Incredible journey for a new build!

[94Dodge Truggy]

I was bored with the current jeep and have not really been able to do any heavy fabrication in a while so I have decided to start something new. I will be traveling next weekend to Nashville, TN. to drop off the wrangler to a new owner coming from texas. From there I will be headed to Charlotte NC. (on I-40 which may still be closed due to a rock slide) to pick up a jeep from a fella with a salvage title in need of repair. I will then head home to finish a 24 hour drive over 1 short weekend.

The jeep is a 2006 unlimited rubicon 6 speed that is hit on the passengers side ever so slightly! :eek: Plans are to fix it, wheel it, and decide weather to keep the dana 44's or go to 60's. I would like to run either 37's or 39's and plan to make this very streetable. I have an automatic to go in the jeep if desired and 2 dana 60's out of a 2004 doge ram power wagon with factory selectable lockers. Not sure if the dana 44's are up to the task with what I have in mind even built with chromoly shafting so I have an option.

I (she) will post up pics of the build from body repairs to suspension upgrades. Any GOOD input would be appreciated. (except from George) Please be patient as this will be on and off the trails for probably 2 years while going through changes and my progress building will be slow but not as slow as some on here! Haa Haaa :beers: Keep in mind also that this rig may be sold before completed as I may change my mind soon and often. :rolleyes:

Pics to come.

Thanks, Scott

[94Dodge Truggy]

good side! ;)

bad side! :(

[tjjeepjeep]

Thanks to Lori for pic...

2 years? I'll be amazed if you keep a rig for that long...my dear...

[mckeddie]

...... Please be patient as this will be on and off the trails for probably 2 years while going through changes and my progress building will be slow but not as slow as some on here! .....


if i were brad, i would consider them fightin words!

whatever happened to the durango on rockwells?

[Flxratd]

whatever happened to the durango on rockwells?


have no fear this will also change 10 times before it is finished :eek:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Build one of these

[KargoMaster]

...building will be slow but not as slow as some on here! Haa Haaa :beers:...

if i were brad, i would consider them fightin words!

whatever happened to the durango on rockwells?


Ohhhh, I knew who that was directed at... :cool:


The only way I would put an auto in any Jeep is if I lost my left leg...
Thanks for the pics Lori... Cool project... let's hope it doesn't go the way of the Durango.

[OH-cj5]

I know a guy not to far from you who can pull that.

[JeffK5]

Good luck on your new project Scott...

I'm leaving Sat morning to drive to Tennessee and pick up a Trailworks chassis..and start a semi-serious crawler project. Carwash and I had plans on building a chassis but I got such a good deal I couldn't pass it up.

I'm also the king of reinventing projects..this will be my fourth rendition.

Jeff

[94Dodge Truggy]

Build one of these

That is catching my eye! Need the rear seats though.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I know a guy not to far from you who can pull that.

Who and how much? I need to look fabricator up also but I have one estimate already from my body shop fella.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Good luck on your new project Scott...

I'm leaving Sat morning to drive to Tennessee and pick up a Trailworks chassis..and start a semi-serious crawler project. Carwash and I had plans on building a chassis but I got such a good deal I couldn't pass it up.

I'm also the king of reinventing projects..this will be my fourth rendition.

Jeff

Pics?

[OH-cj5]

So your building this because the big block jeep was to much huh?

[94Dodge Truggy]

So your building this because the big block jeep was to much huh?

That beast was overkill! You should have bought it. Sounded good but my little daughter did not approve of it so its off to something different.

[krawlin85toy]

My 2 cents would be a blessing. quit buying heep projects and but Toyota!!!:D :D

[OH-cj5]

My 2 cents would be a blessing. quit buying heep projects and but Toyota!!!:D :D

I say keep your 2 cents. Atleast Scott know better than to buy a Toyota.

[JeffK5]

Pics?

I guess I'm a Toyota guy again...:cool:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Pater, are we going to build you a 4.7 stroker for this?:D

Jeff, are you going with a sbc, bbc or do you know yet?

[94Dodge Truggy]

That will be one nice FJ when done! Good start. How did you come across the new chassis?

[Trigger]

You going to stick with the 4.0 in it, or go with something bigger? If you decide to get rid of the motor, let me know, I might be interested in it.

[itbrokeagain]

I have a good very very cheap body guy.......

[gothodgie]

I guess I'm a Toyota guy again...:cool:

looks sweet...:beers:

[JasonCJ7]

I think you should do a Hemi swap with the new wrangler Pater...

[KennyTJ]

Build one of these

Dude those are WAYYYY COOOOL!!!

:D

[94Dodge Truggy]

You going to stick with the 4.0 in it, or go with something bigger? If you decide to get rid of the motor, let me know, I might be interested in it.

I will have a 2005 4.0 from a wrangler this spring with an automatic. I will give you a shout when I have it.

[YJ60]

Did something similar earlier this year. Picked up a roll Rubi and have no regrets. I was debating over one tons and lift etc...wheeled it instead.

Surprised how well...already had short arm kit on it. I beat out some the damage and replaced couple things to make legal to inspect. Made a cage, trimmed the flares, added some alum. beadlocks on 36's. Family vehicle with heat, cd player, air...life is good. Already roll tested and dented from being street jeep so what the harm. We passed each other at Toys for Tots Haspen, black Rubicon.

Teach

[kingchango]

Picked up a roll Rubi and have no regrets
i think you got screwd in that deal.... paid too much for it, that's just me


Already roll tested
upsise donw?? like a turtle??:D



all jokes aside
unlimited rubi 04-06 is my dream jeep. I love TJ's and in those you get the extra room (wheelbase) aswell as the 44's, lockers and 4:1.... great platform to start with.
good luck, post more pics.

[YJ60]

Ninja Turtle, Biatch.....:D

I am gonna take you off the christmas list.

[chris_dishmon]

dana 60's and 39.5's sounds good.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Weather looks good for Nashville Tn. and Charlotte Nc. today and tomorrow! Should be an exciting drive! :beers:

[Trigger]

Good luck, drive safe.

[8UP]

Build one of these

Brutes are cool. That looks like the Park on one of the side streets in Moab.

[hardluck]

Good luck, drive safe.


x2:beers:

[94Dodge Truggy]

35 hours in or atleast next to the truck with it running the full duration. 150+ cars, semi's and trucks seen stuck or smashed. Trees down and power out in southern Tennessee and North Carolina. Few really nasty wrecks witnessed. Lost brakes on trailer rented from smith trailers early on in the journey (which by the way stay away from rental trailer # 3). :rolleyes:

Detour around I-40 rock slide on 25 was mountainous and twisty as hell with ice and snow and the truck racing up the steep hills sideways. Had to stop 4 times to clear ice from wheel wells so that I could steer once again. Here is a list of events starting from beginning to end on the incredible journey.

1. Trailer rental pick up started with them trying to raise their rates on me after I was quoted a firm price before hand.

2. Jeep becoming unstrapped on trailer from sudden stop on highway causing trailer surge brakes to fully engage in a bad location. I tuned the tuner up and hit 51lbs. of boost until the smoke from the trailer brakes quit.

3. Strapped trailer to guard rail and pulled surge brake assy. out. Repositioned jeep on trailer and forgot to remove bag wrapped tightly around outer filter. Didn't run too well.

4. Diesel fuel pumped extremely slow down south.

5. Texans arrived 4 hours late in 2wd ford.

6. Stopped 4 times to clear ice from windshield and wheel wells and trailer.

7. Had cheez-its for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

8. North Carolina fella gives me directions to wrong location and liked to text me while I was trying to drive and expected me to text him back.

9. Prayed a couple of times and thought methodically about ditching the truck and flying home with an excuse for the insurance company.

10. Hit snow 3 hours into the trip and got out of it 2 hours from home.

More to come.

[tjjeepjeep]

Shoot I'm glad I didn't passenger....Glad you're safe

[cheapthrills49]

sounds like a helluva weekend!

[gothodgie]

sounds like a helluva weekend!

x5... glad you made it home safe..

I have rented trailers from Smith before and had the price change issue a couple of times...
:beers:

[Rubi06]

sounds like a hell of a trip. Glad to hear you made it back safe. Why didn't you take the barn? And how is the turbo doing after hitting 51psi? They say anything over 44 and your almost certain to blow the head gasket and blow the turbo into pieces.

[94Dodge Truggy]

sounds like a hell of a trip. Glad to hear you made it back safe. Why didn't you take the barn? And how is the turbo doing after hitting 51psi? They say anything over 44 and your almost certain to blow the head gasket and blow the turbo into pieces.

I do not have the stock turbo on the truck. I read somewhere that the head on the 06 trucks is rated for 50 psi or so. The programmer alarmed when it went over 50psi. which is probably the only reason that I noticed it.

[Rubi06]

I didn't know you had upgraded the turbo. What turbo and programmer are you running?

[94Dodge Truggy]

I can't give out the workings of my truck! Just kidding. I have a larger garrett and the Edge attitude unlocked with a main computer flash as well. Trans does not hold it and fuel can not compensate yet.

[Rubi06]

I had the fuel problem and i noticed my fuel pressure at about 3psi. Put an Airdog II 165 adjustable on and have a constant 17 psi. No more CP3 problems and i have no problems with the smarty on 9 with the rail pressure up. I liked it better that the fass if your looking for one.

[kyrel69]

I had the fuel problem and i noticed my fuel pressure at about 3psi. Put an Airdog II 165 adjustable on and have a constant 17 psi. No more CP3 problems and i have no problems with the smarty on 9 with the rail pressure up. I liked it better that the fass if your looking for one.

were did you get your air dog from and for how much. I am in need a new lift pump for my cummins

[Rubi06]

This is the link for what I bought and where I got it from. I've had good luck with Thoroughbred Diesel. http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/airdog/2.htm

[94Dodge Truggy]

Project incredible journey is finished! All taken care of! Pulling her out of the garage tonight for the 1st time! :beers:

[kyrel69]

Project incredible journey is finished! All taken care of! Pulling her out of the garage tonight for the 1st time! :beers:

How about some pic of it. I know that is asking a lot :)

[Flxratd]

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

[tjjeepjeep]

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

x2

[94Dodge Truggy]

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

It went amazingly smooth! So smooth that it makes me a little nervous but we will see how it does now that it is in good hands. :rolleyes: I will have to see about the pics KYREL69. :eek: It is a good day and a sad day but it had to be done! ;)

[Hope Springs Hauler]

I saw the project and I have good news!

The problem is not electrical:D

[94Dodge Truggy]

I like that! LOL!!!

[krawlin85toy]

I like that! LOL!!!

In limbo? thought you drove for 35 hours to start a build you couldn't buy???
I now hear from a very small hairless birdy(lol) you sold that now said project!
WHAT GIVES? :eek: :rolleyes:

[mckeddie]

In limbo? thought you drove for 35 hours to start a build you couldn't buy???
I now hear from a very small hairless birdy(lol) you sold that now said project!
WHAT GIVES? :eek: :rolleyes:

what? no rubi now? i'm confused? :confused:

[94Dodge Truggy]

Hell I am the one telling the story and am also now confused! :confused:

[Hope Springs Hauler]

cummins truggy??? I'll bring the sawzall:eek:


:p

[94Dodge Truggy]

After discovering that the jeep was 1 of 1000 in a limited production run, our president (not Obama) Flxratd decided that he would rather see the jeep in better hands. Armstrong Automotive has a new mascot! ;) Not saying that I am unable to work wonders with a claw hammer and sawzall equipped with a torch blade, but the jeep deserves a good home as my driving skills would have been rough on the LJ.

I have decided to purchase a lesser quality pre-beat LJ for repairs to wheel this year. Utah may be a bit too far to drive and am currently arranging shipping on the new project. Fortunately I think I am a better driver than this jeeps previous owner as can be seen on youtube under "a dave card rollover". Anyone know of a good shipper willing to pick up? Pics coming!

[hardluck]

"a dave card rollover".


Ouch!:eek:

[WrenchMonkey]

For those even lazier than I...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJqz88wfPg&NR=1

And yeah, ouch.

Robert

[Trigger]

Wow. Looks like he may have had a little bit too much weight hanging off the back end. Good luck with the new new build.

[WrenchMonkey]

Wow. Looks like he may have had a little bit too much weight hanging off the back end...

And a little too tall for his own good...

1 of 1000

What made it so special?

I know they didn't make a ton of LJ-Rubi's, but I'm sure it was more than that.

The six speed maybe? Dunno.

Just curious...

Robert

[94Dodge Truggy]

the sahara package was the kicker with extra trim packages, seating, chrome grill etc...

[WrenchMonkey]

Ah. Gotcha.

Robert

[carwash]

you act like there are no rigs here local to buy... odd that you have to pull one in from utah.

[94Dodge Truggy]

you act like there are no rigs here local to buy... odd that you have to pull one in from utah.

Looked. Believe me I buy local as much as possible and go way out of my way to keep it of US origin. Really looking forward to seeing just how rigs are set up out west for hard core wheelin.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Wow. Looks like he may have had a little bit too much weight hanging off the back end. Good luck with the new new build.

Incorrect usage of the skinny pedal.

[KennyTJ]

Incorrect usage of the skinny pedal.

Yep, now that's driver skill right there!!!:rolleyes:

Good luck with the shipping, it's expensive. Several years ago when my parents retired and moved to Henderson, NV. It was cheaper for Dad to drive out pulling his 18' fish/ski boat than to ship it. Boat and trailer is probably a similar weight to a Jeep. Hope it works out, LJ Rubi is a good base for a build!

:beers:

[krawlin85toy]

After discovering that the jeep was 1 of 1000 in a limited production run, our president (not Obama) Flxratd decided that he would rather see the jeep in better hands. Armstrong Automotive has a new mascot! ;) Not saying that I am unable to work wonders with a claw hammer and sawzall equipped with a torch blade, but the jeep deserves a good home as my driving skills would have been rough on the LJ.

I have decided to purchase a lesser quality pre-beat LJ for repairs to wheel this year. Utah may be a bit too far to drive and am currently arranging shipping on the new project. Fortunately I think I am a better driver than this jeeps previous owner as can be seen on youtube under "a dave card rollover". Anyone know of a good shipper willing to pick up? Pics coming!

sounds like a road trip!:D the drive out west right now would be as much fun as you had going south in bad weather.Make the deal and i'll ride out with ya,it's only a 2 day trip one way. weather permitting.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I bought it already. Shipping so far is $1,140.00. Anyone going out west? I am not that is for sure.

[itbrokeagain]

I know of a Yj for sale........

[94Dodge Truggy]

I know of a Yj for sale........

No big back seat, selectable lockers, coil sprung, a/c, streetable, cd, chromo shafts, trail spares etc...

Yours is still for sale?

[94Dodge Truggy]

sounds like a road trip!:D the drive out west right now would be as much fun as you had going south in bad weather.Make the deal and i'll ride out with ya,it's only a 2 day trip one way. weather permitting.

$685.00 for shipping to my shop in 7 days! Sweet deal!

[itbrokeagain]

No big back seat, selectable lockers, coil sprung, a/c, streetable, cd, chromo shafts, trail spares etc...

Yours is still for sale?

Yup. Still for sale.

[jfiscus]

Try Express Auto Transport in the Tri-County Mall area, they are a nationwide "Preferred Auto Shipper" for Ebay & haul vehiles all across the country. http://www.theexpressauto.com/

[94Dodge Truggy]

Try Express Auto Transport in the Tri-County Mall area, they are a nationwide "Preferred Auto Shipper" for Ebay & haul vehiles all across the country. http://www.theexpressauto.com/

Thanks! I already have them lined up and am scheduling them for a next year moab adventure! I have a few friends who have used them in the past and my wife has business relations with them as well. 10 days will go by fast I hope.

[94Dodge Truggy]

pics! 8 days till arrival! Still looking for used replacement parts though.

[kirbyiv]

Damn, thats gonna be a lot of work.

I know of a guy selling a nice built TJ local ;)

[carwash]

pater seriously, what the hell is wrong with you?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Maybe it is the challenge. It should keep me out of trouble for a bit while I rework it. It will be worth more than what I will have invested and maybe I will sell it and upgrade. Never know!

[redcj3a]

Putting disc brakes on my old Willys is more than enough challenge for me. When you say challenge, you redefine the word.

Good luck with it Scott. I'll look forward to the build updates.

John

[94Dodge Truggy]

Good luck with it Scott. I'll look forward to the build updates.

John[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the encouragement redcj3a!

[Drivermod]

Doesn't really look that bad. All bolt-on stuff from what I can see. That'll be a nice rig when you're done.:cool:

[94Dodge Truggy]

Looking for another shipper who is more reliable than express auto transport. I need a 2005 jeep wrangler unlimited shipped from salt lake city utah to cincinnati, ohio. I have vehicle dimensions if needed.

[JeepHD]

There is a guy near me that does transport for a living. Only way I know to get a hold of him is by Pirate, he goes by Chevy4x4boy.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/member.php?u=82878

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Looking for another shipper who is more reliable than express auto transport. I need a 2005 jeep wrangler unlimited shipped from salt lake city utah to cincinnati, ohio. I have vehicle dimensions if needed.

Posted on the other site I frequent. I'll pm you with details if they're interested.

[KargoMaster]

Looking for another shipper who is more reliable than express auto transport. I need a 2005 jeep wrangler unlimited shipped from salt lake city utah to cincinnati, ohio. I have vehicle dimensions if needed.

Sounds like the incredible shipping deal wasn't so good after all...

Kinda like that one Carpet advertiser... "No payments, no interest" (then I always want to add "No carpet!") until 2033... :evilgrin:

[mckeddie]

There is a guy near me that does transport for a living. Only way I know to get a hold of him is by Pirate, he goes by Chevy4x4boy.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/member.php?u=82878

i have brad's number somewhere, i'll see if i can find it. it's in 1 of my old phones. i bought an old ford pickup from him. he's a good guy to deal with.

[muddinredneck513]

ever get this home?

[94Dodge Truggy]

ever get this home?

Got her home on monday! Have not had any time to really even look at it but I did notice that it is green and not blue like I thought. Starting on it this sunday!

[OH-cj5]

pics! 8 days till arrival! Still looking for used replacement parts though.

You bought this? Tell lori I said hi and I have a spare room when she moves out over this thing. I remember what happened when you brought that pile of toyota home about 8 years ago the lawyers were on the phone. I thought I was going to watch a divorce in the driveway. Good luck pater

[94Dodge Truggy]

You bought this? Tell lori I said hi and I have a spare room when she moves out over this thing. I remember what happened when you brought that pile of toyota home about 8 years ago the lawyers were on the phone. I thought I was going to watch a divorce in the driveway. Good luck pater

LOL! Thats when I tried to put my fist through the garage door! Never closed the same after that! This is american made so she is in love with it already. ;) How is the weather in the pocono mountains?

[OH-cj5]

[QUOTE=94Dodge Truggy;36601]LOL! Thats when I tried to put my fist through the garage door! Never closed the same after that! This is american made so she is in love with it already. ;) How is the weather in the pocono mountains?[/QUOTE

Yeah I remember your hand swelling up like a balloon lol. And lori saying get that out of here and 1 phone call later I sold it to the weaver boys LOL.

Good luck on the build.

Weather is sunny and warm. Kids birthday party was today.

[Nuts]

[QUOTE=94Dodge Truggy;36601]LOL! Thats when I tried to put my fist through the garage door! Never closed the same after that! This is american made so she is in love with it already. ;) How is the weather in the pocono mountains?[/QUOTE

Yeah I remember your hand swelling up like a balloon lol. And lori saying get that out of here and 1 phone call later I sold it to the weaver boys LOL.

Good luck on the build.

Weather is sunny and warm. Kids birthday party was today.

So hows your jeep coming along?:evilgrin:

[OH-cj5]

[QUOTE=OH-cj5;36610]

So hows your jeep coming along?:evilgrin:



Shut up *****!

[Nuts]

"Almost" done huh?:evilgrin:

[OH-cj5]

LOL I haven't touched it all winter. Kinda burned out on the 4wheeling thing.

[carwash]

You should have bought kirby's rig.

[94Dodge Truggy]

You should have bought kirby's rig.

It is not remotely highway worthy and not an LJ. Need more interior room and a/c! I like his rigs stance though.