Meet Rex

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LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

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TnT Customs out of Cheyenne has been building my Jeep, (they named Rex). Three goals: a) drive highway speeds and handle well, b) Rock Crawl, c) be able to go fast on two track (off)roads.

Here is a "tour of Rex"

First meet the real Rex. My kids gave him to me. I don't know exactly where he picked up the stick.

Next notice the Aluminum front winch bumper with the hoop. That is a Warn 9500XP in there.

The suspension is TnT's Y-Link in the front and a three link in the rear. It has about a 4" lift. Notice that there isn't a bunch of mounts hanging down.

The Front and Rear Shock systems are Off Road Evolutions Double throw downs. TnT modified them to get the ride height lower, and to tune in the ride. These things are really good. Very smooth ride. Holds the road well too. Alos notice the PSC hydro assist pump.

Inside of this rear aluminum winch bumper is a warn winch and ORE's cantilever double throw down system. Lots of stuff to fit into that little space.

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LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

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Meet Rex Part 2

The wheel base was stretched to 121" given better departure and approach.

It's Armored all around. TnT made full rear fenders for me, and we used Poison Spiders fenders in the front.

PSC's

These aluminum sliders are tough and give good protection.

The tie rod and drag link are parallel. No bump steer even though I run 43"s

I have king bump stops in front, JKS ACOS in the rear. They help make for soft landings.

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nootherride

· #3 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

I'm speechless! That is one of the badest setups I've ever seen! An I don't mean just the suspension setup..the paint job is sweet the bumper setup is all out! Those sliders look down right burly! sick rig man!

LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

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Rex Part 3

This Aluminum belly armor is really good. Light weight, good protection. I've had Rex completely high centered and the armor held.

High centered. I broke a front drive shaft u-joint. Easiest way to turn around on the tight trail was to spin Rex on the rock using the belly armor.

TnT designed and built a full cage for me. Notice they made nice speaker mounts, and LED dome lights.

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LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

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Rex Part 4

more on the cage:

This is a trunk, shelf, and tie down.

I have 43" Super Swamper TSI/SX's on Trail Ready 20" Beadlocks.

Rex runs Dynatrac Dana 60s, Full Floats. Competition upgrades to brakes and shafts.

http://s827.photobucket.com/albums/...ck junction/?action=view&current=DSC01510.jpg

To air up, Rex has a Warn 20CFM compressor.

Rex has removable B pillars. A TnT innovation. When it is cold out I like to out the hard top and doors back on.

Rerouted brake and sensor lines. Can't have them getting hung up.

Trim and Gusset on the frame for steering clearance for the 43's.

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LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

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Meet Rex Part 6

Inside are 4 Black Leather Corbeau Off Road seats. All with Harnesses.

The Swaylok sway bar works really well. With just a flip of the lever it unlocks. Super simple. TnT mounted it way up out the way of the tires. (I'll find a better pic later)

Rex is powered by a 5.7 L Hemi, with an AEV kit, a Jeep speed systems radiator, BOR programming, and 6.1 injectors. I had heat issues that I think are fixed. Also there is an Atlas 5:1 t-case in there.

For those wondering, Rex weighs right around 6000lbs.

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LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

See Rex on "Die Trying" in Montrose

Finally it wheels. Check out this video:

http://youtu.be/1fch7j6K_EQ

Overall I like Rex a whole lot. It drives 75-85 no problem off road or on. Very stable. Very smooth. Also crawls. TnT did a great job for me.

We have just a few more tweaks and Rex will be "done".

TXROCK

· #8 · Jun 6, 2011

pretty cool! :beer:

:beer:

Rob's-07JUNK

· #9 · Jun 6, 2011

Bad Ass Rig You Got There !

07unlimitedx

· #10 · Jun 6, 2011

Nice build! :beer:

:beer:

ALASHA

· #11 · Jun 6, 2011

LeftHandRubi said:
To air up, Rex has a Warn 20CFM compressor.

Thats the VTC right? How do you like it? Are you running it with an additional tank? Is it 100% duty cycle?

I think this is the compressor I am going to get.

Thanks :beer:

:beer:

Asmmns

· #12 · Jun 6, 2011

Nice.... those rear fenders and rear bumper tuck are awesome...and the removable B-Pillars make the 4Dr look the way it should with the top off.. That IS Innovation !!

Congrats on a sweet ride, although not a big fan of the color combo !!

Prope

· #13 · Jun 6, 2011

Great write-up Pat! I looked at your Jeep for an hour @ EJS and still missed some things!

Co4Lo

· #14 · Jun 6, 2011

WOW!

Wow! This is probably the most thouroughly built, ingeniously thought out JK build I've ever seen! Absolutely awesome build!
WE NEED TO WHEEL TOGETHER!

LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 6, 2011 (Edited)

ALASHA said:
Thats the VTC right? How do you like it? Are you running it with an additional tank? Is it 100% duty cycle?

I think this is the compressor I am going to get.

Thanks

Hey Allan, it is the VTC, but its cage is off. It comes with a 1 gallon res built in, I have no other. The cut off is 100-125psi. So it runs till then. I can't answer of "continuous" like you mean. It takes about 3-4 minutes or so to go from 8lbs to 30lbs with the 43's. I like it. Works good. :beer:

:beer:

Pat

LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 6, 2011

Prope said:
Great write-up Pat! I looked at your Jeep for an hour @ EJS and still missed some things!

TnT did a really good job. With these big tires and stuff it is no longer breaking like it did with other suspensions.

Co4Lo said:
Wow! This is probably the most thouroughly built, ingeniously thought out JK build I've ever seen! Absolutely awesome build!
WE NEED TO WHEEL TOGETHER!

Asmmns said:
Nice.... those rear fenders and rear bumper tuck are awesome...and the removable B-Pillars make the 4Dr look the way it should with the top off.. That IS Innovation !!

Thanks. It is Bob at TnT who is the genius.

Congrats on a sweet ride, although not a big fan of the color combo !!

Agreed. i know there packer sticker somewhere on Rex. I'm a vikings fan. Had to have some purple.

07unlimitedx said:
Nice build!

Rob's-07JUNK said:
Bad Ass Rig You Got There !

TXROCK said:
pretty cool!

nootherride said:
I'm speechless! That is one of the badest setups I've ever seen! An I don't mean just the suspension setup..the paint job is sweet the bumper setup is all out! Those sliders look down right burly! sick rig man!

Thx guys. You meet me on a trail, I'll let you drive it. It is quite surprising how well it handles. Only to feel it is to drive it.

ALASHA

· #17 · Jun 6, 2011

LeftHandRubi said:
Hey Allan, it is the VTC, but its cage is off. It comes with a 1 gallon res built in, I have no other. The cut off is 100-125psi. So it runs till then. I can't answer of "continuous" like you mean. Pat

Thanks for the info Pat :beer:

:beer:

How well does it do with your 43s?

(Sorry to detract from your build)

LeftHandRubi

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 6, 2011

Co4Lo said:
Wow! This is probably the most thouroughly built, ingeniously thought out JK build I've ever seen! Absolutely awesome build!
WE NEED TO WHEEL TOGETHER!

We go a lot, so let's do it. I'll have Rex back in town after Jeep camp. Anything is fair game then. Same thing I said to the others, you have to drive it to believe it.

Co4Lo

· #19 · Jun 6, 2011

LeftHandRubi said:
We go a lot, so let's do it. I'll have Rex back in town after Jeep camp. Anything is fair game then. Same thing I said to the others, you have to drive it to believe it.

Very cool. I should have mine back together in a couple weeks!!:bounce:

redx08

· #20 · Jun 6, 2011

This thing is unreal!

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