A.j. Kustoms "lil' yj"

[AJ.]

I stole this little girl from KaeTwo in Jan. of last year, and built her up for MSD SCALE NATS.

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Author:	Kaetwo [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:42 pm ]
Post subject:	A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Well I got burned out on the Landy (basically I'm too lazy to build a full caged rig right now ) So I thought I would take on a far more easy build-up. As it turns out, this rig has turned into one of the most difficult rigs to setup that I've done. The goal was this; - 89deg approach angle - 10.25" wheelbase - Jeep Hardbody - Axial High Clearance Steering Knuckles - Hand Brothers Steering Kit - Tranny mounted 1/2" forward - Very stock looking This combination made it a bitty to get the steering, pan hard, drag link, etc...all aligned. After hours of building and tearing down, I finally got a pretty clean and solid setup. Next, I fabbed up a set of front and rear bumpers with a swingout tire carrier. I plan on using this as a dual purpose rig. Trail and Expedition. With a simple tire change, I should be right inline with the rules. Up on the docket are adding rock armor to the bodies rear quarter panels, paint and electronics. I also plan on putting in an interior down the road. What do you think? Attachments: IMG_5659_small.jpg [ 70.36 KiB | Viewed 774 times ] IMG_5657_small.jpg [ 71.24 KiB | Viewed 775 times ] IMG_5658_small.jpg [ 71.62 KiB | Viewed 776 times ] IMG_5663_small.jpg [ 70.15 KiB | Viewed 776 times ] IMG_5662_small.jpg [ 71.98 KiB | Viewed 777 times ] IMG_5660_small.jpg [ 71.31 KiB | Viewed 775 times ] IMG_5661_small.jpg [ 71.21 KiB | Viewed 776 times ]

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Author:	Kaetwo [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Aaron drives a hard bargin. Basically he bullied me into selling it. He even brought aunt Bootsy into the mix....

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Author:	PinchFlat [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
DUDE... NEVER pass up a chance with Aunt Bootsy.

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Author:	A.J. [ Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
So I have had a little time to get started on the YJ. Should have some pics up soon. Here's what I'm planning: - TEKIN FX-R - TEKIN T35 PRO HAND WOUND - SAVOX SC-1267MG (STEERING) - HITEC HS-5625MG (WINCH) - A.J. CUSTOM WINCH PLATE - PRO-LINE POWER STROKE SHOCKS (FRONT) - TAMIYA TOURING CAR SHOCKS (REAR) (Stole idea from Zach. Hope you don't mind Zach. ) - Modify fender flares & remove steps - Metal Rock Sliders - 3D interior

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Author:	A.J. [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:47 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Here's some pics

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Author:	A.J. [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:13 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
I found a little time sunday to get some body work done. It still needs a little trimming on the front fenders, but it's close!

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[AJ.]

Aaaaand the rest!

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Author:	A.J. [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:00 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ
I have been completly slammed at work and going to be out of town for most of the month, which is really killing my time for builds. I did manage to trim the front fenders and change tires & wheels. What do you guys think?

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Author:	A.J. [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
I have managed to get the sliders & rear shock mounts on. I hope to get her done soon!

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Author:	A.J. [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Well I think the cage is done. Fab & fit by me, welded by T.J.

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Author:	A.J. [ Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
So I took her top off, which always looks best!

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Author:	A.J. [ Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:08 am ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
She is all wired up and ready for some testing at Area 51 & Little Moab! I had to change the front bumper for Montana, I think it turned out good. I plan on getting the interior & paint done after she is all dialed in.

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Author:	A.J. [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Well I guess it's time to get ready for the 2012 Axial Scale Champs. The " LIL' YJ " needed some TLC. All disassembled Chassis sand blasted & painted! Finally built the front fender wells and made some turn signal lenses.

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Author:	A.J. [ Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ
Well she is all ready to go. With Driver & Spotter she came in at 54 pts.

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[Die-Laughing]

very cool

[pike2350]

Damn AJ. I am so jealous of your skills.

I need to get to the comps earlier so I can check out your trucks up close.

It looks killer.

[Mt.Dew]

Really liking this nice fab work, how are you getting such clean cuts on the body?

[Rckcrwlr]

You have this Jeep building to a science.

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

very cool

Originally Posted by pike2350

Damn AJ. I am so jealous of your skills.

I need to get to the comps earlier so I can check out your trucks up close.

It looks killer.

Originally Posted by WSD

Very nice bulid.

THANKS GUYS!

Originally Posted by Mt.Dew

Really liking this nice fab work, how are you getting such clean cuts on the body?

THANKS! I use a saw blade on my Dremel, Thread, Hand Saws and what ever else works for the situation. Most of all PATIENCE!

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

You have this Jeep building to a science.

THANKS! Yeah I'm stuck in some what of a rut.

[Mr.Joshua]

Nice work! Dingo flares look pretty good on there.
Love the front bumper

[JeremyH]

Nice work! This is the coolest Jeep build on this board.

[Jeepin-Paul]

The big fender flares look tough on the Jeep. Keep it up.

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Nice work! This is the coolest Jeep build on this board.

THANKS JEREMY! I've put a lot of time into this llittle girl.

Originally Posted by Mr.Joshua

Nice work! Dingo flares look pretty good on there.
Love the front bumper

Originally Posted by Jeepin-Paul

The big fender flares look tough on the Jeep. Keep it up.

THANKS GENTS! The Dingo Flares take a beating, plus they are easy to replace if they get to messed up.

[FireWire79]

Did you have any major fitment issues getting the dingo flares on there? Also, where did you snag that interior from?

They both look amazing and since I have a CC01 I would totally love to steal that from you, if thats ok. I have already attached a SCX front bumper on it, and am planning on adding the rear, and if I can get some sweet flares on it to make it look a little more like a modded 1:1 I would be totally stoked.

Also, one of the coolest YJs on here!

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by FireWire79

Did you have any major fitment issues getting the dingo flares on there? Also, where did you snag that interior from?

They both look amazing and since I have a CC01 I would totally love to steal that from you, if thats ok. I have already attached a SCX front bumper on it, and am planning on adding the rear, and if I can get some sweet flares on it to make it look a little more like a modded 1:1 I would be totally stoked.

Also, one of the coolest YJs on here!

Thanks for the props!

The Dingo flares fit fairly easy, I just did a little reinforcement behind them. I built the interior, PinchFlat Seats & a NIKKO TJ console.

[shwng1973]

What an awesome build.

[justinart24]

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuper clean build Aaron, nice work.

[STANG KILLA SS]

wow thats clean. love it!

[AJ.]

Originally Posted by shwng1973

what an awesome build.

Originally Posted by justinart24

suuuuuuuuuuuuuuper clean build aaron, nice work.

Originally Posted by stang killa ss

wow thats clean. Love it!

thanks gents!

[ColquittCustom405]

AJ Kustoms= Gangster....Another awesome build!