Got some work done last night. Boxed in mounts, relocated driver side lower mount on to the housing, and welded up my gussets. Just have to put them on tonight and figure out my shock mounts. Hoping to have the Jeep rolling again tomorrow night.

Driver side lower


Rev 2 of my c gussets fit much better.





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Did you double check your numbers in the 3 link calculator to see if only moving 1 link mount is going to give you bad geometry?

 

This is how I originally had it in the calculator...I just never mounted it half on the housing because I wasn't paying attention when I did it and just butted it up without measuring. This is why I rubbed my tire on the arm turning left and why that side kept hitting my shock mount. Now both my lowers are equal distance from center, the way I originally had it layed out

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Well I had a great time at the race this past Saturday. Unfortunately I placed fifth but at least I was able to finish after flopping on my side. Also found out I really need more bump stop than what I currently have but that has always been in the back of my mind.

I got my quick release fire extinguisher mounts back from the laser last week too and it turned out great. You bend it for the diameter roll cage and fire extinguisher you have then weld everything up. Quick release with a single pull pin. If anyone is interested in one let me know, I've already sold one to @Toyfish









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U forgot to mention that I had to tow your poor jk to the parking lot after u broke everything jumping across the finish line lol

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I was gonna leave that detail out because it's running and driving just fine now haha all I needed was to toss a new belt on and thread a plug in where the hose was for my oil pressure gage

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Buy my foa bumps

 

What are you going to run?

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Use those air shocks you have

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Sold those a while ago

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Oh I gotcha. I have bought shocks from truck and van in the past, but only because I needed them that day. They are quite a bit more expensive than finding them online

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Really? Ok. I've only bought used stuff from them and they gave me a sweet deal. I'll look around

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Looks like I'll be finding something online then. Luckily I don't have any wheeling planned till 4th of July weekend

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One nice thing about being buddies with the product designer at JCR is when he gives you bumpers. I've now got a mauler deluxe thanks to Anthony



Also for anyone interested, my entire old JCR set up is for sale. Front, rear, and tire carrier.

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Maybe he needs to design u some shock mounts lol

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No major updates just small stuff. Have a guy coming tomorrow to get my rear bumper and tire carrier so I've been getting started on designing a frame chop rear bumper. Heading to the dunes Wednesday the 20th for work so that's my only real deadline for getting new bump stops/pads.

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Looking forward to seeing version 2.0 or whatever :thumb:

 

lol

 

??

 

how much for the front bumper? IS it a JCR?

 

$300 and yes

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Well my garage is now wired for 220v for my new welder and plumbed with 150psi from my new air compressor I put in the basement. Got my Jeep back on the road last night, new front bumper is all installed along with the winch. Haven't made a lot of progress with designing my new bumper, I've been pretty damn busy at work.

Also, finally figured out the other day why I was having such issues welding my front truss at work...Someone put a 100% argon bottle on the MIG welder instead of a C25. I swapped bottles out and now it welds like a dream, too bad I didn't realize that when I was working on my axle. Even though the welds aren't the prettiest they have great penetration and no porosity so we'll see how they hold up.

 

When is the turbo going on?

 

Wherever you give it to me 👍

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So twisted in 2 weeks? :thumb:

 

Maybe...I can't decide if I want to destroy my Jeep again or not :sonicjay: either way I will be there to at least watch. The gf wants to race but we'll see if that actually ends up happening. I have a wheeling trip for work the Thursday before which leaves me at the possibility of breaking shit without even racing haha

 

:sonicjay: put some bump stops in and let her fly.

 

We'll see...you're slowly convincing me. Who knows what will happen in 2 weeks.

 

She might take you up on that haha

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Pretty sure none of you guys have real jeeps, real jeeps actually have jeep parts left

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A Jeep tub qualifies as a Jeep.

 

I think that makes mine the closest to a real Jeep then... Minus the fact it's a JK

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I think it makes yours closest to a minivan

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And you need to race yours too, minivan or not.

 

I'll prolly end up racing. And Stephanie said she's going to take you up on that offer of riding along for your race

 

Im going to the west side event tomorrow and then to Canada next weekend so hope it holds together enough for the race the weekend after that.