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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:42 pm Post subject:
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350 Vortec wrote: | Great work Roofus,any progress with cage? |
In with Sean tomorrow! So should start getting something together soon
Can't wait!
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:00 pm Post subject:
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Well....there's been some progress! Now....there's an awful lot left to do! Triangulation etc etc
But you'll get the idea! Now...some people take rocksliders & exhausts off roading! Not me........introducing the 'Rockaust'
The 'Rockaust' & roll cage in perfect harmony!
Rollcage taking shape.....
& plenty left to do here as well....but the front bumper & winch mount is coming together!
More to follow!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:44 am Post subject:
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Hey Roofus,i will hold off on the constructive comments untill it's all complete
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:01 am Post subject:
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350 Vortec wrote: | Hey Roofus,i will hold off on the constructive comments untill it's all complete |
Ha! All I need to know buddy is...... I like it!!!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:19 pm Post subject:
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Hey you should have run the exhaust through the whole cage,stop the ice sticking in winter ...of course its lovely so long as your happy Roofus
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject:
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350 Vortec wrote: | ...of course its lovely so long as your happy Roofus |
That's correct! All constructive comments whilst welcome....will be ignored!
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Curt Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject:
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Will that exhaust not be incredibly restrictive?
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parrotveasey81 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 13 Feb 2009 Odometer: 7480 Location: bradford on avon (wiltshire)
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject:
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Curt wrote: | Will that exhaust not be incredibly restrictive? |
yep
Roofus
are you going to put a guard over the slider as that will get realy hot and you dont want to burn your legs on it when you get out
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject:
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Curt wrote: | Will that exhaust not be incredibly restrictive? |
Initial indications are....not at all! However, that said.....it's first proper day out should let us know for sure!
& yep....I reckon it'll be getting some form of guard type thing!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject:
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Roofus wrote: | 350 Vortec wrote: | ...of course its lovely so long as your happy Roofus |
That's correct! All constructive comments whilst welcome....will be ignored! |
Thats ok then ,so long as we dont get upset
So my comments so far=The middle hoop mounting point would be very weak as is especially on the exhaust side,ends of sliders should return to chassis a little at least at front so you dont get hooked up(i guess you'll have wider wheels etc eventually but still a problem IMO)
those mounting plates might get caught up ....the rear could have been turned 90deg and mounted directly to rear bumper,try sanding that former to stop kinking and turn pipe so weld is to the side(but your not finished i know)all My opinion of course Roofus (oh and why so far from body??)
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:54 am Post subject:
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350 Vortec wrote: | Thats ok then ,so long as we dont get upset
So my comments so far=The middle hoop mounting point would be very weak as is especially on the exhaust side,ends of sliders should return to chassis a little at least at front so you dont get hooked up(i guess you'll have wider wheels etc eventually but still a problem IMO)
those mounting plates might get caught up ....the rear could have been turned 90deg and mounted directly to rear bumper,try sanding that former to stop kinking and turn pipe so weld is to the side(but your not finished i know)all My opinion of course Roofus (oh and why so far from body??) |
Ha! No-one will get upset here!
You lost me a bit with the rear 90 degrees malarky!
But I hear what you say about the front of the rocksliders!
As for strength......I don't know metal......but Sean does! If Sean says it'll be strong enough......it'll be strong enough!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:16 pm Post subject:
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Roofus wrote: |
Ha! No-one will get upset here!
You lost me a bit with the rear 90 degrees malarky!
But I hear what you say about the front of the rocksliders!
As for strength......I don't know metal......but Sean does! If Sean says it'll be strong enough......it'll be strong enough! |
Put plate on end or rear bump and return rear hoop
Strong enough for what is the question then if you land on your roof as is that will bend-but you've a long way to go before it hits cab so i guess so what if it does cant see prob with exhaust apart from noise,down pipe breaking off every so often and maby vibration(those 2LT's be ok run through 3/4" and still not loose power )
Anyway more pics please Roofus
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:09 pm Post subject:
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I'm fairly sure it won't bend by the time Sean has finished it!
Alas.....the finish eluded us today
But....who cares! Got a lot done, had lots of fun & will finish it another day!
Am loving the look & can't wait for the finale!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject:
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ey too much talking!!! good job-that A pillar hoop's a little short though i think you should at least connect both sliders to exhaust Roofus
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:00 am Post subject:
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350 Vortec wrote: | ey too much talking!!! good job-that A pillar hoop's a little short though i think you should at least connect both sliders to exhaust Roofus |
Too much talking is right!
You'll work out why we left it that long if you think about it!
As for the exhaust.....are you mad! Stupid bl*ody thing was a nightmare on just the one side......no way I'm fighting to get it out both sides!
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gords1001 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Odometer: 2853 Location: astley
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:47 am Post subject:
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Body lift?
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:28 am Post subject:
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Roofus wrote: |
Too much talking is right!
You'll work out why we left it that long if you think about it!
As for the exhaust.....are you mad! Stupid bl*ody thing was a nightmare on just the one side......no way I'm fighting to get it out both sides! |
Exhaust=mad yes
the short A pillar hoop cant be anything to do with a body lift!!!Body drop maby??
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gords1001 Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject:
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I was looking at the space between the roof and the body hoops, can't tell if the front cross bar is the same height, but it looks like the distance to allow space for a body lift to be fitted, we'll let rigid fill us in I suppose.....
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject: Finished!
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Here's Jester..........
Happy happy chappy!
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350 Vortec Just got MTs
Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Odometer: 169 Location: Ireland,East
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject:
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Congrats to you Roofus...in keeping with the unique theme all the way to the end...and lets hope you never roll it
Take a look at this idiot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw7VpWPtOvU
A pillar almost always takes the strain,even without rolling you can do severe damage
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Roofus Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Odometer: 171 Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:07 am Post subject:
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Cheers Vortec!
& after seeing that vid I'll be leaving the car park shannanigans to someone else!
Now....if only I had a sunday off!
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Holcomb55 Gate Opener
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Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:58 am Post subject:
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Lj71 Suspension Help Needed
Just bought an LJ71, 87 model, with 2.4l engine, coil springs all around.
I would like to go for an ARB suspension set up for both front and the back, and as such would much appreciate if someone can help me out with the part numbers. Also pls advise a good on line resource for parts as i am a frequent visitor to the US and can hand carry the parts back.
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:42 am Post subject:
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Sorry Holcomb can't help!
I've got the Ironman suspension & TBH didn't even know ARB did suspension for the LJ71!
Good luck with your search though!
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:24 am Post subject: Time marches on.......
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Jester burst a brake seal......hit a few trees etc......bent a few bits!
So...after aquiring a shell......we carried out some surgery.......
Scotia 2012 came & went.......we came last
Time for a few changes.......
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:36 am Post subject:
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First....wheels & tyres.....
Some new winches......
Shiney fairlead.....
& roll the A-Team music......
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:47 am Post subject:
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:52 am Post subject:
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:59 am Post subject:
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:06 am Post subject:
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Roofus Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:11 am Post subject:
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Lot's left to do regards wiring etc etc........but we're getting there
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