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Purchased this project TJ that had been Offroad for a couple of years .. partially in pieces , no rear diff, and motor bastardised with half a turbo... but it had a Rubicon Express LA’s and low k’s .. originally owned by s member from the mid 2000’s Antz . https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...051863727a.jpg
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This was back when it was new [emoji15]. It’s a 2003
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So the TJ got its name as I found some snake skin while I was cleaning it. Previous owner was a breeder [emoji15]
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So first job was rebuilding the Diffs. I had a HP30 perfect for the task , stripped it down painted and replaced the bushes. Even got the misses to help.
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Diffs were dropped off to Southcoast 4wd Centre for rebuilding with new internals, ratios to 4.88 and ARB lockers
In the meantime I worked on the engine running and fixing some dodgy wiring .. replace alot of the hardware with new bolts n washers while everything was apart . https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1caa2c3c6f.jpg
The new HP30 ready for install
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The rear diff installed..
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Was a mission but installed both diffs all by myself.. [emoji51]
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Yes that last pick is a strange one .. this has a triangulated RE rear end[emoji106]
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Here I am adjusting the front steering after I installed the front.
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Nearly finished, driving light wiring was damaged needs repairing, hole in exhaust , brakes and hand brake needs replacing and extended lines.
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Off to get it blueslipped and regoed..
couple of minor issues but it passed[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]
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I forgot to install the front Drive shaft before the bluey.. lol .. here it is and I had to reinstall the 4wd selector .. big job dropping the big bash plate..
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Couple more thing to do and it should be ready for Grease Monkey. Get the extended brake lines installed and replace the oxygen sensor after the cat.
Ordered 2 months ago some MetalCloak armour and fenders but there stuck in customs .. custom 8” wide [emoji106]
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Sensational work Jose. I'm looking forward to meeting Venom!
Awesome work Jose! It’ll be a beast off road, best Colin too :encouragement:
Went for a test run on Saturday to my local ....
Airing down... it’s huge compared to my
Mates GQ shorty
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Just some wheel lifts. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fbd5c101fb.png
Still Need a Little Work on driver side shock retainer on the rear[emoji15]..
but the triangulated rear is working amazing with no binding. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a210cfee95.png
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Completed the MetalCloak fender install today ..
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