Changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes

[rubclt]

LOOK BACK
The original frame was solid on this jeep, but decided to follow the well charter restomod path of old body on new under carriage.


Our 2006 LJ was the inspiration for changing the frame. We bought it new and made all the modifications.


The ride quality and our experience with coil suspension made it an easy decision. Plus, the jeep was a prototype for Universal Motors Corporation future builds. We contacted Throttle Down Kustoms (TDK) for their Cj8 Hybrid Frame.


The TDK frame is designed to use TJ suspension parts. We welded motor mounts of our choice, drilled hole larger for control arm bolts and off to powder coat.

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Decal installation




Driver side decals installed,




Now I can focus on fabrication of the front and rear bumpers, more to come…

 

[Belizeit]

Beautiful !

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Started cutting from bumper to remove back lip to move winch plate back to reduce gap in front of grill.





Mock-up with the Warn Zeon this time.

 

[designerRob]

Looks mean.

 

[Belizeit]

Looks to pretty to be buried and needing that. Just my thoughts at the minute, but hey it's a Jeep looking for some real adventure and fun.

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
More work on front bumper, goal was low and back. The fair lead mount was design to hang over front of bumper versus sit flat. Welded up holes and drilled new ones.




Next was move winch back, but bumper was short… The part cut off fit well so welded it on…





Test fit with the winch bolted to bumper and fair lead




Up next will be drilling new bumper to frame mounting holes, welding other holes closed and testing mount new bumper lights. Then off to powder coat.

 

[mhinchliffe]

I'm digging the "cut, chop, grind" thing you have going on. Tucked and skinny is a good look on your rig! You've just earned a ROCK ON COWBOY!

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Stock head lights are yellow and dim compared to new LED technology. Of course I like the period correct lights when they are off. But, change is in this jeep’s game as it gets off-road ready attitude.

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
The bumper company logo is cut into bumper and decided to replace with reverse lights

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Testing lights, plan to wire white light to reverse and red lights to brakes

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Front bumper lights arrived for test fit. Plan to wire yellow to running lights and maybe just wire the white spot to high beam

 

[brp0830]

What pitman arm did you end up going with? I’m installing the PSC big box on mine this week

 

[rubclt]

What pitman arm did you end up going with? I’m installing the PSC big box on mine this week

Parts Mike at http://www.partsmike.com/index.php/products/pm536fpa-pitman-arm-flat-undrilled-525-7

 

[rubclt]

UPDATE
Testing wood rails and changing in attitudes

 

[Chamba]

I've never been a fan of the wood rails honestly. But on this rig it actual looks damned good; maybe you've changed my attitude.

 

[Belizeit]

I've never been a fan of the wood rails honestly. But on this rig it actual looks damned good; maybe you've changed my attitude.

X2 Goes well with the blue and sticker colors.

 

[Randyzzz]

The wood rails make it look complete.

 

[MikeV]

I think the line flows nicely along the bottom of the window frame right into the top of the rail making it look uniform front to back. I agree that the stickers and the rails look great together against the blue and black. Beautiful rig.

 

[rubclt]

Thanks for all the feedback, I ordered bolts and will get the drill bits and tap out…