Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible"

Jaggu · 6th July 2011, 12:56

You can use regular air, only thing nitrogen content will be reduced. IIRC air is 78% nitrogen

SuperSlick · 6th July 2011, 13:47

Thanks for clarifying Jaggu! I had read in some of the other threads, where there was discussion on nitrogen gas vs. normal air, that some of the owners had trouble finding nitrogen-filling stations after they had suffered a puncture on highways. That's why I wanted to know if it would make any difference really? IIRC nitrogen gas does not expand or contract unlike normal air.

4x4army · 7th September 2011, 12:14

Hi Guys,
Update on 7th Sept., 2011

ROCK SLIDER:
Finally we got the another fabricator to do rest work of Rock slider.
It fits directly on chassis.

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FRONT FACING REAR SEAT:
Myself and David, decided to put front facing rear seats on both Jeep. We used same stock seats. Fabricator who have done this work over charged us and he didn't do finished work . So in the pic below David is doing grinding work himself.

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Front facing rear seat -

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Enjoy pics -

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TIE ROD END :
Got new Tie rod end and fitted.

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DIFFERENTIAL GUARD :
Received from Swatik Fab. Thanks Vijay!

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- Sanjay

V-16 · 7th September 2011, 12:46

David, the fabricator, Buddy will you also make a rock slider for me too

Seriously guys, this is really informative. Sanjay and David, could you explaln how you got the rear seat made into front facing seats. I need to get this done asap too and have two rear long seats waiting for the job. I would appreciate it if you could share the cost of the set modification as well as the rock sliders. I need to get both of them and maybe i could use your guy. Thanks in anticipation.

davids4x4mm550 · 9th September 2011, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

David, the fabricator, Buddy will you also make a rock slider for me too

Seriously guys, this is really informative. Sanjay and David, could you explaln how you got the rear seat made into front facing seats. I need to get this done asap too and have two rear long seats waiting for the job. I would appreciate it if you could share the cost of the set modification as well as the rock sliders. I need to get both of them and maybe i could use your guy. Thanks in anticipation.

Dam thats one ugly pic of me

all the hard work put in for the seats was done by Sanjay, hes got the number of he guy who cut up the stock seats and put them together.

4x4army · 23rd November 2011, 20:04

Hi Guys,
For last two months I was busy in my other work, so no updates.
Enjoy some pics.

Sanjay

Cj3bDog · 1st December 2011, 22:24

Hi Sanjay,

I have acquired my MM 550 XDP last week and would like to follow your foot steps. I would like to know the details about the below tires that you had tried once on your jeep.

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4x4army · 4th December 2011, 12:38

Hi,
That is Cooper STT 235 / 85 / 16.

JeepCaptain · 5th December 2011, 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4army

Hi,
That is Cooper STT 235 / 85 / 16.

Sanjay,Are they still available? Please send me contacts. I am looking for a set of 5.. Thanks

4x4army · 5th December 2011, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Sanjay,Are they still available? Please send me contacts. I am looking for a set of 5.. Thanks

Bro, Only one tyre is available. Dealer told me It will available end of January 2012.

JeepCaptain · 5th December 2011, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4army

Bro, Only one tyre is available. Dealer told me It will available end of January 2012.

Thanks bro. Please keep me posted if you hear from the Dealer.

BTW, Your 550 is turning out to be a mean machine. I am loving the transformation.

Cj3bDog · 5th December 2011, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Thanks bro. Please keep me posted if you hear from the Dealer.

BTW, Your 550 is turning out to be a mean machine. I am loving the transformation.

Very true JeepCaptain - I am loving the way he is keeping it real steady and simple. In fact, I will use lot of his work while working on my MM 550 XDP.

4x4army · 8th February 2012, 09:48

New Fabrication Project - Swing out Tyre carrier

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Design 1 and 2.
In 2nd pics, I am using my existing brackets frame. So no need to fabricate new mount plate for tyre.

madhkris · 8th February 2012, 15:11

The swing arm tyre carrier is looking great! Is it already done? Which are the mounting points? Some more detailed pics please. I too was looking for such an idea for my 540.

4x4army · 16th February 2012, 19:13

Just relaxing after completing 95% fabrication work of my Swing out Tyre carrier. Total time spend 9-10 hours daily for 4 days.

- Sanjay

6th July 2011, 12:56	#151
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,904 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" You can use regular air, only thing nitrogen content will be reduced. IIRC air is 78% nitrogen
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6th July 2011, 13:47	#152
SuperSlick BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 200 Thanked: 95 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Thanks for clarifying Jaggu! I had read in some of the other threads, where there was discussion on nitrogen gas vs. normal air, that some of the owners had trouble finding nitrogen-filling stations after they had suffered a puncture on highways. That's why I wanted to know if it would make any difference really? IIRC nitrogen gas does not expand or contract unlike normal air. Last edited by SuperSlick : 6th July 2011 at 13:50.
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7th September 2011, 12:14	#153
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi Guys, Update on 7th Sept., 2011 ROCK SLIDER: Finally we got the another fabricator to do rest work of Rock slider. It fits directly on chassis. FRONT FACING REAR SEAT: Myself and David, decided to put front facing rear seats on both Jeep. We used same stock seats. Fabricator who have done this work over charged us and he didn't do finished work . So in the pic below David is doing grinding work himself. Front facing rear seat - Enjoy pics - TIE ROD END : Got new Tie rod end and fitted. DIFFERENTIAL GUARD : Received from Swatik Fab. Thanks Vijay! - Sanjay Last edited by 4x4army : 7th September 2011 at 12:16.
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7th September 2011, 12:46	#154
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" David, the fabricator, Buddy will you also make a rock slider for me too Seriously guys, this is really informative. Sanjay and David, could you explaln how you got the rear seat made into front facing seats. I need to get this done asap too and have two rear long seats waiting for the job. I would appreciate it if you could share the cost of the set modification as well as the rock sliders. I need to get both of them and maybe i could use your guy. Thanks in anticipation.
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23rd November 2011, 20:04	#156
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi Guys, For last two months I was busy in my other work, so no updates. Enjoy some pics. Sanjay Attached Thumbnails
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1st December 2011, 22:24	#157
Cj3bDog BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 82 Thanked: 36 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi Sanjay, I have acquired my MM 550 XDP last week and would like to follow your foot steps. I would like to know the details about the below tires that you had tried once on your jeep.
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4th December 2011, 12:38	#158
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Hi, That is Cooper STT 235 / 85 / 16. Last edited by 4x4army : 4th December 2011 at 12:39.
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8th February 2012, 09:48	#163
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" New Fabrication Project - Swing out Tyre carrier Design 1 and 2. In 2nd pics, I am using my existing brackets frame. So no need to fabricate new mount plate for tyre.
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8th February 2012, 15:11	#164
madhkris BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bengalur Posts: 292 Thanked: 83 Times View My Garage	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" The swing arm tyre carrier is looking great! Is it already done? Which are the mounting points? Some more detailed pics please. I too was looking for such an idea for my 540.
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16th February 2012, 19:13	#165
4x4army BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 114 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Ex Army MM 550 - "It's tough, but not impossible" Just relaxing after completing 95% fabrication work of my Swing out Tyre carrier. Total time spend 9-10 hours daily for 4 days. - Sanjay Attached Thumbnails
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