My Monster(MM) 550

Tejas@perioimpl · 16th September 2010, 09:41

Jassy, enough on road snaps. Time to get her dirty. This weekend we will see you at Lonavla for an off the road trip.

Ricky_63 · 16th September 2010, 09:53

The Jeep looks excellent. Especially with the current set of alloys. Very well executed job. Would it be possible to share the cost of the new alloys. What brand are those and are they 15" ?

Enjoy the ride.

Cheers

Jassy1313 · 16th September 2010, 20:46

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Jassy, enough on road snaps. Time to get her dirty. This weekend we will see you at Lonavla for an off the road trip.

Dude there are still few things left and this weekend I am taking my Monster for the suspension work to raise the height.. This time wont be able to get my Monster Off road.. I'll see you guys soon..

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

The Jeep looks excellent. Especially with the current set of alloys. Very well executed job. Would it be possible to share the cost of the new alloys. What brand are those and are they 15" ?

Enjoy the ride.

Cheers

Those are 15'' 8j alloys and bought it for Rs.26000..

Jassy1313 · 19th September 2010, 18:44

Done with the suspension work and removed the extra plates from the leafspring and added new bigger shock-absorbers for smoother ride but did't add the bigger shackles because I want to see the handling without shackles and later I'll add and then compare the ride quality..

Jassy1313 · 24th September 2010, 22:53

White Monster resting..

GrayBerry · 25th September 2010, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Jassy1313

White Monster resting..

Jassy,
Awesome Jeep my friend. Looks great. Love the finish, rims, tyres and all. You have what we dream, Enjoy yourself man.

adsjar · 28th September 2010, 23:59

Wow! what a journey this thread is. Kudos on the Jeep Jassi.

I am conceptualizing a MM550 for wildlife photography and need to factor in doors - animals are very sensitive to the human form - so that I do not scare them.

Query: Do you have plan on doors for your Monster? Like this for example. Or are you planning on keeping the top the way it is?

Kandisa · 29th September 2010, 10:09

Jassy can you give some details on what exactly has been done to lift the vehicle? Have any changes been made to the steering components after fitting the extended/longer shackles? And if possible kindly post some close up photos of your steering set-up.

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Originally Posted by adsjar

....I am conceptualizing a MM550 for wildlife photography and need to factor in doors - animals are very sensitive to the human form - so that I do not scare them....

Sorry for going off topic, but just a small suggestion, if you plan to do wildlife photography kindly go for a petrol vehicle. The noise and sound of the 550 will be good enough to scare the animals!

adsjar · 29th September 2010, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Kandisa

Sorry for going off topic, but just a small suggestion, if you plan to do wildlife photography kindly go for a petrol vehicle. The noise and sound of the 550 will be good enough to scare the animals!

Continuing OT. Point taken Kandisa, however, intent is to use the Jeep as a *hide*, permitting me to wait and watch. So there may be some disruption while manoeuvring into posiiton, once placed, it would offer an excellent vantage point. That said, it is true that national parks only allow petrol vehicles, so i am restricted on that front.

Also, while mm550 stock vehicle does come with doors, I am keen on soft doors, so i can make access holes for lens access, something like this perhaps

Jassy1313 · 30th September 2010, 21:12

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Originally Posted by adsjar

Wow! what a journey this thread is. Kudos on the Jeep Jassi.

I am conceptualizing a MM550 for wildlife photography and need to factor in doors - animals are very sensitive to the human form - so that I do not scare them.

Query: Do you have plan on doors for your Monster? Like this for example. Or are you planning on keeping the top the way it is?

Thanx..
I'll be removing the soft top this week.. But for the next monsoon when I'll make the hood I'll also get the doors made like CJ7's..

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Originally Posted by Kandisa

Jassy can you give some details on what exactly has been done to lift the vehicle? Have any changes been made to the steering components after fitting the extended/longer shackles? And if possible kindly post some close up photos of your steering set-up.

I Didnt install the shackles infact I removed extra PATAs to smoothen the ride and little leaf springs bending.. As I have scorpio's steering unit on my Jeep so I didnt face any issues after suspension's work..

Jassy1313 · 3rd October 2010, 18:43

It's All Open Now..

sabret00the · 3rd October 2010, 19:40

Wow Jassy1313 I checked this thread after a long time and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the final product came out to be quite awesome. Honestly speaking great work and it definitely beat all apprehensions.

Jassy1313 · 3rd October 2010, 20:31

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Originally Posted by sabret00the

Wow Jassy1313 I checked this thread after a long time and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the final product came out to be quite awesome. Honestly speaking great work and it definitely beat all apprehensions.

Man you won't believe today when we were driving this Jeep in Juhu and when we reached near Amitabh Bachchan's Banglow we saw him on the balcony. My Uncle knows him and he was with us in the Jeep.. Amitabh Bachchan waved his hand seeing my Uncle and was also staring at My Jeep.. Even he liked it.. Trust me It was a Great feeling..

Jassy1313 · 3rd October 2010, 22:30

My Monster with my Best Buddy on it..

Jassy1313 · 5th November 2010, 11:16

Recently installed a new Exhaust unit and tuned the engine. The sound of the engine has reduced by 25% and pick-up has also increased a lot..

REQUIRE HELP..
I want to upgrade the suspension kit of my Jeep so Please help me with where can I find this kit (any trusted site) and should I go for this kit or no..
I need Rough Country 4" Suspension Lift Kit which includes:-
1- Front and Rear Leaf Springs
2- U-Bolts
3- Polyurethane Bushings
4- Power Steering Pitman Arm
5- Front Sway-bar Links
6- Transfer Case Drop Kit
7- 4 RC Hydro 8000 Series Shocks or 4 RC Nitro 9000 Series Shocks
8- Non-Greaseable Shackles lift kit 2''-2.5''

16th September 2010, 09:41	#421
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Jassy, enough on road snaps. Time to get her dirty. This weekend we will see you at Lonavla for an off the road trip.
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16th September 2010, 09:53	#422
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	The Jeep looks excellent. Especially with the current set of alloys. Very well executed job. Would it be possible to share the cost of the new alloys. What brand are those and are they 15" ? Enjoy the ride. Cheers
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19th September 2010, 18:44	#424
Jassy1313 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 340 Thanked: 858 Times View My Garage	Done with the suspension work and removed the extra plates from the leafspring and added new bigger shock-absorbers for smoother ride but did't add the bigger shackles because I want to see the handling without shackles and later I'll add and then compare the ride quality..
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24th September 2010, 22:53	#425
Jassy1313 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 340 Thanked: 858 Times View My Garage	White Monster resting.. Attached Thumbnails
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adsjar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 27 Thanked: 4 Times	Wow! what a journey this thread is. Kudos on the Jeep Jassi. I am conceptualizing a MM550 for wildlife photography and need to factor in doors - animals are very sensitive to the human form - so that I do not scare them. Query: Do you have plan on doors for your Monster? Like this for example. Or are you planning on keeping the top the way it is? Attached Thumbnails
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Jassy1313 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 340 Thanked: 858 Times View My Garage	It's All Open Now.. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd October 2010, 19:40	#432
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Wow Jassy1313 I checked this thread after a long time and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the final product came out to be quite awesome. Honestly speaking great work and it definitely beat all apprehensions.
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3rd October 2010, 22:30	#434
Jassy1313 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 340 Thanked: 858 Times View My Garage	My Monster with my Best Buddy on it.. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jassy1313 : 3rd October 2010 at 22:45.
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5th November 2010, 11:16	#435
Jassy1313 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 340 Thanked: 858 Times View My Garage	Recently installed a new Exhaust unit and tuned the engine. The sound of the engine has reduced by 25% and pick-up has also increased a lot.. REQUIRE HELP.. I want to upgrade the suspension kit of my Jeep so Please help me with where can I find this kit (any trusted site) and should I go for this kit or no.. I need Rough Country 4" Suspension Lift Kit which includes:- 1- Front and Rear Leaf Springs 2- U-Bolts 3- Polyurethane Bushings 4- Power Steering Pitman Arm 5- Front Sway-bar Links 6- Transfer Case Drop Kit 7- 4 RC Hydro 8000 Series Shocks or 4 RC Nitro 9000 Series Shocks 8- Non-Greaseable Shackles lift kit 2''-2.5'' Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jassy1313 : 5th November 2010 at 11:29.
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