Speed-J Build Thread

[hippie-metal]

good shit fred. cant wait 2 c this thing rolling.

[HeavyMetal]

so i just spoke with fred on the phone

truths out guys

this jeep doesnt even exist, hes just been taking pics of his neighbors project and posting em up on here to make it seem like he owns a jeep that he wants to wheel. sorry you all had to find this sham out this way.

[Jeep Creep]

wow

u mean, i could have done that all this time and not actually own a jeep. sheesh, what was i thinking.

[Dr. Thunder]

fo realz?

[Speed]

Shit...


I told you not to say anything Will!

sorry guys.

[rckrdyxj]

[Speed]

Wow, havent posted in here for a while.

Speed-J ran. speed-J died.



Bunch of little shit thats been building up for years is finally taking its toll. the Jeep is undrivable. it'll move still, but not well.

this is coming sooner than id like, but Im thinking its about time for Speed-J V3.0

basically, Im fucking sick of working on this pig, would like to start on another jeep project, would like it if I never have to turn a wrench on this thing again. (wishfull thinking I know)

but to do that is alot of work. ALOT of work. but I figure as long as im not trying to do rush jobs before trips and really take my time with it, do everything the right way, it wont piss me off and it'll actually get done.

So, a buddy of mine has offered me a spot in his garage, and this winter I may take advantage of it.

The goal:
total frame up rebuild.
(sounds crazy I know)
it has to be done tho.

whats involved:
Strip down to the frame. get frame acidwashed to get all the shit inside out. get it sealed/paint it.
new clayton longarms
redo front axle with this: bluetorchfab.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=47&products_id=169
Rebuild engine with all new gaskets. change all fluids in jeep. paint EVERYTHING.
new brake lines
bigger brake booster
new steering/hydro assist
new gears
install OBA.
herculine interior.

basically i wanna clean everything up, grease everything, get everythig working well, and address all the little bangs and squeeks and have a jeep that ill be proud of/happy to drive again.

I wanna get everything squared away that way the only thing I have left to do is try to fab up bumpers/sliders, beef up the roll cage and maybe get some 4-point harnesses.

like I said, its alot of work, but it needs to be done. and now that i have almost all the pieces i need, it might actually turn out well if i take my time.

I am also thinking about lowering it from 5.5 inch springs to 3. and possibly even coil-overs for the rear. these ideas are being kicked around, and I will post them in here or tech as the time comes.

so this winter, grab the popcorn, pull up a chair, and watch as this project becomes the end of me.

[JustTorchIT]

sounds like alot of work.... hope it works out for ya.

Oh and wats wrong with your long arms??? why new ones???

[Speed]

Its alot of work to fix what needs to be done on the suspension from under the car, by stripping it down to the frame it will actually be a whole lot easier and more time efficient to work on I think.

and it just all REALLY REALLY needs to be done haha.

and my current set of arms are like first generation Clayton. they werent even powdercoated. they have rusted to hell and to be honest, I feel as tho the threads are compromised, therefore the arms are compromised. saftey and longevity are the big reason for spending the money. after all the work cleaning everything else up, to have to spend time to clean up the arms too just isnt worth it.

[Speed]

bluetorchfab.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=86&products_id=141
thinking about this^ and possibly coil-overs in the rear. or maybe 1/4 elliptical haha.

I wanna lower my center of gravity, and maximize droop/limit compression during articulation. especially in the rear.

::thinking out loud::

[Burton58]

sounds like a good idea. i think it will be a worthy rig when completed. hell it'll be a sick rig when completed

[Pedro]

id say it sounds like a good idea too. may god be with with you sir

[CumminsJeep]

have fun man sound slike it is gonna be awesome when done. cant wait to see it rollin again!!!b

[Speed]

anyone know where to find dealers of coilovers? Checked a few sites and didnt see any.

[XJLI]

you mean to find em locally?? youll get em cheaper online if anything. www.polyperformance.com is where its at. call em up, theyre pretty damn knowledgeable.