Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)

getsurya · 6th January 2009, 13:26

Harjeev,

A small observation from one of the pics of the jeep, the tyre treads of front and rear tyres seem to be in the opposite direction. Is this by design?

harjeev · 6th January 2009, 13:31

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Originally Posted by getsurya

Harjeev,

A small observation from one of the pics of the jeep, the tyre treads of front and rear tyres seem to be in the opposite direction. Is this by design?

Man you have an eye for detail. They are indeed opposite Actually these are directional tyres and were mounted on the jeep to checkout the looks and see whether the spacers were correctly built or not. The rear tyre has to go on the opposite side and will be corrected before delivery.

getsurya · 6th January 2009, 14:34

Thanks Harjeet. I am educating myself through various threads on Jeeps as of now..before I take the plunge in!!
Thanks for your compliment-Sharp Eyes help.....always!!Right from my bachelorhood days!!

IronWolf · 6th January 2009, 18:08

Harjeev, lovely thread and passion in your posts. Good move to pick up the Army550 and then work on it to your likes, rather than a new 4x4.

Waiting for more pics and updates. like you said picture says more than a 1000 words. I am surprised you got the army spec wheels, usually these guys fit some lousy wheels from the 540. good for you.

harjeev · 6th January 2009, 18:54

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Originally Posted by getsurya

Thanks Harjeet. I am educating myself through various threads on Jeeps as of now..before I take the plunge in!!
Thanks for your compliment-Sharp Eyes help.....always!!Right from my bachelorhood days!!

Anytime mate. Its always better it read first, but at the same time what Ive got to believe is that these is never a best time or a perfect time to buy an army disposal. You just have to go ahead and take the plunge. I think that all vehicles will have something or the other missing or wrong or taken out. You can never be too sure and there is no such thing as a perfect buy. At the end you have to prepare yourself for any and every eventuality.
In my opinion when you are building your 4x4 a 15-20k rupees difference should not have that much of an effect as even if you keep the vehicle for 15-20 years its just like 1k a year. So does it really matter???
Please do not take it personally I am just talking in general here and if I have hurt so feelings or anyone

excuse me for that.

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Originally Posted by IronWolf

Harjeev, lovely thread and passion in your posts. Good move to pick up the Army550 and then work on it to your likes, rather than a new 4x4.

Waiting for more pics and updates. like you said picture says more than a 1000 words. I am surprised you got the army spec wheels, usually these guys fit some lousy wheels from the 540. good for you.

Thanks Ironwolf.
I will be posting more photographs and updates tonight.
The army spec rims are available here with all disposals. If you see my pics Army Disposals Photographs notice all disposals in Mayapuri are there with army rims. If you do not take these they generally reduce the prices by 1.5-2k a rim. Isnt it the same everywhere?

getsurya · 7th January 2009, 08:56

Hey Harjeev, Thanks for the piece of advice. I was just waiting to talk to some hard core Jeepers(like Vinod whom I know) and then decide what is best for me!! That was the reason for waiting for the plunge. Also, blame it on Recession!!

vinod_nookala · 7th January 2009, 10:41

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Originally Posted by getsurya

Hey Harjeev, Thanks for the piece of advice. I was just waiting to talk to some hard core Jeepers(like Vinod whom I know) and then decide what is best for me!! That was the reason for waiting for the plunge. Also, blame it on Recession!!

Hi getsurya,
Recession hitting you???

Take a plunge, you will love it, hyderabad is a good place to shop around for a good 4x4. Own a 4x4 you will really understand what cash crunch means

!!!! Take your time, me & other jeepers always there for you !!!

getsurya · 7th January 2009, 10:58

Hi Vinod,

Cmon dude, i am also a salaried person like you. So recession has play!!
I shall call you over weekend for more information. This Jeep thing is getting into me NOW

Archit_ag · 7th January 2009, 16:00

Hey Harjeev congratulations on your buy, lovely jeep !!

harjeev · 7th January 2009, 19:10

Update on my MM550 project

The engine block has been cleaned, re-sleeved/ re-bored and if all goes well we will be assembling the engine this coming Sunday.VERY VERY Excited
The FIP and the nozzles has been serviced and cleaned and will be picked up in a day or two

I have attached come pics of the engine block, These are before re-sleeving
This is pretty much what has happened so far and sunday is the big day.

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4083.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4087.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4091.jpg

Now for update on the 540- Rubicon Project
The springs for the front had been mounted on Sunday I was told that the entire suspension would be completed by Wednesday or Thursday. So I guess that it should have been done by now. I am attaching the pics for reference. I dont understand suspensions but my cousin told me that there are many connecting and stabilizing rods that have to be put in place for the springs to be held in their housing/ casing which were not done when I clicked these pics. Also gas shock were also on the list of items to be attached.
But Man the springs are amazing. I could push the jeep up and down with one finger. One finger and I mean it. Seeing this I am thinking of getting this done in my jeep, but its kind of expensive for me at this moment as I am working on a tight budget. But in future this is definitely on my wish list.
Here are the pics

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Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-back_lg.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4064.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4066.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4069.jpg

Harjeev's RANGER - MM550 XD3P 4x4 (Latest Pics Updated Pg-41)-img_4081.jpg

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There was demand for the cost estimate of the spring suspension and the Rubicon lookalike fenders.
The fenders cost about 20k and the entire suspension job is 30k approx.

Parm · 7th January 2009, 19:23

nice to see the rubi shaping up to a clone of the Big jeep from yankee land.

hope the support for the springs last long....really long!

cheers:

badboyscad · 7th January 2009, 20:40

Seems like the rubicon replica is coming out very well. im glued to this thread now. cant wait for the sunday to come.

Salikt · 7th January 2009, 20:51

Hi Harjeev,

Your enigne looks pretty good after cleaning! So when did you get your jeep ready then?

Thanks for the ruby pics and update! I was really waiting for that snaps!!! getting superb day by day... can't wait a lot to c the final product..

Please don't forget to visit there on Sunday ok

Also thanks for the cost of Fenders... I will check here in the seconds market, for the same from an original Wranger

tks/sadiq.

Nitin · 7th January 2009, 21:30

Those wheels complete the Jeep effect! Good luck with the project,Harjeev.I hope everything works out just fine.
For the love of Jeeps! cheers:

desideep · 8th January 2009, 00:00

Harjeev the jeep is taking a real good shape. though i am a fan of the stock looks of 550 but to see a Rubi on the NCR roads would a great idea.

6th January 2009, 13:26	#136
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,046 Times View My Garage	Harjeev, A small observation from one of the pics of the jeep, the tyre treads of front and rear tyres seem to be in the opposite direction. Is this by design?
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6th January 2009, 14:34	#138
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,046 Times View My Garage	Thanks Harjeet. I am educating myself through various threads on Jeeps as of now..before I take the plunge in!! Thanks for your compliment-Sharp Eyes help.....always!!Right from my bachelorhood days!!
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6th January 2009, 18:08	#139
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Harjeev, lovely thread and passion in your posts. Good move to pick up the Army550 and then work on it to your likes, rather than a new 4x4. Waiting for more pics and updates. like you said picture says more than a 1000 words. I am surprised you got the army spec wheels, usually these guys fit some lousy wheels from the 540. good for you.
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 08:56	#141
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,046 Times View My Garage	Hey Harjeev, Thanks for the piece of advice. I was just waiting to talk to some hard core Jeepers(like Vinod whom I know) and then decide what is best for me!! That was the reason for waiting for the plunge. Also, blame it on Recession!!
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 10:58	#143
getsurya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,654 Thanked: 2,046 Times View My Garage	Hi Vinod, Cmon dude, i am also a salaried person like you. So recession has play!! I shall call you over weekend for more information. This Jeep thing is getting into me NOW
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7th January 2009, 16:00	#144
Archit_ag Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey Harjeev congratulations on your buy, lovely jeep !!
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7th January 2009, 19:10	#145
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	Update on my MM550 project The engine block has been cleaned, re-sleeved/ re-bored and if all goes well we will be assembling the engine this coming Sunday.VERY VERY Excited The FIP and the nozzles has been serviced and cleaned and will be picked up in a day or two I have attached come pics of the engine block, These are before re-sleeving This is pretty much what has happened so far and sunday is the big day. Now for update on the 540- Rubicon Project The springs for the front had been mounted on Sunday I was told that the entire suspension would be completed by Wednesday or Thursday. So I guess that it should have been done by now. I am attaching the pics for reference. I dont understand suspensions but my cousin told me that there are many connecting and stabilizing rods that have to be put in place for the springs to be held in their housing/ casing which were not done when I clicked these pics. Also gas shock were also on the list of items to be attached. But Man the springs are amazing. I could push the jeep up and down with one finger. One finger and I mean it. Seeing this I am thinking of getting this done in my jeep, but its kind of expensive for me at this moment as I am working on a tight budget. But in future this is definitely on my wish list. Here are the pics There was demand for the cost estimate of the spring suspension and the Rubicon lookalike fenders. The fenders cost about 20k and the entire suspension job is 30k approx.
	() Thanks

7th January 2009, 19:23	#146
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	nice to see the rubi shaping up to a clone of the Big jeep from yankee land. hope the support for the springs last long....really long! cheers:
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7th January 2009, 20:40	#147
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Seems like the rubicon replica is coming out very well. im glued to this thread now. cant wait for the sunday to come.
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7th January 2009, 20:51	#148
Salikt BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calicut / Riyadh Posts: 285 Thanked: 35 Times	Hi Harjeev, Your enigne looks pretty good after cleaning! So when did you get your jeep ready then? Thanks for the ruby pics and update! I was really waiting for that snaps!!! getting superb day by day... can't wait a lot to c the final product.. Please don't forget to visit there on Sunday ok Also thanks for the cost of Fenders... I will check here in the seconds market, for the same from an original Wranger tks/sadiq. Last edited by Salikt : 7th January 2009 at 20:54.
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7th January 2009, 21:30	#149
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Those wheels complete the Jeep effect! Good luck with the project,Harjeev.I hope everything works out just fine. For the love of Jeeps! cheers:
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8th January 2009, 00:00	#150
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Harjeev the jeep is taking a real good shape. though i am a fan of the stock looks of 550 but to see a Rubi on the NCR roads would a great idea.
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