Geoffro's driveway Jeep build

IMG_8273.jpgIMG_8279.jpgjust recently did a diff fluid change. Followed Eddies write-up. I took it a step further though and tilted the axles each way after I initially drained the diffs. I got another cup or so of fluid out. IMG_8437.jpgalso did a transfer case service and beat my protek skid straight again while it was out of the way. Sorry, no pic of that. IMG_8368.jpgand most recently I added some super-duper Wally World racing lights!! [emoji12] I really, really, really, REALLY hate how the fucking jeep is so damn quick to shut off ALL of the lights. Especially when it's dark and you are in the middle of something. Even the back light in the cargo area. Soooo, I wired these bad boys straight to battery power, on a switch of course!IMG_8370.jpgIMG_8372.jpgIMG_8371.jpg


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This now brings us up to speed on my build. Today I'm gonna work on getting my DIY mirrors all mounted. IMG_8272.jpgsome of Pep Boys best offerings....IMG_8478.jpgthese pipes are so thin and weak...IMG_8460.jpgeven doubled-up, they still vibrate pretty bad. So I made my own out of 1/2 inch EMT conduit. IMG_8463.jpghere's the passenger side[emoji115]IMG_8482.jpgand here are the pipes I replicated out of EMT. IMG_8484.jpgIMG_8486.jpgi couldn't have any chrome on the jeep so I painted them grey. #nochromeonmyrigbro


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IMG_8491.jpgIMG_8492.jpgpaint came out pretty good.Image1493834502.355437.jpgtodays project is gonna be where to hang 4 jeep doors on this crowded wall. I plan on making some super-custom plywood shelf brackets for them to sit on. I'm working with a one car garage, with one car in it. Space is at a premium! Image1493834752.612591.jpgmy workbench has about 6 projects laying on it too.


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Haven't seen the thread before, just went through the whole thing and enjoyed it a lot. Learned a few things too. I have to say your Jeep really does look great, nice work my friend!!
 
JKRay said:
The builds coming together nicely I like the mirrors very clean! [emoji106]
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thank you!! Tomorrow I'll put them on the jeep, now that I have somewhere to put my doors! [emoji106]

dillard09 said:
Look at you and your skills!

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why, thank you sir!!! Looking forward to learning some more trail skills from you!!

AZ Explorer said:
Haven't seen the thread before, just went through the whole thing and enjoyed it a lot. Learned a few things too. I have to say your Jeep really does look great, nice work my friend!!
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thank you very much!!




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BaddestCross said:
Great idea! You're brave not going with a through-bolt eyelet... But I tend to overkill stuff. [emoji41] Nice job!

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Image1493863743.954661.jpgthe eyelets I found are 1.5 inches of thread for wood. Ripping that out will take a LOT of force. And .75 inch plywood is pretty darn strong when it comes to these kind of loads I'm applying to it. Surprisingly the doors are pretty solid.



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Door storage looks pretty good! Only unsolicited advice I have is to make sure the load bearing wall stud is really secure. The last thing you want is to come home to find your doors in a heap on the floor. I added re-enforcement brackets for piece of mind:

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