KOH Race/trail Jeep CJ

[rckjeep]

Here's an update from last nights work.

[jfergz]

Great rig love what you did with the cage wish I could get my hands on one of those old renegade bodies can't wait to see the final results

[rckjeep]

Thanks I can't wait either but haven't had any kid free time to build the last 2 days. Maybe tonight I can make progress.

Nobody has any opinions on what tires to run?

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

Thanks I can't wait either but haven't had any kid free time to build the last 2 days. Maybe tonight I can make progress.

Nobody has any opinions on what tires to run?

TTC Baja Claws

[sally1800]

If you have not bought any yet these RC4WD Super Swamper TSL Bogger work great.

There big too.

[rckjeep]

I bought these Proline Swampers but they look slightly small on here. I'm digging the TTC Claws so those maybe the tires of choice. These Swampers may fit better once the body panels are done. I picked up Proline Powerstroke shocks today so things are moving forward.

[microgoat]

I dunno, the TSL's do look a bit small, but I love the way they hook up. And smaller means a lower CG, which you're going to need with all that tube (or is it solid rod?) up there.

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by microgoat

I dunno, the TSL's do look a bit small, but I love the way they hook up. And smaller means a lower CG, which you're going to need with all that tube (or is it solid rod?) up there.

I hear ya, the TSL's look & hook up great. I'm gonna run them for now and see how it performs. The cage is all 4130 Cromoly tubing.

So it's now 3:15am and I just spent 4 hours building the engine cage, shock hoops and hood mount. I also welded up the rest of the chassis. I still have some stuff to add but it's getting closer. I'll take, upload and share some pics later, I'm gonna go pass out now.

[HillbillyCrawler]

Now that's a nice Jeep

[redjeeper]

I want to get my hands on one of this cages but for a hpi wrangler!

[rckjeep]

Ok here's the pics from early this morning. I've always loved seeing shock hoops peeking thru the hood so I made it happen here on my Dream Jeep.
I also installed the new Proline Powerstroke shocks. These things are beautifully made. Anyway on to the pics




Here's the body off of the hoops and so called engine cage. Once I decide on my drivetrain I'll add some cross bracing.

[Big Bill]

Looking great Dave, your tube work has always blown me away. You are right the Power-Strokes are nice shocks I just picked up another set for my latest build. Come on you can do better for that front body mount. Bill

[Kage]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

Thanks I can't wait either but haven't had any kid free time to build the last 2 days. Maybe tonight I can make progress.

Nobody has any opinions on what tires to run?

Dave next time I come out I'll bring my claws for you to try.

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by Big Bill

Looking great Dave, your tube work has always blown me away. You are right the Power-Strokes are nice shocks I just picked up another set for my latest build. Come on you can do better for that front body mount. Bill

Thanks Bill, body mounts have always been my nemesis, once I make my final grill and alum. hood I'll figure out something better. I'm using this hood & grill for build.

Originally Posted by Kage

Dave next time I come out I'll bring my claws for you to try.

Sweet, they look badass from what I've seen, how do they work for you?

[Kage]

Originally Posted by rckjeep

Sweet, they look badass from what I've seen, how do they work for you?

I tried them in loose dirt and gravel and with a 18.5 on 3s lipo i was burring myself. I guess I don't have to worry about wheel spin now But when I was on some rocks they gripped nicely.

[rckjeep]

Well I picked up a RPM light bar today and made some tabs and got it mounted up. Now I just need to figure out the drivetrain dilemma.

[ColquittCustom405]

Dave I wouldn't change a thing. I think the tsl look good on there. Nice build. Your 1st yota truggy inspired me years ago! Keep up the awesome work!

[rckjeep]

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

Dave I wouldn't change a thing. I think the tsl look good on there. Nice build. Your 1st yota truggy inspired me years ago! Keep up the awesome work!

Thanks man, You have built some nice stuff yourself. I'm gonna run it as is and may try different rubber later on. I personally think the tires fit it more realistically than something else would. When designing the size of the cage I took measurements off my 1:1 CJ7 so it should be pretty accurately sized.

I'm really torn between using a divorced setup with an Eritex T-case, which I wish had some mounting tabs, or going the better performance route and run in the stock location. The divorced setup would get an interior with Recaro seats, the stock setup would get a lexan interior to cover the guts.

Any words about performance of a divorced setup?

[rckjeep]

I think I'll run a Torquemaster ESC in this thing for endless voltage!!!

[rckjeep]

TorqueMaster is on it's way. My body panels are in the works, paint is here just need to make 10-12 tabs to hold them in place. Fun stuff.