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Yeah, I know this is an old thread, but I was looking for a few things here since I am running a similar axle setup....

All the pics are gone:(

Is there any kind of an internet "cache" or something that would show the pics, or did somebody save this thread (including pictures) for reference? Matt, any old backup files?

I know I can bug Crash and Jeff for some pics, but Crash is busy doing other things right now, and I just figured it would be easier to see the pics he had already posted with his descriptions and comments already included.

Ok, thanks!

-Mike
 
Hi Mike,

I've had quit a few folks asking about this tread. I'll see if there is anything we can do to bring it back to life. As you might imagine there is alot to add in the on going journey of z2w. Between Crash and myself I think we have most of the pictures to "fill in the blanks" if that's possible...

Glad to see you on the boards bro:thumbsup:

z :ZZZ:
 
I saw the "new post" message and I thought we were going to see your latest mod...
 
Does anyone know what the body part in the very rear corners that covers the Rollover Check Valve on the left side and Filler Neck /Filler Hose on the right side is called?

thanks
z:ZZZ:
 
Are you talking about the inner fender, the plastic "flap" that sort of covers everything up?
 
No, the metal that covers them up from within the tub.

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Wow, hard to find...I had no luck. I always called them the tailgate side supports.
 
I spent probably an hr looking on the web and in my factory dealership parts and service books.... and nothing:confused: interesting...
sounds good " tailgate/rear side supports":rolleyes:

thanks
z:ZZZ:
 
We all have our story on why we chose to purchase the cj8. Our Scramblers are as individual and unique as we the characters that own them :popcorn: ......So is how we choose to use them. I wanted my Scrambler z2w to be an all purpose built rig. 1st we have dreams and then we make them happen. So here's apart of my ongoing journey....:D

Our rigs are sometimes affectionately know as taildraggers….. And for some of us for a good reason…. :eek:





The result on the right rear………


Left rear…. and across the back



So the work begins pounding the dents out and adding protection………

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Took off the lights, tire carrier hardware, fuel filler neck protector…..

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Removed the stock roll bar to remove the tailgate/rear side supports….. Drilled out the spot welds and it came right off.

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I’ll take care of the roll bar feet floor rust later

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Get the fuel neck out of the way

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On the right rear you can see the holes where the spot welds are drilled out so the tailgate/rear side support could be removed to get to the inside of the corner. I’m no body guy(except for my 6 pack :rotfl:) by anyone’s standard but it was a lot easier to pound out than pull out.







The rear side support was also bent, so that got pounded a bit preparing it to go back in.

 
Got the right rear corner support welded back in and primed.



More of the right rear from the outside. It does not need to be perfect. The 3/16 steel corner protection will go over it.



Here’s the right side primed with the protection on the floor. I measured the corner’s radius. Purchased 2 pieces of scrap 3/16 steel, had it cut and rolled for about $40. I have heard over the years that on older rigs when purchasing pre-fab corner protection that many times they will need to be trimmed as the protection does not fit perfectly square. We will see how much work lays ahead for the finished product.



The left side pounded out and sealed…..





Now what to do about the frame and bumper protection that will fit my needs..... hmmmm?
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Looking good, Jeff...I'm loving the step by step!
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This has been a long time coming…. It has crossed my mind many many times. My approach and departure angles have spoken, well screamed to me often.
Bottom line, my rear end…… well z2w’s rear end has been getting in the way of me fully enjoying the capabilities of my rig. The rear end has been hindering my fun and I want more fun. :banghead:

Before moving forward with trimming /cutting and installing the corner protection when in the not to distant future I would get to this point again, I made the decision to lesson the overhang tail dragging portion of z2w. Yes, I needed to BOB my rig.:crazy:

I had done a lot of question asking and research before starting on this and I did not find a lot of details or “how to” with instructions or pictures on the process.

I apologize ahead of time for the pain this may cause a few of the Scrambler “purists” out there. For you that know ahead of time how upsetting this may be to you, consider this a….

W A R N I N G​

DO NOT look at the following pictures. If you choose to proceed with viewing the following, you do so at your own risk. These pictures will share in detail the process of doing a BOB. It may be advisable for some of you to contact a good Dr. ahead of time to be on call so as to help lesson the trauma and or any long term damage that the following might cause you.:rolleyes:
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I WANNA SEE!!!! I dont ever want to BOB my Scram... but she drags her fat a$$ EVERYWHERE!!! have yet to do any serious wheeling with the Scram since my 60s were in the CJ-7... But this summer will be a different story.. :D:D
 
A few of my goals before starting the cutting were:
1. Keep as much of the back portion rear tub as possible the way it is with the inside corner supports in place.
2. Keep the frame’s rear cross member that connects to the stock fuel tank skid in plate.
3. Also keep the frame’s rear body mount supports just behind #2.
4. #1&#2 being said …..Then place the rear tub section forward so that its underneath body mount support would line up with the frame’s body mount support(#3).
5. And hopefully not have to cut any of the rear wheel wells when moving the back portion or the rear tub forward and mounted.

My preliminary measurements said this can be done. We’ll see l:D..
Marking the 1st cuts. You cans see marks on the floor of the tub and above on the top lip.



Then marking the outside of the tub….



Then moving the fuel filler and breather hoses out of the way. Then plugging so no fumes.:fingerscrossed:


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Before thee 1st cut I removed the body mount bolts, cut the wires and tubes that might be damaged in the cutting, then double checked to see if I missed anything.

I was very surprise, but I guess I shouldn’t have been on how difficult I found the next step…… Making the 1st cut.
Y I K E S

To build up enough courage to make it, I called a good longtime friend of the SOA and No.1 INSANE SCRAMBLER HACK in the known universe, whose sawzall is his best friend. At least it was until his recent marriage. You guessed it JC or AKA on the forum as mulescj8. ….. Yep your right, it’s all his falt..j/k JC
I may have even needed to call him 2x :rotfl:



JC was right, after the 1st cut the rest were easy…. Thx brother :thumbsup:





With a little help we picked up removed the rear portion of the tub.





How ya’ll doing thus far? I hope not terribly sick…:eek:

The aftermath.....




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How's the bob going? I've been thinking about bobbing my Scrambler, but I really would like to still be able to use a full top at some point in the future...
 
csharrow said:
I've been thinking about bobbing my Scrambler, but I really would like to still be able to use a full top at some point in the future...
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Hi Casey,

What do you plan to use your Scrambler for? No need to bob it unless the back of the tub is getting in your way and hindering your fun to often.

It would be hard to use the full top on your Scrambler unless you bob it too. :shrug:
Another option is, after the bob, purchase a cj7 top and have it customized to fit the way you want. Numerous things you can do to it. I may lengthen my 1/2 top some before putting the new full cage in.

Whatcha thinkin?
z
 
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