MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse

swastikviji · 24th March 2013, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Sreejesh'e, here's a 60" jack mounted on the back of a jeep. . I think its not protrusive and looks fine? Whatsay?

Dhanush this is my Jeep, 60" Hi-lift in back attracts unwanted peoples attention from opposite traffic, lot of drivers turn back to see what is that thing projected from top, after two years use i chopped that Hi-lift to match Jeep Top Height,

sreejeshmp · 25th March 2013, 11:48

Dhanush,

I found another place to Mount the Hi-Lift Jack,Almost finished the Fabrication Will post the pics.

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Yesterday we took the Jeep to Offroad, It performed better after the leaf spring cambering.

- Sreejesh

sreejeshmp · 25th March 2013, 16:54

This is how I am going to Mount the 60" Hi Lift Jack.

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- Sreejesh

madhkris · 26th March 2013, 06:19

Wow Sreejesh the Chocolate Jeep is awesome and loved the 2nd pic. One query though: How do you plan to fix the Hi-lift jack there? Will those rods bear the weight? I guess you can also consider placing it in front of the front windscreen as on many Hyderabad Jeeps.

ArunV · 3rd April 2013, 12:12

Sreejesh, i think I saw your jeep on Thrissur - Angamali stretch on Thursday, 28th March.

Was it you driving it? Took a little time to realize that it might be you.

sreejeshmp · 4th April 2013, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArunV

Sreejesh, i think I saw your jeep on Thrissur - Angamali stretch on Thursday, 28th March.

Was it you driving it? Took a little time to realize that it might be you.

Hi Arun,

Not this Jeep. May be My old Jeep ,Its in Trissur Now.

- Sreejesh

sreejeshmp · 23rd April 2013, 20:53

I used a 1.25" GI pipe for the Mount frame (Got from our factory so free of cost) got it bend from a local industries Rs.30.00 .

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Base drawing for the plate for bracket frame. Cut it using a Cutting wheel.

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Welded the base plate to the pipe frame and checked the alignments .

MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse-dsc00381.jpg

My school mate Mujeeb (Advantage of studying in Government School

) helping me to get a proper welding (My welding made enough holes on the pipe) .

MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse-dsc_0032.jpg

Got a spray paint bottle from our SuperMarket , Costs Rs.90.00 Primer Rs.50,Brush Rs 15.00. Grinned the welded surfaces.

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Applied 2 cot of primer using Brush

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Applied 2 cot of Black spray paint.

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Finally fixed the Hi-Lift jack

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Custom cover to protect from rain and dust.

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Now time for the Suspension Modification. Rajith Brought me a set of Surprise .

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Sudarshan · 24th April 2013, 10:02

Small suggestion.

This can be added later & will provide you some space to mount some extra accessories .

Here the proposed addition bracket for your Jack carrier . It will also strengthen the existing bracket & ease the load on the top pipes of the hood .

Here ( Not to scale of course )

Pic credit to you only .

Sudarshan

svsantosh · 24th April 2013, 12:59

Sree, great outcome! as I said earlier, just loose-steel-twine it up for a few weeks while testing.

bhai - giving PS a run for its money with MSpaint

sreejeshmp · 1st May 2013, 15:37

Finally decided to do an experiment before the engine swap. A turbo Charger with Intercooler

.

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sreejeshmp · 8th May 2013, 21:43

Experiment on Suspension Continues. Now articulates more than the stock NGCS with Custom Leaf springs and Shackle.

Making custom washers for new rear leaf springs.

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New leaf springs

After suspension tuning , But not satisfied with front Springs.

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does that difference in track width preventing the articulation of front Springs ?? I seriously doubt. So next is a Spacer.

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Innova seats for more comfort and better seating position, visibility

sreejeshmp · 5th June 2013, 16:31

Jeep testing the new road through our land. Yes it articulates perfectly and no wheel on the air

.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aahx1...ature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6jCi...ature=youtu.be

anzrulz555 · 11th June 2013, 13:59

@sreejeshmp: Have you managed to install the Turbo kit and inter cooler unit yet ?

sreejeshmp · 15th June 2013, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by anzrulz555

@sreejeshmp: Have you managed to install the Turbo kit and inter cooler unit yet ?

Not yet. Wayanad OTR is coming so no time for experiments

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ex...tr-2013-a.html.

Now going for a 43/8 (5.38:1) diff with LSD and a custom exhaust muffler.

- Sreejesh

sreejeshmp · 23rd June 2013, 17:11

Bought a set of 43/8 crown and pinion and a Muffler. Silencer pipe for rerouting the stock setup.

25th March 2013, 11:48	#197
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	MM 550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Dhanush, I found another place to Mount the Hi-Lift Jack,Almost finished the Fabrication Will post the pics. Yesterday we took the Jeep to Offroad, It performed better after the leaf spring cambering. - Sreejesh
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25th March 2013, 16:54	#198
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	MM550 XD NGCS - Hi -Lift Jack Mount This is how I am going to Mount the 60" Hi Lift Jack. - Sreejesh
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26th March 2013, 06:19	#199
madhkris BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bengalur Posts: 292 Thanked: 83 Times View My Garage	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Wow Sreejesh the Chocolate Jeep is awesome and loved the 2nd pic. One query though: How do you plan to fix the Hi-lift jack there? Will those rods bear the weight? I guess you can also consider placing it in front of the front windscreen as on many Hyderabad Jeeps.
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3rd April 2013, 12:12	#200
ArunV BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kochi, Bangalore Posts: 203 Thanked: 81 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Sreejesh, i think I saw your jeep on Thrissur - Angamali stretch on Thursday, 28th March. Was it you driving it? Took a little time to realize that it might be you.
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23rd April 2013, 20:53	#202
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Custom DIY Hi-Lift jack Mount for my NGCS I used a 1.25" GI pipe for the Mount frame (Got from our factory so free of cost) got it bend from a local industries Rs.30.00 . Base drawing for the plate for bracket frame. Cut it using a Cutting wheel. Welded the base plate to the pipe frame and checked the alignments . My school mate Mujeeb (Advantage of studying in Government School ) helping me to get a proper welding (My welding made enough holes on the pipe) . Got a spray paint bottle from our SuperMarket , Costs Rs.90.00 Primer Rs.50,Brush Rs 15.00. Grinned the welded surfaces. Applied 2 cot of primer using Brush Applied 2 cot of Black spray paint. Finally fixed the Hi-Lift jack Custom cover to protect from rain and dust. Now time for the Suspension Modification. Rajith Brought me a set of Surprise .
	(1) Thanks

24th April 2013, 10:02	#203
Sudarshan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 1,200 Thanked: 880 Times View My Garage	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Small suggestion. This can be added later & will provide you some space to mount some extra accessories . Here the proposed addition bracket for your Jack carrier . It will also strengthen the existing bracket & ease the load on the top pipes of the hood . Here ( Not to scale of course ) Pic credit to you only . Sudarshan
	(2) Thanks

24th April 2013, 12:59	#204
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 3,995 Thanked: 6,263 Times View My Garage	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Sree, great outcome! as I said earlier, just loose-steel-twine it up for a few weeks while testing. bhai - giving PS a run for its money with MSpaint
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1st May 2013, 15:37	#205
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	MM 550 XD NGCS - Turbo Intercooler . Finally decided to do an experiment before the engine swap. A turbo Charger with Intercooler .
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8th May 2013, 21:43	#206
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Experiment on Suspension Continues. Now articulates more than the stock NGCS with Custom Leaf springs and Shackle. Making custom washers for new rear leaf springs. New leaf springs After suspension tuning , But not satisfied with front Springs. does that difference in track width preventing the articulation of front Springs ?? I seriously doubt. So next is a Spacer. Innova seats for more comfort and better seating position, visibility Last edited by sreejeshmp : 8th May 2013 at 21:45.
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11th June 2013, 13:59	#208
anzrulz555 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: bangalore Posts: 73 Thanked: 104 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse @sreejeshmp: Have you managed to install the Turbo kit and inter cooler unit yet ?
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23rd June 2013, 17:11	#210
sreejeshmp BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Areekode Posts: 651 Thanked: 821 Times	Re: MM550 XD NGCS - The War Horse Bought a set of 43/8 crown and pinion and a Muffler. Silencer pipe for rerouting the stock setup.
	(3) Thanks