Trump's BA Axial Jeep G6 build with a twist.

[Trump1]

I got a lot of powder coating done.

I started with the knuckle weights.
Before:












After:











Shock hoops:






VP Light bar, light bar mounts, and rear bumper:



Whew ... that was a lot of powder coating.

To be continued ...

[T I N Y]

No fair......lol
No really It looks great buddy...keep it coming...

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by T I N Y

No fair......lol
No really It looks great buddy...keep it coming...

Thank you. Now that I got some powder coating done, I can do some more assembly work.

[billj]

So whats up with the build? Waiting patiently (well kinda) for more cool work from you

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by billj

So whats up with the build? Waiting patiently (well kinda) for more cool work from you

Hmmm ... I never received a notification that you posted.

I'm waiting for parts. Expected delivery is Wednesday, Match 5, 2014.

Thanks for checking in.

[Trump1]

I got an email that "Hotrodvw" posted, but i don't see his post. Weird ...

[Hotrodvw]

I did post, but posted in your thread by mistake. I was talking G6 light bars with another guy, thought is was you, but I was wrong. Didn't want to clog up your thread. =)
Sorry

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by Hotrodvw

I did post, but posted in your thread by mistake. I was talking G6 light bars with another guy, thought is was you, but I was wrong. Didn't want to clog up your thread. =)
Sorry

No problem. I don't mind digressing a bit. I like the way your light bar came out. Looks good.

[Hotrodvw]

Thanks

[Trump1]

My parts have been delivered according to USPS's web site. Yes!

And I don't have to mow the lawn today!

[T I N Y]

Originally Posted by Trump1

My parts have been delivered according to USPS's web site. Yes!

And I don't have to mow the lawn today!

NICE! Time to build....

[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by Trump1

My parts have been delivered according to USPS's web site. Yes!

And I don't have to mow the lawn today!

Get to work!

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by T I N Y

NICE! Time to build....

Originally Posted by Ty@Tekin

Get to work!

Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm post some pictures in the tomorrow morning.

[Hotrodvw]

(Taps fingers.......)....Waiting! =)

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by Hotrodvw

(Taps fingers.......)....Waiting! =)

Ha ha ha

OK, Just finished brewing my morning coffee. Let me at least pour myself a cup first.

[Trump1]

I installed the links last night. Here's a couple of photos.






Nest step was to install the VP Dig. The trick was modifying my Integy gearbox so the VP Dig would fit.

As you can see the rectangular Integy base doesn't find the round Dig. Like sticking a square peg in a hole. It no work.



I used a file to get the get the shape I wanted. Then I used my Dremel to take it down. Little by little. Here is a before and after photo.

Before:




After:





Here's how it ended up looking. A pretty good fit.










Next step was to proceed with the VP Dig installation. Once the VP Dig install was done, it was time to mount the gearbox on the skid plate.



I notice after installing the gearbox onto the skid plate that the Dig shifter arm was not smooth anymore. At this time it was after midnight, but it bothered me so I started to inspect the install. After tinkering for awhile I noticed that the Dig shifter arm was barely touching the inside of the skidplate. So tonight I'll do a little filing so the shifter arm will clear the skid plate.


To be continued ...

[Akaopie04]

Subscribed. G6 is going to be sick. Do u have a powder coater or is there some kind of way to do it yourself?

[T I N Y]

Originally Posted by Akaopie04

Subscribed. G6 is going to be sick. Do u have a powder coater or is there some kind of way to do it yourself?

He does the coating himself.

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by Akaopie04

Subscribed. G6 is going to be sick. Do u have a powder coater or is there some kind of way to do it yourself?

Like Tiny said i Do it myself. I seem to have trouble finding a picture of my setup.

Basically, I used a card board box for my spray booth, a toaster oven, and a Harbor Freight powder coating spray gun.

Originally Posted by T I N Y

He does the coating himself.

Thank you.

[Trump1]

OK. I found the pictures.








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