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Bottom left you can see the "L" shaped tie in to the Rustys stiffeners that strengthen the "frame rails"
Bottom left you can see the "L" shaped tie in to the Rustys stiffeners that strengthen the "frame rails"
0 2015/04/27 21:22:44
Plasma cutter used to shape and cut holes to allow access to the original threaded bungs and original studs in case I want to use them for anything later. Bottom left shows how a layered "L" bracket was fabricated to tie into the Rustys stiffeners that were used along the full length of the lower "frame rails"
Plasma cutter used to shape and cut holes to allow access to the original threaded bungs and original studs in case I want to use them for anything later. Bottom left shows how a layered "L" bracket was fabricated to tie into the Rustys stiffeners that were used along the full length of the lower "frame rails"
0 2015/04/27 21:13:12
This shows several layers, first 11 gauge flat plate, Then layered in the steering box area 1/4 plate, then 1/8 plate was bent on a brake and then shaped to fit over everthing, The retangular tubing in front was tied in the same way on the passenger side.
This shows several layers, first 11 gauge flat plate, Then layered in the steering box area 1/4 plate, then 1/8 plate was bent on a brake and then shaped to fit over everthing, The retangular tubing in front was tied in the same way on the passenger side.
0 2015/04/27 21:06:07
This shows how behind the steering box I have multiple layers, first the flat plate(11 gauge material) extends to the new "front bracing/rectangular tubing". then I plated over that by welding in a 1/4 plate for the steering box to bolt through (both drive and passenger side were plated, the 1/8 material wraps over the top of the steering box plating to tie it all together. In the shadowed area you can see the opening in the rectangular tubing so the front of the steering box would clear.
This shows how behind the steering box I have multiple layers, first the flat plate(11 gauge material) extends to the new "front bracing/rectangular tubing". then I plated over that by welding in a 1/4 plate for the steering box to bolt through (both drive and passenger side were plated, the 1/8 material wraps over the top of the steering box plating to tie it all together. In the shadowed area you can see the opening in the rectangular tubing so the front of the steering box would clear.
0 2015/04/27 20:47:28
Driver side, first i plated the flat vertical surface with 11 gauge flat stock to give a solid surface to weld to. Then 1/8 plate was bent in a brake with about a 1 inch return. shape fit and cut to a custom fit so that it wrapped down to lay over the 11 gauge material. plasma cut holes to expose original mounting holes in case I want to use them later for ??
Driver side, first i plated the flat vertical surface with 11 gauge flat stock to give a solid surface to weld to. Then 1/8 plate was bent in a brake with about a 1 inch return. shape fit and cut to a custom fit so that it wrapped down to lay over the 11 gauge material. plasma cut holes to expose original mounting holes in case I want to use them later for ??
0 2015/04/27 20:45:42
0 2015/03/26 11:24:03
0 2015/03/26 11:22:45
3/16's plate is going on the inside of the uni-body "frame" between the box and the frame,, and the outside gets 1/8th inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper
3/16's plate is going on the inside of the uni-body "frame" between the box and the frame,, and the outside gets 1/8th inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper
0 2015/03/26 11:19:10
Angle brace to keep everything from moving during the fabrication.
Angle brace to keep everything from moving during the fabrication.
0 2015/03/26 11:17:49
Boxing in the area around the steering box, the inside gets 3/16's and the outside of the uni-body "frame" gets 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
Boxing in the area around the steering box, the inside gets 3/16's and the outside of the uni-body "frame" gets 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
0 2015/03/26 11:14:34
angle brace tacked in to keep everything from moving during fabrication
angle brace tacked in to keep everything from moving during fabrication
0 2015/03/26 11:14:11
The front of the engine compartment gets tied from pass to drive side with .120 wall 2X5 rectangular tubing. Better to over build it a bit.
The front of the engine compartment gets tied from pass to drive side with .120 wall 2X5 rectangular tubing. Better to over build it a bit.
0 2015/03/26 11:10:01
3/16's on the inside of the box and then supporting both sides of the unibody frame. On the outside, it gets a 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
3/16's on the inside of the box and then supporting both sides of the unibody frame. On the outside, it gets a 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
0 2015/03/26 11:05:29
Front bracing begins
Front bracing begins
0 2015/03/26 11:05:08
A 3rd layer is planned to box in the underside of the uni-body "frame" from the front bumper through the engine compartment area to the Ruff Stuff stiffeners. The stiffeners stop in the area of the lower control arm mount.
A 3rd layer is planned to box in the underside of the uni-body "frame" from the front bumper through the engine compartment area to the Ruff Stuff stiffeners. The stiffeners stop in the area of the lower control arm mount.
0 2015/03/26 10:59:43
2nd layer is .095 bent on a Brake and then fabbed to fit over the first plate,,leaving room to access the factory weld nuts in case I decide to use them on motor mounts or other brackets.
2nd layer is .095 bent on a Brake and then fabbed to fit over the first plate,,leaving room to access the factory weld nuts in case I decide to use them on motor mounts or other brackets.
0 2015/03/26 10:53:48
0 2015/03/26 10:53:16
Lay out for rosette weld openings
Lay out for rosette weld openings
0 2015/03/26 10:52:46
Template - Transfer
Template - Transfer
0 2015/03/26 10:52:04
0 2015/03/14 14:08:54
0 2015/03/14 13:59:04
Got it now so I can fab it in properly, while boxing in the front of the Jeep.
Got it now so I can fab it in properly, while boxing in the front of the Jeep.
0 2015/03/14 13:44:38
I like it
I like it
0 2015/03/14 13:44:09
Mocked the front bumper back up for a minute to get a little before and after shot. Gotta go unwrap the package that just arrived today......
Mocked the front bumper back up for a minute to get a little before and after shot. Gotta go unwrap the package that just arrived today......
0 2015/03/14 12:41:37
0 2015/03/14 12:37:57
The front factory U shaped channel is coming out to be replaced by a .120 wall rectangular tube,,2 X 6.,,,an extension of the Battering Ram
The front factory U shaped channel is coming out to be replaced by a .120 wall rectangular tube,,2 X 6.,,,an extension of the Battering Ram
0 2015/03/14 12:35:39
0 2015/03/14 12:31:06
The weak front U shaped channel is coming off to be replaced by a 2 X 6 .120 wall rectangular tube.
The weak front U shaped channel is coming off to be replaced by a 2 X 6 .120 wall rectangular tube.
0 2015/03/14 12:30:25
First, adding strength to the inner surfaces of the engine bay .90 wall on the face,, then the 120 wall sheets have been broke to give them a 90% bend to create a 2" X 6" ,,Those are planned for overlaps to create a grid of strength.
First, adding strength to the inner surfaces of the engine bay .90 wall on the face,, then the 120 wall sheets have been broke to give them a 90% bend to create a 2" X 6" ,,Those are planned for overlaps to create a grid of strength.
0 2015/03/14 12:23:54
0 2015/03/14 12:18:27
Cut out a cardboard template. Thinking about tying in the roll cage into boxed frame by following the fender and spring support up at an angle, then turn it toward the firewall.
Cut out a cardboard template. Thinking about tying in the roll cage into boxed frame by following the fender and spring support up at an angle, then turn it toward the firewall.
0 2015/03/14 12:17:16
Lower mounts need to come off to get the most out of the stiffeners,,,,time to decide to go long arm.. OR Just weld mounts back on for now and do the long arm stuff later.
Lower mounts need to come off to get the most out of the stiffeners,,,,time to decide to go long arm.. OR Just weld mounts back on for now and do the long arm stuff later.
0 2015/03/07 15:10:26
0 2015/03/07 15:08:29
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 15:06:07
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 15:00:00
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 14:57:43
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped and ready for stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 14:56:27
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 14:53:39
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 14:52:25
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
Unibody "frame" rails prepped for the stiffeners
0 2015/03/07 14:50:08