Pcoplin's TJ

[pcoplin]

1998 Jeep TJ
Superduty axles
Fox shocks (coilovers and bypasses)
Chevy 6.0, TH400, Stack D300
Rear tub stretched 8 inches
108 inch wheelbase

Here's some wheeling pics. I'll try to post up some build pics as time allows

 

[Chris]

I’ve seen this thing in person... truly a badass rig. I’d love to have a second rig like this for off-road only.

With my build I am trying to still keep it street friendly, hence the stock axles and stock fenders.

This thing is awesome though! Doesn’t look much like a TJ though. Looks more like a stretched LJ

 

[pcoplin]

Whoops! Meant to put in member's rides. Chris, are you able to move threads?


The tub is still 6 inches shorter than an LJ tub. I didn't want the overhang like an LJ. Although I just got a set of Nitto KOH-Spec 40s, so I'll be stretching the wheelbase another 3 or 4 inches. I may fit some trailing arms, we'll see.

 

[Chris]

I moved it for you. I thought it was an LJ when I first saw it, but now that I look at it, I can see it started life as a TJ. Interesting, because most of these guys seem to want to start with an LJ.

 

[pcoplin]

I would have loved an LJ, but have had this Jeep since 2000, it was only 2 years old when I bought it. Here's a shot of the sheet metal and cage work.

 

[Chris]

That's a really good job of extending the tub. It looks so good that you'd think it was factory.

I've always said that if I ever wanted an LJ, I wouldn't even bother selling mine. I'd literally just extend the frame and tub 12" and have an LJ without having to start all over.

 

[Serbonze]

Need more info on the chocolate lab.



Oh. Nice Jeep too.

 

[luk4mud]

Looks great!

 

[Kathy]

Very nice! And I also love that dog!

 

[Equilibrium31]

I love the look of that bumper/front end! That thing looks like it's a beast off-road.

Also, between your adorable co-pilot and that beautiful chocolate lab, you seem to be in good company wherever you go. =)

 

[pcoplin]

Thanks guys. His name is August, call him Augie, he goes where I go.

 

[Serbonze]

Beautiful pup. I have a thing for labs.

 

[pcoplin]

Beautiful pup. I have a thing for labs.

Me too. Best dogs on the planet.


Here's my first two, they have passed on.

 

[Serbonze]

As long as we are derailing...

Storm (lost him in 2015) and River (just lost her in October).

Brady (rescued in 2014) is a Fox Red lab

We just brought Canon home two weeks ago.

 

[pcoplin]

Dogs and Jeeps. Not much better than that.

 

[Chris]

Guitars and Jeeps

 

[pcoplin]

Guitars and Jeeps

Guitars? You mean like the radio?

 

[Chris]

Guitars? You mean like the radio?

Haha!

 

[pcoplin]

I broke the frame at KOH this year, and didn;t find it for several wheeling trips, found it at MOAB.

Here are a few pics of the rework. I moved the steering box to fit a larger CBR radiator.

 

[pcoplin]

I wanted to share what my Jeep looked like in 2004. I've had this Jeep for 19 years, and have had many iterations of it. Each one has been a learning experience, and have had a ton of fun wheeling, learning, and making all my own stuff on it.