Project Grocery Getter (unibody ftw lol)

[Popsgarage]

Lookin' good Matt!!!

[mattzj98]

finally put some edging loaded with silicone on the cut fenders.. i think it came out very nice although it was a pita to do. also replaced the brake booster so my jeep now has amazing brakes! driveshaft will be done monday.. i think i wil be ready for anniversary run :)

[Brody]

That came out looking very clean!

[mattzj98]

Thanks Pete! Chris, sorry dude, I do.n't know what the hell i was thinking I'm on it though!

[mattzj98]

Jeep has a new driveshaft! built from scratch by Bill at Englewood Driveshaft! top notch work and service as usual! ended up being cheaper than I imagined!

[mattzj98]

the only snow pile in front of my house I could climb lol

[Popsgarage]

Lookin' good Matt! Get all the new parts on???

[mattzj98]

Thanks and yeah, everything but the PSC Ram Assist

[mattzj98]

Its the lack of peer pressure

[mattzj98]

Ok I guess its time to stop screwing around right? I'm ready for the PSC Ram assist to be installed so that we can run those harder trails easier =D

[Popsgarage]

Nice, now let's see some pics of the new ram!!!

[mattzj98]

Ill post as soon as its done! Also looking at rear diff covers.. Cant decide on what I want.. Any suggestions?

[Brody]

Also looking at rear diff covers.. Cant decide on what I want.. Any suggestions?

Might get something that fits the rear axle you have.....:D

[Popsgarage]

RuffStuff. Dan's stuff rocks and laughs at rocks.

[mattzj98]

Yeah I'm considering crane for sure

[mattzj98]

Well, I finally got myself to slap on those broken control arm brackets on the frame side (rear). . . Very shiny, very new and very strong! Now just to Pops tomorrow to get them welded and slap on a secondary crossmember!!

[MelloYello]

Nice! Take pics.

[Heather]

Woot! Carnage, here you come!! :D


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[Fordguy77]

Pics or it didnt happen :D

[Aaron]

It's for sale!


Aaron

[mattzj98]

yes, yes it is

[Chris]

Okay Matt, I'll give you the $1 you're asking. :thumb:



ZJ Mall Crawler - $1 (Metro)

Date: 2012-04-11, 7:39PM MDT
Reply to: zkxmn-2953450878@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

1998 Grand Cherokee, ZJ.
170k on the body, brand new drivetrain. (motor, tcase, driveshafts and axles)
It is a gas guzzler, if you worry about MPG, keep looking because this jeep gets none. It will however roast any size tires you throw at it.

some of the upgrades:

9 inch long arm
Stroked and Bored 360block with lots of upgrades and chip
35s (BFG KM2) I'm ready to install 37s or 38s.
Geared at 4.88.
Custom Ford 8.8 axle in the rear
a yukon locker.
BDS Long Arms
BDS 7 inch coils
BDS Cross Member
BDS tcase Skid
protofab bumper
bulldog winch,
4 hella 700 and 2 500s.
Carr lightbar
RockHard4x4 swing away tire carrier in the back with a full size spare
60inch high lift jack.
Custom built rock sliders, everything color matched.
Custom lenght JKS front adjustible track bar
Rubicon Express' JKs 6 long arms' track bar in the rear
4 inch drop bracket.
Spidertrax wheel spacers / adapters for wider stance,
wilwood brakes rear,
full size 44 brakes front.( thinking about EBC)
Break lines are 21 inches ( meant for YJ) a 360 block swapped with a piggyback chip
NP231
SYE.
Englewood Driveshaft front
Front Range driveshaft rear
Yakima roof rack
detroit locker front
1ton chevy steering
TnT truss
Crane Knuckles
Blue Torch Fab High Steer Arms
full width axle
Nitro Chromoly shafts
Warn Premium Locking hubs
PSC Hydraulic Ram Assist
TnT control arm Brackets
JKS Bar Pin Eliminators
JKS Stem Eliminators
Bilstein 5125 long travel shocks
JKS Acos Coilover Adjustible Spacers
Mopar Gas Tank skid
Focal Speakers all around
Pioneer deck
MTX Magnum Subs and amplifier
Optima Yellow Top Battery
On Board Air
Cobra CB Radio
3row Radiator
Rock Crawler D 15in rims
WhiteFace Gauges (awww yeah!)
Performance Torque Converter

and a lot more I cant think of right now...

The thing does OK on trails but will not go "everywhere" like a lot of people claim on CL
It actually does better on trails than it does on streets. It has no sway bars but I can include them with the jeep.

If you think you can make a reasonable offer, txt me at 720 862 5010






Location: Metro
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2953450878

[mattzj98]

Okay Matt, I'll give you the $1 you're asking. :thumb:



ZJ Mall Crawler - $1 (Metro)

Date: 2012-04-11, 7:39PM MDT
Reply to: zkxmn-2953450878@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

1998 Grand Cherokee, ZJ.
170k on the body, brand new drivetrain. (motor, tcase, driveshafts and axles)
It is a gas guzzler, if you worry about MPG, keep looking because this jeep gets none. It will however roast any size tires you throw at it.

some of the upgrades:

9 inch long arm
Stroked and Bored 360block with lots of upgrades and chip
35s (BFG KM2) I'm ready to install 37s or 38s.
Geared at 4.88.
Custom Ford 8.8 axle in the rear
a yukon locker.
BDS Long Arms
BDS 7 inch coils
BDS Cross Member
BDS tcase Skid
protofab bumper
bulldog winch,
4 hella 700 and 2 500s.
Carr lightbar
RockHard4x4 swing away tire carrier in the back with a full size spare
60inch high lift jack.
Custom built rock sliders, everything color matched.
Custom lenght JKS front adjustible track bar
Rubicon Express' JKs 6 long arms' track bar in the rear
4 inch drop bracket.
Spidertrax wheel spacers / adapters for wider stance,
wilwood brakes rear,
full size 44 brakes front.( thinking about EBC)
Break lines are 21 inches ( meant for YJ) a 360 block swapped with a piggyback chip
NP231
SYE.
Englewood Driveshaft front
Front Range driveshaft rear
Yakima roof rack
detroit locker front
1ton chevy steering
TnT truss
Crane Knuckles
Blue Torch Fab High Steer Arms
full width axle
Nitro Chromoly shafts
Warn Premium Locking hubs
PSC Hydraulic Ram Assist
TnT control arm Brackets
JKS Bar Pin Eliminators
JKS Stem Eliminators
Bilstein 5125 long travel shocks
JKS Acos Coilover Adjustible Spacers
Mopar Gas Tank skid
Focal Speakers all around
Pioneer deck
MTX Magnum Subs and amplifier
Optima Yellow Top Battery
On Board Air
Cobra CB Radio
3row Radiator
Rock Crawler D 15in rims
WhiteFace Gauges (awww yeah!)
Performance Torque Converter

and a lot more I cant think of right now...

The thing does OK on trails but will not go "everywhere" like a lot of people claim on CL
It actually does better on trails than it does on streets. It has no sway bars but I can include them with the jeep.

If you think you can make a reasonable offer, txt me at 720 862 5010






Location: Metro
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2953450878


How many 0s would you be able to throw in with the 1? (0 don't cost a thing I heard)

[mattzj98]

I'll offer you a kick in the nuts for trying to sell it! WHY?

Like I said, I want to build a ferrari haha a 430.

But I might keep it if no real offers come through. So far one guy was going to trade me his YJ on 36s, mildly built, and throw in a new ish quad Yamaha YFZ450.. I told him I have to think about it..

[mattzj98]

Spent all day at Popsgarage's place, did some awesome welding for me on the new control arm brackets as well as welding gussets or supports to make them even tougher! I have pics of that as well! :)

Thanks again Jon!

[Popsgarage]

Anytime Matt, anytime. Had an absolute blast today. Weather was the only damper in an otherwise uber productive day. Glad everyone could make it. We'll do that again for sure! Glad to know you made it home. Ride okay on the way there?

[mattzj98]

Anytime Matt, anytime. Had an absolute blast today. Weather was the only damper in an otherwise uber productive day. Glad everyone could make it. We'll do that again for sure! Glad to know you made it home. Ride okay on the way there?

oh it was horrible, (on the way home) it was pouring so bad on I 70, couldn't see any lanes or center devider.. my wipers weren't keeping up with the rain.. made it home ok though :)

[Cr33p3r]

Had a good time yesterday at your place Jon, good to meet Chase, Robyn, Matt, and Nick too. Robyn, glad I was your Good luck on your jeep too and that it made the work a bit easier, LOL!

[mattzj98]

so couple of days ago, I decided to try to fit my jeep in my own garage.. IT WORKED! I had to take off my roof rack, my light and light bar, deflate my tires.. but it worked!

so I started tearing in to my suspension, took my rear long arms off and found this! /

not so great

[mattzj98]

replaced the control arm brackets with brand new ones from BDS, put my jeep back together and headed over to Popsgarage to have it welded in place so it doesnt torque on the brackets anymore when I do my stupid crap haha

Jon did some awesome welding for me as well as bracing the new control arm brackets

[Popsgarage]

it was pouring so bad on I 70, couldn't see any lanes or center devider.. my wipers weren't keeping up with the rain..

I'd heard it was worse down south. Glad you made it okay.

[Popsgarage]

Can't wait to do that again. Was a fun day.

[mattzj98]

Jon, id also like to see if Friday we can do a little something quick. I want the bumper and the mounts (front) welded permanently welded on to the frame since the weight of the whole jeep will be suspended on the front bumper / winch on sat..

What do you think? Simple tack welds?

[Popsgarage]

We'll take a look and figure something out.

[mattzj98]

Thanks =D

[scout man]

How many 0s would you be able to throw in with the 1? (0 don't cost a thing I heard)
I bet he will throw all kinds of 0s in there. How many would you like? $0000000001? Hell, whatever he offers I will add 2 more 0s, and I will even add them after the 1!

[mattzj98]

Lol, funny guy!

[mattzj98]

Ill be doing a lot of body work to it after tomorrows carnage canyon run! =( =).. =( I feel bipolar haha

[Popsgarage]

Matt, we'll get to the bumper mounts next time around. Totally ran out of time!

[mattzj98]

Got a few things done. Fitted 40s on the jeep, know what needs to be done. Will be doing some body work and modification to the cargo area. Also, carnage canyon messed my jeep up, so ill be taking plastic cladding off and repainting. Sanded bumpers down and re did those, also, the rocks folded my rear diff cover and bent it to hell.. picked up a new Riddler cover, slapped it on last night with a few friends. Its black shiny with the "right" gree on the square and the R on it. Turned out pretty BA!

[mattzj98]

The new DIff cover, and 40s vs 35s! huge difference!!

[mattzj98]

this weekend (maybe?) ill be trimming and redoing the body in the back of the jeep to accomodate the bigger tires.. restitching the unibody and replating the floor and arond wheel wells.. major project.. Wonder what's gonna happen :)

[mattzj98]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=622V8RyjZTY&feature=youtube_gdata

[mattzj98]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=622V8RyjZTY&feature=youtube_gdata

[Gossamer]

Great Vid !!!

[xaza]

Nice video matt!

[mattzj98]

Lol that's coming in next videos!

[mattzj98]

Went car parts shopping today, got a door, a mirror, and panels since I destroyed them on Carnage. Also, managed to found a screw for my rear view mirror so it no longer hangs. Got the doors and everything painted, hooked up.. also got a new FOCAL speaker since the old one got damaged inside the door..

[mattzj98]

i think i should upload some pics haha I got it detailed, buffed, clay bared and washed again.. it doesnt look nearly as bad as it did the day of the flop on carnage haha

[FischerFab]

Nice rig man!

[Stephen]

i think i should upload some pics haha I got it detailed, buffed, clay bared and washed again.. it doesnt look nearly as bad as it did the day of the flop on carnage haha

Pics?! I was gonna try to swing by the car show tomorrow, but it doesn't look like I'll be making it... so post some pics already! :D

[mattzj98]

Well gears are all in. 5.38 will do for some great burnouts! Looking into doing the body work at the shop in golden.. the guys at the open house semeed like they know what they're doing!

[Popsgarage]

Sweet. Now ya just need to start on the unit-body stiffeners and exo.

[mattzj98]

yeah, RMB in Golden is most likely going to do my cage. I am meeting with the guys sometime this week. Very excited! they will also be doing the custom body work in the rear end

[Popsgarage]

Sweet! I'm glad you found somebody that has the time for that kind of project. With my schedule, it'd have taken forever.

[mattzj98]

Yup yup! I think ill swing by Thursday or friday

[Stephen]

Nice, Matt! Looking forward to pics! A cage is on my short list too, you're Grocery Getter is an inspiration to all 4 door Jeeps! :D

[Gossamer]

You must still live at home with mom im assuming cause this build is fast and furious lol...I can only wish i had the time and money to build my rig like you do...


Sincerely , Married w/ children....

[Rick]

You must still live at home with mom im assuming cause this build is fast and furious :eek::eek::eek:OH DAMN!!!!!!! joke or not I wouldn't go there!!!!!!!:tisktisk::tisktisk::tisktisk::lmao::l mao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Gossamer]

OH DAMN!!!!!!! joke or not I wouldn't go there!!!!!!!

By no means Rick am i offending Matt ( at least i hope not )..Im just saying i have never met a young man who has built something so fast and so sweet...When a guy offered him $25k for it awhile back, it was well worth it...In other words, im jealous

[Rick]

I know ,I was more messin w/ Matt

[Gossamer]

;) !

[Popsgarage]

Head on over anytime, Matt.

[mattzj98]

Juno, I'm still just a student! But having 2 projects at once isn't easy, ill tell you that!

[Gossamer]

Juno, I'm still just a student! But having 2 projects at once isn't easy, ill tell you that!

Oh no worries Matt...no pun intended , i just want my jeep to someday look like yours...:)

[mattzj98]

Haha thanks

[mattzj98]

Bought a cover for the rear end since Carnage Canyon folded out edges of my old one in so many spots.. it was not easy to remove the old one since the tin metal was folded over the bolts.. made a major mess in the driveway..

new one came unpainted so i painted everything black, but the R in the square had to be green :)

[mattzj98]

finished product, not bad! i also used thicker oil so all my clunking from the locker went away! great success!

[mattzj98]

then I took the messed up doors apart, found out that the flop messed up my Focals in the doors, so I went to buy new speakers, new doors, (used) panels and mirrors and started swapping wire harnesses, window motor, speaker, door panels etc.. and of course trying my best to color match it all

[mattzj98]

sanding and primering parts.. door's out

[mattzj98]

another win for rattle can!

[Chris]

Looks good Matt, time for another run at Carnage!

[mattzj98]

idk, but why not finish what's been done?

[mattzj98]

thanks Chris, another Carnage trip is in plans, just after exo cage

[mattzj98]

Well, I got the jeep back!

AND.. well..

[Kory]

Well, I got the jeep back!

AND.. well..

I thought you said you sold it?

[mattzj98]

I thought you said you sold it?

yes... and I got the jeep back.. can't live without it

[Kory]

yes... and I got the jeep back.. can't live without it

Oh ok cool! Was confused.

[mattzj98]

you and everyone else haha, sorry!

[Michael4rnr]

Glad to see you got it back

[mattzj98]

I'm really happy to look at it outside my house as well =D makes my day.. now all I need is to mount those babies

[glacierpaul]

Really nice job Matt!! I have been out of the auto music industry too long, I have never heard of Focal. Rockford Fosgate is what I was pounding back in the mid 80's to early 90's, tinnitis is what I am rocking out to now :).

[Chris]

tinnitis is what I am rocking out to now

You're not alone Paul, frequently when we're out Barb will say "Shut off the motor, I love the silence up here" and I just wonder what that must sound like. :erm:

[mattzj98]

Thanks Paul! Focal isn't a big company, but they sell themselves by quality. I can have my radio cranked to 60 and it wouldn't really lose any sound quality

[Popsgarage]

Ho, ho, the big man came early. 40's??????

[mattzj98]

def. came early!! I just ordered a PSC Hydro assist kit online.. should be in by next weekend.getting a steering box too.. can't wait! tires are mounted and balanced but i get a death wobble. Found a bad track bar bushing. Called HCP4x4, picking a new one up tomorrow!

[mattzj98]

I guess I get to continue this afterall!

need to update this thread a little bit! gonna try to get some pics and whatnot together this week:)

[mattzj98]

Iprobably wont remember most of the things but since last update, I gutted out the headlights, replaced with a set CrawlerReady sells, unfortunately makes it very not street legal

they are HIDs and def. love them!
rewired the whole lights / lightbar, mounted switches in the center console w/ proper fuses and distribution block
Mounted 39" TSL's
upgraded brakes
Got Centramatic Wheel balancers, which are AWESOME! highly recommend, especially on bias ply tires!!
PSC Ram Assist is also on, with new steering
New Durango steering box upgrade since the PSC box is a no go
stretched the wheelbase a little bit, ended up having to cut the bumper up a bit, cut off some sheetmetal that used to support the old bumper

i've also ripped my trackbar brackets off on China wall while being a jacka$$ so i took it to a buddy's shop and got an extremely beefy trackbar mount made, and plated the frame with quite some steel
I've also got the Charcoal Canister re-plumbed and deleted so it's no longer in front of the tire and I don't have to worry about ripping it off!

Lights all wired up
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/59610_515692498442720_668922425_n.jpg

Before Headlights mod

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/561792_414753321922231_1118843198_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/301222_414754215255475_2085648094_n.jpg

New Trackbar Mount!

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/524984_10151583682693653_1484370780_n.jpg

Before new steering with rear sway bar hooked back up

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/481327_10151427272743653_436642666_n.jpg

Headlight Gutting job

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/281488_10151304306623653_680428989_n.jpg

mostly done with the Powerstroke and old trailer

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/24432_10151438693608653_1095526887_n.jpg

Nicer bigger new trailer

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/734598_10151546732968653_449403692_n.jpg

Most Recent:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/544277_10151611281523653_2009194105_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601599_10151595771398653_1782534782_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/165463_10151595771448653_405157770_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/168516_10151595771418653_1587308775_n.jpg
New to me tow rig


More to come soon hopefully!

[mattzj98]

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72962_10151598866018653_840422933_n.jpg

[The StRanger]

I just think it funny, thats the same color combo Ghosthunter's gona paint PaPa Smurf.

[mattzj98]

it's a good color!



here's a vid of how it performs. . . in mud at least :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCFojebHkI&feature=youtu.be<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCFojebHkI&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCFojebHkI&amp;feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCFojebHkI&feature=youtu.be)

[The StRanger]

Heres the start

[The StRanger]

Man I wish Id made it out there

[glacierpaul]

Nice Matt! Truly love your Jeep!! Nice tow rig too!

[mattzj98]

Nice Matt! Truly love your Jeep!! Nice tow rig too!

Thanks man! Work in progress as usual

[AccordRanger]

Where was that video taken?

[Coonburger]

buckly

[mattzj98]

Yup, it was near the airforce base. The jeep is overdue for some trailtime again though, its been like 2 weeks now? Other than the mud bog.. Josh?? Trails??

[Coonburger]

probly later this spring

[glacierpaul]

Thanks man! Work in progress as usual

Always is and always will be :) Hope to wheel with you at some point too, and see the beast in action.
Edit: BTW, Matt, I love your sig!:lmao:

[mattzj98]

Hope to wheel with you at some point
i am planning on chinaman gulch run..you down? :) it's been wanting to go on tougher trails.. just waiting on the snow to go away

[glacierpaul]

Depends on day, but yes I would like to run chinaman gulch, never have. My Rubi is still stock, but sounds like there are bypasses if needed.

[mattzj98]

we've taken a non rubi JK through there stock.. with a tug or two, but lockers help!

[Rick]

i am planning on chinaman gulch run..you down?Keep me posted as well Matt,depending when it is I would be interested.From about mid may to mid June Im busy with graduations and a Mexico vacation in there.

[mattzj98]

it will probably be within a week or two

[mattzj98]

Fiber Glass cowel induction hood with vents? on it's way here! no more dinged up hood from carnage!

[glacierpaul]

Nice!

[Squshiee1]

I just did that trail in the rodeo 2 weeks ago, i had to be tugged up 1 spot but i could have taken an easier line!

I did drag quite a bit, thank god for skids and sliders!

[mattzj98]

skids are always a good thing!

[mattzj98]

well, hood is here, as is paint! it's time to get to work :)

[xaza]

sweet! get er done

[mattzj98]

some shots from trails this weekend with the new hood on
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/44827_10151633415978653_239981873_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/603669_10151633415638653_1982796683_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/601774_10151629750658653_1951523790_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547270_10151633414218653_966495780_n.jpg

[glacierpaul]

Sweet!

[xaza]

new hood looks sweet!

[Java]

Awesome! :thumb:

[mattzj98]

thanks guys!

[mattzj98]

So I blew out the hubs in front of my jeep!

Ended up with new hubs, new ujoints and newknuckles!
Also, received a 42 inch pro light bar (LED) that has replaced the 4 lights off my roof. Next addition comes tomorrow. 6 LED boxed in rock lights, courtesy of Olympuss Offroad. Can't wait to hook them up! The light bar looks and works amazing!

[glacierpaul]

Cool Matt, on the lights :). I am looking into leds too, look forward to some pics.

[mattzj98]

Will post pics tonight after work

[mattzj98]

Here are some pics

[mattzj98]

The lightbar was pointed down not to shine in people's home but its WAY bright

[Hypoid]

So I blew out the hubs in front of my jeep!

Ended up with new hubs, new ujoints and newknuckles!Damn, somebody put orange parts on your Jeep!!!! :D

[mattzj98]

Crazy isn't it? Those will end up green at one point eventually I'm sure!

[glacierpaul]

Damn, somebody put orange parts on your Jeep!!!! :D

:lmao: Lights look good man!

[mattzj98]

Lol thanks! I have just also finished wiring up the led rock lights.. gotta find a proper switch tomorrow and zip tie wires and tuck th3m away

[mattzj98]

Jeep update:

Jeep is getting a complete overhaul! 14 bolt finds its way In the rear, FOA racing coilovers, detroit and chromolys, should make this rear end indestructible. To top it all off, tabzone full truss and yoke guard. 17 inch enduro beadlocks.

Of course the whole jeep got decked out with LEDs which are pretty sick! And bright! The tow rig. The cummins also got the LED treatment. Can't wait for it all to come together... pics coming soon

[Brad]

Some sick updates Matt! :thumb:

[sunk]

Why have I never read this thread before?

Matt I love the fiberglass hood. Where did you pick it up? How much did it weigh?

[Funrover]

Why have I never read this thread before?

Matt I love the fiberglass hood. Where did you pick it up? How much did it weigh?

Where have you been hiding?

[sunk]

Where have you been hiding?

I dont know. Ive seen the rig in person several times, Ive met Matt several times, but never read this thread. Was interesting to read front to back and see how it started.

[mattzj98]

I dont know. Ive seen the rig in person several times, Ive met Matt several times, but never read this thread. Was interesting to read front to back and see how it started.



so you read the whole thing? 30+ pages?? lol hood was pretty light, also has functioning air scoop. it's a McNeil Racing hood www.mcneilracing.com

[ctracy5]

It keeps growing, the jeep is looking good.

[carpenle]

I just read the whole thing. Great build and transformation. I was surprised when you sold it and happy when you got it back.

[mattzj98]

Thanks Levi.
Build continues! I picked up FOA air shocks and coilovers! Time to start cutting into the tub for coilover hoops. The 1 bolt axle is coming along. I've done disc brake conversion, built my own brackets and truss. Got a call from Green Country Offroad saying my brackets needed to be relocated. Bummer cause I have to cut them off now.. BUT they are sending me a free set of their brackets.

I also picked up gears and lockers. Should be going under the jeep by this or next weekend

[mattzj98]

Here are some axle shots. I Also Busted My Control arms, So I Got Two Much Beefier lower fronts

[carpenle]

Truss looks great! Busted control arms, that is what happens when you monster truck over a veh. lol :thumb: I like the beefy control arms.

[mattzj98]

Thanks. Decided to build truss vs buying new one

[mattzj98]

Little update.. control arms are in, jeep is now triangulated!! Bye bye trackbar.. also, coilover hoops are done and tied in, interior almost put back together!!

[tonkatoy]

looking good matt

[mattzj98]

Thanks Bill! Trying to find a decent cover for the 14 bolt has proven to be a Pain, all the ones I wanted have been discontinued, so I'll just basically have to settle on something else.. other than that I'm awaiting for my beadlocks to arrive and I'll mount my tires and should be good to go by anniversary run!! I hope...:erm:

[mattzj98]

little update: air shocks are charged up to 500psi, ZJ proves to be a heavy beast even for the 2.5 shocks.. Driveshaft comes off today and hopefully gets delivered to Bill so he can do his thing!

other than that, gear oil goes in and should be ready for a test run!

[xaza]

:thumb: I was shocked at how heavy a ZJ is compared to an XJ. My XJ I drive with no sway bar all the time. Took the sway bar off ZJ and couldn't even go around a corner without so much body roll my tires rubbed.

[mattzj98]

Yeah airshocks need to go quick haha

[redneck23ms]

:thumb: I was shocked at how heavy a ZJ is compared to an XJ. My XJ I drive with no sway bar all the time. Took the sway bar off ZJ and couldn't even go around a corner without so much body roll my tires rubbed.
alot of that is caused by the zj having coil springs front and rear where the xj has leafs in the rear. the leafs are alot more stable than coils without a sway bar

[mattzj98]

Does anyone know what brake lines do I need to get to make my brakes work on 14 bolt?

[Popsgarage]

Your extended lines should hook right up. Use the distribution block your extended line came with and get hard lines that fit the distribution block. I assume you're running disc brakes in the rear. Order the soft lines that go from the hard lines to the calipers from Offroad Design.

[The StRanger]

Just check for SAI or Metric.

[mattzj98]

Jon, I have very had extended lines on my jeep (in the back)
They are discs And I have no block that sits on the axle

[Popsgarage]

Did the factory line run to a single point on the topish part of the axle, or did the lines run down each control arm Matt?

[mattzj98]

I believe the factory lines ran into one little box,and then split to each caliper

[The StRanger]

Arnt they usually with the vent tube ??

[mattzj98]

There was a vent tube on my 8.8.. on top of brake connector I believe

[The StRanger]

There was a vent tube on my 8.8.. on top of brake connector I believe

Ya. The vent tune holds the block down ..

[mattzj98]

I wonder if I can just pick up stainless steel braided lines that I can split and run along control arms to each caliper seperately or not.. otherwise I guess I'd have to pick up 14 bolt brake lines and see what works

[sunk]

When I converted my 14 bolt rear to disc, I used the existing brake hard line from my old 10 bolt (had the junction that mounts to the diff and both sides). All I needed to purchase was a couple of short SS lines the attached to the end of each line to the calipers. You may look at a junk yard, those should be everywhere, and you can pick up SS lines from Leary Racing

http://www.learyracingproducts.com/

[mattzj98]

Cool thanks man

[mattzj98]

Put my ow rig to use today, also got a 50 inch led light bar

[mattzj98]

Wrll, the jeep is near complete! At least this stage of it is!
It is driveable, and it is sitting in air shocks. I just put an order on some FOA external reservoir racing style xoilovers!!! Csnt wait

[xaza]

First post in this thread in months, got me all excited but I am having trouble seeing the pictures!

:D

[The StRanger]

Yup.

[mattzj98]

here goes nothing

[mattzj98]

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Got the LED kick, so i got more lights. as of now I have 9 rock lights, 2 Pods on the bumper, and the lighbar, as well as the HID lights in place of headlights!

Started to build a 14 bolt for the rear end. Plan was to start looking into coilovers. In the mean time, I got the chance to run in Monster Jam in Denver... so yeah, i took it!
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and here goes the 14 bolt, disc brake conversion, coilover mounts, unibody plating and stiffening, and truss!
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Going to dimple die the truss
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[mattzj98]

missing my e39 =(
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anyway, back to 14 bolt build. Mostly cleaned up, and stripped down. nice stock cover... hubs and rotors picked up! I'm going to use 1980s Cadillac Eldorado calipers since they have that nice useless ebrake bracket!
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then make my own mounts for the calipers and burn them into the axle, instead of a bolt on one
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aaand after that, its TRUSS TIME!
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Dimple died, 1/4 inch main frame and supports with a thinner face and rear of it.
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here it is almost put together
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[mattzj98]

at this point i swayed away from ordering coilovers right away, i figured ill make mounts, mock everything up and burn in place with the use of AirShocks Olympus Offroad has sitting around.. they are Swayaway, 14 inch travel shocks
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and decided to cut into the cargo space and build hoops for coilover / airshock mounts
Stripping away at the interior!
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the hoops
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and here it is mocked up and ready to be burnt in
still ugly, far from done
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[mattzj98]

Axle went under, mounts all done, tested for clearance and binding, looks ok!
lots of travel
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apparently regular one ton ujoint will not cut it anymore
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and my poor puppy couldn't wait to get this thing on the trail!
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Mounts got finished up, the bar accross will do great holding up the coilover's reservoirs, will also tie into a cage eventually. this is all 250 wall
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interior somewhat put together
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and other than throwing some paint, rear end mostly complete!
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[mattzj98]

since this ujoint was a hard to find ujoint, I had Advance Adapters send me new yokes with chromemoly ujoints, and Bill's Englewood Driveshaft built me a new custom Chromemoly driveshaft!! so stoked!!

also, OnTrack hooked me up big time on my brake needs!
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[mattzj98]

took the jeep out in the backyard, it drifts!!!
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old throw back pic, just after installing the McNeil Racing hood!

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also went out to play a bit, check out the new triangulated rear, and the air shocks

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the two tow rigs and the rigs :)

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Jesus and I both approve.. next time out, with coilovers!!
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[Cr33p3r]

It's beyond a beast anymore!

[mattzj98]

It's beyond a beast anymore!

thanks man! it's been a very slow progress.. it will be interesting to see what this thing does with coilovers!

[glacierpaul]

As always Matt, nice job! That thing just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter!

[mattzj98]

Next shakedown run will probably be Chinaman Gulch or china wall if anyone cares to join

[xaza]

Very sweet, thanks for the pics. I am hoping to run Chinaman on the 28th, have a few little things to wrap to be ready though.

[mattzj98]

i might try to tag along with you if my tow rig is done in time!

[mattzj98]

Well, 16 inch coilovers are installed, my jeep redefines flexy now.. its crazy, but I love it

[Sonomanclature]

That thing looks great. hopefully I can get an up close look at it some day.

[mattzj98]

I have started to wrench on the jeep again. First project to tackle rear brakes again. I swapped out cadillac calipers to a 3/4ton 4x4 subutban fronts. They were a bit deeper so I had to modify the brackets, but end result.. looks like it fits!! Going to continue saturday bright and early

[EKXJ87]

Matt that is one nice ZJ ! Good job would love to see it in person.
Is it street legal and if so how dose the rig/coilovers ride on the street, I'm thinking of coverting the XJ to coil-overs on all 4, mine is not a DD and I dont want to trailer it at this time

[mattzj98]

Mine specifically is not street legal but could easilly be made legal. I choose to trailer it due to gas mileage tire cost and the safety factor.. the coilovers are great! Ride very well

[Brad]

Nice Matt! :thumb:

[mattzj98]

Rear seems to be done. Ordering Wilwood brake components for a ram 2509, that should help this cow stop a bit

It sits back on its tires

[mattzj98]

Coilover reservoirs finally properly mpunted. Abs system ripped out of the jeep, master cylinder swapped to a ram 2500. Only needed to modify the pushrod on my booster to make it work! Used a half inch longer bolt and filed it round. Works great. Still awaiting the package from Wilwood

[mattzj98]

lately ive decided I was done helping everyone else while putting my own jeep on the back burner. That being said, I got back to online shopping and wrenching on the rig. updates to follow

[mattzj98]

There's a new guy up in FOCO who does custom fab, and is starting to build parts specifically for ZJs : )

so far I got his rear quarter panel armor steering brace likely to follow.

i also picked up some new beadlocks, pretty excited about that


starting by stripping most if not all stickers
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color matching the armor
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9_rNRnV-GS4/VOjMIOLyr9I/AAAAAAAAEGU/9VDXtQaMNTI/w1405-h790-no/20150214_174618.jpg

one side down
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the most jacked up side. the armor actually popped some of the mangled sheetmetal back, i need to figure out gas tank and fender still and it will look a lot better..
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h_lrzATxzj0/VOjMDyMmHrI/AAAAAAAAEGM/xWGg95U_Dos/w445-h790-no/20150219_134751.jpg

[xaza]

Sweet. Did the fenders use rivets or nutserts? Plans for front fenders?

[mattzj98]

. Did the fenders use rivets or nutserts?

neither, Cliff. they required drilling and using bolts nuts and lock washers. everything went fairly smooth, except for 2 bolts where i just can't get my hands into. I'll be hiring a friend of mine with slightly girlier hands than mine to see if he can get them in haha

[mattzj98]

Well, a few awesome things got done on the jeep. The monster v8 had a new top end, and K&N intake good for 10,000 horsepower.

Lol

The rear suspension was cut off, I ordered custom Clayton brackets, and had my good friend do some beastly links for the new and improved triangulated rear end!

Even the upper links are now 2", 250 wall DOM with the upgraded ballistic joints, courtesy of CrawlerTech!

I have also ripped off my rear tire carrier. Rockhard4x4 is awesome enough, (they follow my build and adventures on IG) they paid to have the broken one shipped back to them, and are designing a stronger prototype just for me.i expect it to arrive in less than two weeks!!

[Jim]

Rockhard4x4 is awesome enough, (they follow my build and adventures on IG) they paid to have the broken one shipped back to them, and are designing a stronger prototype just for me.i expect it to arrive in less than two weeks!

Fantastic customer service!

[mattzj98]

Fantastic customer service!
yeah, i got a phone call from the actual owner of the company who said this has never ever happened to anyone.. i told him not everyone jumps their jeep at monster jam, or has a tire bigger than the recommended biggest tire size.. none of this mattered, i am getting a new prototype shipped to my house :)


because of that, i will be buying a cage from them as well

[Jim]

because of that, i will be buying a cage from them as well

:thumb:

[mattzj98]

heres some of the new suspension!

[Adaa60]

Looks bad ass bro! it seems like the top bars wouldn't have a lot of down travel before hitting the bracket.. or is it just the way im looking at the photo?

[mattzj98]

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[Adaa60]

LOL! I agree!

[mattzj98]

LOL! I agree!


did you buy the niner from Dan Slack?

[mattzj98]

well.. as soon as the xmas stuff is all over with, the jeep goes under the knife one more time. Trashing rear axle, trashing front axle. redoing reear coilover mounts, having front coilover mounts done along with frame stiffeners, all new axles and 43 inch tires..

should be fun!

[Jim]

That's a bit of a project. What size tires are you running now?

Did I see your jeep in a BDS Suspension catalog?

[MultiScuf]

well.. as soon as the xmas stuff is all over with, the jeep goes under the knife one more time. Trashing rear axle, trashing front axle. redoing reear coilover mounts, having front coilover mounts done along with frame stiffeners, all new axles and 43 inch tires..

should be fun!

Sweet :)

[mattzj98]

That's a bit of a project. What size tires are you running now?

Did I see your jeep in a BDS Suspension catalog?

It is in a few catalogs, BDS Suspensions is one of them! I am currently running 39.5.

[mattzj98]

Pictures of new axles coming up. I let a shop get all artsy with my new truss instead of getting a store bought one. Results are amazing so far!!

[mattzj98]

New axle coming right up unfortunately the forum won't let me upload a picture from my phone..

[Anschutz]

That's one bad ZJ.

[dieseldoc]

The site hates mobile uploads for some session.
I asked him about a few weeks ago, he said it a very miss and less hit for the module up load.

Well come on man get home and post them pics few your computer!

Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Check out my buddy Vice ZJ, his face book is kwral tek
He is sponcered by krwalzone.tv runs his junk at in the K.O.H he has run in it the last 3 or 4 years, he says best race ever!
Can't wait for them to be here for the races/competition at C.O.R.E

[mattzj98]

King coilovers check.
KPD60 Check
Reid Racing Knuckles Check
Gears Check
Ridiculous Yukon Lockouts Check
14 Bolt Check
New custom Truss? yup.

and the work keeps rolling..

[MultiScuf]

So we wont be seeing beast this year at EJS??

[mattzj98]

not likely. this is the last year i plan on doing stuff to it. after this, its nothing but wheeling. it should be bulletproof

[MultiScuf]

Nice!

[Jim]

after this, its nothing but wheeling

FAMOUS--LAST--WORDS

Don't worry, we won't hold ya to'm

[mattzj98]

lol alright pictures finally getting uploaded, build update coming up

[mattzj98]

a few new parts:
Competition Hardcore lockouts from Yukon
http://i.imgur.com/V5w8iUj.jpg
new seals
http://i.imgur.com/Rv1xaYP.jpg
Yukon Grizzly Locker for the King Pin D60
http://i.imgur.com/iULpbmU.jpg
this is an example of what the front will look like
http://i.imgur.com/DIKV3K6.jpg
New Reid Knuckles
http://i.imgur.com/ufvndf6.jpg
some axle porn for you guys
http://i.imgur.com/edxYEha.jpg
new brakes
http://i.imgur.com/mnscyPE.jpg
High Steer arms!
http://i.imgur.com/EDQwSAk.jpg
Artec Truss is going to be cut off and new custom truss will match the 14 bolt!
http://i.imgur.com/QgjId04.jpg

[Brucker]

From the looks of it you had Cuervo do the work for you. Good choice, he seems to do decent work.

[dieseldoc]

Looks good man.
Got to love them knuckles.
Nice find on the Ford high pinion kingpin axle.
They are getting hard to come by to say the least.

[mattzj98]

The jeep is at The Flop shop, but he has mot touched it yet. The axle work so far is me, with the exception of th sick truss on the 14 bolt. Thats one of his new guys under his supervision. I cant wait for Jon to molest the zj though

[mattzj98]

updated:

decided on going full hydro steer for clearance up front, still not sure on tires, 40 to 42s either trail grapplers or treps.

front end is all plated and solid. I did get rid of the front bumper. I am getting a custom bumper built for tire clearance purposes. the front end will get a visual makeover as well as I have some test parts coming to be tried out on the zj for the first time. much stoked.

[mattzj98]

and since I have moved away from the Denver area, I am planning on plating the jeep and making it somewhat streetable. just somewhat.

[dieseldoc]

moved to where....
Streetable....not with full hydro. You are required to have a mechanical conection for the steering.
DOT requirement!

[mattzj98]

Colorado law does not mention steering components actually. It used to not be legal.

Also, difference between streetable, and street legal.

[dieseldoc]

You need to look past Colorado law.
Department of transportation is the governing body for anything more than a county road.
As 90% of the roads we travel on are a highway....if it has sign with nubers and state or federal highway, DOT makes/writes the laws governing that road.

Streetable I get.

[mattzj98]

Heres some of the front end plating in the works

[mattzj98]

Nevermind. Pictures wont upload.

[Brucker]

You need to look past Colorado law.
Department of transportation is the governing body for anything more than a county road.
As 90% of the roads we travel on are a highway....if it has sign with nubers and state or federal highway, DOT makes/writes the laws governing that road.

Streetable I get.

Can you explain how drive by wire and steer by wire are being used in modern cars then?

[Brucker]

Nevermind. Pictures wont upload.

Hope you figure out the issue. Would love to see what FS did with this beast!

[Chris]

Nevermind. Pictures wont upload.

Probably too big. Try reducing them to a smaller size Matt.

[dieseldoc]

They still have a mechemical connection to the vehicle.
As in an electric rac-n-pinion.
The DOT wants someing tangible that will steer the vehicle if the engine is dead.
Hydro assist qualifies,as,the box is still in place and can steer without the engine( I know electric etc). On an electric or hybreed car there is battery power to tell the computer to turn the rack.
Even in a newer all drive by wire, everything works as long as the power is still there and in the on position.

Not my laws, just have to know them as to keep ones self out,of the relm of LIABILITY

[Brucker]

They still have a mechemical connection to the vehicle.
As in an electric rac-n-pinion.
The DOT wants someing tangible that will steer the vehicle if the engine is dead.
Hydro assist qualifies,as,the box is still in place and can steer without the engine( I know electric etc). On an electric or hybreed car there is battery power to tell the computer to turn the rack.
Even in a newer all drive by wire, everything works as long as the power is still there and in the on position.

Not my laws, just have to know them as to keep ones self out,of the relm of LIABILITY

Please post up a link to these laws. I would love to read them over myself and I could not find these specific ones that you are mentioning. Thanks in advance!

[Java]

http://www.liftlaws.com/is_full_hydro_steering_street_legal.htm

It's internet lore; one guy said it, someone else repeated it and now its a "fact". At the bottom of that page they are offering a Bounty to anyone that can prove it's illegal anywhere but Tennessee. I'd just make sure the shop owner is a registered PE with insurance, any liability should go back to them.

[mattzj98]

I work for the state of colorado. It is my job to know the laws.. I am not familiar with steering laws. I too would love to read up on this.

[dieseldoc]

http://www.liftlaws.com/is_full_hydro_steering_street_legal.htm

Same thing I have found.
I will got through the DOT book next week at work as well and get regulation numbers.
Wil be digging into this as I have seen UT state patrol write a fix it ticket for a full hydro steering...
No it was not in Moab, the streets of Moab seem to have much that folks get away with.

[mattzj98]

I am definitely not familiar with UT state laws

[dieseldoc]

ut requires 75% coverage on tires.... meaniing mud flaps on everything!
I know most states dont say much pertaining to steering, but DOT reg do...I will find this stuff so all may be educated upon them.
It falls into the CYA, keeping out of the relm of liability.

hope you get the pics up soon!

[Java]

Colorado- http://www.liftlaws.com/colorado_lift_laws.htm
Utah- http://www.liftlaws.com/utah_lift_laws.htm

all states- http://www.liftlaws.com/index.htm


"Someone started a rumor about fully hydraulic steering being illegal for use on the highway. This is not true. We contacted the U.S. Department of Transportation and asked about the rules on hydraulic steering systems. We were told that any rules prohibiting the use of fully hydraulic steering systems in the automotive aftermarket would fall under local laws. We suggest you check with your state's local transportation authorities if you question the legality of hydraulics." - http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/suspension-brakes/129-0611-hydraulic-steering-tech/

[Brucker]

u
I know most states dont say much pertaining to steering, but DOT reg do...I will find this stuff so all may be educated upon them.


Still patiently waiting

[dieseldoc]

we are digging through the DOT regulation book.....its only 5 inches thick.....and they dont but things in any kind of order.
It took us week to find the regulations about licence plate orintation.....must be mounted horrizonilly on the left side on trailers
left side or center on vehicals.

[Java]

:eek: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations
https://www.transportation.gov/regulations

[Chris]

we are digging through the DOT regulation book.....its only 5 inches thick.....and they dont but things in any kind of order.
It took us week to find the regulations about licence plate orintation.....must be mounted horrizonilly on the left side on trailers
left side or center on vehicals.

That's just crazy! I suppose it's easy for anyone that knows the regs to find a reason to pull someone over!

[Java]

What are the regulations about plates? Can you post a pic of that page in your book, or just list the section numbers? I just went through that and according to the HP officer that did the inspection license plates are issued and regulated by states, the federal government only issues and regulates plates for it's own vehicles. Illumination is federal, but mounting and style are not. For example, in SC you can have a vertical plate, and in Colorado you have a front plate while in Alabama or 18 others its rear only, personalization, frame and cover laws vary too. Heights vary too from state to state.

[dieseldoc]

ya I can get that we marked the page.

[mattzj98]

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5782159744.html

[mattzj98]

Got some amazing fab work done on the jeep, pictures coming soon

[mattzj98]

https://youtu.be/XmdTZWVX3ZI

Here's an update video on the build. Will be getting close this year!!

[Jim]

That's some progress!

Congrats.

Up-travel on the rear tire - no issue with the body I assume?

[mattzj98]

Well... it wont let me upload a photo on my phone right now.. but the custom wheel wells will tuck a 42" no problem and it's got about 4 inches of up travel before it starts to tuck

[mattzj98]

Never mind... it did upload lol

[The StRanger]

Nice work

[mattzj98]

Updates! Sam no longer works with Jon at flop shop due to drama, but has his own shop and is continuing the fantastic work here and there as time allows.

My full hydro fully operational

new custom exhaust, no more heat and fumes in the cab

the King Pin High Pinon D60 is all done, and locked. Full Yukon treatment as planned

the rear blew out an axle seal but I did replace it and it appears to be holding up, also Full Yukon treatment there (less the diff cover)

King coilovers on all 4 corners now 14s front, 16s rear

King Bump Stops are on order, should be here within a week, I'll be trailering the jeep back up to Flyin' Iron Fab (Sams new shop!) to get those bumps in the back and keep that tire off the fenders.

also need to replace the winch..

I guess this portion of the build is mostly done, up next is some maintenance issues, resolve the running hot ordeal, maybe a flush + new radiator? its been over 10 years.. also need to replace the doors, or at least a window regulator.

Next phase of the build is bucket seats, cage and maybe upgrade the Tcase again to something lower. Once that's done, idk what more could be done! seems like end is in sight!

[TDash]

Again, your zj looks like an absolute monster. I think I had tried to call the flop shop about doing my SAS and either they never answered or weren't interested.


Updates! cage and maybe upgrade the Tcase again to something lower. Once that's done, idk what more could be done! seems like end is in sight!

That's kind of crazy our rigs are like at the exact same stage in terms of what we feel "is left". I think I found a more local fabrication shop for my next phase here in Castle Rock to handle my cage and atlas tcase

[mattzj98]

Jason at MFI? near Plum Creek / Crystal Valley?

[TDash]

Don't know MFI but I went by and checked out Altitude Offroad and they seemed to be capable with a ton of fab work going on in their shop. They also are familiar with and work with ORI struts which is kind of a must for me. When I was looking for someone to do my SAS some people didn't work with them and some seemed to not know what I was even talking about which is kind of crazy.


https://www.altitudeoffroadcastlerock.com/


If you have a better recommendation or have heard anything bad about this place please let me know I'm all ears.

[mattzj98]

Don't know MFI but I went by and checked out Altitude Offroad and they seemed to be capable with a ton of fab work going on in their shop. They also are familiar with and work with ORI struts which is kind of a must for me. When I was looking for someone to do my SAS some people didn't work with them and some seemed to not know what I was even talking about which is kind of crazy.


https://www.altitudeoffroadcastlerock.com/


If you have a better recommendation or have heard anything bad about this place please let me know I'm all ears.
I've never heard of that shop, Jason at MFI does really good work, quite possibly at more reasonable price, sam at Flyin Iron Fab makes art out of fabrication, he did a lot of the work on my jeep as well, he is in Commerce City in a small shop. Highly recommend Sam at Flyin Iron, worth the drive.

https://flyinironfab.com/

[mattzj98]

Some updates to this build:

Finally got my new Warn winch and upgraded the rope to the Spydura 12k rope. I love the new VR winch with wireless remote its such a nice touch. went with a 10k and it seems to be perfect.

I finally managed to get a set of Corbeau seats as well as Corbeau brackets which will accept 4 point harnesses which means im ready for a cage! Corbeau also decided to collaborate with me and made me their brand ambassador which means perks all around!

lastly, the new beadlock and a new spare tire finally came in. Goodie pack from Macs Tie Downs came in handy with the Y-strap and some new straps for bikes and jeep alike. This is turning out to be a busy few weeks as far as jeep goes.

[mattzj98]

The seats of course didn't go without a fight. 1 bolt in each side broke off with the impact due to having mud and rocks caked on from the underbody. It required creative welding and heating and spraying wd40 to get them extracted. Well worth it in the end. Also, apparently since I'm still very broken, creative spare loading is a must, but I'm so happy its finally in!