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myth619's spare parts TJ build

I recently got bit by the TJ bug so with the help from my friend Shinjari I got an unmolested New Bright TJ body. He also set me up with a slightly modified SCX10 chassis to get going with.
I started with:
Axial axels
Axial Trans
Axial Wheels and Bead Locks
A few sets of Flatirons
Axial and Proline shocks & springs
Some 98mm Axial aluminum links
Some misc traxxas rod ends
and a few drive shafts that I hoped would work.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps5d33f91c.jpg

With the plan being to build a stretched and comp cut TJ, I used the sewing thread method to cut the fender flairs off.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps35cc4a54.jpg

Started imagining the wheels base while waiting for a frame
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps29982bc7.jpg

Got a frame and mocked up how high/low the body will sit. I wanted to keep the body a low to the frame as possible and found that it wasn't going to happen with the trans in the stock location so a GCM transfer case was procured from Shinjari ( youll begin to see a reoccurring theme with where a lot of my parts come from) and mounted it to the stock SCX10 center skid.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps74830c51.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps1cffcbc3.jpg
There ended up being about a 1/4" clearance between the case and the body. NO FLOOR CUTTING "thumbsup"

Assembled the links to see how much needed to be cut .
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...pseb9e9e6c.jpg

Rear links done
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...pscccddd1c.jpg
With how the way the frame was modified by two previous owners ago I had to move the center skid forward one set of holes and drill a new hole for the front upper link mount otherwise the links would have been an inch long or the rear axel would have been at the rear bumper.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps08171f84.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...pse958c9cb.jpg

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When I got the frame some modification had been done to it and since I needed it flat I broke out the welder and bent up a filler piece. Good as new.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps748d5dd1.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psace6a95d.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psaae02d80.jpg
In the middle pic you can see the axel truss I made and the mock up upper 3 link tab.

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Mocking up the steering servo mount and track bar mount. Im using styrene sheet to do my mock up since I can easily tweak it for the best fitment then I use the styrene for my template when I make the final metal part.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psc905c0e3.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps84a4340e.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps9c020fd3.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psc0514da4.jpg
You can also see the finished truss/ top link mount.

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While cycling the front suspension during the mock up phase I wasn't happy with the amount of up travel it had. I did a few well placed pie cut to frame in front of the shock mounts and was able to raise the rails about 3/8" which allowed the drag link and track bar to clear the frame at full compression and articulation.
You can see the before and after in these pics
before:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psace6a95d.jpg
after:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psfd94ac9f.jpg

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Steering Servo Mount and frame side track bar mount done.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps98c4afef.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psdf47fe47.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps66df848d.jpg

Suspension componants clearances
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps83307547.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...psec541ed2.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ps3c2a3870.jpg
Not sure if y'all noticed the nice, new Proline TSL's( again thanks to Shinjari for finding those for a great deal)

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That's it for now, more tomorrow

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Nice work! I have the same body hanging in my garage, been there for quite a while now! But hopefully tomorrow I get some parts in the mail to put it to use.

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Front tranny mount is sick! Can I copy that?:mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by Bananaclip (Post 4498581)

Front tranny mount is sick! Can I copy that?:mrgreen:

I second that, trans mount is right on. Like the mods you did to the front section of the frame to get full travel also.

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Originally Posted by Bananaclip (Post 4498581)

Front tranny mount is sick! Can I copy that?:mrgreen:

Thanks, copy away.

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Originally Posted by diggerj (Post 4498670)

I second that, trans mount is right on. Like the mods you did to the front section of the frame to get full travel also.

Thanks. If I push straight down on the front of the frame the front shocks have a little more than an 1/8" left to compress when the steering components hit the frame. When it articulates the shocks will get full compression. The tire will hit the fender before that happens though. I may do a HiLine fender on it before its done.

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That's all the pics for now and Im caught up on the build. If there are any questions about what I did that I didn't go over let me know. Hopefully tonight I can get the front bumper/ winch mount done and some more pics posted.
Thanks for looking!

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Originally Posted by 6.2blazer (Post 4498943)

Very nice work.

Thanks

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What's up myth, have you been crawling with the guys up in temecula?

Rig looks good. I'm working on a similar build, a YJ, but I have to wait until I can get my tube work done, as I have no welding skills

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Originally Posted by z71baja (Post 4499169)

Whats up Baja. The last time I crawled with the T-mec guys was the G-6 at Mt Baldy in January. Between work and family I haven't had any time for an all day run. Ive been getting out, maybe, once a month with Shinjari for a couple hours.
Im really happy with how this TJ is coming along. Im taking my time on it, mainly because I don't have an instant budget to buy what I need so I can take my time on building the extras.
Are you doing a build thread on your YJ?

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Great job on the TJ. I love these little Jeeps! Super fun to drive and the scale aspect is just awesome. I dig the front bumper for sure. What's the plan for the rear bumper?