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  1. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Truss tie-ins burned in as well as the lower C gussets. Taking extra time to cool between small section welds as not to warp anything.
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Brackets burned in, picking it up tomorrow
  3. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    4.10 down the road to match up with the 32’s and still unsure on the locker situation. May go full arb air if I can find a deal, or leave it open as it’s done me well so far. Likely keep stock shafts as I’d rather have that as a weak point short of the ring and pinion. Running the larger 760X xj...
  4. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Last little details getting a tight fit on the LCA mounts. Huge improvement over those flimsy stock brackets.
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Got the artec truss + trackbar bracket tacked on as well as the RE LCA mounts. Mounts are getting burned by a welder tomorrow, then I’ll be tackling the truss and C-gussets myself taking some more time with the heating/cooling period.
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    Chevy Suburban pop top adventure build

    Solid work on this! Can’t say I’ve seen one yet on a newer model suburban, watched a few older generations run a similar setup on the forums. My shell was “recycled” from a westy and cut to fit, all for the custom fab on yours. Keep it up!
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    Tired of all the "crap" RTT's. So I made my own. - TERRAPOD!

    Came out very clean with a good attention to detail. Interested to see your feedback and anything you would/will change once it sees some heavy weather or if it is plenty good the first time.
  8. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Pulled the Jeep down to the frame again and getting the HP30 all prepped for the build.
  9. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Thanks @AZPAJERO!
  10. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Yep Door code D2 is the 4.10 LSD. Check every explorer each time I’m at the pick and pull. Planning to pull the complete foot e-brake and mock that up, that way if I fit a foldable bench seat into the front it’ll already be out of the way. Truss and brackets, C-Clip eliminator and Chromoly...
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    I’d just read up on the 4 cyl gearset and contemplated it. But... the c bent on the low pinion and the local parts yard only had the 3.55 so rather get it on the road and solid. I’m waiting to come across a 4.10 LSD 8.8 rearend then I’ll just have to regear the front to match.
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Got the axle stripped and old ball joints pulled. Swapping shafts and knuckles (predrilled for 5/8 Heims) over from the LP.
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    Jeep Gladiator Truck Overlander on 40 Inch Trail Grapplers

    Get it with POS build kits, but Evo tends to be pretty solid... Good bud got a JK on 37’s with mostly Evo and similar components and they are beefier than stock. We’ve broken stock welds and components on stock tires. Even recall seeing recall issues on improper welds for the JL trackbar...
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Piecing together the Dana 30 build to add some beef to the front end. Artec Industries Full Truss w/ Currie JJ UCA Artec trackbar bracket for one-ton steering Ruffstuff Bombproof Diff Cover Rubicon Express LCA mounts JCR C Gussets Spicer Ball Joints Only thing I’m not doing strength wise is...
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    Jeep Gladiator Truck Overlander on 40 Inch Trail Grapplers

    Already some solid builds and concept jeeps going on with the first releases, evo’s is no exception. Really makes you question stepping up. Until you price everything together [emoji854] I’ll stick to the xj!
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    Jeep Cherokee (XJ), LX470 (Land Cruiser) , or Something Else?

    I don’t know how much room a 4Runner would truly gain over an XJ as far as the 2nd and 3rd gen go. The sequoia is a solid option as well. We have a family tundra around the house that is the same as the sequoia, the 4.7 is a solid drivetrain. And a XJ won’t be doing any better on gas mileage...
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    Jeep Cherokee (XJ), LX470 (Land Cruiser) , or Something Else?

    I have an XJ with a good bit into it. Building it out as a pop top camper on the side of school/work when the time is there. They are a solid budget friendly setup in many cases. Downsides would be the unibody construction as opposed to a body on frame vehicle. For travel and light...
  18. CraftsmanCollaborative

    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    PCM driver replacement is complete. Fixed the code and idles smooth with no miss now. Jeep PCM P0201 Repair Write up Came close to pulling a spare pcm off another 2000 auto, but it turned out to be CA with the precats, where as mine is a federal with the main cat. Found a sheet with all the...
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    Jeep XJ Pop Top Camper Build

    Went ahead and started a Jeep forum thread on the whole P0201 deal. https://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f20/2000-jeep-xj-p0201-open-fuel-injector-circuit-4349675/#/topics/4349675 At this point I’m pulling 14v from the ASD which supplies the Positive power in the injector setup. This flows all the...
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