Project Compulsion (I can't stop myself)

[dlm1450]

Got the Poison Spyder cage in and we're test fitting the hood today. The Duraflex high-line hood is not a perfect fit but its better than monkeying around with cutting the factory hood.

Also got the shoes put back on. So much clearance! I'm kicking myself for not going with 37's.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Got the Poison Spyder cage in and we're test fitting the hood today. The Duraflex high-line hood is not a perfect fit but its better than monkeying around with cutting the factory hood.

Also go the shoes put back on. So much clearance! I'm kicking myself for not going with 37's.

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You’ll be happy with the nice uptravel numbers you can get out of that

 

[dlm1450]

Buttoning up the new Borla exhaust today. Adam's drive shafts should be here any day now. Then it's off to paint.

 

[taylormade73]

It is certainly impressive how much you've accomplished in 46 posts. I've never seen anyone go "full retard" that quick.

 

[dlm1450]

It is certainly impressive how much you've accomplished in 46 posts. I've never seen anyone go "full retard" that quick.

That's what happens when you buy all your parts at once with the intention of doing it yourself. Then, after over a year of never having the time to actually do the work yourself, you send it to a shop.

 

[taylormade73]

That's what happens when you buy all your parts at once with the intention of doing it yourself. Then, after over a year of never having the time to actually do the work yourself, you send it to a shop.

Really enjoying the accelerated build thus far.

 

[Bory278]

Wow! Don't know much about jeeps yet but this thing looks like it is going to be a beast.

 

[dlm1450]

Wow! Don't know much about jeeps yet but this thing looks like it is going to be a beast.

Hopefully not too beastly. My original vision was to keep it light and low but it took on a life of its own.

 

[dlm1450]

You’ll be happy with the nice uptravel numbers you can get out of that

Soooooooo much space. I underestimated how much room the highline fenders give you. I only have a 2" lift but I'm pretty sure 40's would slide right in there.

 

[Lilnuts]

I'd be curious to hear what the final $$$ was on this dream build.

 

[D M]

Hopefully not too beastly. My original vision was to keep it light and low but it took on a life of its own.

Thats what we all say until the bug bites

 

[dlm1450]

We are officially mobile! Got the Adam's Drive Shafts in and finished the 160 amp Durango alternator conversion today. Off to paint tomorrow. Just look at all that clearance under the belly! Went from 8.5" (stock) to about 19" thanks to a tummy tuck and bigger tires. Can't wait to get this guy on the trail.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Are you going to trim the excess metal from under the rear fender? I know JCR did that on their red LJ build.

 

[dlm1450]

Are you going to trim the excess metal from under the rear fender? I know JCR did that on their red LJ build.

Without having the lj with me at home, I can't say for sure. Have you done it before? Is it an easy or hard mod? Do you end up removing any spot welds?

 

[dlm1450]

Should be done with paint tomorrow. My shop is teasing me. These photos are all they will send me today.

 

[Tray Burge]

Damn nice! lol, I thought I was always dumping money in mine, pennies compared to yours. Can't wait to see the finally.

 

[dlm1450]

Painted! More pics to come.

 

[dlm1450]

Can't wait to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

 

[02GreenTJ]

Any updates? The Jeep looks great!

 

[dlm1450]

Any updates? The Jeep looks great!

We are experiencing a covid related slow down. Unfortunately, the shop is in the coronavirus capital of Connecticut. It's bad here. I have two old friends with close family members dead from the virus. I've been keeping my whole family quarantined. I've only left the house about 4 times in the last 5-6 weeks. :-(