a trials thing based on a hilux chassis with a lexus v8 etc with a TJ grill that looked awesome that I saw. had a lime green cage and was in at brians for awile. i think he may of built it.

yea, he did build it, it was for owen somebody?

yeah, I done my homework.

national champ 5 years running is making a comeback

[xj]

seriously looking at buying these...... just need ot research what needs to be done to mod the mounts and operate the lockers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =158858988

Alternately i got access to a set of ARB's (used) for 1/2 price....... what's a bloke to do?

[skid]

seriously looking at buying these...... just need ot research what needs to be done to mod the mounts and operate the lockers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =158858988

Alternately i got access to a set of ARB's (used) for 1/2 price....... what's a bloke to do?

sheeeeet, simple maths logic would point me in the direction of ARBs or similar.

$3250 per diff, ouch

[xj]

seriously looking at buying these...... just need ot research what needs to be done to mod the mounts and operate the lockers.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =158858988

Alternately i got access to a set of ARB's (used) for 1/2 price....... what's a bloke to do?

sheeeeet, simple maths logic would point me in the direction of ARBs or similar.

$3250 per diff, ouch

but here's the quandry:
Currently - drum rear, disc front, 3.07:1 diff ratios, potential arbs. dana 30 front and 44 rear
Proposed with these - disc rear, disc front, 4.01:1 diff ratios and factory lockers. dana 44 front AND rear.

Whatsmore, heres how the "do it yourself" version in opposition ot buying these would go.....

replace diff gears to 4.0:1 - $1500.00
convert rear brakes to disc - $1400.00
buy lockers to 4.0:1 and fit - $4500.00
Theres $7,400........

[TJ]

but here's the quandry:
Currently - drum rear, disc front, 3.07:1 diff ratios, potential arbs. dana 30 front and 44 rear
Proposed with these - disc rear, disc front, 4.01:1 diff ratios and factory lockers. dana 44 front AND rear.

I believe the diff ratio would be 4.10, but these are JK (Wrangler) diffs with a different track width compared to a TJ (Wrangler). Also, you would need to get and mount all the mounts for springs, shocks, control arms etc on these diffs before fitting them under your TJ. Its not really that simple, though tempting.

[xj]

dead right about the diff ratio.... keyboard dyslexia.

im aware of a necessity to mod the mounts, i just dont know to what extent.

Ill sleep on it and probably end up on the side of reason and just get the ARB's.

[waterlilly]

hi
another diy option could be a grand cherokee zj/zg rear axel as it would bolt straight in and has disk brake , and then aussie lockers front and rear (have you seen the price of them....cheap) and crownwheel and pinion of yer choice.

[TJ]

hi
another diy option could be a grand cherokee zj/zg rear axel as it would bolt straight in and has disk brake , and then aussie lockers front and rear (have you seen the price of them....cheap) and crownwheel and pinion of yer choice.

XJ (the person) has a TJ with Dana 44 rear. Grand Cherokees had either D35 (I6 engine) or D44a (V8 engine). The problem is D44a is aluminium housing and no way near as brute as a proper D44 under the TJ. Actually, most of the swaps are from a TJ under Cherokee or Grand Cherokee because of this reason.

As for disk brakes in the rear, they were factory options in US and there are many kits available on the net for conversion. You can also use Falcon / Crown Vic brakes are they are the same bolt pattern.

[vitara888]

You will need new wheels to use the JK axles because they have a different stud pattern so add that cost to your calculations as well. I wonder if the guy on Trademe has managed to sell any of the axles, did he say he had 5 sets?

[TJ]

You will need new wheels to use the JK axles because they have a different stud pattern so add that cost to your calculations as well. I wonder if the guy on Trademe has managed to sell any of the axles, did he say he had 5 sets?

True, almost forgot that to add. JK has 5x5" stud pattern versus TJ 5x4.5". WJ (Grand Cherokees) also have 5x5" pattern, wheels off a WJ should be okay.

May be we should put all these comments to the seller on Trademe, because he is promoting them as almost an easy swap for "all" Wranglers (which would include YJ, TJ and JK).

[TJ]

Ill sleep on it and probably end up on the side of reason and just get the ARB's.

Just remembered, I thought you were getting ARBs for half the price from somewhere. What happened with them? If you are not interested, I am sure some of us would be definitely interested.

[turoa]

thing with teh JK diffs is that everything on them is NEW, nothing would be leaking or need rebuilding, and the brakes would be really good