Making progress! A MUST SEE!!!

Robby_T · **Posted:** Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:29 pm

Slowly getting my '02 to where I want it to be!

So far:

Frankenlift (Rancho RSX + OME HD Springs)
Al's Upper A arms
ARB Winch Bumper
Warn 9.5XP (with synthetic cable)
Custom external roll cage with rock sliders and light bar
4 x KC 8" 130W Spots
4 x KC 2" square spots
2 x KC 8" Driving lights 130W
2 x IPF extreme sports
Uprated headlight bulbs (PIAA)
255/70 R16 BFG MT's with spacers
2 x KC reverse lights
Twin airhorns
HD Rear steel cargo shelf
K+N filter system
Optima Red Top

Still to do:

Custom snorkel (Jan '07)

Double battery system/split charger

Full FIA spec internal roll cage with links to chassis re-inforcement and external cage

Finish external cage with custom rear bumper and dropdown's (bob-tailed)

Bucket seats

Full in-car GPS/Comms/control systems

SFA conversion - Dana 60's/Coil-overs/chassis reinforcement/Atlas III/ 37's (in design stages now based on AllJ's design)

Long range fuel tank

Any extra goodies I can afford when all that done!!

Want to do the Dakar when all finished (as a Privateer!!)

priell3 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:38 pm

Looks awesome. Keep up the good work.

4wdParakeet · **Posted:** Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:40 pm

That exo skeleton is drop dead sexy I want one.

Parakeet

broncsrule · **Posted:** Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:47 pm

Wow! One of a kind for sure..Very nice!

Endurance · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:12 am

Need some lights there bud?

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:19 am

Your next mod needs to be getting the steering wheel on the other side.

:lol:

FastTRX · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:38 am

That thing is pretty mean looking!! :twisted:

Good luck w/ the Dakar plans...

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:39 am

I like what you did to the Mechanica wheels...I am going to do the same to mine in GunMetal Grey to Match the cladding on the Sport Model.

It would be really trick to add two pieces of steel braided cable/wire from the roof edges to the top of the exoskeleton on each side to keep branches from hitting the hood and winshield...could be done with some simple eyescrews...could take off easily when not needed.

I wonder where you are going to put the exit on a snorkel with the exoskeleton near the fenders? It would be a kewl idea to run it thru the firewall and enter a scoop on the roof...the kind of scoops you see on the rear engine vehicles. It could peek out between the roof lights, long and low.

Is the "long range fuel tank" the one they make in Australia? Some company there made a tank that allowed close to 50 gallons and acted as a rear skid at the same time.

I would bet that you could get some coverage/$$$ from KC with all those lights.

Do you have an interanl wire wall inside the cargo area? Looks like it holds your Hi-Lift, Shovel ect. and keeps it from flying your way.

Well I better stop looking...it is burning my eyes :shock:

We need a "Night Shot" so I can finish off the Retnas in my Eyes..or I will just wear these

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:49 am

Robby_T wrote:

Want to do the Dakar when all finished (as a Privateer!!)

Let me know if you need a co-driver, i'm sure you might already have one planned though....been watching that event for the last 4 years and love it....researched old videos of it on line and even play the Paris-Dakar PS2 game....of course nothing like the reality but talk about terrain and negotiating co-driver directions...will be quite an adventure...Best of Luck and Godspeed....one day i might just attempt the same as you....

dog_party · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:20 am

Very nice! I want to see some night shots too. :-)

LIBAR8R · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:22 am

You might want to put some lights on that jeep so you can see

BTW, the all black is SIIIIIICK! :wink:

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:13 pm

What are your specs on that exoskeleton? That is sweet. I was thinking about putting one on mine integrating with RL front and rear bumpers. Although that's still 2-3 years away until i pay it off.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:04 pm

one word AWESOME :twisted:

OzLtd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:12 pm

Wow Robbie, that is quite the headturner you have there, well done.

Is it petrol or Diesel ? Man you're going to need a power upgrade regardless of what engine to push all that extra weight !! :oops:

HAve you done a proper alternator upgrade yet ? Wiring looms replaced with thicker guage wire ?

Have you done SYE style kit yet ? Gears ?

If you are serious about the Dakar, i'd be looking at making a strong kick booty IFS for the front (if it were me). The handling bonus and high speed stability (which is what you want on that rally) is of the highest importance. We've all seen those couple of pics from Total Chaos Fabrication lurking around this forum, i'd be going for that without hesitation.

Great work mate, you're truey a dedicated KJ fan........

zeero · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:54 pm

You win the "Most Lights" award....holy ****.

Nice ride bro....looking sharp....the Paris Dakar....that is a dream of mine to run Spain to Morroca Expedition.

Owning an Expeditionary Grouop, we'd love to see you over at KJ Expeditionary Group to. Keep us updated on your progress!

Although I'm in Canada, I'm from the Birmingham Area in the UK...good to see another Brit on board!

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Wow, that's a great looking piece of hardware. I like the way you have your shovel and stuff mounted on that grille inside the cargo bay. Overall, a really nice looking unit.

iceman7311 · **Joined:** Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:05 am **Posts:** 22

i would like to see more pics and some at night with all of your lights on

Robby_T · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:14 pm

Thanks guys for all the positive comments. To answer some of the questions/comments:

The wheels are currently stock...but custom powdercoated black by a friend of mine! I'll change them when the uprated suspension/transmission package goes on.

I had thought of putting steel braided cable as tree branch protectors...will do it during phase 3 in Jan

Snorkel is going on in Jan....will be custom steel tubing entering above side rail on right (drivers) side. Will need trimming of hood and side panel to create a custom fit but I've seen the plans and they look good! Will have 'Ram effect' top and sealed racing box/filter. Leaves lots of space where the stock air box fits which will be used for secong battery tray.

Fuel tank will be custom aluminium...I won't fit it till SFA done.

Had thought about custom IFS but to be honest it's just too expensive IMO. SFA has been done and we know it works so will go that route. Design being worked out is bombproof though....D60's, Atlas III, custom drive shafts, double cardon joints, etc. Coil overs will be adjustable though so I will be able to adjust ride height for terrain. Want to go 37's but might settle for 35's....will have to see. Fender flairs will go and be replaced by tube flairs...CDS tube like cage with chequer plate tops. CDS tubing will allow me to link up to cage at top.

External cage is custom by a company in north of UK http://www.protectionandperformance.co.uk/ Great guys..good value for money and willing to take on anything!

The internal cage will be full competition spec and will massively strengthen the already strong unibody. Will do it at same time as SFA so cage, reinforced sub frame and suspension all work well. Overhead console designed for a Wrangler will go in and the interior trim will be customised!

External cage will be finished when rear is tied into custom bumper and tube flairs.

Haven't touched current diff's or gearing yet...no point spending money there now when it's all coming out soon!

Need more power for sure...not too bad but hopefully someone will look at strengthening engine components and supercharging so that will be last job. May have to consider engine transplant if not!

Anyone know if stock tranny is up to task? If not is it modifiable? Or can you recommend a strong alternative...want to stick with auto if possible.

Got a Mean Green Alternator on order....and wiring looms are all uprated to take current.

Have a custom built rear shelf very similar to the one from AllJ's. And I modified the Mopar 'dog guard' into a wire equipment frame. Got all my medical kit, dive kit, off road kit and rescue euipment all custom mounted.

I'll post more pics soon...just need a free moment...working like a dog at moment. All in all hope to get everything done in next 12 months....although I may well be out of country for a while (deployed) so may push things back...although will free up more funds!!!

Rob

ps. Yeah I put all lights on one night and stood in front!!! Blinded myself....it's light looking at the sun!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:57 pm

Since you have an 02 libby, you have the 45rfe tranny which is the same tranny thats behind the hemi.. It will do just fine in your libby. There are shift kits that you can get for it. There are also pistons, cams, intakes, throttle bodies, and a reprogramed computer to name a few. Contact Kyliberty for info on all that. :wink:

mikekj_cda · **Posted:** Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:51 pm

Robby_T wrote:

The wheels are currently stock...but custom powdercoated black....

I have been day-dreaming on how that would look. That's exactly what I want to do to my set of the same rims. I'm phoning paint/auto body shops tomarrow for prices. Thanks for the re-inspiration :lol:

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Have to say man... your Liberty rocks! Very mean, especially all black :twisted:

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