Hi guys, I am wondering if there are areas of the the jeep
that you all modify but may not discuss. I know many of us
are good with fabrication, but is that limited to bumpers
and non-mechanical parts? I happen to have access to a
machine shop and some hard-core fabs could be possible.
What are your thoughts on things like making our own
adjustable arms or steering components given accurate specs?
I am not looking to get flamed here, I just want to know
what you BNB'ers think of harder fabs.ZJTechie,
I am all for it. I am getting ready soon to fabricate my
front and rear bumpers and have been tossing around the idea
of starting a small fab business as well.
Sliders,bumpers,controls arms,roof racks, etc ....so what
exactly are you planning?Jeff
6" Hybrid RE SF - 33"x12.50" GY Duratracs - JKS Adj Rear TB - IRO HD TBB W/Custom TB - RE Monotubes - Gen II Discos - Homebrew Rock Rails - 1 Ton OTK Steering - 242 Swap - SS Brake Lines - Euro Turns - GTP Louvers - Yadda
I was looking at many of the items that we jeepers can buy
online at places like Kevin's, IRO or 4wheelParts, and it
seems to me that those designs are simple, rugged, and
entirely doable. I already built my front bumper, and have
plans for rock sliders and a rear bumper too. Given some
ideas and a little paper, designs are not complicated, it
just takes the patience and tools to build it. Besides
those things, I was toying with the idea of building control
arms, as they can be designed around a simple, easy-to-find
bushing, material is not hard to get. The thing about
designing your own parts is that you have to have the
following: supplies, tools, know-how. Once these are taken
care of stay with the KISS philosophy, look at other designs
for ideas/inspirations, and go for it. Your idea for
starting some business sounds cool though, how are you
planning on starting out? ZJTechie,
ok i trimed my fenders so i could fit 33's stock and made my
own workin snorkel96 grand cherokee 5.2 318 stock on 33 with a custom snorkle and just cuz i wanna be a wrangler i took the doors off built not bought #116
Hey that's a start. I am looking at trimming mine for my
3inches of lift and 32's in the future. The snorkel, how
did you go about it, I have read threads on the DIY, but
none of them seem to be real asthetically pleasing unless
you buy that crazy expensive safari one. ZJTechie,
but anyway ive built front and rear bumpers,roof rack, a set
of radius long arms(getting ready to start on my 3-link and
new cross member)
ive built control arm skids, and getting ready to start on
my sliders and skid plates. when i get the money that is.
im a strong believer, that if you have(or can get) the
resourses to do it yourself then do it. why waste the money
when YOU can build it!
and its alot of fun.
edit: steering would be easy to do also, just do your
homework!
heres a few pics of my 96 xj!
Wow, that's some sick stuff! You know, it seems like it
would be a cool idea to get design drawings for our parts,
as sort of a DIY bible! Then others could use them as
templates or spin-offs, what do you all think?ZJTechie,
The DIY bible sounds great cuz I know alot of people like me
start a project and get lost in the middle and dont know
where to go. That would be a god sent to people like me who
are just getting into their own fabircation.Built Not Bought #109
I also agree that a DIY bible would be a great idea. I know
that I would like visuals of others designs to help me along
in a project. Hints and tricks would be great to.3 in. Pro Comp lift with crawlerready 2 in. spacers, longer than stock control arms, front adj. track bar with IRO hd mount, rear adj. track bar, jks discos, Currie Currectlync, black soft 8's with 32 in. Hankook Dynapro mts
I am all for it---Dont know if you guys are ready for my
redneck ways...I built a bbq pit that slides in my reciever
out of a 20" truck wheel...that is just the beginingNEVER TRUST A SKINNY COOK!
That is very cool, there are some nifty ideas that can be
attached to a hitch. Personally an old ball hitch I've
found makes a good anvil for smashing out dents in removed
body panels and so forth. I would be interested in seeing
this BBQ pit!ZJTechie,
the snorkel i did came off jeep horizons and it actualy
looks good i just painted it96 grand cherokee 5.2 318 stock on 33 with a custom snorkle and just cuz i wanna be a wrangler i took the doors off built not bought #116
I welded another reciever hitch to my Jeep. Located in the
middle of the spare tire rack, this makes a good place to
put a cargo carrier. I don't have to worry about covering
the taillights,or the LP...it also has a minimal effect on
the departure angle. I have also fabricated a golf club rack
that slides in a reciever hitch. It holds 2 bags of
clubs..and behind my Jeep it looks like a big ***
golfcart I also made a fishin rod holder holds 4
rods vertically (my boy calls it a rocket launcher). I will
add pics when my technology gets there. NEVER TRUST A SKINNY COOK!
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I also made a fishin rod holder holds 4
rods vertically (my boy calls it a rocket launcher). I will
add pics when my technology gets there. 