And so it begins.. err.. continues...JJ's SFA KJ

hoku5 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:44 pm

John...saw your KJ Friday really looking good. Should be Rubicon ready by summer.

bentrod · **Posted:** Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:25 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

More pics of progress finally.....
Front axle mounts, etc.

Looks like it will be done just about in time for santa to bring it to me and put it in my stocking. More to come.....

WOW, just look at the grease fitting for the front axle inner shaft needle bearings-- Money well spent!

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:32 am

All i can say is AMAZING!!! :shock:

That is one sweet rig!!

elephantrider · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:52 pm

john, what is the labor cost that allj is charging you ?
is it all wrapped up under 1 blanket charge or how was that part of the deal worked out ?

just curious what the delta was from parts vs. labor.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:10 pm

jasonk wrote:

john, what is the labor cost that allj is charging you ?
is it all wrapped up under 1 blanket charge or how was that part of the deal worked out ?

just curious what the delta was from parts vs. labor.

I won't know for sure until it is all done. I will have a break down for parts and labor charges and such in the near future. There are several parts that end up being hand made to the vehicle due to minor differences between vehicles and that really adds to the labor cost. I also killed my budget on this by upgrading several components along the way. There is definately a cheaper way to do it by using parts that you can upgrade in the future versus going for the good stuff right away. For me it was easier and cheaper to go straight to the good stuff from the start and not have to worry about upgrading later......not to say that won't happen.....it Is a Jeep after all.

daspes · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:16 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

jasonk wrote:

john, what is the labor cost that allj is charging you ?
is it all wrapped up under 1 blanket charge or how was that part of the deal worked out ?

just curious what the delta was from parts vs. labor.

I won't know for sure until it is all done. I will have a break down for parts and labor charges and such in the near future. There are several parts that end up being hand made to the vehicle due to minor differences between vehicles and that really adds to the labor cost. I also killed my budget on this by upgrading several components along the way. There is definately a cheaper way to do it by using parts that you can upgrade in the future versus going for the good stuff right away. For me it was easier and cheaper to go straight to the good stuff from the start and not have to worry about upgrading later......not to say that won't happen.....it Is a Jeep after all.

Wait a second, this a new concept to me... If you get the good stuff now, then what possible can you spend your money on next month?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:15 pm

daspes wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

jasonk wrote:

john, what is the labor cost that allj is charging you ?
is it all wrapped up under 1 blanket charge or how was that part of the deal worked out ?

just curious what the delta was from parts vs. labor.

I won't know for sure until it is all done. I will have a break down for parts and labor charges and such in the near future. There are several parts that end up being hand made to the vehicle due to minor differences between vehicles and that really adds to the labor cost. I also killed my budget on this by upgrading several components along the way. There is definately a cheaper way to do it by using parts that you can upgrade in the future versus going for the good stuff right away. For me it was easier and cheaper to go straight to the good stuff from the start and not have to worry about upgrading later......not to say that won't happen.....it Is a Jeep after all.

Wait a second, this a new concept to me... If you get the good stuff now, then what possible can you spend your money on next month?

Gas for all the wheeling trips. :wink:

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:15 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

daspes wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

jasonk wrote:

john, what is the labor cost that allj is charging you ?
is it all wrapped up under 1 blanket charge or how was that part of the deal worked out ?

just curious what the delta was from parts vs. labor.

I won't know for sure until it is all done. I will have a break down for parts and labor charges and such in the near future. There are several parts that end up being hand made to the vehicle due to minor differences between vehicles and that really adds to the labor cost. I also killed my budget on this by upgrading several components along the way. There is definately a cheaper way to do it by using parts that you can upgrade in the future versus going for the good stuff right away. For me it was easier and cheaper to go straight to the good stuff from the start and not have to worry about upgrading later......not to say that won't happen.....it Is a Jeep after all.

Wait a second, this a new concept to me... If you get the good stuff now, then what possible can you spend your money on next month?

Gas for all the wheeling trips. :wink:

There's always the better stuff that comes out after you bought the good stuff already.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:57 pm

Yeah it never ends unless you pick a point to stop at and then stop looking for upgrades. I figure that on 33's and w/ what I have already I should never have to upgrade and w/ my light throttle foot I doubt (knock on wood) that I will break anything.

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:23 am

JJsKJ wrote:

Yeah it never ends unless you pick a point to stop at and then stop looking for upgrades. I figure that on 33's and w/ what I have already I should never have to upgrade and w/ my light throttle foot I doubt (knock on wood) that I will break anything.

Oh trust me, when your wife puts a .45 to your forehead, or other head, you will stop spending on the Jeep....

Boy am I glad I don't have a wife like that....She would use a rifle from a further distance... at least it will be a surprise :roll:

Seriously though, I am in no danger, I get a 7 month deployment for her to realize I am worth what I am spending :twisted:

Rush345 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:08 am

JJsKJ wrote:

Yeah it never ends unless you pick a point to stop at and then stop looking for upgrades. I figure that on 33's and w/ what I have already I should never have to upgrade and w/ my light throttle foot I doubt (knock on wood) that I will break anything.

You are a darn lucky man. :shock:

I have met many whose wives were uncomfortable with a gun. Congratulations does she have a Sister who appreciates older MEN??? I have owned a side arm all my life my only restriction has been expence and leagality. But thats why they are called soal mates!!! :shock:

Anyway may you and all your loved ones have wonderful and HAPPY NEW YEAR

David

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:46 am

USAFCOP wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

Yeah it never ends unless you pick a point to stop at and then stop looking for upgrades. I figure that on 33's and w/ what I have already I should never have to upgrade and w/ my light throttle foot I doubt (knock on wood) that I will break anything.

Oh trust me, when your wife puts a .45 to your forehead, or other head, you will stop spending on the Jeep....

Boy am I glad I don't have a wife like that....She would use a rifle from a further distance... at least it will be a surprise :roll:

Seriously though, I am in no danger, I get a 7 month deployment for her to realize I am worth what I am spending :twisted:

No worries here, she loves me and fully supports my hobbies. Always has and it has never been a problem. I would like to get her shooting a .45 though. (no money left over to start more gun buying any time soon though)

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:51 pm

I just ordered a special Law Enforcement Para Ordinance .45. 5-15rnd mags, Sterling Finnish w/black parts (sights, pistol grips,etc..), with custom engraving for $695. Too bad it probably won't arrive until I am gone.

chefdab · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:43 pm

So JJ, when are you going to be able to bring this beast home?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:09 pm

chefdab wrote:

So JJ, when are you going to be able to bring this beast home?

Don't know. All J's has been silent for the last week or so. Hope to find out this week.

Rockjeep · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:11 pm

guess I better get those O2 sensors done for you then.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:18 pm

Rockjeep wrote:

guess I better get those O2 sensors done for you then.

That would be dang nice of ya. Gotta get it over to get the exhaust finished soon.

Christopher · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:15 pm

You may have touched base on this but what are you doing with the exhaust by the front drive shaft?

Chris

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:00 pm

Christopher wrote:

You may have touched base on this but what are you doing with the exhaust by the front drive shaft?

Chris

That is for the exhaust shop to figure out. I have no idea yet.

chefdab · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:34 pm

Got an update for us JJ? I'm sure I'm not the only one curious about it.

And so it begins.. err.. continues...JJ's SFA KJ

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