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08-30-2011, 10:41 PM
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Year: 1990
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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky
thats a true chop top lol i like the windshield, its different to see that on a xj
08-30-2011, 11:46 PM
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haha thank you guys. i cant take credit for the chop top or the windsheild, PO put alot of work into this rig.. i like it cause its different. and yes windsheild folds down 
09-02-2011, 07:31 AM
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Year: 1996
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the axle side track bar mount is the stock mount with a 1/4" plate welded and laid over it, then the ugly part is that it has been grinded out for more clearance
that frame side tb mount looks better in person
that being said I did have my buddy's dad check it out, he has been a welder/fabricator for over 35 years, he says they are fine, and more importantly, safe...
but he also made a few recommendations:
-stop using FLUX CORE... it is ugly and in the end it is expensive... however it is just as strong as gas, BUT it tends to splatter
-add a support bar that runs from the frame side TB mount to the other side of the frame
-add more gussets... no reason not too, as long as they clear every thing
-he also says I should try running just a hair more wire speed... not much but just a little more
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09-02-2011, 07:41 AM
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thanks for the concern... I know they are not amazing welds, BUT they do look a lot better in person
the axle side track bar mount is the stock mount with a 1/4" plate welded and laid over it, then the ugly part is that it has been grinded out for more clearance
that frame side tb mount looks better in person
that being said I did have my buddy's dad check it out, he has been a welder/fabricator for over 35 years, he says they are fine, and more importantly, safe...
but he also made a few recommendations:
-stop using FLUX CORE... it is ugly and in the end it is expensive... however it is just as strong as gas, BUT it tends to splatter
-add a support bar that runs from the frame side TB mount to the other side of the frame
-add more gussets... no reason not too, as long as they clear every thing
-he also says I should try running just a hair more wire speed... not much but just a little more
the axle side track bar mount is the stock mount with a 1/4" plate welded and laid over it, then the ugly part is that it has been grinded out for more clearance
that frame side tb mount looks better in person
that being said I did have my buddy's dad check it out, he has been a welder/fabricator for over 35 years, he says they are fine, and more importantly, safe...
but he also made a few recommendations:
-stop using FLUX CORE... it is ugly and in the end it is expensive... however it is just as strong as gas, BUT it tends to splatter
-add a support bar that runs from the frame side TB mount to the other side of the frame
-add more gussets... no reason not too, as long as they clear every thing
-he also says I should try running just a hair more wire speed... not much but just a little more
09-02-2011, 08:12 AM
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Live and learn. Id definately inspect my welds now and then if Im new to it. If it starts cracking go back and fix it. Practice makes perfect.
09-02-2011, 09:40 AM
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first time I had it out after doing all this work I was pulling over on the highway every few miles to check everything... it was a riot to watch
09-02-2011, 03:54 PM
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09-02-2011, 03:59 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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I just like the convenience. My old one was tethered, and I'm used to letting go when I unscrew it, so I keep dropping it at the pump lol. I think the hollow interior of the handle is separated from the rest, but if I did break the seal, I guess I'll have to buy another one. Live and learn.
09-02-2011, 04:31 PM
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Engine: 4.0 I6 firepower ignition, cat-back w/ magnaflow muffler, poweraid tb spacer, optima blue top
By the way, the outlined area was designed to hold the cap while filling.
09-02-2011, 05:33 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Originally Posted by xj wheeler
By the way, the outlined area was designed to hold the cap while filling.
09-02-2011, 05:41 PM
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