What did you do for your Jeep today?

**Scout** · 01-09-2007, 07:06 PM

Let's see what everyone is doing to support the aftermarket Jeep companies of the world. Post up anything you've bought or installed on your Jeep today (ongoing...).

If you've installed it this would be a good place to post up a pic too.

Let's see how long we can keep this thread going.

I'll start: Viking Fastback Soft Top = Ordered

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 07:09 PM

2" .500 walled DOM Lower control arms bought and paid for. Lower control arm JJs bought and paid for. Custom .025 walled DOM tie rods for my hi steer setup.... bought and paid for. It's been an expensive day and I haven't even seen my jeep.

**1BLKJP** · 01-09-2007, 07:12 PM

RockCrusher cover for my D44.

**1BLKJP** · 01-09-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.CLIFFORD

2" .500 walled DOM Lower control arms bought and paid for. Lower control arm JJs bought and paid for. Custom .025 walled DOM tie rods for my hi steer setup.... bought and paid for. It's been an expensive day and I haven't even seen my jeep.

Holy Smokes Andy you are going to use .500 wall for your lowers? Those gotta weigh about what RK arms do.

I didn't know that there were rocks big enough in KS to need those?

Are you using a weld in bung or are the arms going to be tapped? And what size johnny joints are you using?

jeeptales · 01-09-2007, 07:21 PM

I put my tools, first-aid kit, and straps in the new Jeep.

I also moved my Bike Rack off the old Jeep Today.

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 08:16 PM

RE 4.5 in SF, Advanced adapters SYE, Tom Woods Custom DS, RE Shocks, 33x1250x15 BFG MT's

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BLKJP

Holy Smokes Andy you are going to use .500 wall for your lowers? Those gotta weigh about what RK arms do.

I didn't know that there were rocks big enough in KS to need those?

Are you using a weld in bung or are the arms going to be tapped? And what size johnny joints are you using?

I only like doing stuff once.

The JJ's are from currie. I'm using their forged housings with the 1.25x12 shank. I upgraded the inners to use a 5/8" bolt.

The arms are drilled and tapped to receive both threads. I will have a right and left hand thread on each arm to make adjustments easy. My JJs should be here tomorrow from currie and my controls arms the day after. I am getting them from Kenneth at http://www.kore4x4customs.com/

Here is a pic. The ones on the left. This is before the wrench flats were added. I'm sure it doesn't do them any kinds of justice.

I'm stoked!

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 08:55 PM

Nice. All that is custom the way you wanted it?

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 08:57 PM

So those arms are under $50 apiece?

crafty · 01-09-2007, 09:16 PM

I have a snorkel on order, waiting for it to arrive

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike001

Nice. All that is custom the way you wanted it?

Absolutely. I told Kenneth what I wanted and he built it to spec for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike001

So those arms are under $50 apiece?

I wish.

My upper control arms will be 1.75"x.375 walled DOM. They shouldn't go anywhere either

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 09:32 PM

I'm not seeing that on their website just the tubing and its all cheap. What about Clayton offroad is their setup good? I think by the end of the year I'm goin long arm.

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 09:35 PM

Kenneth has a full list of products he can make.

Many materials in Stock:
- 2" x .500 wall DOM
- 1.75" x .250" wall DOM
- 1.75" x .375" wall DOM
- 1.5" x .250" wall DOM
- 1.5" x .188" wall DOM
- 1.5" Dia. Chromoly Solid Bar for extra stout tie rods & drag links
- 1.75" Dia. 7075 Aluminum Solid Bar for a strong yet lightweight Control Arm

They aren't just bolt on items. They are for the DIY fab worker. Clayton is a very nice product and very expensive. But they don't make a 4 link setup with triangulated uppers

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 09:41 PM

So when the time comes I should just get the RE long arm upgrade

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 09:44 PM

with the tri link rear

Ditch the stupid rear track bar!!

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 09:46 PM

Can I do the tri link upgrade with short arms?

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 09:49 PM

no. You can get it with the RE long arm upgrade

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 09:49 PM

Oh, whats so bad about the track bar?

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike001

Oh, whats so bad about the track bar?

what's so good about it??

Mike001 · 01-09-2007, 10:01 PM

I don't know, I haven't had any problems other than I need an adjustable one.

bluvikng · 01-09-2007, 10:10 PM

Does rotating the M/T claws count?

**Scout** · 01-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluvikng

Does rotating the M/T claws count?

Sure nuff!

04moneypit · 01-09-2007, 10:34 PM

Changed the T-stat, topped off the radiator, removed the stupid a$$ flare extension in prep for my rocker guards. Oh, and I took a full size shovel and mounted it on my tire carrier.

**Scout** · 01-09-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04moneypit

Changed the T-stat, topped off the radiator, removed the stupid a$$ flare extension in prep for my rocker guards. Oh, and I took a full size shovel and mounted it on my tire carrier.

Vector6 had a shovel on his...cool idea!

amerijeep · 01-09-2007, 10:38 PM

I took a leak in the yard standing next to it earlier....

**amy** · 01-09-2007, 11:13 PM

I drove mine today, twice.

MR.CLIFFORD · 01-09-2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amy

I drove mine today, twice.

I'm very jealous!

AzTJ · 01-10-2007, 12:31 AM

I did my TJ a favor and took off the stock running boards, and then got it a little muddy

mrbigjeep · 01-10-2007, 10:22 AM

ok i drove it...and I HOPE TO GET SOME DISCONNECTS (WINK WINK WINK

)

maybe RE arms also...like amy though...i drove it twice.

**amy** · 01-10-2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.CLIFFORD

I'm very jealous!

Aww, don't be jealous, just go give your jeep some lovin and it'll be ok.

01-09-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Scout Extremely Humble WF Lifetime Member ::WF Administrator:: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midland Texas Posts: 11,414	What did you do for your Jeep today? Let's see what everyone is doing to support the aftermarket Jeep companies of the world. Post up anything you've bought or installed on your Jeep today (ongoing...). If you've installed it this would be a good place to post up a pic too. Let's see how long we can keep this thread going. I'll start: Viking Fastback Soft Top = Ordered __________________ \| \| 03 Rubicon \| 36" Iroks \| Chromo D44's w/Rear Spool \| 5.5" RK LA \| 5.13s \| Armored Head to Toe

01-09-2007, 07:12 PM	#3
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01-09-2007, 07:21 PM	#5
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01-09-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	RE 4.5 in SF, Advanced adapters SYE, Tom Woods Custom DS, RE Shocks, 33x1250x15 BFG MT's Attached Thumbnails __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 08:55 PM	#8
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	Nice. All that is custom the way you wanted it? __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 07:09 PM	#2
MR.CLIFFORD WINNAR!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: THE PROVING GROUNDS Posts: 4,522	2" .500 walled DOM Lower control arms bought and paid for. Lower control arm JJs bought and paid for. Custom .025 walled DOM tie rods for my hi steer setup.... bought and paid for. It's been an expensive day and I haven't even seen my jeep.

01-09-2007, 08:57 PM	#9
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	So those arms are under $50 apiece? __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 09:16 PM	#10
crafty Jeeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St.Petersburg, FL Posts: 971	I have a snorkel on order, waiting for it to arrive __________________ Female rolling with the 93 YJ SOA Locked and Hard at Play

01-09-2007, 09:32 PM	#12
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	I'm not seeing that on their website just the tubing and its all cheap. What about Clayton offroad is their setup good? I think by the end of the year I'm goin long arm. __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 09:35 PM	#13
MR.CLIFFORD WINNAR!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: THE PROVING GROUNDS Posts: 4,522	Kenneth has a full list of products he can make. Many materials in Stock: - 2" x .500 wall DOM - 1.75" x .250" wall DOM - 1.75" x .375" wall DOM - 1.5" x .250" wall DOM - 1.5" x .188" wall DOM - 1.5" Dia. Chromoly Solid Bar for extra stout tie rods & drag links - 1.75" Dia. 7075 Aluminum Solid Bar for a strong yet lightweight Control Arm They aren't just bolt on items. They are for the DIY fab worker. Clayton is a very nice product and very expensive. But they don't make a 4 link setup with triangulated uppers

01-09-2007, 09:41 PM	#14
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	So when the time comes I should just get the RE long arm upgrade __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 09:44 PM	#15
MR.CLIFFORD WINNAR!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: THE PROVING GROUNDS Posts: 4,522	with the tri link rear Ditch the stupid rear track bar!!

01-09-2007, 09:46 PM	#16
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	Can I do the tri link upgrade with short arms? __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 09:49 PM	#17
MR.CLIFFORD WINNAR!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: THE PROVING GROUNDS Posts: 4,522	no. You can get it with the RE long arm upgrade

01-09-2007, 09:49 PM	#18
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	Oh, whats so bad about the track bar? __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 10:01 PM	#20
Mike001 Jeeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you..... Posts: 678	I don't know, I haven't had any problems other than I need an adjustable one. __________________ "They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29:1. They canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t get away from us now!"

01-09-2007, 10:10 PM	#21
bluvikng coilovers are damn flexy Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,260	Does rotating the M/T claws count?

01-09-2007, 10:34 PM	#23
04moneypit Jeeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under the hood of the jeep from hell (not mine) Posts: 529	Changed the T-stat, topped off the radiator, removed the stupid a$$ flare extension in prep for my rocker guards. Oh, and I took a full size shovel and mounted it on my tire carrier. __________________ If there's a will, usually there's a way, but then you get to that bolt that you still can't get to with two extensions, two universal sockets, and a contorsionist midget trying to help you. 1999 XJ Four door, mostly stock for now, but I am in the process of building a custom plate bumper.

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01-09-2007, 11:13 PM	#26
amy not chris ::WF Moderator:: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in cognito Posts: 4,974	I drove mine today, twice.

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01-10-2007, 10:22 AM	#29
mrbigjeep Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,281	ok i drove it...and I HOPE TO GET SOME DISCONNECTS (WINK WINK WINK ) maybe RE arms also...like amy though...i drove it twice.

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