"Comeback" Jeep TJ build
 

Well it has been a while since I completed a build of an RC rig. So I needed my comeback build and had a custom TJ chassis for a while and some loaded TLT axles. I had the NB Jeep TJ body so I started building a few weeks ago.

Specs:

Custom aluminum Jeep TJ chassis
Locked and loaded smokin' TLT axles
1.9 HPI stockers to be modified
RC4WD 1.9 Rock Crushes w/ modified lugs
RC4WD R2 tranny
Hi tech steering servo
New Bright Jeep TJ body
Custom Sliders by Bonards29
Sick a$$ custom cage by Bonards29

The rest will be added as I go.

Here is the chassis set up.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_2733.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_2728.jpg

I am going to do the flat fender.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...-xenon1254.jpg

Maybe soft doors
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...half_doors.jpg

Well Bonards29 and I worked out a trade deal for some parts and ca$h that I sent him and in return he built me these sick sliders and awesome cage for the TJ!!! He did a great job!!!! THANKS buddy!
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_3170.jpg
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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_3169.jpg

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_3103.jpg
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Body work prep
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0765.jpg

Not for sale...
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0766.jpg

My attempt at making "soft doors" made from fun foam from a craft store. The rough draft version. I will make a full set after my trial and errors are done...
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0767.jpg

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http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0771.jpg

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very nice build thus far"thumbsup"
I too am starting a new bright tj build as a copy of my 97 1:1, thanks for posting up the pics, looks great.

looking good, i love the doors! "thumbsup"
are they going to be removable too?

Hell yeah! Thats gonna be one sick a$$ TJ!

WOW!!!
Can't wait to see this come along.. Great work.

Thank you!

With all the armor this one is going to have, I plan to wheel it very hard. I think if I made the doors removable, they be busted in a short time. I may though...

"thumbsup"

Thanks, more tomorrow.

This looks awesome, gives me some idea for a build of my own some day..

That thing is cool. As soon as I find an scx10 chassis I'm gunna start one of these builds to crawl around with my honcho.

The "Comeback" is looking very strong it has a good look and a sweet stance the narrower TLT axles help that. "thumbsup"

Wow it looks great!!

Where did you get the TJ frame?

Looks to be an awsome build so far, keep it up "thumbsup"

Thanks,

Ben

Thanks guys!

Ben, I bought it off of someone on here. Not sure who made it. But it is pretty accurate, other than where the tranny mounts.


With the loaded TLT axles with cvd's, I wanted a 0 offset, 5 lug, beadlock. Well I went the cheapo route and made my own.

Took too long to just make these two so I'm taking a break and I will make the other two plus the spare down the road.

The angle of the picture makes the ring look a bit off but they are pretty dead on.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0776.jpg
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this build is amazing! nice work! "thumbsup"

No pics but an update anyway. Paint is on the cage/sliders/front/rear bumpers! I went with Tamiya light gunmetal. Paint on the jeep is drying. Flat black fenders and Tamiya brilliant blue.

Pics tomorrow.

A few update pics with paint.

I still have to touch up the fenders with black. The cage paint looks light iin the pics but is much darker.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0826.jpg
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0837.jpg

this build has the making of a very nice finished build

WOW! This thing is looking very nice!!!!

Rear tire carrier just flows with it! :shock:

Like this TJ, im still watching :mrgreen:

Moving along...

I mounted the body. Industrial velcro front and rear. I may change the front mount. I'll see how it holds up to some hard wheeling.

Mounted the front bumper with winch, and the sliders. I hope to get the soft doors on today.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/r...J/IMG_0841.jpg
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very nice rig! Love the tube work