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BESRK
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Big Lime II Aug 14, 2006 20:41:05 GMT -5

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Post by BESRK on Aug 14, 2006 20:41:05 GMT -5

Okay, since I had to get the buggy up on the trailer I figured now would be a good time to get the winch mounted. Still have to use the gigantic M10000 but I swapped synthetic rope onto the drum so that cut the weight down a bit. Made the winch mount out of some scrap I had laying around..

Also tossed the old springs on the shocks to see how it sits.. it sat with about 6-7 inches of stickout so I'll do some spring swapping. Also, fully drooped the rear axle and I'm gonna have to rotate the pinion up alot to compensate for the shorter upper arms.. the pinion rotates down a bit.

Big Winch...

Main plates are a couple pieces of 3/8" thick angle that I had laying around..

Put in another crossmember and ran the winch mounts between it and the front of the frame.. Also, made a front mount and fairlead mount from some 1/4" angle that I found in the garage..

Winch mounted with a new fairlead for the synthetic rope..

'80 CJ5/AMC 360/T176/D300/D44s/ Rear Detroit/35" KM2s

'04 Chevy 2500HD Duramax

Jim63 Trail Leader Posts: 333	Big Lime II Aug 31, 2006 17:47:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim63 on Aug 31, 2006 17:47:48 GMT -5 anything new with the buggy?
	2000 XJ, 4.5" Lift 33" BFG MT, D44, 4.56

CORE 4WD Trail Master Sometimes overkill is just right.... Posts: 2,102	Big Lime II Aug 31, 2006 17:56:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CORE 4WD on Aug 31, 2006 17:56:36 GMT -5 Yea considering your build pace, you must be about ready to take it to Crozet!!
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swampercj Trail Leader Posts: 402	Big Lime II Sept 2, 2006 20:42:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by swampercj on Sept 2, 2006 20:42:10 GMT -5 He got it running around under it's own power last weekend:) And it flexes really good, I'm sure Eddie will post some shots soon! It will be at Crozet next weekend, maybe not 100% but it is very wheelable!
	Scott 95 YJ-F/I 350/turbo 350, 60-frt/14-bolt rear, 42" TSL, bead locks, Coilover/linked suspension 82 Jeep CJ-7 F/I chevy 350/turbo400/14 bolt rear/60 front/ still waiting on tires 97 TJ 4 banger ,stock 86 Blazer 454 big block 07 Ford Super Duty 250 Diesel, crew cab 4X4 Just too many toys!

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Big Lime II Sept 2, 2006 22:27:19 GMT -5

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Post by 87B2XLT on Sept 2, 2006 22:27:19 GMT -5

Looks a lot closer to being a done deal. Can't wait to see the immediate finished product... and I'd love to go next weekend to Crozet, but... with the way things are going right now, I'm already not making this month's meeting and have to make some catch-up QT with my wife... then, I might get to go and play with the boys haha

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What It Was Trail Master SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM "If you want peace, prepare for war" Posts: 819	Big Lime II Sept 3, 2006 22:58:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by What It Was on Sept 3, 2006 22:58:43 GMT -5 So what's the scoupe ;D with the new and improved... I think we're all waiting for the next Jaw dropping set of pics

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Big Lime II Sept 3, 2006 23:00:21 GMT -5

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It's been a mad dash trying to get the essentials done so I can wheel it at Crozet next weekend. The dang storm robbed me of 2 days of electricity so that kind of hurt. Spent the day doing sheetmetal work.. Got the new compressor in for the front ARB. Also, still playing with spring rates but I think we're pretty close. Don't really have anything to check the flex with so we used Scott's 42s driven up on an old tire for now. Basically wanted to check for gross interference/binding issues...

I'll come back later and clean up the wiring..

Home made shifter (from an old B&M Quicksilver)

'80 CJ5/AMC 360/T176/D300/D44s/ Rear Detroit/35" KM2s

'04 Chevy 2500HD Duramax

What It Was Trail Master SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM "If you want peace, prepare for war" Posts: 819	Big Lime II Sept 3, 2006 23:06:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by What It Was on Sept 3, 2006 23:06:26 GMT -5 Man... she looks good!!! Can't wait to see pics of her floating over some "Obstacles" Hopefully by next spring I'll be out there breaking my toy...

Jim63 Trail Leader Posts: 333	Big Lime II Sept 4, 2006 0:17:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim63 on Sept 4, 2006 0:17:50 GMT -5 x2 thats awesome cant wait to see some video of this!
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Chele Trail Master Love me or hate me, it's not going to break me! Posts: 1,008	Big Lime II Sept 4, 2006 6:52:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chele on Sept 4, 2006 6:52:55 GMT -5 That's freakin' amazing ;D
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PaulC Trail Master Posts: 942	Big Lime II Sept 4, 2006 17:19:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PaulC on Sept 4, 2006 17:19:54 GMT -5 Looking good. At least the neighbor haters will be off your back. You should go put a tire on his car and see how it flexes. PaulC
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BESRK Trail Leader Posts: 304	Big Lime II Sept 6, 2006 20:20:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BESRK on Sept 6, 2006 20:20:26 GMT -5 I let them all know it runs now... www.zippyvideos.com/7098534265890116/untitled/ .
	'80 CJ5/AMC 360/T176/D300/D44s/ Rear Detroit/35" KM2s '04 Chevy 2500HD Duramax

Jim63 Trail Leader Posts: 333	Big Lime II Sept 6, 2006 20:34:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim63 on Sept 6, 2006 20:34:13 GMT -5 nice work!
	2000 XJ, 4.5" Lift 33" BFG MT, D44, 4.56

JeepCJ5 Trail Leader Posts: 385	Big Lime II Sept 7, 2006 7:14:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JeepCJ5 on Sept 7, 2006 7:14:23 GMT -5 Looks Good!
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What It Was Trail Master SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM "If you want peace, prepare for war" Posts: 819	Big Lime II Sept 7, 2006 12:44:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by What It Was on Sept 7, 2006 12:44:44 GMT -5 She transitions nicely from squating/sitting to moving in either direction... How does she do when turning?... Does she lean Much? Man, that's a Nice toy, I can't wait to see some actual action footage.

Post by BESRK on Aug 14, 2006 20:41:05 GMT -5

Post by Jim63 on Aug 31, 2006 17:47:48 GMT -5

Post by CORE 4WD on Aug 31, 2006 17:56:36 GMT -5

Post by swampercj on Sept 2, 2006 20:42:10 GMT -5

Post by 87B2XLT on Sept 2, 2006 22:27:19 GMT -5

Post by What It Was on Sept 3, 2006 22:58:43 GMT -5

Post by BESRK on Sept 3, 2006 23:00:21 GMT -5

Post by What It Was on Sept 3, 2006 23:06:26 GMT -5

Post by Jim63 on Sept 4, 2006 0:17:50 GMT -5

Post by Chele on Sept 4, 2006 6:52:55 GMT -5

Post by PaulC on Sept 4, 2006 17:19:54 GMT -5

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