RENOJEEPSTER

[renojeepster]

Well I made it over here to hang out with the cool kids finally. Here's a couple pics of the heepster for those who haven't seen it.

Heres one with my old flintsone V-twin power.

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I wanted something with a little more torque, so I tried a 4.3 V-6.

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Here's a pic thats about a year old. I've got it all torn apart again now making some improvements.

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Specs:
-fully boxed frame
-custom springover w/
-RE 1-1/2" lift YJ springover springs, 14" travel Bilsteins, shackle reversal, 12" buggyleaves in front.
-56" Chevy rears, (modified with some YJ leaves), mounted inboard, 14" travel Bilsteins, custom anti-wrap bar.
-Toyota axles, custom trussing and armor, FJ-80 front w/ARB, 30spline chromos. V-6 rear w/ARB.
-Tom Woods shafts, 14" spline in front. Both CV w/1310's
-Dana 20 w/twinstick (needs 4:1, and 32splin output)
-SM 465
-95' 4.3 Vortec CMFI, Howe aluminum radiator.
-Completely re-wired w/Painless, dual batteries, full complement of Auto Meters.
-A/C compressor, and Viar compressor plummed to 3 gallon tank.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

THATS PRETTY COOL FOR A SCOUT!!!:mullet:

[4X4BABE]

I REMEMBER U! HOWS UR WIFE DOING? THAT CHICK WAS A CHARACTER:tongue:

[L.D.]

WELCOME TO THE BOARD MAN, YOUR RIGS LOOKIN GOOD (MECHANICLY) THE TIN IS A LITTLE HAGGERD AFTER THE ROLLOVER. HEY, ALL YOU JEEP GUYS, PLEASE NOTICE THE TOYOTA AXLES IN IT TO MAKE IT TRAIL WORTHY. HA HA L.D.

[Sierra Valley]

Juston about time you get over here!!

[dane]

Well I made it over here to hang out with the cool kids finally. Here's a couple pics of the heepster for those who haven't seen it.

Heres one with my old flintsone V-twin power.

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I wanted something with a little more torque, so I tried a 4.3 V-6.

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Here's a pic thats about a year old. I've got it all torn apart again now making some improvements.

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Specs:
-fully boxed frame
-custom springover w/
-RE 1-1/2" lift YJ springover springs, 14" travel Bilsteins, shackle reversal, 12" buggyleaves in front.
-56" Chevy rears, (modified with some YJ leaves), mounted inboard, 14" travel Bilsteins, custom anti-wrap bar.
-Toyota axles, custom trussing and armor, FJ-80 front w/ARB, 30spline chromos. V-6 rear w/ARB.
-Tom Woods shafts, 14" spline in front. Both CV w/1310's
-Dana 20 w/twinstick (needs 4:1, and 32splin output)
-SM 465
-95' 4.3 Vortec CMFI, Howe aluminum radiator.
-Completely re-wired w/Painless, dual batteries, full complement of Auto Meters.
-A/C compressor, and Viar compressor plummed to 3 gallon tank.


Nice job with the toy axles!! They are a great overall axle and for jeeps they make an easy swap.

Dane

[MilCrawl]

WELCOME TO THE BOARD MAN, YOUR RIGS LOOKIN GOOD (MECHANICLY) THE TIN IS A LITTLE HAGGERD AFTER THE ROLLOVER. HEY, ALL YOU JEEP GUYS, PLEASE NOTICE THE TOYOTA AXLES IN IT TO MAKE IT TRAIL WORTHY. HA HA L.D.


for the record i have never said jeep axles are trail worthy... but toy axles:confused:

just kidding. looks like a nice build. welcome to the new board

[renojeepster]

I REMEMBER U! HOWS UR WIFE DOING? THAT CHICK WAS A CHARACTER:tongue:

She's doing fine, but she really wants me to get my ass in gear so we can do some wheeling again. With the exception of Moab this year our summer was pretty lame.

[renojeepster]

WELCOME TO THE BOARD MAN, YOUR RIGS LOOKIN GOOD (MECHANICLY) THE TIN IS A LITTLE HAGGERD AFTER THE ROLLOVER. HEY, ALL YOU JEEP GUYS, PLEASE NOTICE THE TOYOTA AXLES IN IT TO MAKE IT TRAIL WORTHY. HA HA L.D.

The body is something I'm trying to fix up now. I wan't the Jeepster to be good for the family, and street legal.

Fixing it up to put a windshield back on it.

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Reattaching the stock rear section, minus 10".

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The Yota axles have worked well, My first buildup was beyond low budjet, and the axles fit great, and were easily obtained. They were 4" wider than the stock junk my Jeepster had, and have disk brakes. I have definately been surprised by their durability, and I love the design. 30 spline lonfields are a must, and I have broken a couple pinions over the years, but the housings, with a little added beef, offer great clearance, ae strong, and the removable third member is great.

[dane]

You beefed the hell out of those, nice job!! The toy mini axles seem to be a natural fit under jeeps if the jeep owner can get over himself for a minute cough milcrawl cough

Dane

[MilCrawl]

You beefed the hell out of those, nice job!! The toy mini axles seem to be a natural fit under jeeps if the jeep owner can get over himself for a minute cough milcrawl cough

Dane

ahh!! dont give me that crap. after i saw your jeep abusing some toy axles i gained some respect for them. come to think of it i own a set of toy axles. guess they cant be that bad.

[dane]

ahh!! dont give me that crap. after i saw your jeep abusing some toy axles i gained some respect for them. come to think of it i own a set of toy axles. guess they cant be that bad.

No doubt, they are more impressive than people initially think!!

Dane

[renojeepster]

Just wanted to update some pics on my old thread.

Traction bar, 1" Chromoly RE Superflex joint at the end. What a diference.
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14" travel Bilsteins in the rear, through the floor.
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Boxing in rear "bumper"
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New rubber, ready for battle.
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More parts, time to tear into it again.
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[jeeper89]

looks good.. im not one that likes jeepsters much.. but i like yours:Big Grin:

[renojeepster]

My old homemade crossover steering arm developed a crack from one of the bolt holes, so I went with some Marlin highsteer.
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Got a V-6 third for the rear with an ARB. The ARB's have changed in the last 5 years. I like the air line routing on the old one better.
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[renojeepster]

After new gears, and lockers, I upgraded the whole brake system.

Rear caliper brackets.
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Rear disks.
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Front vented rotors, and IFS calipers.
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FJ80 master cylinder.
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I am not running front spacers, I ground the calipers, and got a little clearance.
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[renojeepster]

And, now it's ready for battle again this year:Big Grin:

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[renojeepster]

looks good.. im not one that likes jeepsters much.. but i like yours:Big Grin:

Thanks. I wasn't too crazy about it at first either. I had planned to put a CJ front clip on it, :puke: but it kinda grows on you. I wouldn't dream of putting a CJ front on it now.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

NICE NEW BLING!!!I DONT THINK ALOT OF THESE GUYS REALIZE THIS RIG HAS BEEN AROUND FOR AWHILE....

ITS ALWAYS FUN TO INSTALL NEW PIECES TO MAKE IT BETTER!!!!:Big Grin:

ARE YOU GONNA DRIVE IT TO CARSON SATURDAY???

[renojeepster]

NICE NEW BLING!!!I DONT THINK ALOT OF THESE GUYS REALIZE THIS RIG HAS BEEN AROUND FOR AWHILE....

ITS ALWAYS FUN TO INSTALL NEW PIECES TO MAKE IT BETTER!!!!:Big Grin:

ARE YOU GONNA DRIVE IT TO CARSON SATURDAY???

Ya, I'll be driving it. Both ways I hope:Big Grin: