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Military Guys - Post your rig and specs!!!

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#1 ·
Since we have a bunch of military guys on the forum I thought it would be nice to see what you guys have built on the lowly government pay. :D

Post up pics and specs. :punk:


 
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#2 ·
I guess I'll be the first.

Well here's my baby.

















And here's her stats.

1994 YJ with a mildly built Chevy 350. The engine has bored .030" over with 10:1 pistons a 3 angle valve job, Edelbrock Performer Intake and a Carter AFB 625CFM 4 barrel carb, a Crane 350HP blueprint cam, and an HEI dizzy. The tranny is an SM465 and a custom NP 231J/C HD t-case sits behind that with a SYE and a Tom Woods CV drive shaft. There is an Advance Adapters tranny adapter between the tranny and t-case. The exhaust is just straight pipes with cherry bombs on the end dumped under the rear seat.

The axles are stock Dana 30/35(3.07:1 gears) with Skyjacker Hydro dual steering stabilizers up front. I also put on a JB4x4 high steer kit. The tires are Super Swamper TSL 38.5x16x15 on Cragar Soft 8(Black) 15x10 wheels(soon to be Super Swamper Trxus MT 37x12.50x15's)

It has been painted(by me) Caterpillar Yellow and soon...very soon it will have some Caterpillar decals.

The suspension is spring over axle with bastard 7 leaf spring packs (built by me and distortedtj) front and rear which added 3". A 1" Daystar body lift/body bushing kit with 1.5" spacer. It has a 1" Con-Ferr Shackle lift. When you add all these together you get 1 foot of lift. I did a tummy tuck and made my own custom crossmember. It also has Energy Suspension poly bushings, and swaybar quick disconnects and no trac bars.

For recovery I have a Chicago Electric 8000lb winch and a hood mounted High Lift jack. I built a custom dash with Autometer Phantom gauges and the jeep has been converted to combat start(a military thing which means no keys just flip a switch and drive).

The frame and tub have been completely herculined. It has/will have Smitty Built cut-out fender flares. There are also some Warn Rock Sliders on the sides and a custom "made by me" front bumper and soon a matching rear bumper. The tail lights have been frenched. It makes it sooo much easier to get a gas can in there.

I have a Rugged Ridge factory replacement soft top with tinted windows.

It also has a Tuffy overhead console with a Pioneer DEH-P7300 and a Radio Shack Po Po Scanner. The dash has a Robyn 23 channel CB with upper and lower sideband and built in SWR meter.


And a ton of blood, sweat, and tears.


Chris
U.S.A.F. Fire Truck Mechanic
 
#5 ·
when u snap your d35 do you plan on going full width? or upgrading just the rear? or what?

btw thats definitely my FAVORITE yj =p

hurry up and finish the front fenders so i can save the pic of it
 
#8 ·
heh =p

theres a set rockwells for sale half an hour from me for 700.. WAY to big for me..

your jeep is gonna look awesome with full widths

im going to do a soa on a buddies yj this summer.. im trying to talk him into actually building it right.. hes retarded and thinks he can build most of his own suspension parts.. ill NEVER ride in his jeep.. im no mechanic but the work ive done on it so far is the only quality work ever done to his jeep (i swapped his junkd d35 for a new one and swapped his tc for a new one)
 
#9 · (Edited)
If I go rockwells I think I might go airbrakes. Dunno....I got more research to do on that. The top load would fix a few issues I have. 1ft of lift and a tummy tuck isn't nice to driveshafts

EDIT:
hes retarded and thinks he can build most of his own suspension parts..
Yikes. I'll assemble spring packs and things but as for fabbin up suspension goodies....not me. Its alright if you know what your doing and have the right tools.
 
#14 ·
ok here it is..






spec's =crap on it:rolleyes:

99 tj sahara
gueinune steel front rock bumper
smittybilt rear rock bumper/tire carrier
2''bb
1.25 jks bl
jks 1'' mml
33x12.15r15 interco trxus
15x8 eagle wheels
IPF E-code headlamp housings
IPF fatboy bulbs
Optronics 4'' led tails
55w fog reverse lights mounted on carrier
CSF all steel radiator
Ignition stuff
and little stuff here and there.

oh my wife is proud of the shifter knob I made....





alot more to come:firedevil:
 
#19 ·
hey twin..i like the jeep a lot more without all the chrome on it =p

looks more like mine now..

also dont paint the hardtop =p keep it tan.. im going to take the hardtop on and put my black softtop on soon enough =p then we'll match again lol
 
#21 ·
the only way ill paint my jeep is if i repaint it the factory color =p

i plan on getting tube fenders and rock sliders.. plus painting em to match
 
#24 · (Edited)
at the beginning........


1st deployment $$$........


2nd deployment (I love tax-free!)...... at present state

Most specs are in my sig.
click free

i see your running front acos.. i love mine.. how about u?
 
#25 · (Edited)
Here's what I have currently.....

2005 Wrangler X hardtop
4.0L 6 cyl
4 Speed Auto
D30/35 :(
2" BB with stock shocks (and it rides like ASS)
31x10.50x15 BFG ATs
Custom cut stock front bumper (I used to be a professional paint/bodyman)
Rough Country winch plate
9k Tabor (Warn) winch
55w Hella lights mounted to KC windshield mounts

And here's what's waiting in the garage......

3" Full Traction suspension lift that includes:
adjustable front track bar
sway bar discos
1" Performance Accessories body lift
Old Man Emu Long Travel Monotube shocks that I bought from Scout
33x12.50x15 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials (5)
Humvee taillights/buckets

Here she is now.....I'll have pics after I get everything installed just as soon as I get off these damned crutches!!!



 
#26 ·
Here's what I have currently.....

2005 Wrangler X hardtop
4.0L 6 cyl
4 Speed Auto
D30/35 :(
2" BB with stock shocks (and it rides like ASS)
31x10.50x15 BFG ATs
Custom cut stock front bumper (I used to be a professional paint/bodyman)
Rough Country winch plate
9k Tabor (Warn) winch
55w Hella lights mounted to KC windshield mounts

And here's what's waiting in the garage......

3" Full Traction suspension lift that includes:
adjustable front track bar
sway bar discos
1" Performance Accessories body lift
Old Man Emu Long Travel Monotube shocks that I bought from Scout
33x12.50x15 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials (5)
Humvee taillights/buckets


Here she is now.....I'll have pics after I get everything installed just as soon as I get off these damned crutches!!!
Nice, I wish I had a pile of goody's like that. :D
 
#29 ·
cant wait to see it..

you can take a trip over to indiana and help me install my garage full of goodies too =D
 
#31 ·
MoA, Id love to crank them up but I have to wait to fund the SYE first. The ACOS is an amazing idea and built really well. Hopefully Ill have the $$ in a few months... I ended up building a new m4...... if ya want pics let me know.
 
#37 ·
yah i know what you mean.. i run them on all 4 corners.. and have them completely bottomed out.. i wish my problem was just a sye.. i need to get all new control arms also =p
 
#34 ·
I liberated them from the motorpool of my last unit. My unit had some mechanics that owed me some favors...... :)

And I've promised everyone that I WILL stick to what the physical therapists tell me to do, instead of my usual thick-skulled ways. This is an injury that can affect the rest of my career and I want it to heal the right way.

Thanks for the good words....
 
#36 · (Edited)
this is my gf's dad's jeep.. he served in desert storm and retired through the army.. he drove a tank while over there..





unfortunately hes running a 3'' bl.. he has a 1'' bb up front (i gave/installed for him) to level out his jeep.. hes running 33x12.5 procomp ats on 15x10 american racing rims.. oh and i gave him my pos procomp shocks that came with my 2'' coils =p and hes running a set of discos (dont know what brand)
 
#39 ·
yah when i was back in highschool (before i was with his daughter) we'd always wave to each other.. i passed him on my way to school EVERYDAY when he was heading to work.. i always liked his jeep.. until i saw it had a 3'' bl..

ive been trying to talk him into ditching it.. told him if he bought a 1'' bl that id put it on for him.. also told him that when i get 3'' coils after i install my new axles that id give him my 2'' coils.. he still wont go for it =/
 
#41 · (Edited)
hey if one of you guys ever run across a humvee snorkel.. pick it up.. ill be willing to pay for it and shipping.. i have been searching everywhere for one online and cant seem to find one =D

i found the pic of the snorkel i want =p

 
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