10:21 am
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April 2, 2003
Jamie (K6NUB) said
And Done! In addition to the new fenders I also removed the factory sliders I put on to provide even more protection, they are freaking heavy though and I feel like I know enough now to not need the extra layer, we will see! Now I really don't like the look of my sliders, they are too far off the body and without the factory sliders I think they will prove to be weaker when they get hit so I will probably beat them up for a season and then replace them with weld on ones, probably can't justify it as a quarantine upgrade :).I have also been thinking about disconnecting the rear sway bar, seems like it would help letting the rear axle move further and would not be too pricey (new shocks and disconnects) but I have not seen many people do it, I see more folks do the AntiRock type systems but that is expensive. Is there a reason why disconnecting the rear sway bar is a bad idea or not worth the investment? The only think I can think of is too much body roll off camber?
Looks nice!
10:25 am
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April 2, 2003
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After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.
K6NUB
7:19 am
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August 17, 2014
11:40 pm
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April 2, 2003
Jamie (K6NUB) said
After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.
I’ve done expanding foam, shaved it flush and painted it black. The latex foam is flexible and more uniform.
7:59 am
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September 3, 2008
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BKGM Jeepers said
Jamie (K6NUB) said
After doing the fenders I noticed that there is quite a large gap now between the panels on the front quarter panel where the new braces are (see the picture) that i believe the old plastic inner fenders used to cover. Those who have gone with this type of setup, did you do anything to seal that off to try and keep debris out of there? Seems like it could get packed pretty quickly. Not seeing any solutions on a quick search, but I will look harder.
I’ve done expanding foam, shaved it flush and painted it black. The latex foam is flexible and more uniform.
I thought about the expanding foam but all the stuff I have used in the past was not flexible so was not sure how it would last, I love the idea of latex, looks like I am headed to Home Depot! Thanks Brad!
K6NUB
6:11 pm
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February 18, 2020
7:33 am
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February 26, 2014
9:40 am
September 22, 2017
Jamie (K6NUB) said
And Done! In addition to the new fenders I also removed the factory sliders I put on to provide even more protection, they are freaking heavy though and I feel like I know enough now to not need the extra layer, we will see! Now I really don't like the look of my sliders, they are too far off the body and without the factory sliders I think they will prove to be weaker when they get hit so I will probably beat them up for a season and then replace them with weld on ones, probably can't justify it as a quarantine upgrade :).I have also been thinking about disconnecting the rear sway bar, seems like it would help letting the rear axle move further and would not be too pricey (new shocks and disconnects) but I have not seen many people do it, I see more folks do the AntiRock type systems but that is expensive. Is there a reason why disconnecting the rear sway bar is a bad idea or not worth the investment? The only think I can think of is too much body roll off camber?
I did a bunch of YouTube research on this and most of it points to more disadvantages over advantages. Mostly the lack of traction at flex. I decided on the rear curry antirock myself. Haven't had the opportunity to try them out but the install was fairly easy and they have great reviews. I think it ran me about $500 and shipped to the house. Horrible instructions but was fairly easy to figure out. They are much beefier than the stock and they look great. 🙂
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If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.
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June 4, 2012
10:20 pm
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July 14, 2016
Specialsoundman said
Well it's been the Willy's week. The top frame is mounted, doors soon. Got the seat mounts built. (main important item to driving it) also mounted the driver side mirror. Soon to come, Roll bar, the winch plate.The goal is to have it ready for the trail by the time we're released.
Is it just me due to COVID-19 or does that look like a body bag in the driver's seat?
12:09 am
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June 4, 2012
Jeff_R said
Specialsoundman said
Well it's been the Willy's week. The top frame is mounted, doors soon. Got the seat mounts built. (main important item to driving it) also mounted the driver side mirror. Soon to come, Roll bar, the winch plate.
The goal is to have it ready for the trail by the time we're released.
Is it just me due to COVID-19 or does that look like a body bag in the driver's seat?
Jeff, Actually it’s “ON” the seat, a incentive to get this thing done and out of my driveway. I have Samurai projects that need to be close to the wielder.
If I can't build it, then it's something that should be bought.
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