Greg's 05 LJ Build
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With my 4" lift, at full extension my shock would hit the spring perch and dent it. This is pretty common - there are a few threads on this forum talking about having to trim the perch. Another common workaround is to flip the shock so the body is on top but when I researched it for my Ranchos they didn't recommend it. If you have a lift, you should check that yours are inverted or else jack up a rear wheel (slowly) and check for clearance.
Thanks, will definitely do. I just bought the Jeep last year and have not had a chance to wheel it yet. I want to say I remember mine being shaft up, cylinder down.
DO IT, THEYRE AWESOME! Can’t tell you how many times someone has said “sweet Jeep, wait, what is that”. I smile and say “it’s an LJ”
OP
Front bumper notched and installed with the Anti-Rock!
I purchased a length of frame rail from the scrap yard and two small sections. The idea was to extend my front bumper out about 2 inches to make room for the winch and require less cutting on the bumper.
Then it was just a case of installing the AntiRock and trace out how much had to be cut.
I then created a wooden template and went to town with a burr bit and grinder to make a nice clean curve.
There is still enough metal left to make the toe hooks functional. If I hadn't extended the front bumper the notch would have extended to far forward leaving no supporting metal for the hook.
I am still figuring out the mods I need to do for the winch and then I'll need to get it into the powercoating shop.
I purchased a length of frame rail from the scrap yard and two small sections. The idea was to extend my front bumper out about 2 inches to make room for the winch and require less cutting on the bumper.
Then it was just a case of installing the AntiRock and trace out how much had to be cut.
I then created a wooden template and went to town with a burr bit and grinder to make a nice clean curve.
There is still enough metal left to make the toe hooks functional. If I hadn't extended the front bumper the notch would have extended to far forward leaving no supporting metal for the hook.
I am still figuring out the mods I need to do for the winch and then I'll need to get it into the powercoating shop.
OP
Got the 8274 back from the polishing guy. He did an amazing job on it. I also called Warn's customer service and they sent me decals (for free) to match the ones from 1978! The non-aluminum parts (drum & brakes mostly) are going to be powder coated.
I have a new upper service kit, brake service kit, new bearings and bushings to do the rebuild. I also purchased a new motor (Warn's industrial line #70865) to replace the original which had worn out brushes. Apparently the new motor significantly ups the pulling capacity of this beast. One of the solenoids is dead so have a new contactor kit one the way which I may mount under the hood.
This is the mount I will be using. I'll need to do some trimming to make it fit but I think it will match the bumper nicely.
I have a new upper service kit, brake service kit, new bearings and bushings to do the rebuild. I also purchased a new motor (Warn's industrial line #70865) to replace the original which had worn out brushes. Apparently the new motor significantly ups the pulling capacity of this beast. One of the solenoids is dead so have a new contactor kit one the way which I may mount under the hood.
This is the mount I will be using. I'll need to do some trimming to make it fit but I think it will match the bumper nicely.
That is one tall winch! On another note, Your bumper seems to sit low, especially those outer hoops. I would be concerned with approach/departure angle unless it’s just the angle the photo was taken at.
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That is just the crappy angle of the photo I took. It has alot of clearance and will have more once the 35s go on.
I'm going to take the existing mount plate (made for horizontal winches) out of the bumper which should drop my winch about and inch and a half. But ya it is a beast. All the more reason for me to clean it up since it really will be bumper jewelry.
I'm going to take the existing mount plate (made for horizontal winches) out of the bumper which should drop my winch about and inch and a half. But ya it is a beast. All the more reason for me to clean it up since it really will be bumper jewelry.
OP
Got the old winch plate taken off the bumper. Here is what it is going to look like with the 8284 mount. I still need to do some final grinding and welding then off for a powder coat. I am really happy with how this came together.
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Front end and suspension almost done.
I still need to get an alignment and get the winch wired up.
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I still need to get an alignment and get the winch wired up.
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Looking a little ugly until I get some cosmetic stuff fixed.
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So I finished the winch wiring. Probably a little overkill for what I need but it looks nice!
2/0 welding cable
Techflex heavy wall and adhesive heat shrink
SuperWinch contactor mounted under the hood. Still need to install some rubber terminal boots.
All connections done using Deutsch connectors.
Rear license plate wired up with the Savvy relocation bracket and Lite N’ Boltz.
Also 3D printed a plate to protect the fairlead from the thimble.
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2/0 welding cable
Techflex heavy wall and adhesive heat shrink
SuperWinch contactor mounted under the hood. Still need to install some rubber terminal boots.
All connections done using Deutsch connectors.
Rear license plate wired up with the Savvy relocation bracket and Lite N’ Boltz.
Also 3D printed a plate to protect the fairlead from the thimble.
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MallCrawlOnTons
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I started working on my audio system now. I found a deal on Facebook for a DSP/Amp that was too good to pass up. It is way overkill for a Jeep! This thing is conservatively rated at 6x125 RMS and has a built in DSP that lets me set timing, frequency, slope, etc. from my laptop.
Welded up a custom mount so I can put the amp under the dash.
Clarion M508 Marine head unit installed.
Installing some 6.5" Polk speakers in the overhead soundpods, 5.25" separates in the dash. Used the 3D printer to create some spacers and dash enclosures. I am not sure yet how to mount the tweeters but found some really cool aluminum a-pillar pods on Ebay which I might splurge on.
Welded up a custom mount so I can put the amp under the dash.
Clarion M508 Marine head unit installed.
Installing some 6.5" Polk speakers in the overhead soundpods, 5.25" separates in the dash. Used the 3D printer to create some spacers and dash enclosures. I am not sure yet how to mount the tweeters but found some really cool aluminum a-pillar pods on Ebay which I might splurge on.
OP
Picked up a few other things I found on Craigslist and Facebook.
York 210
SPOD
York 210
SPOD
ranger101
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Interested in where you’re going to mount the amp. I’m looking into a micro amp also and want to mount it somewhere behind the glovebox.
OP
My amp is too big to put behind the glovebox so I am bolting it to the steering column support. There used to be a company called Skinny Pedal that made something simular.
The centre of my custom mount will bolt thought an existing hole. Looking at it from the drivers seat with the lower trim removed...
From the underside...
I also discovered knukonceptz.com which have a full line of AV wiring, terminal blocks, battery terminals which I will be using.
LJGreg
Our jeeps a lot in common but mine is a TJ, but running all of the Currie stuff. I mount my York and ran installed an air filer mounted in the passenger side just behind the headlight. I also installed quick couplers in the front grill and in the rear drivers side near the rear roll bar mount. I later got rid of the filter and just drilled a hole in the side of the air box and use the engine filter for both purposes. I needed to free up that area for my On Board Shower
Our jeeps a lot in common but mine is a TJ, but running all of the Currie stuff. I mount my York and ran installed an air filer mounted in the passenger side just behind the headlight. I also installed quick couplers in the front grill and in the rear drivers side near the rear roll bar mount. I later got rid of the filter and just drilled a hole in the side of the air box and use the engine filter for both purposes. I needed to free up that area for my On Board Shower