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Title: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on November 17, 2012, 06:02:44 PM: (https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi439.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq119%2Fpropref%2Fimage.jpg&hash=7012fae58d7cd2dd6e959db8b277b59cdfad2521)

It's come at a good price, stuck lifter so engine does not sound great, but over all its a good basis for a project truck... Don't think that bumper will be on there long... "Chrome won't get you home" 8274 will be much more use I feel...

Looking at a 4" Rough Country lift kit and using front and rear lower flexi arms like I had on the front of the Cherokee, Then of course the swampers will fit, prob gunna junk the bead lockers as they never worked with the narrow swampers.

As ever more details to follow...

Happy days, Maf
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 17, 2012, 06:07:48 PM: lots of saleable shit on that
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Brynjaminjones on November 17, 2012, 11:52:33 PM: Looks cool - I'll keep an eye out for you. :003:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 02, 2012, 01:21:10 PM: Engine stripped and found number two piston cracked, all of the oil ways to the scrapper rings were blocked/almost blocked.

New rings, big ends, water pump and radiator, now sounds very sweet and getting lots of gentle road miles on.

Next up some protection, rock sliders, challenge wings and roll cage. Looking at a crew cab, will prob get 4" rough country kit with front and rear lower flexi arms. So that 34" swampers will sneak on nicely

8274 going on front, also have a superwinch that may go on the back.

Have got Aussie locker for front, might treat myself for Christmas to one for the rear :)
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 06, 2012, 07:04:20 PM: Stripped off flared arches etc and got both rock sliders on, mounted them nice and high, front and rear will tie in to this and then a roll cage as well...

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Three braces tie in nicely...

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Stripped off chrome and placed tray on, should work out good, looks awesome...

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Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: bellysgonnagetchya on December 07, 2012, 11:38:51 AM: Looks like thats gonna be a proper weapon when finnished fella, Nice work!!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Ezz on December 08, 2012, 08:38:40 PM: Is it having a cage??
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 09, 2012, 08:22:35 AM: Yes cage is on the cards, all will tie into the rock sliders, front wings are being made at the moment, one side done.

Waiting to see what roof I will get, half top or cut up a hard top to make a crew cab.

Once that's all done then will look into lift kit.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Ezz on December 09, 2012, 09:23:54 AM: Keep the pictures coming mate...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 11, 2012, 10:20:00 AM: Just one pic at mo...

Progress on tube wings... still being made so just a pic to show the basic out line, note original three bolt mounting onto front panel has been replicated, very pleased :icon_biggrin: :icon_super:

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Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Dutch on December 11, 2012, 10:30:18 AM: Nice one Maf.
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Post by: Eclipsed4ever on December 11, 2012, 07:59:07 PM: The Jeep's looking good. Looking forward to seeing it tearing it up :greggmo:
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Post by: willo on December 12, 2012, 09:19:03 AM: shoulda highlined it...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 12, 2012, 11:49:12 AM: :hysterical: u joinin that club in birtys after all Will
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: wildwood on December 12, 2012, 01:07:15 PM: high liners rule :icon_super:

Bugger all room under the hood tho........

Currently using today to bend steel and try and fit 2 batteries in space that is tight for one :jpshakehead:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 12, 2012, 04:01:41 PM: Not looking for monster size tyres or lift, so will be fine as is. Truck will also be used for lanes and some road miles.

Hopefully should have some more progress and pics towards the end of the week.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: willo on December 12, 2012, 05:19:38 PM: highlining isn't for monster tyres or lift....its for uptravel, more uptravel on a lower cog truck makes for better offroadyness just ask mr big_patrol
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 12, 2012, 08:03:45 PM: Quote from: Willo on December 12, 2012, 05:19:38 PM
highlining isn't for monster tyres or lift....its for uptravel, more uptravel on a lower cog truck makes for better offroadyness just ask mr big_patrol

Or just fit lockers and who cares about articulation? Thanks for your input but highlining is more work that I don't need to do, in the events I've been using Cherokee's with angle grinder. Wrangler will be what I need, and fine.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 13, 2012, 09:52:17 PM: go Maf :icon_super:

do unto others willo :greggmo:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: willo on December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM: just trying to help :banghead:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: isle of man on December 14, 2012, 07:06:16 PM: Quote from: Willo on December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM
just trying to help :banghead:

Don't take it personal!! Historically Maf beats the shiet out of things and grace is the last thing on his mind.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 14, 2012, 07:10:54 PM: Quote from: Willo on December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM
just trying to help :banghead:

me to :003:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 15, 2012, 10:23:25 AM: Yeah, but that was in £200 Cherokee's, this time protection is the first thing getting done... more pics on progress...

Front wings really taking shape now, rear bumper and rear arch protection next on the list...

Also looked at winch position, the flat plate will be welded on to the chassis rails, then the tray bolted to that, will need to stick out a little... 8274 with bow 1 motor

Waiting on a roof that can be cut to suit then the roll cage.

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Happy days...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 15, 2012, 12:44:57 PM: My cj is gettin those fenders :icon_super:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Nosebolt on December 15, 2012, 02:52:26 PM: do like the way you have incorporated the original inner wing and some of the top, not an option open to me on Tonka as they had to much rot on inner and outer but will keep in mind for yella if we ever get around to starting the rebuild
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Cockney Boy on December 15, 2012, 03:29:41 PM: If you need to change the steering box, just remember its a whole lot easier without a winch plate in situ.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 16, 2012, 11:08:26 AM: Quote from: Nosebolt on December 15, 2012, 02:52:26 PM
do like the way you have incorporated the original inner wing and some of the top, not an option open to me on Tonka as they had to much rot on inner and outer but will keep in mind for yella if we ever get around to starting the rebuild

Thanks, was mainly done this way for ease of the build, the aim is to get the protection we need easily and with what we had to hand, so far it's three days build time and only £35 for pipe, everything else has been to hand from previous works or what Toby has picked up from the scrap pile, his garage is near a breakers yard/weigh bridge and anything interesting comes in he gets a shout...

Thanks for winch plate/steering box info, we have to weld it on, but a 9" grinder will soon have it off if needed, winch tray will be bolted so that can be easily removed if required.

Should have some more pics towards the end of next week....

Cheers Maf
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 16, 2012, 11:27:52 AM: hmmm you sure you are not going all renegade?
(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fencarsglobe.com%2Fdata_images%2Fgalleries%2Fi_01%2Fjeep-renegade%2Fjeep-renegade-06.jpg&hash=50156a8b4d006c4c1cc8314903e7b8ae4177e032)

:lol_hitting:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 16, 2012, 11:41:39 AM: haha,

That is truely shocking eh?

:ace:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 16, 2012, 11:45:27 AM: its jhay built!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: jay140285 on December 16, 2012, 09:24:55 PM: Quote from: Panic mechanic! on December 16, 2012, 11:45:27 AM
its jhay built!

:wave-fingersmiely:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 19, 2012, 02:10:17 PM: Winch tray bolted onto the welded plate, winch sitting nicely.

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Need to get some paint on asap!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 19, 2012, 07:05:32 PM: by all means slaughter me (as usual :003: ) but what the frick is that :icon_eek: wont P&O have the hump and want it back soon :003:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Cockney Boy on December 19, 2012, 07:20:22 PM: Quote from: Bulldog67 on December 19, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
by all means slaughter me (as usual :003: ) but what the frick is that :icon_eek: wont P&O have the hump and want it back soon :003:

Your a very mean and nasty man :lol_hitting:

I love following these threads and watching the progress of a build. Keep up the good work :icon_super:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: MOCAJ on December 19, 2012, 07:31:48 PM: :hysterical:

BD wouldn't know a decent winch if it bit him on the arse :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 19, 2012, 09:23:52 PM: I heard he is in secret talks with that guy with the apache in kidderminster to buy that monster!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 19, 2012, 09:37:39 PM: Then i wud hav 200% more workin trucks tban u my little lilliputian and i wouldnt do that to ya
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: isle of man on December 19, 2012, 09:39:58 PM: RELAX!!!!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 20, 2012, 10:50:26 AM: Quote from: Bulldog67 on December 19, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
by all means slaughter me (as usual :003: ) but what the frick is that :icon_eek: wont P&O have the hump and want it back soon :003:

Haha, its a Warn 8274, personally I think its the best winch for the job, fast, strong, easy to rebuild/improve, spares easy to get.

Running wide drum and less rope so doesn't get bunched up.

Running Bow 1 motor for reliable set up over speed, have heard faster motors can burn out when loaded right up.

Rebuilt it earlier this year and shake down over 4 events, happy days.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 23, 2012, 07:01:31 AM: Roof has arrived :greggmo:

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Will cut up and make crew cab...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Ezz on December 23, 2012, 08:45:46 AM: I might to do the same...
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 24, 2012, 05:05:36 PM: Quote from: Ezz on December 23, 2012, 08:45:46 AM
I might to do the same...

Get on! Here's some food for thought...

Had a good few hours at Toby's workshop and really taking shape now...

Toby worked on rear bumper, I cut up new roof, got old one off, cleared out rear tub, chopped off rear part of internal roll cage, rear tub is really clean, happy days....

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Cut rear tub corners off, protection will flow these lines...

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Rear arch chopped out...

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Rear bumper (upside down) whilst Tobster welds up angles...

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Roof will (of course be painted)... but check the redneckness out of it all...

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Will crack on after mid winter pagen festival and hopefully be up for CLCC event on 30th Dec :)
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: MOCAJ on December 24, 2012, 05:20:07 PM: like them front wings alot :greggmo:

but would have left the rear roll bar in till you got a full cage
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 24, 2012, 05:55:42 PM: you dont hang mate do ya !!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 24, 2012, 06:12:23 PM: Quote from: my other cars a jeep on December 24, 2012, 05:20:07 PM
like them front wings alot :greggmo:

but would have left the rear roll bar in till you got a full cage

Thanks! I'll let Toby know, they are really strong and set with tyres on full lock so if your wedged on a tree you can put full lock on and drive off :icon_winkle:

Roll cage will be in place before proper event, needed to lose rear section of it to plan what we are going to...

BD... no point hanging around :icon_winkle:crack on I reckon...

Really pleased with it, been messing around with lots of Cherokee's and this build is the culmination of idea's and what I need for the events/terrain that we have around here... happy days...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 27, 2012, 05:26:19 PM: Rear bumper, with two recovery points done...

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Winch is all working now... hoping to try swamper's for size tomorrow...
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: MOCAJ on December 27, 2012, 07:34:34 PM: cut that exhaust back, its hanging there like a flacid dick just waiting to be ripped off :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: MOCAJ on December 27, 2012, 07:39:10 PM: Quote from: my other cars a jeep on December 27, 2012, 07:34:34 PM
cut that exhaust back, its hanging there like a flacid dick just waiting to be ripped off :icon_winkle:

sorry, should have said "pulled off" :hysterical:
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Post by: isle of man on December 27, 2012, 07:42:24 PM: Yeah!! Throw it out the side, it just gets in the way when it flexes like a teen.......
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Bubba on December 27, 2012, 07:56:47 PM: i realy like this build cos for once your truck does not look like it has just left the scene of a fatal rta
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: isle of man on December 27, 2012, 08:13:45 PM: The recovery eye's look very strong, I like them.
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 27, 2012, 08:30:18 PM: Quote from: Bubba on December 27, 2012, 07:56:47 PM
i realy like this build cos for once your truck does not look like it has just left the scene of a fatal rta

Thanks... I've wanted a TJ for a project for ages and have ended up with ebay purchases that are either too good or too much work... I'll hold my hands up to punishing Cherokee's, mostly they have been at the end of their lives, (£200) when I got them, I just pushed them a little that's all and kept them going a little longer than they would have done :icon_biggrin:

Don't worry exhaust will be going else where... hoping to get it ready enough for a shake down on Sunday with CLCC, then more work to do...

Last Cherokee when it met its maker...
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This was it during its last few breath's

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First Wrangler I had...

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Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 27, 2012, 08:47:21 PM: Quote from: isle of man on December 27, 2012, 08:13:45 PM
The recovery eye's look very strong, I like them.

Thanks, I didn't even ask for them, Toby just cracked on and did them, I'm pretty sure you could pull a house down with them :icon_super:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Ezz on December 28, 2012, 10:42:40 AM: Loving this thread... :pop:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on December 28, 2012, 07:05:10 PM: Quote from: Ezz on December 28, 2012, 10:42:40 AM
Loving this thread... :pop:

Thanks, here is today's progress... more tomorrow :greggmo:

Rear bumper all sorted now, we decided to make a tool for bending 90mm box section and it worked real good... the rear arch protection will flow into this...

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Okay, so this is how it was really done, again, another excellent piece of frabrication by Toby...

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Now here is a little test... Can you see the bumper?

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Can you still see the bumper?

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We also tried the swampers on, and there is enough room without a lift kit, not saying I wont fit one, as not that flexi... want to get lockers, so who cares haha.

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Really cracking on and hopefully we can make the CLCC day on Sunday, got crapy stuff like number plates and indicators sorted today, tomorrow will be full on A team mode for pulling it out of the bag... Happy days...
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Post by: MOCAJ on December 28, 2012, 07:11:58 PM: looooking very good maf :greggmo:
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Post by: wildwood on December 28, 2012, 07:20:36 PM: Had my 8274 there for a while......you will be fine off road no probs but if ya doing motorways and sitting at 60 odd you will find things a bit hotter than you would like.....
but depends on the amount of fins that aren't fooked on your rad....... Fitted an aux 16" fan to help keep it down....
just my 2 cents as usual......
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 28, 2012, 07:45:23 PM: Quote from: my other cars a jeep on December 28, 2012, 07:11:58 PM
looooking very good maf :greggmo:

Big thanks, I'll pass that on to Toby, He's just started out, young lad with cracking skills and really doing a great job, happy days.
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 28, 2012, 07:48:27 PM: Quote from: wildwood on December 28, 2012, 07:20:36 PM
Had my 8274 there for a while......you will be fine off road no probs but if ya doing motorways and sitting at 60 odd you will find things a bit hotter than you would like.....
but depends on the amount of fins that aren't fooked on your rad....... Fitted an aux 16" fan to help keep it down....
just my 2 cents as usual......

Thanks for input, I've just had the motor rebuilt, new heavy duty core rad and water pump, runs cooler now, so hopefully will be okay with 8274 in the way, but will fit electric fan to help and also when in deep water better to junk mechanical fan as it just dumps water over leads etc...
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 29, 2012, 07:59:20 PM: Todays progress, got lots done and ready (ish) for CLCC event tomorrow, thankfully just a 'play day'...

Looking fatter now... no wider than stock though... just tougher arches...

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Lots of room, happy days
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Post by: Bulldog67 on December 29, 2012, 08:14:38 PM: is that shit brown a primer :078:

(yes Im focussing on the important bits :003: )
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Post by: big g on December 29, 2012, 08:35:55 PM: red oxide
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Post by: Panic mechanic! on December 29, 2012, 08:38:00 PM: you will have to forgive BD he only recognises iron oxide!
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Post by: Bulldog67 on December 29, 2012, 08:43:16 PM: red :017: i need to adjust my screen resolution :003:
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 29, 2012, 09:19:01 PM: Yes tis red oxide, slapped lots on, would prefer to get truck done, but important meet tomorrow seeing a new site and sort stuff out for our punch hunt series 2013 :)
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Post by: big g on December 29, 2012, 09:29:58 PM: Quote from: Panic mechanic! on December 29, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
you will have to forgive BD he only recognises iron oxide!

:003:

looking well that truck.

Speedy transformation too.
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 30, 2012, 06:50:37 PM: Quote

:003:

looking well that truck.

Speedy transformation too.

Many thanks, pushed through to get Jeep half done/ready for event...

New truck fresh out of the workshop, looking good... wondered how no roll bars and swampers would work on 30 mile trip... amazing very controlled...

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Even fitted new sticker from stuff I bought in states...

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10 minutes down the road and a pheasant popped out of nowhere and we killed it...

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Winch motor burnt out, got proper stuck and did the other side of the windscreen, doh!

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Really liked this Jeep, can't believe no fairlead on fancy winch bumper, metal rope, on metal edge?

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33" STT's worked well and saw it really trying to get through stuff...

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Gnarly parking...

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Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Ezz on December 30, 2012, 09:20:26 PM: Looking good,
Needs a bit of a long arm lift, bigger tyres, diff locks, regear,

I'll help you spend your money :die:
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Post by: MOCAJ on December 30, 2012, 09:38:31 PM: Quote from: Ezz on December 30, 2012, 09:20:26 PM
Looking good,
Needs a bit of a long arm lift, bigger tyres, diff locks, regear,

I'll help you spend your money :die:

nope, small lift, lockers, winches front and rear, flat skid, cage, will go anywhere you want it :icon_winkle:
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Post by: Green Jeep on December 31, 2012, 07:57:06 AM: I'm running 34" Swampers for competitions and 31" STT's for laning, no clearance issues (might already have a 2" lift on? But prob just the amount of clearance we've created). Lanes and sites are often tight and small down here, so will keep Jeep as small as poss. Plus some clubs/sites have 35" max rule.

Will stick with one winch for now, but make cage strong enough so rope can go over the top for a rear pull, a 2nd winch will put me in the top class and your up against £10K+ trucks then.

Cage is the next item to be made & fitted. Will fit lockers (I have one for the front so will throw that in for now). I have some underneath protection to go on.
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Post by: daggie on December 31, 2012, 09:25:30 AM: never put a new sticker on a windscreen, asking for trouble :hysterical:
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Post by: Ezz on December 31, 2012, 02:08:24 PM: Nice JK, I've got a front winch bumper and a rubicrawler here ready for when the right one pops up
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Post by: Green Jeep on January 20, 2013, 06:56:39 AM: TJ back out of hibernation, new screen fitted, winch motor arrived, cage being made first week of feb, will sneak some lanes in and more road miles as engine only a few hundred miles since rebuild.

Have fitted windjammer from YJ to help keep warm, more snow on the way, even in Cornwall!

Oh and my 2001 Cherokee is finally on the road, boy ain't those heated seats the best?

Happy days! Maf
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Post by: willo on January 20, 2013, 12:01:14 PM: do you still want5 this carrier :017: good to see another jeep out there competing....
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Post by: Brynjaminjones on January 20, 2013, 12:06:27 PM: I hadn't realised you had a new XJ! Is that the new daily driver??
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Post by: Green Jeep on January 20, 2013, 12:57:19 PM: Quote from: Willo on January 20, 2013, 12:01:14 PM
do you still want5 this carrier :017: good to see another jeep out there competing....

Yes please. Looking for to 2013 season, first event next month, will hopefully take part in a few other clubs events as well.

Yeah the 2001 XJ is my daily ride, although will split between TJ as more miles needed on engine :)
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Post by: Green Jeep on January 26, 2013, 06:36:22 PM: Work has started again, moved into new garage with 5 ramps, so not much Jeep time. New winch motor, screen (complete with gnarlylaners stick) fitted, wet carpets removed and ditched. Full oils change tomorrow, then cage, then paint.

Really looking forward to this years punch hunt series, wanted a coiler for 5 years!

Happy days Maf
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Post by: Dutch on January 26, 2013, 10:05:36 PM: F.S.U. baby :icon_super: :icon_super: :icon_super:
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Post by: Green Jeep on January 27, 2013, 03:44:03 PM: Quote from: Dutch on January 26, 2013, 10:05:36 PM
F.S.U. baby :icon_super: :icon_super: :icon_super:

Yeah you know it makes sense, haha.

Okay, had some quality Jeep time and got the front (Aussie) locker in, was kinda dreading this as when I first fitted it, 'twas a mare. Thankfully all went well, couple of hours later and all ready to roll.

Just been laning to test, awesome, just near my house are four lanes, one very gnarly and washed out with lose rocks, trees etc, steep lane with big holes, normally you gotta use a little/a lot of welly to get up this lane, front locker just found traction and did the whole thing at 1100 revs or under.

Then a soft muddy incline, re found a lane that I'd forgotten about/ was blocked with a fallen tree a few years ago and the mud was thick enough to render the steering wheel useless. Again awesome, will order locker for rear this week :)

Next up throttle spacer and stronger yoke/prop joints. Then cage, then paint.

Future will be regear, thinking of going 4.88 over 4.56 that I've used before.

Then I have to decide on a lift kit, technically we have no issues even with 34" swampers. But need more flex to keep tyres on deck. I'm thinking 2" lift with lower flexi arms front and rear, I don't want a 4" lift as will be very tall in the lanes, we have a lot of small tight (ooer) ones down here. Will prob go with rough country from Dave at llama 4x4, as ever though all suggestions welcome, there is a budget to it and llama can do a lift kit with flexi arms for £650 delivered
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Post by: Green Jeep on February 13, 2013, 01:50:36 PM: Re gear kit (4.88:1) and rear Aussie locker on the way from the states...

Toby has cracked on with protection, couple of pics as of this morning...

Front hoop all made up, being welded today...

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Continued with same size tube, its for protecting the cab and not for end over end roll over certain death, will also be used for side pulls and fingers crossed up and over rear pull.

Also having tube to protect winch, happy days :)
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Post by: Eclipsed4ever on February 14, 2013, 08:27:06 PM: Looking good :greggmo:

Aussie lockers are awesome. Put one in my 3.2 V6 trooper. Gave it some serious stick and it never gave up. Completely changed the truck to drive as well. As long as you have the CV's/UJ's to take it, very much worth the investment!
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on February 21, 2013, 01:44:04 PM: Toby sneaked in his winch last Saturday afternoon before the event on Sunday.

Centre winch can also pull rear wards, of course both side ways and if we need a stronger/quicker rear pull we can throw the 8274 rope out the back as well.

Happy days, Maf

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Post by: Green Jeep on March 01, 2013, 01:43:59 PM: Fitted 33" STT's on 16" rims this morning.... re gear kit 4.88 arrived along with rear aussie locker....

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Sits nice next to my other black Jeep...

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Post by: willo on March 01, 2013, 02:21:22 PM: I still have some lift springs if you are interested?
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Post by: willo on March 01, 2013, 02:23:58 PM: They may have originally been a bit taller than you wanted to go but now they are nice and soft. Could be ideal for your application
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Post by: Green Jeep on March 24, 2013, 08:41:05 PM: Engine out time :(

Smoking badly, one piston lower on compression, hoping just a burnt valve... will also replace clutch with decent second hand one that I got for £50...

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Post by: Cockney Boy on March 24, 2013, 08:45:49 PM: Bugger :jpshakehead:
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Post by: Green Jeep on March 27, 2013, 08:01:03 AM: Big thanks to all the guys PM's offering engines/Jeeps...

I've managed to source a Cherokee engine, local to me (Cornwall) from a trader, LPG specialist... £200, all running and good, 94k, fingers crossed we can get it this weekend and get it in...

Thanks again Maf
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Post by: Green Jeep on March 31, 2013, 08:46:47 AM: Progress update...

Had a fun road trip to collect Cheorkee engine, in deepest North Kernow, had a touch of redneck about the place...

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Davey made the exhaust manifold leak free and stronger...

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It's now in, lost a fair bit of time swapping bits and stuff... just plumbing and wiring to do now...

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Post by: Green Jeep on April 07, 2013, 04:50:27 AM: Had a few hours yesterday to finish off the little bits and bobs...

Note new air filter set up... that's about as high as you can get for an under the hood intake eh? Haha...

...all in running and sounding sweet, oil pressure all good and runs bang on middle of temp gauge...

My cat has checked it out and declared it runs purrfect, boom, boom....

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Post by: ivanidea on April 07, 2013, 04:49:53 PM: I always thought the cat should be in the exhaust :003:
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Post by: Delk on April 07, 2013, 06:34:47 PM: Watch that cat, he is going to drink your beer!
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Post by: Green Jeep on April 09, 2013, 07:14:44 AM: haha, best not to have a cat on your car though eh :icon_winkle:

Lucky the cat is tee total, :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on April 14, 2013, 04:12:16 PM: Had a couple of ours on the Jeep today (in between time wasters... got an old Merc for sale, customers chatting all last night through email... they turn up dead exicted, went for a drive, then came back still looking and chatting to each other about it, then they said they needed an estate WTF!)

Anyway, Davey and I got the Talon centre winch in, spare wheel on cage, will take off when we get to events so we can still rear pull with the front winch... also sorted out where ground anchor lives and other stuff like adjust hand brake...

So pretty much ready for next weekend's punch hunt in SE Cornwall, Happy days...

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Post by: Green Jeep on April 21, 2013, 07:17:51 AM: Swampers on TJ rims...

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and two new stickers on the rear...

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Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on May 02, 2013, 05:49:26 AM: After the teething troubles on the last punch hunt it appeared we had fueling issues as no engine light on and zero fuel pressure after the engine was running a few minutes...

Decided time to put the fuel tank in the tub to save damage and less to get caught up on, thankfully fits in lovely and will modify the old metal bash plate to hold the tank in nice then mount the storage boxes above it, replaced fuel pump and the filter/regulator... still cutting out, CPS looks to be the issue, which when it plays up it kills the fuel supply, but weird how no engine light came on as it does easily on other items that we found when fitting replacement engine and hadn't made good connections...

Also took rear diff out to re gear but sadly wrong ring & pinion, learning curve on HD Dana 44 axle has been steep, but after half a day I understand the axle and how to strip it... slide hammer needed for one of the half shafts and the rear diff needed the centre winch in the end....

This ramp is set up wide for 4x4's... :)

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Bless the centre winch, ratchet strap was having none of it...

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All out... Just a shame I had a wasted day and had to refit stock stuff :icon_sad:

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Dales RS2000 and Mk1 Escort with a SX200 Turbo mtr also in stock....

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Also worked on my Cherokee XJ Diesel...

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Davey refurbed the exhaust,

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Now with new MoT, might fit a snorkel for some deep water laning....
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: willo on May 02, 2013, 07:09:39 AM: I found a 12" G-clamp works wonders to compress the case and push/pull the bugger in/out
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on May 06, 2013, 07:27:27 AM: Quote from: Willo on May 02, 2013, 07:09:39 AM
I found a 12" G-clamp works wonders to compress the case and push/pull the bugger in/out

Good shout, I have a proper good clamp, will try that next time, centre winch worked a treat though... had to hammer the carrier back in though :icon_sad:

Fitted CPS and the Wrangler is all happy days again :)

Next up is the exhaust manifold and banks monster (straight through) exhaust, old exhaust is hanging and decided to upgrade, will breath better and even more low down torque, also going to look at modifying the CPS so we can advance the timing, again giving better throttle responce and smoother low down power...there is even a rolling road near our garage :icon_winkle: :icon_super:

Manifold has flexi pipes for end two cylinders to avoid extra stress on joints and therefore wont crack like other stock/cheap aftermarket ones do...

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Happy days... :icon_jook:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on May 22, 2013, 05:35:09 AM: Got the tank all secure in the tub, used the original tank protection and straps, then I mounted the two boxes above the tank and managed to sneak a small ammo box next to them, can carry some small spares, shackes, snatch blocks and winch blanket in there, freeing up room in the other two...

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Will need to remove the filler neck, less chrome as well :P

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mmm, nice box, tightly fitting as well :icon_super:

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All in nice, had to use what I had an the farm, proper gnarly style... :icon_biggrin:

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Just gotta secure up the filler neck and its then all happy days, will also look to get a couple more smaller boxes in there, more storage the better as you can never have enough stuff eh... still got rear locker, re gear and exhaust to do...

Had a few :icon_jook:in the sunshine after that... happy days, shame I couldn't get this all done a week before and then made the harptree gig :icon_sad:
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on August 12, 2013, 11:21:09 AM: Large Core Alloy Rad and twin fans fitted...

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Alloy conducts heat real good and the fans pull off proper hot air, think a bonnet scoup/vent needed as the fans will just warm the engine up...

Fingers crossed that is my cooling issues sorted... :)
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: willo on August 12, 2013, 11:28:32 AM: Thats real nice, but as i found out this weekend, really the rad needs to go in the back
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: isle of man on August 12, 2013, 12:06:48 PM: I concur ..
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on August 12, 2013, 01:36:10 PM: Quote from: Willo on August 12, 2013, 11:28:32 AM
Thats real nice, but as i found out this weekend, really the rad needs to go in the back

Would love to but too much other stuff going on in the back... what happened with yours?
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on July 13, 2014, 05:28:20 PM: TJ back out of hibernation, had nothing but trouble last season and lost the Jeep love... thankfully didn't sell everything of and throw the towel in... winches all serviced, tyres resealed, 2 hours of pressure washing and a shake down, brake pipes to replace this week then fingers crossed Punch hunt on the 20th July...

Have also fitted front rad fan so three in total, would be nice to stay cool! Think bonnet vents are next on the list... and want to get rear locker in
Title: Re: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck...
Post by: Green Jeep on September 27, 2014, 07:57:44 AM: Recent stuck clutch plate has now been freed and cleaned.... also the release bearing was FUBAR, would have been a future problem...

Took just 45 mins to get the motor moved forward to access the clutch, refitting a little longer, went well though

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Back running and driving again.... also notice the recent re routed and replaced brake pipes, new ones through out...
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