Topic: Wrangler TJ should make excellent punch hunt truck... (Read 34695 times)

Green Jeep · « **on:** November 17, 2012, 06:02:44 PM »

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

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2012, 06:07:48 PM »

lots of saleable shit on that

Brynjaminjones · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2012, 11:52:33 PM »

Looks cool - I'll keep an eye out for you.

Green Jeep · « **Reply #3 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

Green Jeep · « **Reply #4 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...

Three braces tie in nicely...

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

bellysgonnagetchya · « **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2012, 11:38:51 AM »

Looks like thats gonna be a proper weapon when finnished fella, Nice work!!

Ezz · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2012, 08:38:40 PM »

Is it having a cage??

Green Jeep · « **Reply #7 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.

Ezz · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2012, 09:23:54 AM »

Keep the pictures coming mate...

Green Jeep · « **Reply #9 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

Dutch · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:30:18 AM »

Nice one Maf.

Eclipsed4ever · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2012, 07:59:07 PM »

The Jeep's looking good. Looking forward to seeing it tearing it up

willo · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2012, 09:19:03 AM »

shoulda highlined it...

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2012, 11:49:12 AM »

u joinin that club in birtys after all Will

wildwood · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:07:15 PM »

high liners rule

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

Green Jeep · « **Reply #15 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.

willo · « **Reply #16 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

Green Jeep · « **Reply #17 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.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2012, 09:52:17 PM »

go Maf

do unto others willo

willo · « **Reply #19 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM »

just trying to help

isle of man · « **Reply #20 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:06:16 PM »

Quote from: Willo on December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM

just trying to help

Don't take it personal!! Historically Maf beats the shiet out of things and grace is the last thing on his mind.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:10:54 PM »

Quote from: Willo on December 14, 2012, 07:02:48 PM

just trying to help

me to

Green Jeep · « **Reply #22 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.

Happy days...

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2012, 12:44:57 PM »

My cj is gettin those fenders

Nosebolt · « **Reply #24 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

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