Willy Nilly

[skipnrocks]

I have some neat mud flaps coming.  I am required to have em so I have been looking for a suitable set.  This is what i worked up.  I found this company that does custom flaps.  I remembered this emblem i had seen of a yj caracture so I sat down with photoshop and this is what I ended up with, of course converting it to a willys.  And these will be my new flaps. 

[skipnrocks]

Ok I got the body back and still have to cut the holes for the shifters but heres my photoshop overlay,  should be fairley close.  Anyways   I was worried about it looking to stretched out being 24 in longer but i am quite pleased. 

[jimbo74]

are their going to be any more crossbars on the cage? across the top, maybe triangulated and some on the sides? or is it jsut going to be open like that?

[DTB]

im confused too..is your avatar pic a photoshop picture?

[skipnrocks]

im confused too..is your avatar pic a photoshop picture?

My avatar pic is a picture with the body on before I had the gap from the extension glassed together,  I was trying to figure out what color I wanted to paint it so I colored it green and liked it so I made it my avatar.  Sorry for the confusion. 

[skipnrocks]

are their going to be any more crossbars on the cage? across the top, maybe triangulated and some on the sides? or is it jsut going to be open like that?

its going to be triangulated infront and behind the middle post,  and double tri. behind the front seats, and some on the roof.  then everything will be gusseted.  The shop that put the cage on really screwed me so I am having to redo alot of their work,  they never even welded all the way around half of the cross bars in the cage..   I will also be moving the rear shocks and droping the back end down another 3-5 inches after I get my tank mounted up to try to get a lower center of gravity. 

[skipnrocks]

Alright heres the real body on the rig, no photoshop no nuttin ,  its not quite on all the way because there is some glass buildup that needs to be leveld off as you can see around the motor.   But overall I am very happy, It does look a bit stretched, but with the cutout flares seats and cage it will look less stretched and more origional.  LOL as origional as it can    

[Doof]

looking good so far....when do you think it will be finished?

[skipnrocks]

looking good so far....when do you think it will be finished?

I have a camping/ wheeling trip planned for the 26th of this month so Im hoping by the 23 so I can drive it around a bit before I hit the trails.  The last time I drove this thing it had 30in tires and a 80in wheel base,  so I think there is going to be a bit of a relearning phase. 

[skipnrocks]

I am thinking of puting a four link in front and getting rid of the three link?   What Do you guys think?

[skipnrocks]

Got a new toy,  they balance my wheels everytime I drive,  pretty cool.





Ill let you know how they work when I get em on a running rig. 

[DanS]

Looks cool, let us know how they work!

[Doof]

I have a camping/ wheeling trip planned for the 26th of this month so Im hoping by the 23 so I can drive it around a bit before I hit the trails.  The last time I drove this thing it had 30in tires and a 80in wheel base,  so I think there is going to be a bit of a relearning phase. 

haha yeah that could be a good thing to get used to it before hand instead of still getting the feel for it on the trail

[854RUN]

Who makes the wheel balancers ?

[crawlerdan]

Who makes the wheel balancers ?

centramatic 

[854RUN]

sweet, thanks crawlerdan


those are bad ACE i am so going to get those for my runner. crawlerdan do you use these?

[skipnrocks]

This is the cheapest place I found for mine

http://bigtirebalancers.com/

Centramatic has a cool demo on how they work on their website,  mine ran right at 300 for all four.  But they may be cheaper if you have smaller rims. 

[skipnrocks]

Anybody ever heard of these axles by portaltech,  their a ford nine in with a portal desighned for offcamber and offroad.  Thinking of these instesd of rockwells for my axle upgrade next year,  I know its a ways away but just wanted to get your opinions.  They have more ground clearnance and should be plenty stronge because the portal boxes really should reduce the axle stress.  I dont know.  enlighten me please why and why not?   >

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[crawlerdan]

do it!!!!!!!!1

[Doof]

those look high tech, they would look real nice on your rig, how much are they?

[skipnrocks]

That seems to be the big question,  I called today and left a message on them.  I dont immagine their anyworse than any other fancy axle, I know I looked into a set of dynatracs and they were about 5 grand per axle,  and then I looked at atomic axles and they were around 5 grand an axle, and I also looked at currie.  But I will let you know when I find out.  If I can scrounge up the the cash mabe I will order a set this summer.   

[Doof]

wow, thats a lot of money...for that much they better live up to and go beyond the call or duty

[skipnrocks]

I am kinda wanting to run 47in ltbs or some simular irocks so if they will deal with the stressthey will be well worth it.  Plus they will give me an extra 4 in of clearance without having to adjust my suspension at all.

[DanS]

Skipn, you the 'Fabricatinator', I'm not a yeep fan but you've got a talent and any man who can fabricate cool tools for his dad, Rocks  DanS.

[skipnrocks]

Here is a pic of the body fully mounted and with the rear fender flare on.  I think it makes the body less stretched out.




Some guys think that I should be glasing in a four door version, what do you guys think,  this pic is the one above but with double doors.  

So gimme some imput nomatter how brutal.  

[skipnrocks]

Skipn, you the 'Fabricatinator', I'm not a yeep fan but you've got a talent and any man who can fabricate cool tools for his dad, Rocks  DanS.

LOL thanks man  I appreciat it. 

[DTB]

whats that orange thing in the background? nice job BTW 

[skipnrocks]

whats that orange thing in the background? nice job BTW 

Well I would be guessing that your talking about the service truck in the background, but if not there is also a ladder and a hose reel,  LOL just kidding.  Pretty sure you mean the service truck,  think it belongs to an electrician.

[skipnrocks]

Pricing StructureFORD 9"
Every axle setup will include the following:Wilwood disc brakes (rotor, caliper, and pads)Drive plate or hub assembly5, 6, or 8 lug hub assemblyLoaded Portal-Tek portal boxesAxle shaftsCustom built CV ShaftsCustom width square tube axle housingsCenter section (Ring and pinon gears, bearings and seals)Dana 60 outer hubKing Pin style high mount steering setup
Standard axle setups will include the following options:4140 axle and stub shafts4140 CV Shaft4 Piston Wilwood brakes
Standard Axle Pricing: MSRP--Front Axle : $5,500Rear Axle: $4,000
Extreme Axle Pricing: MSRP-- Front Axle: $7,500 Rear Axle: $6,000
Extreme axle setups will include the following options:300M axle and stub shafts300M CV shaftsDifferential skid platesWilwood Big Brake Option or Dual CalipersOther Custom options available
*A customer number and axle serial number will be attached to every axle order. Thesenumbers will give Portal-Tek the specific information needed, so replacement parts canbe shipped within 24 hours of notification. Portal-Tek axles are a custom designed axleset to meet the individual needs of every customer.
Locker options: (not included in axle pricing)ARB Front Locker: $890.00ARB Rear Locker: $890.00ARB Compressor Large: $250.00 Small: $175.00Detroit Locker (per axle): $550.00Tru Trac Locker: (per axle): $500.00

[skipnrocks]

So basically you have to sell a kidney for their basic axle and your first born for their extreme axle.