JK Buildup Part 1: J-Train

[JasonC]

I will post up some better pictures later this week. Pulled it in today and jerked out the front end and suspension. 37s are on the rear and looking good. More to come.

[ivbeenrokd]

Man, it's hard to hide money isn't it!

says the man with a 2 1/2 ton as his avaitar? ...

I have about 1/5 the money in that deuce as he has in his jeep. Matter a fact, I bet you have more money in the poo rocket than I have in the deuce, and you're suppose to be the cheap one!

[JasonC]

A few updated pictures

[ivbeenrokd]

Looking good, be sure to post up some more pics after tonights progress.

[JasonC]

Got it back on the road. The front is in and it again looks like it may be 4WD. I ended up using a high steer draglink and had to cut off the track bar bracket from the brand new Dynatrac housing and welded on another unit from Poly Performance. Also, some lower control arm skids were welded on while the welder was out. I Didn't install a steering stabilizer yet or balance the tires, and after driving it 180 mi. yesterday it doesn't seem like it needs it. I will probably do a balance on the tires one day after they get warmed up on a short trip and do a Road Force check. I am very pleased with the driving characteristics and can honestly say it drives better than it did before!

I still have to install the diff and axles, the pinion was set up and that's all I could handle since we broke 2 breaker bars and a socket trying to crush the sleeve.

[Craig]

Looks really good.

[ScottyB]

looks good, but those tires sure do look familiar

[commandtoad]

looks good. i don't know if it's the funny angle of the pic, but the tires look to small and the rear looks to far foward, is it just me?

[ivbeenrokd]

I see what you're saying, I think the rear is partially the angle and the unsemetrical(if that's actually a word) shape of the rear flares.

[JasonC]

More progress such as: RCV Performance shafts in the front, cut down and painted the center caps (wheels), JKS adjustable rear sway bar links, and AEV JK Heat Reduction hood

[ivbeenrokd]

Looks good.

[commandtoad]

X-2. saw it in person the other day, much better than a pic.
when is the shake down run? what's left?

[JasonC]

Shake down is soon. Must have a frt driveshaft within a week.

Before Moab:
T/C yoke and front driveshaft
S-Pod electrical center
ARB Compressor
Wire up front locker
Get a spare and rear tire carrier
New frt lower shock mounts

[JasonC]

The front Teraflex yokes are now on the axle and t-case. The Sonny's CV front driveshaft is in as well. S-Pod electrical center is installed. The compressor switch and front locker switch are in the new panel. A 150A accessory circuit breaker is installed and the +12V wires to the compressor and S-Pod will be attached to it. I did a 500 mi. service on the rear axle and put fully synthetic gear lube in it.

[commandtoad]

sounds like you had a long thurs. night..becouse he also mounted/balanced 4 - 7.50 16, 14 ply trailer tires.

[JasonC]

Plumbed an air line to the front bumper from the compressor and wired the front aux. lights to the S-Pod switch center.

[JasonC]

Latest upgrades:

Installed some 40" KM2s and some 17x9 AE series 063
Trimmed the inner fenders on the rear at the pinch seam to clear as well as the rear fender flares(which cut out a large amount of the damage that was induced from Hell's Revenge)
There is a bit of clearancing needed at the front frame behind the front tires for a tighter turning radius but haven't had the opportunity to take the cuts yet. They will need to be braced and capped as well. Seems like a several hour project. I will try to post some pics tonight.
I imagine I will really pop rear axles now, but, it sure does look friggin' bad!

[commandtoad]

do i have to say it.... pics!!!

[JasonC]

One shot, and couldn't get the camera lens to keep from fogging up out in this humidity.

[Jeff]

Seen it the other day but did not think it was you due to the soft top and no large RY4x4 logo. Looked good!

[JasonC]

Pulled the transmission out last week and used it to convert over a 2wd JK for another fellow wheeler. I think he'll be joining in on some rides now.
I have a list of goodies in store for the next few weeks. On the list is: auto trans swap, Rubicrawler low range box, track bar bracing, front lower shock mounts, rear extended brake lines, rear CV shaft with yoke and flange, finish cage (hopefully), and some fender chopping!

[UTWeezul]

Any more upgrades to the axles? I know the RCV front shafts will hold up. Love the way that it looks!