Project Heep

[rkjplt1]

I'm too cheap to pay for a subscription. Here's my build started.
I gotta keep up with Dave. ;)
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?showtopic=8085&hl=

[Shogunator]

I don't think it's Dave you are trying to keep up with. It's all the zuks you are afraid of when stepping up on the dyno. :p :laugh

Looks like a good approach. However, I doubt you will get to 3000lb though. Your drive train will weigh in at about 1900 lbs (that is unless you step it up to a LS6/7. Trust me, I've done the weigh/calc on my buggy and it sits at a portly 3650lbs with a 4.3 and d44's, auto, blah blah blah... I could shave a couple hundred if I was serious about competing with it but not 650... Besides, you are going to need a 100lb driveshaft to keep up with everything being upgraded and your rigorous use of the right pedal. :eek: :clown

Oh, and the dyno doesn't know how much you weigh, only what you put down. :spam

[rkjplt1]

Originally posted by Shogunator
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However, I doubt you will get to 3000lb though.
A man can dream, can't he? :)

The LS1 is only 50 lbs less than the LT1. I'm not sure if the LS6 or 7 is lighter than the LS1 though.

But driveshafts are easy to replace. If that's my weak link I wouldn't mind. :D

[DaveW]

So when are you getting the aqualu aluminum tub? I want to see pics.

[rkjplt1]

Originally posted by DaveW
So when are you getting the aqualu aluminum tub? I want to see pics.
I've got to cut out my cowl and take it down to them so they can build the firewall. They already started the tub area. I'll see if I can get some spy pic's if I make it down this week.

[weimara]

you will just baby it if you make it pretty , i am going to cry when dave scratches the welds on truggy

[rkjplt1]

Originally posted by weimara
you will just baby it if you make it pretty , i am going to cry when dave scratches the welds on truggy
I've never been known to baby anything. :)

[rkjplt1]

Check out what I found when I was at Canadian Tire.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=13735
Why does my spotter always seemed to be enjoying himself when I'm in a precarious position?

[DaveW]

Its cause you drive by braille!!!!!

I'll have to find a copy.

[rkjplt1]

I guess the shipment of Aluminum was no good. I'll have to wait another week for the Tub. That's okay I've got tons off work to do.

[rkjplt1]

Originally posted by DaveW
Its cause you drive by braille!!!!!

I'll have to find a copy.
That's funny because Al wrote "I think every part of the dented YJ was rubbed on the rocks at some point!"
Maybe there's something to that. :soso

[rkjplt1]

I picked up a bunch of issues. I sign some and send them to you. :D
I've spent 2 full days of work cutting old brackets off the frame. It'll be worth it.
Got some pic's of the new Tub. It's just a pile of Aluminum right now.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=13846



This was cooler than my tub though.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=13847

[DaveW]

That a Gamma Goat. It is sweet. We need one.

[rkjplt1]

I'm assuming he's stealing the axles for one of his IFS conversions. They also had a brand new JK that they were dissmantling.

[rkjplt1]

This should solve my bent link problems, maybe. :soso
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=13954


I know I need to bust out the grinder again.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=13953

[rkjplt1]

Picked up my new bling.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14111
I have to cut out the floor a little and drop the front down 5".
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14112
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14113

[sj-x 500]

hey... zuki eater? get it off the trailer first :D

[rkjplt1]

hey... zuki eater? get it off the trailer first :D

True dat.
There I fixed it just for you. :D
IIRC you couldn't bring your sammy to the toy run because you couldn't even get it on the trailer.:baby

[weimara]

thats one scary lookin "trailer"

[rkjplt1]

thats one scary lookin "trailer"
It looks worse than it is.....I hope.
Some of it is because I had the jeep on sideways when I tried to load it without steering.

[DaveW]

That tub is way to pretty for you. Its now the prettiest thing you own. I think you need me to do some spotting for you to give it that used look.

[rkjplt1]

I'm sure it won't take long between your spotting and my "driving" .

[weimara]

ouch that was not very nice true though

[weimara]

curtis are you intrested in tig welding your cage in trade for that d 44 with 488s .
to egg you on daves truggy is tig welded (this is sean evans)

[rkjplt1]

Front or Rear?

[DaveW]

I just notice the 8 bolt rims. So you got your Dana 70 in? Did you keep the Electric locker or spool it?

[weimara]

the front since you are upgrading anyway

[weimara]

you need your hood narrowed to dont you

[rkjplt1]

I just notice the 8 bolt rims. So you got your Dana 70 in? Did you keep the Electric locker or spool it?

Electrac for now. I've gotten mixed comments from people that ran them. I really want to try cutting brakes though.

[rkjplt1]

you need your hood narrowed to dont you

I might have sold the shafts already. How much of it were you wanting. I've got piles of stock shafts.
Yes I do need my hood narrowed. I need it tapered to a stock grill though. It may be easier to build a hood.

[rkjplt1]

Stupid Jeep, Run damn you.


http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14211



Dave and I are going to be nice and cozy.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14212

[DaveW]

I want to trade drivers now. I'm sure Eli will listen to his spotter better than you.

[rkjplt1]

I know he does already.

[rkjplt1]

A month later and not much progress. Dave's gonna have his worn out again before mine's mobile.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14634
I've got ton's of grinding to do again. Got the gears in with a *cough*welded *cough* carrier for now. Hopefully my shorter long side shaft will be arriving this week from Phil at TDD. Also maybe some super secret high steer arms and tie rod.

[weimara]

any progress on the tube bending ? if you get the cage all tacked up i can find a way to get it welded before moab:help: if you want .

[rkjplt1]

Stupid life is getting in the way of jeep building. I'm going to hit it hard for 3 days this week. If it warms up. I was trying to get it rolling before doing the tubing.
I'd like you to weld it if we can work something out.

[DaveW]

Tack it together, put it on a trailer and Sean and I will meet you in Merritt. We'll have it back to you in a week with way better welds than you can even dream about!!!

[rkjplt1]

Do you want the body too? It might be easier to line everything up.

[weimara]

if your yapin on the forum you are not bending :poke: you wouldn't know any one with a cummins diesel engine for sale ??

[rkjplt1]

I know, everytime I go to work on it I end up doing something else.
Not any for a decent price.

[Dan]

Looks like good progress to me.

My progress, yeah, theres never been an update to my Jeep.

I think I worked on it for a weekend, as a mockup to see what it would look like,

and its still exactly the same, well, except now the tires are flat

[rkjplt1]

Looks like good progress to me.

My progress, yeah, theres never been an update to my Jeep.

I think I worked on it for a weekend, as a mockup to see what it would look like,

and its still exactly the same, well, except now the tires are flat

My tires went flat too, so I sold them. I figure if I get new ones that will motivate me even more.:p
Well I did finally get the front diff all welded and ready to go in. I'm just waiting on 1 more RE joint and the shortened axle.

[Dan]

I might have to sell all my tires, and use the money to buy one set of good ones, instead of several sets of marginal or bad tires.

My BajaClaws are in good shape though, I just havent figured out how to balance them yet, they're square enough they bounce the front end of my fullsize truck off the ground.

I've collected a lot of pieces though, my parts I need list is now smaller than the parts I have list

Next I have a whole bunch of output shafts I need to get resplined, and one more adapter to get built, whoohooo I'm gonna get to keep the second transfer case, I hope.

Damn these short wheelbases, I should just build an XJ instead, bwahahahahaha

[rkjplt1]

I know, after moving the engine back, I have a 18" rear driveshaft. Looks like I have to run limiting straps or get a BAMF from the Gear Centre.

[rkjplt1]

Picked up some new ricer bling. Never have to oil and the dirt just falls off.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14816

[DaveW]

Quit taking pics and get to work on the Heep!!! I want to be able to compete in the XRRA event in Moab in April.

How much for the air filter anyway?

[weimara]

now all you need is a wing and spinners yo!!

[rkjplt1]

I've got the spoiler on order, it's carbon fiber, yo.
I know. I did get some tubing bent today. I figured out how to get my seats as low as possible. But it's still going to be tight. We'll have to slouch down to get the 3" measurement.

[DirtyComanche]

Any chance you'd take a pic of something other than an air filter?


I mean, that's kinda boring.




Oh, and those tires you sold me leak... :cwm36:

[rkjplt1]

Any chance you'd take a pic of something other than an air filter?


I mean, that's kinda boring.




Oh, and those tires you sold me leak... :cwm36:

I've got half a tube bent. It's not very exciting either.
It may be the rims. They aren't exactly straight. I've got some other ones if you want to try them.

[DirtyComanche]

I'm just bitching for something to do.

[rkjplt1]

If your looking for something to do, I've got tons of jobs for you.:cwm30:

[rkjplt1]

Here's some bent tube.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=14994

[rkjplt1]

Someone needs to come pick up this cage. It looks crooked because it's not on the trailer right.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=15005




Should I put an X in? Or just keep the one down bar and install a shoulder harness bar?
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=15006

[weimara]

those tubes look mighty rusty hope you cleaned the inside first.!!!! on a better note just bought 36 tsls jp looks way to cool for my own good .. any idea when the cage will be ready to finish up?

[rkjplt1]

those tubes look mighty rusty hope you cleaned the inside first.!!!! on a better note just bought 36 tsls jp looks way to cool for my own good .. any idea when the cage will be ready to finish up?

It's basically done for now. I just need the shoulder bar and probably and X. I think I'll have to bend the crossbars and move the seat back. I need some .095" tubing though. Maybe a little 1" too.
Yes, I cleaned the inside. The rust is from it riding from Calgary to Vancouver then back home. ;)
I don't think that I will be able to remove the cage from the body. I wanted it very tight to protect it.
BTW, does that thing have a rear driveshaft yet?

[DaveW]

Holy crap, and you were bugging me about my cage looking crooked. At least my side of the truck looks like its taller. Is that 48" at the top as per the rules?

Sent you an e-mail re picking it up.

[weimara]

no shaft yet it is the mall cruiser look for me . waiting to make the longer rear arms first to get the right ds length dave keeps me slaveing 24/7:cwm10:

[rkjplt1]

Holy crap, and you were bugging me about my cage looking crooked. At least my side of the truck looks like its taller. Is that 48" at the top as per the rules?

Sent you an e-mail re picking it up.

Next time you roll me, it'll get bent straight. :poke:
Yep, it's 48" I would have liked a taper up and it to be shorter, stupid rules.

[rkjplt1]

Ok, it was a little crooked. It's fixed though. Junk on top of junk.
2860 lbs as it sits. Ooooh, Hood, fenders and wiring hopefully only weighs 140 lbs.



http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=15166
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=15167

[rkjplt1]

Tire bling yo. Thanks Dave.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15274

http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15273

[poop]

are those tires white? whats the deal with the red x braces?

Is the whole square wheel thing some kind of advantage for compitetions?

do your sponsors know about this new secret weapon?

[rkjplt1]

are those tires white? whats the deal with the red x braces?

Is the whole square wheel thing some kind of advantage for compitetions?

do your sponsors know about this new secret weapon?

Yes, with square wheels, technically I'm flying, because the tires are in the air more than they are on the ground. The braces support the landings and act as bead locks. :p
I take it you can't see them. They are linked to another site and I think it's having problems.

[rkjplt1]

Fenders are on and cage is painted. Thanks Sean and Dave for helping me get it done.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15468

If that pic doesn't work try this.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15468

[rkjplt1]

Beadlocks waiting for longer bolts. It was a DIY kit from Alsek industries in Kelowna.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15486






How do you guy's mount your Iroks? Outside tread pointing to the front or back?

[DaveW]

Your links don't work, and you pics don't work!!!! Quit being a cheap bastard and become a bc4x4 supporter and you can post your pics here.

[weimara]

i agree your links suck , my aluminum bead locks are in the works and my floater 9 is on the way , i need a 9 punkin 488 or lower know any?31 spline

[rkjplt1]

Your links don't work, and you pics don't work!!!! Quit being a cheap bastard and become a bc4x4 supporter and you can post your pics here.

I spent too much money on building this thing. :cwm30:
All the pic's work for me. I'll e-mail them to you and you can post them.:p
BTW I need some aluminum bead locks. I have a D60 or D44 or Sterling 10.25 that's it.

[weimara]

my brother can cut aluminum beadlock rings on his cnc router just give me the sizes of your steel rings mine are going to be 3/8thick with a fancy flame twist
but the aluminum will be expensive

[rkjplt1]

Should've got you to weld the beadlocks. One leaks pretty bad. The regulator was screwing up on me. Gotta break them down and reweld them.

Rizzies!
http://www.crawlinbc.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3357&stc=1&d=1173331666


Try this link, it's the roof.
http://www.crawlinbc.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3385&stc=1&d=1173331539

[weimara]

thinking that i should bring my gas welder to moab, for repairs we could even set up lights , chopsaw, grinders, vise , tube bender we would look pro
{pro hack}

[rkjplt1]

Sure but, I gotta get a weekend where I move forward on this pile. All I did this week was create more work.

[weimara]

my high pinion 9 is here so is my full floater 9 the four link is on its way to . you better hurry up easter jeep is looming does the jeep move on its own? mine don't the tank is out :help:

[rkjplt1]

Dirty came over and we made some forward progress. Small blocks with open pipes bother the neighbors. I finished up enough wiring to compete. No lights yet. I'll wire those on the trailer on the way down to Moab.;)
Front driveshaft is in. The hood is half bent up. The harnesses are almost in. Just need to pick up some more brake lines......

[rkjplt1]

http://www.crawlinbc.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3491&stc=1&d=1173760300


http://www.crawlinbc.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3492&stc=1&d=1173760300
A start on the hood.

[weimara]

your pics never work

[rkjplt1]

I can see them. Must be something with this site. I tried to link from another site.:confused:

[jeeponrock]

I can see them. Must be something with this site. I tried to link from another site

The other sites you're linking from require people to register there before they can view the pictures. The pictures won't show up here for anyone not registered.

You should post the pictures on a free hosting site (like photobucket etc) and link them from there or post the pictures here so people here can see them.

[Shogunator]

Ok, it was a little crooked. It's fixed though. Junk on top of junk.
2860 lbs as it sits. Ooooh, Hood, fenders and wiring hopefully only weighs 140 lbs.

It better, or I'll say I told you so! :p even at 141

[rkjplt1]

The other sites you're linking from require people to register there before they can view the pictures. The pictures won't show up here for anyone not registered.

You should post the pictures on a free hosting site (like photobucket etc) and link them from there or post the pictures here so people here can see them.
Aaah, why did it work ok until now though? I'll try doing that.




It's those friggin' 1/2" axle tubes on those D60's. My rolling chassis weighs 2500 pounds. :shakehead:

[weimara]

ha ha your fat!! should have gone with light 9nineinch

[rkjplt1]

Maybe I should retube these things with aluminum.:p

[weimara]

i have the complete 9 in hand . the complete axle with everything i can hold myself
one arm instal

[rkjplt1]

What was for dinner at Dave's? Spinach or something?

[Dan]

i have the complete 9 in hand . the complete axle with everything i can hold myself
one arm instal


is that one arm now longer than the other one? I just loaded a 9" into the back of my pickup, and I know its not heavy like a 60 but it sure as hell isn't something any non-superhuman could do with one arm.

[b00g]

that one arm must get a pretty regular workout eh :p

[weimara]

one arm without thethird member. but that lets me use mym right hand on my :omg:

[rkjplt1]

Got some uber secrect High steer arms from TDD in Chilliwack. You can check them out here. http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?showtopic=8085&st=60&gopid=89682&#entry89682
Or maybe here. http://www.crawlinbc.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292&page=11
Hint, they only weigh 1.5 lbs.

[rkjplt1]

I don't have pic's set up yet. But it is finished for now and I even wheeled it a couple time.
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=15976

http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=16023
http://www.whiteknight.ca/FORUMS/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=16024