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Thread: Another TJ build but with a bite — Meet Venom

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    Default Another TJ build but with a bite — Meet Venom

    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 .


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    This was back when it was new [emoji15]. It’s a 2003


    So the TJ got its name as I found some snake skin while I was cleaning it. Previous owner was a breeder [emoji15]


    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 .

    The new HP30 ready for install


    The rear diff installed..


    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]


    Here I am adjusting the front steering after I installed the front.


    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]



    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!

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    Awesome work Jose! It’ll be a beast off road, best Colin too

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    Went for a test run on Saturday to my local ....

    Airing down... it’s huge compared to my
    Mates GQ shorty


    Just some wheel lifts.

    Still Need a Little Work on driver side shock retainer on the rear[emoji15]..
    but the triangulated rear is working amazing with no binding.


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    Completed the MetalCloak fender install today ..







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