Ballpeen YJ

[b4wscrambler]

We at Ballpeen Racing have decided to build a new Jeep for the 09 season. I searched high and low for the perfect truck and settled on the first and only on I looked at. ;D

We will be building a YJ for 09. Here is a list of future specs=

stock 4 cylinder
Auto
flipped Dana 300
HP Dana 30 with 4.56 gears Detroit Locker with chromoly shafts .
Dana 44 with 4.56 gears and a Track-lock.
Custom cage
Warn winch
4" lift
Wheel base extended 1" front and rear.
Flat belly pan

That should cover the big stuff.

Here is what we are starting with.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/12dayYJ002.jpg

My spotter for 09 Mike and my son Trent. Trent might be a better spotter but I think Mike will do the best he can. ;D
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/12dayYJ003.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/12dayYJ004.jpg

The jeep weighs 3400 pounds the way it sits with me in it and a half a tank of gas.

[b4wscrambler]

I have been collecting parts over the holidays. I picked up a Dana 300 and a 999 out of a 99ish TJ. The auto was rebuilt about 10,000 miles ago.

So this is how the trans and case bolted together.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/rc008.jpg

This was not going to work on a driver side drop YJ. So I made a very high tech pattern of the bolt circle of the 999.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj003.jpg

I marked the top of the trans and then marked my pattern with the same clocking. I mocked up the 300 and marked the case to line up with the 999.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj001.jpg

I drilled and tapped the new rotation only breaking 2 drill bits and 1 tap. Haha
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj002.jpg

I need to get some studs to put into the case before I can do the final assembly. Now the fun part will be putting it in.

[b4wscrambler]

Work has begun.

Before
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj001.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj002.jpg

After.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj004.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj005.jpg

I made the shackles and moved the shackle mount up into the frame.

[b4wscrambler]

We bought a used AGR power steering box from AJ at Condon's Auto parts. So I figured I would throw it on while I was working on the front of the Jeep. The Jeep had other ideas. One 5 foot breaker bar later I had the pitman arm off. Then the low-pressure line broke off the reservoir and to top it off the high pressure line broke at the box.

I am glad all this happened in the garage, if it were at a comp it would have brought the suck. ;)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj1.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Front bumper is done. Winch mount is done. New grill mount is done. I can now drop the winch line down threw the bottom of the mount. 8-)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/scaler002.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/scaler003.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Trans is in. I should have the crossmember in and done on Monday.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002.jpg

Trans is in.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2003.jpg

Flat belly should not be too hard. I put 3 quarts of 10w40 in the case and hopfully I will remember to put gear lube in it before driving it on the road.

[b4wscrambler]

Done=
trans
t-case
power steering cooler
trans cooler and lines
front drive shaft

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_0907.jpg

Belly shot. 15" of clearance with 33's and no lift.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_0909.jpg

I moved the motor up 1" and over to the right 1".
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_0889.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_0905.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Ballpeen Racing is proud to announce that we are teaming up with Appalachian Offroad Inc (AOI) and Sands Service Max inc (SSM) for the 09 season. Mike and the guys at AOI will be fabricating a custom roll cage and grill hoop. I look forward to the beginning of April when I will have the YJ ready for AOI to do their thing. AOI can handle any of your 4x4 needs from installing a lift kit to building you a turn-key buggy. Tell them Kane sent you.

Appalachian Offroad Inc

(410) 848-2942
2 East George Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Jeremy at Sands Service Max will be building the custom exhaust that will have no problem standing up to the high level of competition that we intend to bring to RCrocs in 09. Sand Service Max is a full service auto repair facility. Jeremy can handle anything from changing the oil in your daily driver to replacing the motor in you tow rig. Not to mention he does some great exhaust work. Again tell he Kane at BBR sent you.

Sands Service Max

(410) 335-7013
11408 Pulaski Hwy., Ste J
White Marsh, MD 21162

[b4wscrambler]

I made a little trip to SSM today to get my new exhaust. Everything is tight and right where I wanted it. I need to get my Scrambler over there for some new pipes now. Jeremy's work is top notch.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj010.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj015.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj006.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj013.jpg

Sands Service Max
(410) 335-7013

[b4wscrambler]

Now on to the update. The front end is almost done. Just a few more details like reassembly of the knuckles and such. I ended up going with some BDS 2.5" lift springs that I had lying around. These will have to do until I can find a good deal on a 4" kit. I hope to get a set of chromoly axles in the front before the first comp. We will get some fresh pix up latter in the week when the front end is 100%.

What is the best way to go for chromoly axles in the Dana 30?

I do have some sponsors that I would like to add to the Ballpeen Racing family.

STOUT products is coming on board this year to help out with the 09 season. Stout is a local Family owed company located in Finksberg MD.

We will be using a set of Stout Rock sliders and a Stout rear bumper to show you how tuff there stuff really is.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/crap003.jpg
Check out there site here= http://www.stoutproducts.com/

[b4wscrambler]

Here are a few pix of my new spring plates. I plan to make another set for the rear.

I have used this type of setup before with good results and the ground clearance is hard to beat.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1143.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1148.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1147.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I picked up my rear today from Perry Hall Power today. Ron had what we thought was a XJ Dana 44, that turned out to be a Metric ton rear out of a export only YJ.

Rear spec's are as follows.

YJ Dana 44
4.56 spicer gears
trackloc
front YJ rotors
GM metric calipers
Speedway brackets

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1150.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1152.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I worked on the Rear for the Jeep today. I got the diff cover platted and cleaned up the anchor on the bottom of the housing and cut off the spring perches. I also had time to make the spring plates. Sunday we plan to get the rear installed and maybe make a rear shaft.

Before
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1165.jpg

I welded a strap to the bottom of the housing to help with the slideazation.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1166.jpg

Spring plates with the shock mount built in.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1169.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Mike and Brain came by to help today and we got quite a bit done. Rear is in. It has no brakes but it is in.:-) I made a rear drive-shaft and put together a spring pack for the rear. In between other projects Mike and Brian removed the stock flares.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1171.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1172.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1174.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I will be heading over to AOI on Monday to get some updated pix.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj004-2.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj003-2.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Here are some pix from AOI. Jeep should be done on Friday.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj008.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj007.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/yj006.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I got the YJ for the weekend so I could work on the brakes and change the lift kit around. It will be back to AOI to finish the cage on Monday morning.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj1003.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj1001.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj1007.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj1006.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Mike came by today and was a big help.

Done=
Installed 4" lift springs in the front that I got from Z28YJ.
Moved 2.5 springs from front to rear.
Flipped tie-rod above the knuckles.
Sleeved drag-link with a piece of D.O.M.
Mounted shifter.
Installed some old rims and tires that I had.
Welded on caliper brackets.
Welded a loop onto the diff cover for the suck down winch.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-1.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-1.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2003-1.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

How about some simple drive-shaft tech. There are many ways to shorten a shaft and this is just the way I do it.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-2.jpg

I use a pipe cutter to cut the yoke off as close to the weld as possible. Then take a whizer wheel and cut the weld on the yoke. I then cut the tube perpendicular to the weld.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-2.jpg

I then use a cold chisel to split the tube and unwrap it from the yoke.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2003-2.jpg

I then put the drive-shaft in the vice and use a angle finder to level it and then using the angle finder on the top of the yoke to make sure it is level. Then you just tap the yoke in making sure the yokes are in the same plane. Then weld that junk up and you will have a decent drive-shaft for your trail rig.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2004-1.jpg

I may have skipped some grinding and filing but if you did not figure that out maybe this is not for you.

Happy April fools day.

[b4wscrambler]

I think the pictures speak for them selves. 8-)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-3.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-3.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2003-3.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2004-2.jpg

I need to do a little paint work on the cage because I picked the truck up early to beat the rain.

Mike and the guys at AOI did a great job.

[b4wscrambler]

I got the skid about half way done on Saturday. I need to add some mounting tabs and build the oil pan skid and it will be complete.

I finally found a use for my HF pipe bender, at least part of it any way. It worked great for adding the small bends I needed for the cross-member.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-4.jpg

Here is a sneak peek at the belly pan.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2004-3.jpg

I finally decided what to do with the clutch pedal.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-4.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Made some more progress on the skid plate.

Nut plates are done.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-5.jpg

Main section of the skid is done. You can see the bracing in this pic.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-5.jpg

The oil pan skid will bolt to the belly on the tabs that are on the front of the skid. It should add some rigidity to the front of the belly pan too.

[b4wscrambler]

I am trying to build it bump proof. Skid is done. :)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-6.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-6.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

A few pix from Raush. 8-)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/038.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/030.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/027.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/021.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I got these cool fire extinguisher mounts last year and for the XJ and never got around to using them. If you are interested in getting some give Kevin a call at Commonwealth Rescue Systems 877-828-2332.

http://www.commonwealthrescue.com/

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-7.jpg

Rear recovery point.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-7.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Mirror mounts are done. Aluminum panel to cover the gap from the windshield is done.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-8.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-8.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

I think we did OK at the comp. The Jeep worked very well and Mike did a great job spotting.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/070.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/052.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/076.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/071.jpg

[b4wscrambler]

Ballpeen Racing is proud 2 announce our latest sponsor, Stickylee.com.

Larry at Stickylee.com can handle anything from the numbers you need for your comp rig to the Banner you need for work and everything in between.

Give Larry a call or check out his website for any of your sticky needs.

http://www.stickeylee.com/catalog/index.php

(717)767-4377
2449 South Queen Street
York Pa 17402

[b4wscrambler]

I wanted to thank all of the sponsors that helped us get the team to the point that we are at right now. Did I mention that we won the first event.
:cool:

Jeremy at Sands Service Max
(410) 335-7013

Mike at Appalachian Offroad Inc
(410) 848-2942

Eric from knowwhere2jeep
(717)739-8029
http://www.knowwhere2jeep.com/catalog/

Larry at Stickylee.
(717)767-4377
www.stickylee.com

Don at Stout Off-road Products
http://www.stoutproducts.com/
(410) 374-9994

[Mike]

Good job!

[Mighty Mouse]

Congrats on the win. The YJ seemed to be working great.

[DirtyJohnDeereHat]

the yj is dope

[shmoken875]

I'm really digging the belly pan - engine skid set up, looks like something I'd like to duplicate. Good to see this thread back, and congrats on the win.

[b4wscrambler]

Thanks guy's. Now I just need to get it ready for the June 13th event.

[b4wbuggy]

i was wondering if you were going to resart your thread but i didn't think you were going to repost the whole thing.

got to love the anal retentive!!:thumbsup:

[b4wscrambler]

I like to think there is some good info in the tread and I would hate to lose it.:D

I have been working on it some sence the last comp. We got a newsed KM2 so now we have one that is brand new and one that is 90% with 2 plugs in the sidewall. The 2 on the rear are like 40%.

I ended up changing some stuff with the steering so the truck should turn a little better now. There have been some other odds and ends but that is the big stuff.

[RhinoJr]

Nice, I enjoyed the thread. Thanks, and keep up the good work...

[frosty]

Any problems so far with the exhaust so close to the fuel line and brake lines? Mine will be running close to them and I was planning on wrapping the exhaust but wasnt sure if I needed to do more than that or not.

[b4wscrambler]

It has been fine so far. I think it will be fine ,but I do not have much run time on the truck though. No trail rides or anything.

[frosty]

Cool, I'll probably go ahead and wrap my exhaust as I have it. I'll look at shielding it later if its still a problem.

What size tube did you use for the crossmember?

[b4wscrambler]

I used 1 3/4 because I had it and spring bushing for a YJ slide right in.:cool:

[frosty]

Sweet, it just so happens I have 1.75" and should have enough for this. Nice to know about the YJ spring bushings too. Should be easy enough to find.

[b4wbuggy]

my exhaust is just a couple inches from my plastic fuel cell, and only wrapped along the section that runs parallel to it. i've never had any problems , even on long hot trail rides.

HOWEVER, every truck is different. try it and keep an eye on it for awhile.

[b4wscrambler]

I have had a little time to work on the essentials every comp rig should have.

rear view mirror
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/IMG_1361.jpg

cup holder
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/IMG_1360.jpg

You know the essentials. :)

[poopypants]

i thought you were going to do a suggestion box also? or was that a donations slot? i forget...

[b4wscrambler]

We were going to do that on the XJ. I am going for a sleek look for the YJ.:cool:

[b4wscrambler]

I finally boxed in the shifter and my turning breaks.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1383.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1382.jpg

[Twiss]

Thought you couldn't have cutting brakes in Stock class???


Looks Great thought

[Happy Bear]

Thought you couldn't have cutting brakes in Stock class???

Why's that. This is allmost exactly what I'd build a class 1 truck.

[b4wscrambler]

You can not disconnect the rear drive-shaft.

[Twiss]

Why's that. This is allmost exactly what I'd build a class 1 truck.


"No independent wheel manipulation."

Maybe I read into it wrong.. But wouldn't cutting brakes be "independent wheel manipulation" ??

Atleast that is the way I read it...

[Happy Bear]

"No independent wheel manipulation."

Maybe I read into it wrong.. But wouldn't cutting brakes be "independent wheel manipulation" ??

Atleast that is the way I read it...
That rule is really unclear. They are talking about forced articulation of the suspension.(be it air, hydraulic, whatever)

[Twiss]

That rule is really unclear. They are talking about forced articulation of the suspension.(be it air, hydraulic, whatever)

Yeah, I read it as a "whole", not just articulation...

Thanks...

[b4wscrambler]

Don't feel bad. Most of the guys in class 1 & 2 did not get it either.:)

[CrawfishStu]

JT and I tried the cheapo version where you use two e-brake handles. I don't think we had it running after installing them to try it though.

[67temp]

In the rules thread they clarified the wheel manipulation rule. It's basically what happybear said.

Before the 3rd rcrocs last year I was the first to pull into staging. After I got it off the trailer I turned the jeep around. Mindy asked "what was wrong with my axle cause one of the tires wasn't turning and the jeep didnt need to make a large circle to turn". So I would say it works very well.

On pbb some people were calling it a 3-wheel burn and said it makes a tigher turn than a front dig. When I tried mine the rear tire that was locked only moved forward less than a foot during the 180*turn.

[01TJ_03KJ]

Before the 3rd rcrocs last year I was the first to pull into staging. After I got it off the trailer I turned the jeep around. Mindy asked "what was wrong with my axle cause one of the tires wasn't turning and the jeep didnt need to make a large circle to turn". So I would say it works very well.


the only thing wrong with it was it hadn't caught on fire yet at that point.

[Happy Bear]

In the rules thread they clarified the wheel manipulation rule. It's basically what happybear said.

Before the 3rd rcrocs last year I was the first to pull into staging. After I got it off the trailer I turned the jeep around. Mindy asked "what was wrong with my axle cause one of the tires wasn't turning and the jeep didnt need to make a large circle to turn". So I would say it works very well.

On pbb some people were calling it a 3-wheel burn and said it makes a tigher turn than a front dig. When I tried mine the rear tire that was locked only moved forward less than a foot during the 180*turn.
If you have cutting brake handles like Kane you can do them even more effectively with a little momentum and forward thinking. I want to test drive this thing around the staging area:thumbsup:

[Twiss]

Don't feel bad. Most of the guys in class 1 & 2 did not get it either.:)

Yeah I just read the rules and once my Zuk was in class 3 (on 33s) I said nevermind and stopped reading :)

[b4wscrambler]

We had another good event up at RCrocs. The Thursday I was not so sure we would even make it because of some drive-ability issues with the YJ. A quick call to Mike at AOI to get some ideas of what to look for was invaluable to fixing it and insuring a trouble free event. Thanks again AOI.

On with the pix.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1859.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1862.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1865.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1891.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1885.jpg

[Happy Bear]

Right on, how did you guys finish?

[b4wscrambler]

More pix and a short vid.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1883.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1896.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1900.jpg

vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9idoU9tC0A8

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/3rdcompyj.jpg

Pic was taken during the shootout.

[b4wscrambler]

Right on, how did you guys finish?

We won. Mike did a great job spotting and the truck worked very well. :)

[Grason]

Nice job guys as well:cheers:

[Jack]

Hot.

[Ripster]

Well done! It's nice to see YJ's taking first place and showing the round headlight crowd how it's done!!

[Twiss]

NICE... Congrats

[Broncolou]

Square headlights are GAY!!!!!!!!!!













































Unless you have a Kenworth

[b4wbuggy]

good job kane! sorry i missed it, again:doh:

[b4wscrambler]

Pix stolen from mg2000xj.

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/43217/2145036620100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2145036620100669327ctjGSq)

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/16880/2941197220100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2941197220100669327zamOLF)

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/43422/2293419240100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2293419240100669327NJKqCi)

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/27555/2308166070100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2308166070100669327ELNEDe)

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/44672/2971315380100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2971315380100669327CayMnW)

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/39652/2190741410100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2190741410100669327ZEqdSs)

http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/23407/2792824130100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2792824130100669327hpEqpK)

http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/45344/2455589150100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2455589150100669327hySggR)

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/43469/2641155020100669327S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2641155020100669327trLFnn)

Thanks Morgan :)

[minor threat]

Nice Pics. And congrats on the win.

[b4wscrambler]

Pix from the PA Jeep show.

AOI
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1550.jpg

KW2J
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1548.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1572.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1575.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1551.jpg

[b4wbuggy]

this has nothing to do with the jeep, be everything to do with kane:

congratulations on the birth of Isabella Jane Riccardi on 7/29/06, 6lbs 5oz, and 18".

whens her first comp?:thumbsup:

[Z28YJ]

hellyeah, congrats dude

[b4wscrambler]

I may try to bring her to the last RCrocs. We will see if mom is up to it.:cool:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r69/b4wscrambler/IMG_1662.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r69/b4wscrambler/IMG_1667.jpg

[Ripster]

Congrats Kane!

[frosty]

Congrats

[poopypants]

i hope she looks like her mom

[redsandman6]

atleast in this picture trent doesnt have holes in his jeeans. and congrats kane

[b4wscrambler]

Thanks guys. Mom and baby are now safely at home.:cool:



i hope she looks like her mom

Me too.:thumbsup:

[Twiss]

Congrats..... She is beautiful...

[b4wscrambler]

A few pix from the truck show.

http://photos.pennlive.com/photos/patriot-news/0d88db38e165fa96f4ddbfcfc15b16c3.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/th_MVI_1755.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/?action=view&current=MVI_1755.flv)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/th_MVI_1744.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/?action=view&current=MVI_1744.flv)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1741.jpg

[Ripster]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/th_MVI_1755.jpg (http://s283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/?action=view&current=MVI_1755.flv)

Nice flex. :flipoff2:

[b4wscrambler]

I will take durability and predictability over flex any day and the chicks dig it when you lift a tire.:flipoff2:

[sugar379c]

looks awesome!

[b4wscrambler]

A few pix.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/005.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1823.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1851.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/IMG_1855.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/023.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/043.jpg

[96zj]

That last pic is pretty sweet!

[b4wbuggy]

That last pic is pretty sweet!

sweet avatar!

[frosty]

I got the skid about half way done on Saturday. I need to add some mounting tabs and build the oil pan skid and it will be complete.

Here is a sneak peek at the belly pan.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2004-3.jpg



What is the big "design" in the middle of the skid? Is it from the bracing you added or did you weld two pieces together? Did you use 3/16" or 1/4"? It also looks like you ran some bracing around the driveshaft cut out?


Main section of the skid is done. You can see the bracing in this pic.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2001-5.jpg



Is the bracing just strips of some 3/16" or 1/4" steel? Its kind of hard to tell in the pic but I assume you ran some front to back in spots and the rest side to side?


I am trying to build it bump proof. Skid is done. :)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk300/ballpeenracing/Ballpeen%20YJ/yj2002-6.jpg



It looks like it but I just wanted to double check that the skid plate is 100% flat?

[Ripster]

Is the bracing just strips of some 3/16" or 1/4" steel? Its kind of hard to tell in the pic but I assume you ran some front to back in spots and the rest side to side?

I ran small 1x1 box tubing on mine for bracing. It still bent. :dan1:

[b4wscrambler]

The skid was made out of 1/4" plate. Really just made from scrap I had laying around. The skid was not totally flat. The design in the middle is were it had to drop down slightly for the cross-member if I remember correctly.

I may be building another one soon. I will post a build thread if it all works out.

[BBoarder]

The skid was made out of 1/4" plate. Really just made from scrap I had laying around. The skid was not totally flat. The design in the middle is were it had to drop down slightly for the cross-member if I remember correctly.

I may be building another one soon. I will post a build thread if it all works out.


if you're bored i got a jeep i'll send over for you to finish:flipoff2:

[frosty]

The skid was made out of 1/4" plate. Really just made from scrap I had laying around. The skid was not totally flat. The design in the middle is were it had to drop down slightly for the cross-member if I remember correctly.

I may be building another one soon. I will post a build thread if it all works out.

Ah, I was wondering about that. I am hoping to get the cross member up high enough to have a flat skid. I'll find out today I guess.

[Ripster]

I am hoping to get the cross member up high enough to have a flat skid.

I really wanted that too and probably could've done it with a 231 or 300, but much like Frank, the Atlas had way to much girth for a flat belly.

[b4wscrambler]

For the most part I did not massage the floor for clearance. There was more room to be had.

[frosty]

I really wanted that too and probably could've done it with a 231 or 300, but much like Frank, the Atlas had way to much girth for a flat belly.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


For the most part I did not massage the floor for clearance. There was more room to be had.

I had already cut part of the floor out and done some massaging to get things to fit with my GoFerIt belly up. I had to clock the tcase pretty high. While it gives me a flat skid plate it hangs down an inch or more below the frame rail. I think I can get things tucked up to run a skid plate that sits like yours to get an extra inch or so belly clearance. I clocked the tcase back down on hole and so I can push it up a bit more.

Alright, enough of the thread jack. :D

[b4wscrambler]

This thread is dead anyway. No big.:thumbsup: