Project XXX

[XXXpedition]

 

[XXXpedition]

i've been dropping a hint here and there and things are still moving slowly...

partly because i don't have good tools since i left mine in the xj when i sold it down under.
partly because i don't have a shop or garage and it's illegal in germany to work on cars on the road.
partly because it's hard to re-adjust to real winters and i don't feel like doing much...

and partly because i'm not much on the boards lately...

BUT let's start bit by bit :victory:
i post one mod at a time...

first i got in contact with ARB again - i do like their lockers:

but it was hard to find a space for the compressor.
the diesel engine and components take up most of the space

 

[WFTW]

I like what you did by putting the clear plastic hose over the ARB crap hose. I've burned through my ARB hose TWICE now. I'm going to steal you mod...thanks for the idea!

 

[jeepmedic46]

Looks good. Didn't know the wrangler came with a diesel engine.

 

[FourByLand]

That looks great!

I can't wait until you guys start trekking again. I miss the old Jeep.

 

[BlackCoyote]

...
partly because i don't have a shop or garage and it's illegal in germany to work on cars on the road.
partly because it's hard to re-adjust to real winters and i don't feel like doing much...

I also know for this problems, but your JK is on a good way.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Looks good. Didn't know the wrangler came with a diesel engine.

He's in Germany.

 

[jeepmedic46]

I wish we could get the diesel engine. I have a Jeep liberty that I would have loved to have gotten the diesel with.:smiley_drive:

 

[XXXpedition]

Quote:
Originally Posted by icefisher45 View Post
Looks good. Didn't know the wrangler came with a diesel engine.
Quote:
He's in Germany.

yep, in europe we get diesels ))

I've burned through my ARB hose TWICE now. I'm going to steal you mod...thanks for the idea!

you're welcome

I miss the old Jeep.

man, us too - for sure!!!

 

[XXXpedition]

ARB continues...
we got front and rear bumpers as well as the rocker rails:

the front bumper had to be slightly modified (unfortunately). here in germany we have the hassle of the TÜV (tech. inspection), a very picky sort of institution...
therefore we had to cut off the hoop because it is not 'pedestrian conform'.

on the rear bumper we did a little mod as well. we cut a hole to add the rear fog light...

and the rails

 

[Totenkopf]

ARB continues...
we got front and rear bumpers as well as the rocker rails:

the front bumper had to be slightly modified (unfortunately). here in germany we have the hassle of the TÜV (tech. inspection), a very picky sort of institution...
therefore we had to cut off the hoop because it is not 'pedestrian conform'.[/IMG]

Looks good. Would they have let you put rubber pads on it or something instead of cutting it off? I always think if a pedestrian is crashed into by a car, if you are driving fast enough to cause damage, then it won't matter if there is a little thicker piece of metal or a harder material.

 

[Totenkopf]

And I think I have seen hoop bumpers on JKs in Germany. Did you have to get checked by the government...who would know if you didn't?

 

[XXXpedition]

yes, the truck was checked by the goverment (TÜV) and passed ))))))
and no, you absolutely cannot have a hoop - period :-(

there are a few jks on german roads with hoops. either they had 'special' connections to the goverment, or they just welded them back on after inspection - really risky if you get into an accident...

who would know if you didn't?

some cops like to be on the look for modified vehicles. when they pull you over, they see in your registration whether it's checked and approved or not. all mods are listed on your paperwork...
as long as you don't get into trouble or get pulled over you're fine.

 

[XXXpedition]

I always think if a pedestrian is crashed into by a car, if you are driving fast enough to cause damage, then it won't matter if there is a little thicker piece of metal or a harder material.

you're not the only one thinking that - and the rediculous thing:
if your truck has more than 3 tons (i think) you can have whatever bumper you want.
probably then everything would be lost anyway and the ped crushed...

 

[XXXpedition]

I've burned through my ARB hose TWICE now.

found another pic of the tubes...