Dubaibentzen's build of Iceberg

WJCO · Jun 2, 2016

Dubaibentzen said:
I like the graphics. Nice work :thumb: Unfortunately there is no room between the body and the tire. Maybe I could try and move the tire up a notch. The tire carrier has room for adjustments up and down, and there is one step available up. It will be a bit more of a struggle than it already is putting on the 37" tire, but I might give it a try and see if it frees enough space for the door handle on the drivers side. I would really like a gas can on each side. I just think it looks better. More symmetrical. I dont want to put them on the hard top.

See post 141 of my build thread: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?31128-WJCO-s-Build-Thread-1999-WJ.

I ordered a Zone Tire relocation bracket to space the wheel/tire out and up further. I'm really happy with it. WJs and JKs share the same hub bolt pattern. It may give you more clearance to mess around with.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 2, 2016

WJCO said:
See post 141 of my build thread: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?31128-WJCO-s-Build-Thread-1999-WJ.

I ordered a Zone Tire relocation bracket to space the wheel/tire out and up further. I'm really happy with it. WJs and JKs share the same hub bolt pattern. It may give you more clearance to mess around with.

Thanks WJCO. It's a good idea, but I'm afraid the tire won't push firmly against the CC tire carrier and then perhaps start a rattle.

WJCO · Jun 2, 2016

Dubaibentzen said:
Thanks WJCO. It's a good idea, but I'm afraid the tire won't push firmly against the CC tire carrier and then perhaps start a rattle.

True. Don't mess with that.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 3, 2016

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As requested a couple of shots of the locks from inside the hood

Dubaibentzen · Jun 3, 2016

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Installed Mpac Springtail Solutions Molle panel for the tailgate. Good for adding extra equipment, Molle pouches or even a nice work table, when it's folded down. Also ordered a passenger side panel to mount my Powertank. Shipped today...

Dubaibentzen · Jun 3, 2016

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EVO 1/4 Pounder Aluminum front bumper installed

BdugJK · Jun 3, 2016

Thanks for the pictures of the latches! Really is a cool build and I am seriously thinking about the molle/table panel for mine as well. I can see the multiple uses for it.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

BdugJK said:
Thanks for the pictures of the latches! Really is a cool build and I am seriously thinking about the molle/table panel for mine as well. I can see the multiple uses for it.

Some even use it for a gas stove when camping.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

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Screw what's on tv. This is Saturday night redefined. Nacho chips, coke and two Jeeps...

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

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Vacuum booster pump relocated to make way for the winch in the bumper.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

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Warn Zeon 8S installed with neoprene cover.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

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Factor 55 Prolink attached to the synthetic line for safe winching. I like the idea of a closed system.

cozdude · Jun 5, 2016

Jeeps comin along nicely! What's polar bear doing in the background? Thought you sold it

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

cozdude said:
Jeeps comin along nicely! What's polar bear doing in the background? Thought you sold it

Thanks. The wife was thinking about keeping it, but now She's not so sure. Maybe She wants a sedan or something. Women :thinking:

Anyway the Offroad season is on summer vacation-mode here in Dubai. It's too hot the next few months, so if I wanted to sell it, it would be better to wait a few months until it cools a bit again and Offroad kicks off again.

WJCO · Jun 5, 2016

Lookin good.

Ddays · Jun 5, 2016

Dubaibentzen said:
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Vacuum booster pump relocated to make way for the winch in the bumper.

Did you lose the second horn doing the vacuum pump relocation? I did when I moved mine and ran without it but only one horn sounds pretty weak. I made a little bracket & mounted it in the same area.

Dubaibentzen · Jun 5, 2016

Yes it had to be moved as well. At the moment it's on the shelf in the garage, but I will put it back in the car. Probably up near the firewall on one of the studs and reconnect the wires. It sounds so weak without the secondary. But tomorrow is "cutting day". So at a later stage I will reinstall it.