wanting a winner... xj build thread

[winnerone23]

The time has come to get some work done.. the snow has fallin.. it "just" bumpers.. Haha, just some bad ass bumpers! I can't wait to chip the fresh powder coating off of them! Ok here goes..
I started with tear down.. all 4 bumpers, out with the old in with the new! All my bumpers are from Ryan at Bent Metal Works..







Starting with the front... I just dropped it in place to start with an didn't like it, too far out, it hit my bodies "bumper", too narrow for the bodies bumper..





Tho after trimming up an getting what was left of the bodies bumper cut off, it worked perfectly to th measurements I gave Ryan to make them.. see I like pushing the limit of squeezing the limit of obsticles an clearance.. so bumpers that stick out an hang down aren't for me..



All mounted an perfect.. lots of approach angle.





Again I mounted it back far enough for the winch to be inside the front grill..



Didn't get my servo back on but I was on bumper mode.. hooks on an found a place for the shovel Ryan makes. I may be trimming it into a spade shovel tho.. maybe...



On with the rear bumper.. not much to talk bout here, just one bad ass bumper! Stout for sure..



Next addition will be metal shock hoops an a rear 4 link truss, also from Ryan..

[ky_ace]

Being a Jeeper in 1:1, I love seeing the realistic comparison to your scaler. Very nice job on the build. I can tell my refrain from building my own scaler is ending soon!

[winnerone23]

Awesome thanks ky.. its a very smooth rig.. refrain! Hahaha... I try to refrain from from buying too much I don't need but not from building.. I grew up in a Toyota family an was the first to stray with my 88 limited xj.. now this. Well the wife wants to start running it.. so It's time for a new build.. just wish there was a early 2000 tundra body, like my old man's, out there.. other then the 1/8 scale one.. so a tamiya Tundra it is.. class 1 tacoma as well.. lol.. refrain.. not for me...

[89lxmorepower]

Looking good way better than before

[winnerone23]

Thanks Chris.. I'm really liking them, the approach angles are sick! I can't wait to get them on the trail an on more rocks.

[winnerone23]

Got out to play a little.. A couple inches of snow on leaves is bad for traction, but the pitbulls did a great job doin work an keeping traction to the ground an the xj moving.. I think I'm due for a new motor or motor rebuild.. the HH 35t on 4s is bout what it use to be on 3s, I think.... It just doesn't seem to have the snottt it use too.. just broke it in with a little comm tlc an new brushes before this weekend.. I was thinkin a 16t puller motor or throwing in a diff 35t handwound to send off this one for a comm cut an rebuild..

[AxialJeepster]

those look sweet. how are they holding up to your torture ??

I have some goodies in the works for ya!

[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by AxialJeepster

those look sweet. how are they holding up to your torture ??

I have some goodies in the works for ya!

There holding up great! ... This far.. powder coating is tuff, but chips off with a hard enough impact... Wahahahaha.............

Sweet! New goodies are always the best an lead to new updates.. I like it! What is it? What is it!

[BADASSPONY]

The rig and the new bumpers look great man!!! I cant wait for my stuff to get here to start the building!!!

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[winnerone23]

Me either! The sooner you build the sooner we can get out an the sooner you can realize you made a Big mistake goin all wraith an no scx.. Lmao!

[BADASSPONY]

I have a new Rubicon kit on order too and one of the Wraiths was converted to SCX axles so I might find a SCX chassis and finish the conversion. Then ill have 2 of each plus the mini and micro.

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[winnerone23]

Touche~ .. awesome to hear! Can wait to gtg. Or see ur build threads.

[06ToasterBox]

Very nice build. Where can I buy those bumpers and sliders from? I'll b getting my xj body soon.
J.

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[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by 06ToasterBox

Very nice build. Where can I buy those bumpers and sliders from? I'll b getting my xj body soon.
J.

Sent from my shack on location.

Thanks toaster.. there's more to The build thread then pics.. Lol

All my metal work is done by axialjeepster @ Bent Metal Works! Great guy an great work at affordable prices for everyone to get some..

[skooter]

I heard about a guy that makes some awesome wood bumpers

[winnerone23]

Wow! Wooden bumper guy! He sure does make a sweet bumper, but can't decide to build the rest of his rig ;)

What's goin on Al? I shot ya a text earlier, you ready with that tf2 or scx?

[skooter]

not much. doing odd jobs to keep busy. yea ive been throwing a few parts together here and there

[winnerone23]

Stop throwing parts! Get them or one of the rigs ready to hit the trail!
Got ur fx-r in yet? Did you pick it up yet? Let's go! First comp is only a month away!

[skooter]

dont have it yet. ill get it sometime soon. I know, everything's creeping up on me. the plus side it that beaver opens at the end of march.

[winnerone23]

Put that silly mustang out of ur head. The only car shows this year are goin to have 4wd, gates, an Rock!

That, an why wait till march for Beaver!