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A.j. Kustoms "lil' yj"

AJ.

AJ.

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

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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>Kaetwo [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:42 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>Well I got burned out on the Landy (basically I'm too lazy to build a full caged rig right now
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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?

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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>Kaetwo [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:19 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>Aaron drives a hard bargin. Basically he bullied me into selling it.

He even brought aunt Bootsy into the mix....

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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>PinchFlat [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:26 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>DUDE... NEVER pass up a chance with Aunt Bootsy. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:20 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>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.
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- Modify fender flares & remove steps
- Metal Rock Sliders
- 3D interior
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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:47 am ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>Here's some pics

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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:13 am ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: Kaetwo's Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>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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I did manage to trim the front fenders and change tires & wheels.

What do you guys think?

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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:27 am ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>I have managed to get the sliders & rear shock mounts on. I hope to get her done soon!
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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:19 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>Well I think the cage is done. Fab & fit by me, welded by T.J.
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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:22 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>So I took her top off, which always looks best!
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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:08 am ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>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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<HR width="85%"><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=3 cellPadding=0 width="85%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Author: </TD><TD>A.J. [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:52 pm ]</TD></TR><TR><TD width="10%" noWrap>Post subject: </TD><TD>Re: A.J.'s Reign Labs Jeep YJ</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2><HR class=sep>Well I guess it's time to get ready for the 2012 Axial Scale Champs.
The " LIL' YJ " needed some TLC.

All disassembled

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Chassis sand blasted & painted!

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Finally built the front fender wells and made some turn signal lenses.

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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.
 
Really liking this"thumbsup" nice fab work, how are you getting such clean cuts on the body?
 
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very cool"thumbsup"
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pike2350 said:
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.
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WSD said:
Very nice bulid.
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THANKS GUYS!

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Really liking this"thumbsup" nice fab work, how are you getting such clean cuts on the body?
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THANKS! I use a saw blade on my Dremel, Thread, Hand Saws and what ever else works for the situation. Most of all PATIENCE!;-)

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You have this Jeep building to a science.

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THANKS! Yeah I'm stuck in some what of a rut.8)
 
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!
 
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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!
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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.
 
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