AJ's new Bantam project

[Scott F.]

Go spring over and add some 33s!

[gint2]

Go spring over and add some 33s!

Don't think for a minute that didn't cross my mind. I even thought of converting the bolt pattern to 5x5 and using JK rims and 35's to match mine.  You end up with 1 spare for all or 2 spares if you mount one on the trailer too. 

Of course everything I think of is out of my price range so I'm going to hold off on the mod side and work on the restoration side of stuff for now. 


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[clark123456]

You may be able to use spacers to do the conversion from the current bolt pattern to the 5x5.  Less than $100.

[clark123456]

Oh yeah, plus rims and tires.

[Krawler00]

AJ, keep it simple. No need in overdoing a trailer. The swap to use your JK pattern wheels is a good idea. More spares. Fix the dent and use it. I could go overboard on mine, but no need. Just haul your crap and leave it.

[gint2]

Oh trust me, this will be a very road worthy budget build.  All the other stuff is just thinking of possibilities. I will not be altering it to the point that it can't be restored to original.

I'm still deciding if I should fix the bullet holes.


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[clark123456]

What is the method/mechanism for getting that dent out of the front?  (BFH, hydraulic jack/press, new hole with a winch pulling a board on the other side, etc, etc)

[frenchlayer]

i would heat it and bang it out, that metal is pretty tough

[bear991]

I'd use just a little heat and two hammers one on each side of the creases. Just remember the metal has been stretched already so any heat will just increase what you have. A little heat and a lot of ice would pull it back part of the way for you,then go after it with the hammers. Just my .02