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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.
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Next notice the Aluminum front winch bumper with the hoop. That is a Warn 9500XP in there.
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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.
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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.
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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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#147 ·
I tried using our press at work and the aluminum just has too much memory. Its bent in just forward of the drop down at the trans crossmember. It sat on the press over night and the dent came right back once the pressure was relieved. I'm going to play with it a little bit more this weekend but I think I'm going to just bash my exhaust cross over flat to keep it from rubbing.

I might just accept a bit of a weight penalty and get a steel engine skid next and just keep the rest aluminum. They have more support and are holding up fine.
 
#148 ·
I tried using our press at work and the aluminum just has too much memory. Its bent in just forward of the drop down at the trans crossmember. It sat on the press over night and the dent came right back once the pressure was relieved. I'm going to play with it a little bit more this weekend but I think I'm going to just bash my exhaust cross over flat to keep it from rubbing.



I might just accept a bit of a weight penalty and get a steel engine skid next and just keep the rest aluminum. They have more support and are holding up fine.

How did you hit that skid in the first place? I'm just curious, I haven't seen that skid get dinged too often.


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#149 ·
I don't know, I hit my skids so much it's not even funny. I only have 11" under my t-case skid.

1.5" actual lift (soft 2.5" springs) and 34" measure tires (metric 35) makes for no clearance.