One Ton Jeep TJ Hardtop

[SAL45]

I edited it! LOL! I'm retarded

[rocksteadily]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Thanks!!



I also installed longer shock shafts to get more droop travel, am running a 3 link/panhard bar up front, and will soon be changing it to a true 4 link in the rear. Other than that, I just spend time ensuring that there was no unnecessary binding going on.

what shock shafts did you use?

[Tommy R]

They're Wheelie King shafts...

[4mulaSvaliant]

Man that thing looks so sweet! I am building one very similar to yours and I just recently stumbled acorss this thread. The video is sweet. Very capable set up man!
What trans cross member is that? I have the stock axial on a Xtrail chassis and I plan to run the trans from a cordless drill, to a fabricated 1:1 transfercase. I have a feeling that dropped cross member will help alot when I get that far.
Again..... Awesome rig!

[Tommy R]

Thanks! The rig is based on an SCX10. I believe early in the thread I show how I moved the trans/skid plate forward. If not, I can post up more pics.

[CruiserHead]

Sounds like you have a dot-matrix printer inside your Jeep trying to get out.

You are nuts doing Moab with no other rigs around. You have some big cajones .

Your videos are great. Nice rigs!

JB

[4mulaSvaliant]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Thanks! The rig is based on an SCX10. I believe early in the thread I show how I moved the trans/skid plate forward. If not, I can post up more pics.

There is the missing key..... I wasn't aware the SCX10 had a dropped cross member. So I take it that's a standard piece. Ill be sure to read through again. As most do, I get hung up on the pics more than the words. I too thought it was mentioned but I perused real quick and didn't realize it was standard equipment on the SCX.
great man. Im subscribed!

[2JSC]

I soo want to build a YJ like this now.

You suck Tommy.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by CruiserHead

Sounds like you have a dot-matrix printer inside your Jeep trying to get out.

You are nuts doing Moab with no other rigs around. You have some big cajones .

Your videos are great. Nice rigs!

JB

Yeah, that servo is the culprit, I think. Pretty annoying, but it was cheap and is strong as h3ll so I tolerate it.

We were pretty careful in Moab for just that reason. We borrowed a winch, I packed tools, CO2, spare axles, etc. And we wheeled pretty conservatively. So I would say it was a calculated risk. Hope to make it there again this year for Easter Jeep Safari. No shortage of rigs then! ;)

Originally Posted by 4mulaSvaliant

There is the missing key..... I wasn't aware the SCX10 had a dropped cross member. So I take it that's a standard piece. Ill be sure to read through again. As most do, I get hung up on the pics more than the words. I too thought it was mentioned but I perused real quick and didn't realize it was standard equipment on the SCX.
great man. Im subscribed!

Yep, it's all standard/stock parts, I just relocated the skidplate (with trans/motor) farther forward to help me shorten the wheelbase to where I wanted it (~10.5") and then lopped 2" off the back of the frame. Pretty straightfoward, really.

Originally Posted by 2JSC

I soo want to build a YJ like this now.

You suck Tommy.

LOL! Yeah, I'm a fargin' bastage! ;)

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by ttown180

this might be my favorite jeep build thus far, i saw the youtube video and it articulates BEAUTIFULLY and i loveee the stompers, im ordering a set soon oh and the fender liners in the back are badass, gonna try to make some for my f350 tonight

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

By far one of my fav' wranglers!

Thanks for the kind words, y'all. Much appreciated!

[4mulaSvaliant]

Hey Tommy, here is the start on my Newbright TJ. Very similar to your build. Suspension ended up nearly the same.
New Bright TJ no more!

[4mulaSvaliant]

Are those the SCX 10 shocks as well? Im having a flex issue because my shocks have too little travel. I have plenty of room for more flex, but the shocks bottom out and limit the travel under compresion and extension. I have the RC4X4 90mm white ones. I like the look but may ditch em for something more usable. You have twice the flex on yours than I do.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by 4mulaSvaliant

Are those the SCX 10 shocks as well? Im having a flex issue because my shocks have too little travel. I have plenty of room for more flex, but the shocks bottom out and limit the travel under compresion and extension. I have the RC4X4 90mm white ones. I like the look but may ditch em for something more usable. You have twice the flex on yours than I do.

Yes sir, those are SCX10 shocks. However, I installed longer piston rods from a Wheelie King shock to give more droop travel. Incidentally, my rig is about 90% droop with very little bump travel, if any. For your application, it sounds like you should raise the top mount of the shocks, which will help you stuff the tires farther into the fenders (and lower your ride height), but ultimately, you'll likely need longer shocks.....unless you find a way to mount them at an angle to gain more travel.

[Tommy R]

Got me some Trailreadys to match the 1:1.... ;)

[Jester666]

bing bing How about some more info on the beadlock rings?

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by Jester666

bing bing How about some more info on the beadlock rings?

Stay tuned... I've got something in the works. ;)

[bmx_ican92]

alot of your pics are little red x's

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by bmx_ican92

alot of your pics are little red x's

They look fine to me... :?

[kingarrthuu]

You did a great fob with this build I like that you built it to look as much like your own 1 to 1.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by kingarrthuu

You did a great fob with this build I like that you built it to look as much like your own 1 to 1.

Thanks very much! It's what my 1:1 will be when it grows up a little more.