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Title: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on October 16, 2012, 01:38:59 AM Started another project. 2012 JK 2 door, ProRock60s front and rear, 14" 2.5 King IBP c/o all around, 37's.
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0379_zps1b32a4fa.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0380_zps6aa05d5c.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0381_zps41e4a30e.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0382_zps4b31f6f9.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0384_zps2e6714be.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on October 16, 2012, 09:26:47 PM Those axles smell like roastbeef!
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on October 17, 2012, 07:54:32 AM where is roastbeefs anyways.
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0391_zpsae31b591.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0392_zps38daa66b.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0395_zps07e94b4a.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0396_zps950259d0.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on October 18, 2012, 05:13:28 AM thats my buddy dave's jeep. i went wheeling with a few guys from work and now they all want their rigs to get "the kenny treatment."
the pro rocks and the king ibp's may have been my influence on him. :D Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: BlackX on October 18, 2012, 08:48:46 AM Man that thing is small. We won't even recognize this when it's done.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on October 18, 2012, 10:10:09 PM hey roastbeef,,,, since you seem to think the 60's were due to your influence,,, i think it only fair you share some of the cost. :thumbup: ill sent you the bill as soon as i figure out what percentage you are responsible for! :cheers:
Title: Re: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on October 19, 2012, 12:34:58 AM I'm convinced that he's 100% responsible for the axle and shock choices! Lol.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2 Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on October 24, 2012, 08:25:38 PM finish that thing kenny! my junk needs some work and its wheelin season! :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on October 24, 2012, 09:59:14 PM finish that thing kenny! my junk needs some work and its wheelin season! :cheers: :cheers: No kidding Mike! Kenny "the Queen" sent me an e-mail claiming the front end was going to be on the ground today, and the rear axel will be gone by tommorrow. If thats the case, where are the updated pics? ???Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on October 25, 2012, 08:33:38 PM lol. I just don't have time to post pics, or even eat or sleep for that matter. haha
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0399.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0407.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0412.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0413.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0415.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on October 26, 2012, 01:35:47 PM looking good. did you use square shock mounts to minimise intrusion into the bay?
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on October 26, 2012, 07:29:56 PM i only had 7.5" to work with. My bender outside diameter is 10.5". It worked out. I'm going to add a cross brace between the hoops.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on October 30, 2012, 06:54:43 PM finally got the front wrapped up! (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0421.jpg)
front is at 6" up travel. frame at 21" roof at 79". JK's are a little taller than the d21's. (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0422.jpg) shock cross brace: (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0423.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: Oz on October 30, 2012, 07:43:34 PM (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0423.jpg) WOW omg that is a beautiful job! Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 01, 2012, 02:30:11 AM looks fantastic kenny. you and i need to open up a shop one day.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 01, 2012, 09:35:05 AM super excited to see this thing in person! :D Kenny, the front end of this thing is too awesome to complete the job without hydro assist. let me know what parts you need me to get to make that happen.
On a side note,,,, Mike, what the hell is up with your avatar? Is that a.... what is that? Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 02, 2012, 09:47:30 AM looks like it's not a problem tapping the the stock steering box. So, what you need is a 1.5" bore 6.75 stroke ram (psc has one for about $200), a hose kit, and an inline cooler. I would do a bigger reservoir, too, but I'd have to make it custom to fit.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 02, 2012, 01:28:43 PM stop playing on line and get to work ;D
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 02, 2012, 01:29:18 PM or post some progress pics!!!
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 06, 2012, 12:09:58 AM haha, I know! I'm struggling to make progress...
Got all the old rear brackets cut off, new lower link mounts, notched the bodymount brackets. (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_0427.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 07, 2012, 07:31:33 PM frame side done
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2223.jpg) axle side done (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2220.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2219.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 07, 2012, 08:01:55 PM kenny, im not sure i understand your brackets on the axle. ??? i thought we were just going with a long arm, stock like system. Did you find a way to make it a 3 link?
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 07, 2012, 08:03:28 PM or,, is the axle still without the shock brackets?
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 07, 2012, 09:05:06 PM it's still a 4 link with panhard, like the stock setup. arms are now 31". There is no way to 3 link it properly without relocating the gas tank. I'm still working on the shock mounts, so....i spoke too soon, not quite done. haha
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 07, 2012, 09:50:59 PM wow!,, 31" is a long arm,,,,,, how far back did you plan on putting that rear axle? I thought the arms were going to be 26-28. I cant wait to see it tommorrow :D
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 08, 2012, 03:06:47 AM looking primo!
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 08, 2012, 07:36:44 PM had to scrap the 4 link. back to the drawing board. :(
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on November 08, 2012, 08:03:35 PM ah dang.. should have got a nissan.... :P
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: Oz on November 08, 2012, 11:44:43 PM ah dang.. should have got a nissan.... :P or a Rover :P Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 14, 2012, 09:26:18 PM went a little overkill on the rear shock tower
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2228.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2225.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on November 15, 2012, 12:57:44 AM Holy Crap! :cheers:
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 15, 2012, 03:50:36 PM got the axle pretty much done. just need to make brackets for the parking cables.
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2230.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 18, 2012, 08:57:43 PM kenny! you're toying with my emotions!! :( How about some progress pics.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on November 20, 2012, 01:39:53 AM i know, i know. just wraping up bunch of little things, not very exciting. still need to do exhaust, sliders, air intake tube, wire the arb lockers & switches, add nitrogen, bleed brakes...
added a plate and tube to help brace the upper link: (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2231.jpg) shocks are in and arb pump mounted (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2232.jpg) (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2235.jpg) cut down the brake lines, relocated the bump stops and added limit straps, parking brake cables. (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2237.jpg) how she sits: (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/kennylauter909/Daves%202%20dr%20JK%20on%20Prorock%2060s/IMG_2239.jpg) Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 25, 2012, 08:00:28 PM just saw it tonight... beautiful!
why is there a loop in the exhaust on the driver's side? was that your doing? Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on November 25, 2012, 11:37:09 PM the loop in the exhaust is factory.... they are just like that.. :hit:
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 26, 2012, 01:40:45 AM i did a little research and found that it is designed that way to have equal length exhaust pipes to the muffler.
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 26, 2012, 10:07:38 PM Well,, the Saturday after Thanksgiving kenny(the king) and I took the jeep out to Ocotillo Wells for its first test drive. All I can say is wow!!! She drove across the desert at 50 MPH and soaked up all the bumps smoothly!! She received compliments everywhere we went, and people kept asking what kind of suspension I installed. I just kept pointing at Kenny in the passenger seat saying, "he did it." we took on some pretty difficult obstacles at the 4x4 testing area and the jeep did great! Flexed great! Crawled up everything we pointed it at! except for the 6' pipe at the top of an obstacle(but that was my fault cause i didn't want to give it enough gas to high center and fall onto the other side). It would have done even better if we aired down the tires to an appropriate level. There are just a few more things to do. We will install a rear antirock swaybar to give her better street manners. Then I will have another fabricator who bends aluminum fab up the front inner fender wells and a box to cover up the rear shock tower. I'v already ordered the rear fender flares, and ill have them on in the next week or 2. Thanks to all who checked out the build. I will post finished pics when I'm all done. :thumbup: :cheers: ;D :D :jk:
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 27, 2012, 03:56:17 AM dave, check this out. this is sold as a "do it yourself" kit, but it looks like it comes out great.
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77003 Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on November 27, 2012, 10:14:57 PM Thx Mike,, but that is a little expensive considering I already have Ridged Dually D2's, and if I want more out of the stock lights, I can just buy bulbs
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on November 28, 2012, 12:18:59 AM well, its not so much the performance, but the controlled light cutoff that the projector hid retrofit gives. the vid shows what its like.
or you could just adjust the ride height like you said. :cheers: Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: roastbeef on December 06, 2012, 08:07:42 AM more cool lights for the jeeper...
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/usmcdoc/lights/index.php Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on December 12, 2012, 11:17:57 PM been wheeling it a bit
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: SteeevO on December 13, 2012, 02:53:25 AM Right on! I know that trail! :cheers:
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: theking on December 13, 2012, 12:06:26 PM heck yeah. Lookin' good!
Title: Re: 2012 JK prorock 60's Post by: big dr on February 01, 2013, 09:22:15 AM another wheeling trip,, this time in the rain ;D
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