Vengeance

[Jdofmemi]

3 hours ago, 702Jeep said:

Is that the Genright crossmember?Looks nice!And damn that stock one is the most mangled I've seen.

It is. 

 

I posted farther back in the thread the illustration. It is partially their JK Extreme kit, but customized. 

 

Once these are in, I can figure out the lengths for the control arms to get custom built. 

[BHaner]

The hideousness of the underside of that Jeep will haunt my dreams forever. 

 

 

 

I may start tossing around the term trail raisin... 

[Weebz]

5 hours ago, Jdofmemi said:

Thanks 

 

Quick question, what did you do to extend your fuel lines? 

 

 

Well…I used those quick bite hard flex line fuel lines.   Forget the actual name of them. If I remember right I had to merge the soft lines to these which I used some small pieces of flex line, solid lime and the hard flex with a few band clamps.  

[Weebz]

Clearly my phone isn’t cooperating.  I’m not drunk

[BHaner]

Just now, Weebz said:

Clearly my phone isn’t cooperating.  I’m not drunk

[Jdofmemi]

No pics, but I spent a few hours today removing the factory cross member and prepping the frame to weld on the brackets. 

 

Next time will be to weld the brackets, and fit the skid plate. Well, after I extract the broken bolt from the gas tank mount. That is one of the holes used for the skid plate. 

[fiend]

On 10/3/2022 at 7:47 PM, Jdofmemi said:

No pics, but I spent a few hours today removing the factory cross member and prepping the frame to weld on the brackets. 

 

Next time will be to weld the brackets, and fit the skid plate. Well, after I extract the broken bolt from the gas tank mount. That is one of the holes used for the skid plate. 

Eager to see the progress Jerry. Good job. 

[Jdofmemi]

Still no pictures, but some will be coming. It seems a little fire got me off track. 

 

I did get all 4 frame side brackets fully welded on. 

 

I'm concerned about the skid plate. It appears that I would have to cut too much of the factory LCA mount off the rear for it to fit. 

 

I can't do that until I get the links ready, so for the upcoming trip I may just put a plate over the transfer case to protect it. 

 

Still a lot to do. Mainly getting the fuel pump and wiring sorted, but also the front left upper control arm needs built, as the exhaust won't have room until the factory UCA mount is removed. 

 

Then the exhaust can be sorted out. 

 

It is still a lot of work, and time is running short. 

[MIOffroadCustoms]

Tis the story of every build!

[Weebz]

12 hours ago, Jdofmemi said:

Still no pictures, but some will be coming. It seems a little fire got me off track. 

 

I did get all 4 frame side brackets fully welded on. 

 

I'm concerned about the skid plate. It appears that I would have to cut too much of the factory LCA mount off the rear for it to fit. 

 

I can't do that until I get the links ready, so for the upcoming trip I may just put a plate over the transfer case to protect it. 

 

Still a lot to do. Mainly getting the fuel pump and wiring sorted, but also the front left upper control arm needs built, as the exhaust won't have room until the factory UCA mount is removed. 

 

Then the exhaust can be sorted out. 

 

It is still a lot of work, and time is running short. 

Damn Jerry.  You better get focused buddy.  You of all people know things don’t go the way you want.   Call in the reinforcements!!

[Jdofmemi]

I made some more progress tonight, though it almost feels like 2 steps forward and three back. 

 

The cross members are bolted in, except for one course thread nut in the bag of fine thread

 

I mocked up the skid plate, and trimmed the rear LCA mounts so it would fit. I was worried it wouldn't, so that's a relief. 

 

Now for the good part. The front two holes line up. The other eight........ not even close. 

Since I have no directions, I'm not sure, but I know I can make it work one way or another. 

 

I can't see any way to get the exhaust pipe on the driver's side to fit unless I cut the factory upper mount off. 

 

I'm going to be near the metal supply store tomorrow and Friday, so maybe I can get what I need to build the control arms. I took measurements and will just go with DOM so I can cut them to length. 

 

That, then exhaust, and plumbing the fuel system. 

 

[fiend]

32 minutes ago, Jdofmemi said:

I made some more progress tonight, though it almost feels like 2 steps forward and three back. 

 

The cross members are bolted in, except for one course thread nut in the bag of fine thread

 

I mocked up the skid plate, and trimmed the rear LCA mounts so it would fit. I was worried it wouldn't, so that's a relief. 

 

Now for the good part. The front two holes line up. The other eight........ not even close. 

Since I have no directions, I'm not sure, but I know I can make it work one way or another. 

 

I can't see any way to get the exhaust pipe on the driver's side to fit unless I cut the factory upper mount off. 

 

I'm going to be near the metal supply store tomorrow and Friday, so maybe I can get what I need to build the control arms. I took measurements and will just go with DOM so I can cut them to length. 

 

That, then exhaust, and plumbing the fuel system. 

 

Great progress. Looks like a major project.  

[AJK]

That's coming together nice Jerry. That flat belly looks awesome.

[Weebz]

Nice Jerry.   You going to be ready for UT?

[Jdofmemi]

11 hours ago, Weebz said:

Nice Jerry.   You going to be ready for UT?

[Jdofmemi]

Well, I put in another long day. 

 

I got the front links installed, and the old brackets cut off. 

 

I kept the original upper on the axle end, and sleeved it into the DOM. 

 

See attached pictures, I ground the powder coating off so it would be a slip fit, and I cut two slots to plug weld the inside. 

This keeps it from flexing and cracking the weld at the end. 

 

I also drilled and tapped the holes for the skid plate. 

 

Tomorrow I plan on starting on the rear links. Hopefully that goes well, and then on to exhaust and fuel system. 

 

 

[Gruff]

Looking good. Looking forward to seeing it in action  

[Weebz]

Nice.   Can’t wait to see what you have done.  

[fiend]

It’ll be done for SEMA 2023 for sure.

[AJK]

Looking good Jerry! Glad to see you making a lot of progress.

[Jdofmemi]

 

 

 

 

Hustling to get "finished" in time. 

 

 

 

If I can get the steel for the bridge bent, I will be able to put the rear 4 link together as well. 

 

 

 

Fuel line came in, so I can plumb the tank in. It's wired now. 

 

 

 

Still have to build the exhaust, and I am wrapping up the tailgate and tire carrier.  

 

 

 

That will make it so the tools don't fall out, and the welder has a secure spot. 

[Gruff]

49 minutes ago, Jdofmemi said:

 

 

 

 

Hustling to get "finished" in time. 

 

 

 

If I can get the steel for the bridge bent, I will be able to put the rear 4 link together as well. 

 

 

 

Fuel line came in, so I can plumb the tank in. It's wired now. 

 

 

 

Still have to build the exhaust, and I am wrapping up the tailgate and tire carrier.  

 

 

 

That will make it so the tools don't fall out, and the welder has a secure spot. 

 

Damn. Nothing like a final thrash. Too bad we all don't live closer. At least we could all stand around, drink beer and cheer you on

[Gruff]

Just now, Gruff said:

 

Damn. Nothing like a final thrash. Too bad we all don't live closer. At least we could all stand around, drink beer and cheer you on

You're gonna need a vacation when you're done!

 

[Jdofmemi]

Nothing like everything going right when you are in a hurry

[Jdofmemi]

When I opened the plastic wrap, the end of the spool broke off. 

 

Never seen that one before.