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[Bizcuit]

I’m currently waiting on parts but there’s plenty to do so I’m going to start with bed . My last Jeep was a Wrangler and I didn’t care for the tire hanging off of the back, and with the Gladiator I think there’s too much overhang. So I’m hoping to get a compromise in this project. I’d like to post some pics in hopes of keeping me on track to my May finish line. So here goes.

 

[jeeeep]

nice, will be watching to see how it turns out.

 

[Jsouder53]

Looks good!

 

[2007 JKU CANADA]

I like the look of the bobbed bed

 

[GP NOIR]

@Bizcuit, you've got mad skills! As an aviation sheetmetal mechanic, I tip my hat to you

 

[thrash66]

Impressive work!

 

[Bizcuit]

Impressive work!

Thanks. Leaning in the last couple of days.

 

[Bizcuit]

@Bizcuit, you've got mad skills! As an aviation sheetmetal mechanic, I tip my hat to you

Thanks.

 

[JT@623]

Here’s my next best guess. Because of the boxy design, it achieves the additional height I think is needed. And covers a smaller footprint on the frame, staying away from the old coil area.

Looks good I like it better than the hoop stronger I’m guessing as well.

 

[Bizcuit]

Looks good I like it better than the hoop stronger I’m guessing as well.

Thanks. I felt like I was taking the easy way out, but there were several benefits, the biggest being the added height. Not sure which one is stronger, but it is going to be a similar look to the rear which also helped make the decision. The rear will be a small compact design because I’ll be putting the struts in the stock shock location. There’s no room for fancy back there.

 

[Bizcuit]

nice, will be watching to see how it turns out.

Appreciate. Down to 96 days.

 

[Bizcuit]

Looks good!

Thank you. I’m enjoying it.

 

[Bizcuit]

I like the look of the bobbed bed

Not many out there, and I think it fits my needs perfectly. The departure angle on my JK was all I could handle. When I knew we were going to lean in, I would have to decide if I should leave the spare at home. This will be the best of both.

 

[jeeeep]

Assembled a couple of the tires to start test fitting. They’re sticking out wider than I expected with the 5in backspace.

that and the 13.5 wide, but you'll probably need that to allow tight turning without rubbing

 

[Mike Pierson]

View attachment 420501There’s a small relief notch on the top of the cylinder bracket for the drag link. The cylinder is parallel to the tie rod.View attachment 420502The tie rod and drag link are very friendly. I’m going to replace the adjuster with the Rock Jock style like the tie rod.View attachment 420503Here’s the track bar clearance after I raised the bracket.

Looking really nice!

 

[Bizcuit]

Looking really nice!

Thanks Mike.

 

[jeeeep]

nice work! looks strong enough to air dropped.

 

[Bizcuit]

nice work! looks strong enough to air dropped.

Thank you. My last Jeep was a Wrangler, which I was very proud of. Had a lot of money and time in it. The mistake I made was not going to 60s the first time. Cry once

 

[Bizcuit]

Question to the people that have been exposed to welded on towers for coils or struts. How much flex is there between loaded and unloaded suspension? It’s time to commit by welding on the lower strut brackets. Thanks

 

[JHaus]

What does the geometry look like with it flexed in the other direction (passenger stuffed)? Really enjoying watching your build!