NecessaryEvil
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Welded on my EVO gussets the other weekend. I rushed the paint and it ran, oh well.
Building '13 BrightWhite JKU
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NecessaryEvil
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Well seeing as I'm going to make my way out west next month, it has come time to re-gear. My 37s on 3:21 has been dumb. I obviously can't take the jk out west like that. I bought 5:13 gears and a new front carrier. I will be changing the gears the next few days I have off. I'm sure I will be more then pleased with the 5:13s and can't wait. Lol
NecessaryEvil
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They are from ClaytonOffroad. They are high quality brake lines and am very pleased with them.
NecessaryEvil
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Well I stopped being lazy and cut my rear fenders. Turned out good.
NecessaryEvil
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Also I installed my gear sets.
NecessaryEvil
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So I am making a trip out west to tomorrow. Thought I would share some small projects I have completed prior to my departure. Lol I had a piece of 2x4 1/4 steel tube laying around. I have not hap any read bump stops to I made some. A really basic setup but they turned out good.
. I also found time to weld on my front control arm skids.
. I also found time to weld on my front control arm skids.
NecessaryEvil
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I also was concerned about coming straight of any ledges and grabbing my rear tire on a rock. I threw together a little something to help minimize the risk. I used 1 1/2 inch tube stock and modified my clevis hitch. I also revamped my tire support.
The weld sank down on me because I was filling a large gap.
I will post more pictures later of it installed. Waiting on the black epoxy paint to dry.
The weld sank down on me because I was filling a large gap.
I will post more pictures later of it installed. Waiting on the black epoxy paint to dry.
NecessaryEvil
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Here are some pictures of it on the jeep.
And the bump stops.
And the bump stops.
USMC Wrangler
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Looks good! Your welds look great and I'm envious! I'm a better grinder, so it seems. [emoji17]
Just curious if you ran some beads down the sides of the LCA skids? I haven't hit mine since install, but I did weld all three seams.
Just curious if you ran some beads down the sides of the LCA skids? I haven't hit mine since install, but I did weld all three seams.
NecessaryEvil
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Thanks man. My welding is getting better and better. I welded the insides of the lower skids. I liked the clean look not welding the outsides.
USMC Wrangler
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Nice! It is clean looking for sure. At the time I did mine all I had was flux core mig. That would have sucked trying to get all the spatter out. Anyway, enjoy your trip! (Where ya going???)
NecessaryEvil
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I'm going to Prescott Arizona going to make some stops along the way. A true get away trip. Lol
USMC Wrangler
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Nice! Enjoy!
Supercharged
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Spotted you a few weeks ago on 120 near Hainseville Rd. Jeep is looking great, nice addition with the Wayalife windshield decal.
NecessaryEvil
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Thanks buddy. Have not been on in a while or I would have replied sooner.
NecessaryEvil
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Thanks
Thank you. The only thing I would Change is making the tire support adjustable. After my journey out west and back my tread was a little over a 1/8 gone
scull20
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Could probably do it with a threaded rod and some nuts inside the tube.