The Diez build thread!

MTG · Jul 30, 2015

JK_b/c_yolo said:
It's been a busy week getting the jeep finished up for a good run this weekend!
Went out this afternoon for a check out everything. Fisrt time I've stuffed the tires since the install. It's coming along, just a few more bugs to work out. I put new longer e-brake cables on today also. I had to move the Evap skid also.

Looks great! :thumb:

bkac · Jul 30, 2015

MTG said:
Looks great! :thumb:

Thanks a lot! :thumbup::thumbup:

Fitzbsly · Jul 30, 2015

Lookin good !! Great build !!

Davwashere · Jul 30, 2015

Looking good Bobby! Can't wait to see it on Friday.

crippledpetey · Jul 30, 2015

Looks great :thumb:

I would remove those mud flaps before flexing next time. They are easily caught under a tire when backing out...and rip / bend line butter. Yes, this happened to me, haha.

How did the brake lines work out?

bkac · Jul 30, 2015

crippledpetey said:
Looks great :thumb:

I would remove those mud flaps before flexing next time. They are easily caught under a tire when backing out...and rip / bend line butter. Yes, this happened to me, haha.

How did the brake lines work out?

Yeah, thanks. I thought about that after I did it, at least nothing happened. The brake cables worked out really well. They are about a foot longer and come with the springs you need to make the install complete. Still need to trim the seams!

dwmgcs · Jul 30, 2015

Davwashere said:
Looking good Bobby! Can't wait to see it on Friday.

Yeah, me too, and we will get a chance to be up close and personal with it when its on the lift for modifications, will be nice if it all goes smooth.

bkac · Jul 30, 2015

Fitzbsly said:
Lookin good !! Great build !!

Thanks Fitz, can't wait to wheel with you soon!

Davwashere said:
Looking good Bobby! Can't wait to see it on Friday.

Looking forward to hanging out with you guys! Thanks for the help.

dwmgcs said:
Yeah, me too, and we will get a chance to be up close and personal with it when its on the lift for modifications, will be nice if it all goes smooth.

I really appreciate all the help and l'm really excited to go test it out with all you guys!

Stegertime · Jul 30, 2015

JK_b/c_yolo said:
Was able to get all 4 fenders cut and finally on this weekend.

Looking really good!

bkac · Jul 31, 2015

So tonight I installed my 1.5" x 7" hydro assist ram to go along with my factory box I ported the other day. I'm running my factory steering box and factory pump. The 1.5" cylinder basically keeps the factory steering feel and doesn't lag at idle. I'm really happy with this decision so far. It drives amazing and doesn't feel twitchy even at 5k rpms and 75mph. I completed this hydro assist ram for right under $300. I'm going to add a cooler in the next few weeks. One thing I learned was even though all the air might feel like it's out it might not be. Found this out during the initial test drive and a bridge at 60mph, death wobble like crazy. I came back home and cracked the lines at the cylinder and let drip for a minute. Problem solved.

dchotrod · Jul 31, 2015

Looking great!

MR.Ty · Jul 31, 2015

You JK is looking awesome. :yup:
Looking forward to some action shots. :thumb:

bkac · Jul 31, 2015

dchotrod said:
Looking great!

Thanks!

MR.Ty said:
You JK is looking awesome. :yup:
Looking forward to some action shots. :thumb:

Thanks, ya me to! Hopefully this weekend! :thumbup:

sean.m.adams33 · Aug 1, 2015

JK_b/c_yolo said:
So tonight I installed my 1.5" x 7" hydro assist ram to go along with my factory box I ported the other day. I'm running my factory steering box and factory pump. The 1.5" cylinder basically keeps the factory steering feel and doesn't lag at idle. I'm really happy with this decision so far. It drives amazing and doesn't feel twitchy even at 5k rpms and 75mph. I completed this hydro assist ram for right under $300. I'm going to add a cooler in the next few weeks. One thing I learned was even though all the air might feel like it's out it might not be. Found this out during the initial test drive and a bridge at 60mph, death wobble like crazy. I came back home and cracked the lines at the cylinder and let drip for a minute. Problem solved.

Got any pics of the finished product? This sounds like a pretty good deal for hydro assist.

bkac · Aug 2, 2015

sean.m.adams33 said:
Got any pics of the finished product? This sounds like a pretty good deal for hydro assist.

I'll get some pictures, just drove 500 miles on it and really like the feel.

dwmgcs · Aug 2, 2015

JK_b/c_yolo said:
I'll get some pictures, just drove 500 miles on it and really like the feel.

Here is a couple from today at the Salem Jeepers Summer Jam playing on the RTI Ramp

bkac · Aug 2, 2015

dwmgcs said:
Here is a couple from today at the Salem Jeepers Summer Jam playing on the RTI Ramp

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Thanks so much! Had a great time!

bkac · Aug 2, 2015

Breaking it in very well.

bkac · Aug 3, 2015

Had an awesome break in trip to quack attach. That trail makes my Jeep feel tiny. It did great and we drove it home!
Really pleased with the setup.

2013rubirick · Aug 3, 2015

JK_b/c_yolo said:
Had an awesome break in trip to quack attach. That trail makes my Jeep feel tiny. It did great and we drove it home!
Really pleased with the setup.

Looks fun. Hope to get up there soon.

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