EVO Double ThrowDown UAE

[Evolution]

Well I landed in Dubai 8 pm last night Got some sleep and am at the shop this morning at 8am UAE time We are 12 hours ahead so it may get confusing and I may post at weird times
I will try to post some pics to night ,today is tear down and cutting and grinding


Plans Are to
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remove re long arm kit
Install tera flexs long arm kit
Install Front
OffRoad Evolution Front DOUBLE THOUGH DOWN Coil over and triple bypass
Install rear coil over triple bypass EVOLEVER System
Test and tune in the Dunes

Stay tune :thumbsup:
Mel

[Leave Town]

Nice let's see some pics

[DingusKahn]

Get a photo tour of Dubai while your there. More pics the better!

[Ctimrun]

Can't wait to hear and see about the progress!

[scottg07]

Wow man you are real far away. Have fun and good luck with the testing...:thumbsup:

[Robar]

Glad you had a safe trip. Please keep us updated.

[RAZORBACK]

Go see the Burj Al Arab hotel if you get a chance. Its truly an amazing building.

[SLeepY_BoY]

cool maybe ill see your jeep in the dunes.... ill be the one following your jeep around:wink:

[Lo2aY]

Mel, did they fly you there to install a system?
or are you promoting

[JackMac4]

Mel, did they fly you there to install a system?
or are you promoting

You obviously haven't heard much about UAE - I'm sure they flew him over to install - they got mountains of money over there!

[Leave Town]

I believe this is a Sheik's JK...:wink:

[Evolution]

yesterday we got everything removed and cut and ground
we also removed the pro rock 60s and cut and removed coil buckets and lower shock mounts
today we will be welding on the tera flexs long arm kit brackets to the frame and hopfully have the the DynaTracs hanging to night
I have taken alot of pics:thumbsup: but the internet speed is slow:thinking:
I have a call out to Edddie to walk me though up loading pics:dontknow2:


Mel

[Evolution]

cool maybe ill see your jeep in the dunes.... ill be the one following your jeep around:wink:

Yes that would be nice we are planing to go out to the dunes outside of Dubia thursday for testing
Mel

[Evolution]

Mel, did they fly you there to install a system?
or are you promoting

I flew out here to install our double though down system on a very special customers of ours

[Piginajeep]

Thats awesome you flew over just to install a lift.

I look forward to seeing the pictures.:yup:

[Rubimon]

I would fly you to my place to install that stuff but I am afraid all the grinding and welding would reek havoc on my carpet!:eek2::rotflmao2::rotflmao2:

I would be vacuuming for weeks!:crazyeyes::crazyeyes::naw:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o57/Rubimon/carpet.jpg

[SLeepY_BoY]

so your going to badayer on thursday, dam.... im going friday...:sad2:, you should also go on friday loads of people in that area, good publicity.:brows:

[TeraFlex]

Nice! Can't wait to see some pics!

[Bodo]

I'm watching this thread also. Wish I had waited to upgrade my Rubi, saved more $$$ and went all out to start. Oh, well, I'll just watch others for now.:thumbsup:

[Trail Bud]

Very cool what your doing Mel,
I want to follow this thread too.
Take care

[Evolution]

Good day yesterday we got a lot acomplished
Bought a new welder for the shop and had it wired
We were able to hang the front end and cycle the suspention the full 14 inches in the front with no interferance from the hemi
this morning I welded all the towers and shock mounts in and are haveing it all undercoated before the front final asembly (very popular over here )
I have alot of pics and video
I will work on that tonight I have not had much luck with the Internet up loads and connections sorry
Mel

[toad]

Did you have to ship alot of equipment/product over there?

[Camp Crocker]

Good day yesterday we got a lot acomplished
Bought a new welder for the shop and had it wired
We were able to hang the front end and cycle the suspention the full 14 inches in the front with no interferance from the hemi
this morning I welded all the towers and shock mounts in and are haveing it all undercoated before the front final asembly (very popular over here )
I have alot of pics and video
I will work on that tonight I have not had much luck with the Internet up loads and connections sorry
Mel

Hey Mel, tell those guys my Orange Crush is for sale, I would love to get another jeep over there, camp

[JackMac4]

Man I cant wait to see the end result pics

[P Nasty]

wow thats amazing. i have been dying to get over there, i actually wanna base a career on getting me over somewhere like that. I would never expect to hear of an offroad company trip to dubai lol thats so crazy, and yet insanely awesome, i wish it was me :(

Take LOTS of pictures im very anxious :ya::ya::ya::ya::ya::ya:

[Jeep_R]

Mel...wanted to meet up with you in LA auto show...no chance , now you are here... I am following up your progress "undercover" ...and i am less than 10 miles way from you :wink:

keep up the good job :clap:

[Evolution]

Mel...wanted to meet up with you in LA auto show...no chance , now you are here... I am following up your progress "undercover" ...and i am less than 10 miles way from you :wink:

keep up the good job :clap:

test dive in 30 min

[Evolution]

The Double Throwdown System on th Jeep is completed and everything went well.
We will be testing tomorrow.
Looks like I will be spending Thanksgiving in the dunes. I have lots of pics and will get them on soon.

Mel

[greenmachine07]

The Double Throwdown System on th Jeep is completed and everything went well.
We will be testing tomorrow.
Looks like I will be spending Thanksgiving in the dunes. I have lots of pics and will get them on soon.

Mel

cant wait:clap: been waiting all week for the pics and vids:yup:

[Lo2aY]

You obviously haven't heard much about UAE - I'm sure they flew him over to install - they got mountains of money over there!

Funny i'm from the bigger Country next door :rotflmao1:

mel we need pics

lets see it
:worthless:

[JulietKilo]

I have flown into Dubai a few times. I have to stop by the dunes next year to check that out.

[fish]

looks sick:thumbsup: can't wait to see the rest of the pics.

[Leave Town]

... He just kept saying, floor it, floor it, :)
and that was super amazing!!

Way to go, Mel...:clap:

[Trail Bud]

Thanks for the pictures, you have a nice setup!
I just had the coilovers and the evo lever system nstalled while Mel was installing yours. Can't wait to try it out.
Need to see some some pictures flying off the top of a dune!! :D
Take care

[JackMac4]

oh yeah, someone mentioned we have mountains of money!! :thinking:i can see Sand dunes only.:rotflmao1:

LOL. I stand corrected. :rotflmao2:

[Evolution]

Hello everyone. Finally made it back and am trying to get some picks up for you. I had a nice trip. I had some trouble posting pictures while there so i will get some up for you this week.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00888.jpg?t=1228101098
Heading to the airport.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00898.jpg?t=1228101296
At LAX.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00902.jpg?t=1228101472

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00913.jpg?t=1228101638
Emirates Airline

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00915.jpg?t=1228101861
Dubai Airport

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00920.jpg?t=1228101992
Another Shot of the Airport.

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00922.jpg?t=1228102129
leaving the air port with Abdulla

[thebigtman]

Looks crowded on the plane. That airport is awesome though.

[Trail Bud]

I love my BDS suspension but I may have to make the jump to this set-up.

Trailbud, if you don't mind me asking, want king of money are we talking about to get front and rear evo plus the custom install?

You know I have to look at the invoice, (which I need to find) I had other stuff done too.
Give Mel a call he'll give you a quote.

[JLS1983]

Awesome, I lived in Dubai for a few years when I was younger since one of my parents was in the oil industry. Even though I was younger, I still have some cool memories from that place.

[Evolution]

I arrived in Abu Dhabi in the evening. This is Sunday Morning. Their Weekend is Friday and Saturday. Sunday is the start of the week. Here are a few teardown shots. More to come later.


http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00956.jpg?t=1228156877

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00954.jpg?t=1228157000

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00958.jpg?t=1228157125

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00933.jpg?t=1228157330

[jeepik]

is that an RE long arm i spy??

was that customer's choice or your reccomendation Mel?

[wayoflife]

is that an RE long arm i spy??

was that customer's choice or your reccomendation Mel?

actually, if you read the first post carefully, i believe the plan was to "remove re long arm kit" and that you are spying teardown pics....

Plans Are to
l
remove re long arm kit
Install tera flexs long arm kit
Install Front
OffRoad Evolution Front DOUBLE THOUGH DOWN Coil over and triple bypass
Install rear coil over triple bypass EVOLEVER System
Test and tune in the Dunes

[SouthSideSteve]

unfortunately i see this thread going down a dark and twisty road. Eddie knows why. Lets hope I'm wrong :)

Cant wait to see pics!!

[Piginajeep]

lets not get off-topic, thanks:cool:


I'm still waiting to see some dune jumps!

[Robar]

lets not get off-topic, thanks:cool:


I'm still waiting to see some dune jumps!

And more pics.:yup: Mel is just trying to teas us with these two or three pic at a time posts. :rotflmao1:

[jeepik]

thanks for the clarification

i didnt read the original details

[bondkx01]

any brackets that where cut for the RE lift create problems for installing the new LA?

[Monty-]

wow. :eek2: what a combo to have..... a hemi and the double throw down system with Mel himself installing it. i need to play, check that, win the lotto. can't wait to see more pics though Mel.

[Evolution]

Cutting off factory front control arm mounts for the TeraFlex kit.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01001.jpg?t=1228265372



Cutting off the factory coil/shock tower.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00962.jpg?t=1228264951

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00963.jpg?t=1228265037

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01016.jpg?t=1228265096

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00997.jpg?t=1228265466

Cutting the coil spring/shock mount off the Dynatrac ProRock Dana 60 Front axle
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01018.jpg?t=1228265137

http://s461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/th_DSC01017.jpg

carnage...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01003.jpg?t=1228265536

Stay tuned
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00990.jpg?t=1228265703

[Joe Lightfoot]

more pics please I cant wait any longer!!:clap::clap::clap:

[DingusKahn]

At least I finally did something right. I am doing the TeraFlex long arm from the get-go!:clap:

[TeraFlex]

At least I finally did something right. I am doing the TeraFlex long arm from the get-go!:clap:

Sweet!! That's the way to start things off!

[gregkuiper]

Can't wait to see the pics. I'm still saving my dough for the front end job:thumbsup:

[tex4real]

I've looked at photos of this system, and havn't seen one showing how the exhaust gets routed. Any pictures of that? I'm a designer, of some pretty crazy things and that looks very trick? Hope to get one of for my unlimited one day soon.

[Ctimrun]

The exhaust which was put on mine is a kit from Rancho. The routing is very simple, a dump behind the muffler. It sounds great with absolutely no drone at all at any speed that I can hear.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/44054/2914363700084149825S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2914363700084149825FepTGM)

[Evolution]

Replacing worn bushing on axle.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DVC00016.jpg?t=1228346039

Currie Johnny Joint upgrade
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01027.jpg?t=1228346166

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01026.jpg?t=1228346232

Picking out a welder for Off Road Evolution UAE
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00952.jpg?t=1228346624

Clearing the powdercoat where we are to weld on the TeraFlex bracket
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC00979.jpg?t=1228346375

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01023.jpg?t=1228346461

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01061.jpg?t=1228350167

Installing front coil towers
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01057.jpg?t=1228350226

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01056.jpg?t=1228350349

Tower installed and undercoated. In the UAE you have to have all frame parts undercoated.
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01058.jpg?t=1228350395

Installing the front shocks
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01035.jpg?t=1228350470

Front suspension at full bump
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01038.jpg?t=1228350522

No more up travel possible...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01040.jpg?t=1228350646

Lower shock mounts at full bump
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01043.jpg?t=1228350709

Front installed
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01086-1.jpg?t=1228350571

[Trail Bud]

Good install pictures.
I liked that you went out and picked out the welder you needed.
That's service!

[Trail Bud]

At least I finally did something right. I am doing the TeraFlex long arm from the get-go!:clap:


That's cool!
But let them know what you doing if you are going with the Coilover and Evolever set up. That way you won't buy parts you don't need (springs and stuff)

[northsidejeepin]

Wow, beautiful set-up. You guys do some awesome work!

[Ryanm]

You can't just go the Burj anymore. You have to have a reservation at a restaurant there or be staying in the hotel. Too many tourists were there to site see and they locked it down. It is an amazing hotel, but your looking at $2400 a night for the cheap seats. That money is much better spent at any of the other 5 star hotels in Dubai and will pay for almost a week instead of 1 night. Also, the restaurants are booked up approx 2 weeks in advance at the Burj so it really is a plan ahead exercise to see it if your not staying there.

Although, depending on who the customer is--they might be able to make things happen. Dubai takes the term "money talks" to a whole other level.

Mall of the Emirates is a fun place to go, I like the parking lot on the "Expensive" side. I could spend a whole day there just waiting and watching.

[Evolution]

Installing rear
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01066.jpg?t=1228782112

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01065.jpg?t=1228782214

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01078.jpg?t=1228782310

Rear Reservoirs installed
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01082.jpg?t=1228782247

Buttoning it up
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DSC01079.jpg?t=1228782345

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DVC00007.jpg?t=1228783634

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/DVC00005.jpg?t=1228783674

Didn't get too much time to play around with the Jeep before I left and camera batteries died while I was out there, so here are some pictures of us playing around from my previous trip over there
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/day6__169.jpg?t=1228783954

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/melwrench/UAE%20-%20Fall%202008/day6__156.jpg?t=1228783983

[Trail Bud]

Cool pics Mel!
Thanks for sharing.

[Leave Town]

Mel, you've got the shock tuning just right on the bypasses. Found some fun trails to hit on Saturday - man it rides nice.:yup::D I think I'm going to need a real rollcage and some seats with 4 points pretty quick.

[Evolution]

Mel, you've got the shock tuning just right on the bypasses. Found some fun trails to hit on Saturday - man it rides nice.:yup::D I think I'm going to need a real rollcage and some seats with 4 points pretty quick.


Great I am glad you like it.
hmm a weld in EVO cage kit :rollsmile:


Mel

[RDY4RKS]

Great pics. Thanks for letting us follow along. Big fan of your products, quality is unmatched. :thumbsup:

I am very interested in your regular front coilover and rear evolever system. Not enough $$$ to go to this set up - yet. Something to dream about I guess.

[Leonard Massi]

Hey Mel, now that I have the coil overs in the front can I ad on the other shock to make the double throw down?

[Screamin Lizard Customs]

Looks good Mel! We cant wait to do our first install in Texas.

Gerry

[Camp Crocker]

Hey Mel, check it out, camp

http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=65211

[gldwings1]

Great service Mel and thanks for the pics! I can't wait to start outfitting mine with ORE stuff.