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Its not just a jeep pickup though. Even with the stock J8 style axles it is still firmly in the 1/2 ton pickup category, perhaps even in the 3/4 ton category. The J8 can haul 2000lbs in the bed....and it rated for that from the military. It is also rated to tow 7000lbs if I remember right. I...

I think it was the same axle that was featured in this article.... http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/drivetrain/131_1007_dynatracs_full_float_pro_rock_60/index.html Dynatrac makes a custom full float snout and bearing hub with the 5 on 5.5 pattern and the ABS tone ring machined in...

Few details for ya after a quick read.... -The wheels are forged aluminum units I believe after talking with the hutchinson guys at EJS. Lighter than you would think, but still heavy with the rubber beadlock liner. They are 5.8X" backspacing also. They would be just about perfect for a J8 in my...

Thank you very much..... so many cool parts on this thing!

Top anyone have a working link for the review?

I would totally live in a shipping container house....the misses, not so much. Orientate the long axis of the container towards the south, lots of windows on the south side, big patio or deck on the south. Straw bale the north, west, and south sides. Install short joists on the 8' width to...

Why don't we see more diesels in the USA? They get 30-40% more miles per gallon than there gas counterparts. You CAN also make the choice to make your own fuel rather easily in a number of different ways. Also, they tend to last about twice as long. I can't think for the life of me why big...

Get a waterproof case if you can...more to keep the dust and dirt out than water, but in could get wet pretty easy too. Also, try and find a place to mount it, don't just shove it under the seat as it will come out at the worst time like during a roll over or accident. Even soft cases can be...

My somewhat standard advice.... -On Board Air. The little MV-50 compressors are GREAT for recreational use. If your not airing down off road you should :) Throw in a low pressure air gauge, a Slime plug kit, and a core tool. -Winch. The rubicon is already incredibly capable which just gets...

Maybe none? http://icelandoffroad.com/CherokeeXJ/XJFenderFlares/tabid/1951/language/en-US/Default.aspx Not cheap though.... I do like the no-lift big tire look however. The stock XJ does pretty dang well, the tires will buy you some ground clearance under the axles and belly, but without...

This thread is NOT helping me curb my craving for my own J8! Dang it!

Link is broken...please fix....would love to read the review and look at the pics. Oh....and I hate you for not giving me a call so I could lend a second opinion on the test. I even passed you guys on the way out to the test I think! Hint, I will be at EJS this year again. I only live like 2-3...

Sorry, no updates yet. Paint is still in progress, might be done this weekend....hopefully the cab at least. The front clip and bed are painted, and I can do the doors inside if I need to. I need to order two new mirrors for the doors. I need to get some good factory style replacements. I have...

Any idea on what mileage the J8 is getting out in the real world yet? Thanks.

My buddy was giving me a hard time for not updating..... The truck is SLOWLY getting painted. So far the front clip and bed are painted. I am having to do it in sections since I am working outside. Its far from perfect and there are still lots of little dinks that I just primed and painted...

Thanks. The body work is going SLOW we got some early monsoons here in durango so working outside hasn't been the easiest....DANG i need a shop! I would suggest modding the fenders like the mopowa build on DTR. I think it would be much easier to do the body work on this variation of stretching...

Its just an old beater :) It does just about anything I ask it though... I'll be around all weekend. I like talking truck. I think we are tubing the river today if the weather is nice. Shoot me a PM with some contact info. We could meet in town just about any evening for a frosty beverage or...

Cool, looking forward to pics, info, and the build. For brakes, if you can find a 2001.5-2002 front axle they have a different outer knuckle that allows you to bolt on 2003+ dodge brakes. Those year front ends also don't have the CAD, and they have 32 spline front shafts instead of 30 spline...

it all depends on what you are after. I like the look of the stock bumpers, and its nice that they come around the corners some. Most fabricated bumpers look like fabricated bumpers, its a bummer that common people can't afford to have a bumper pressed out of something like 1/4" material. I...

That is a nice looking blazer! Looks very clean and simple... I would also keep it looking nice and simple. It's a bit of a shame that you have just redone the drivetrain. Not matter how much I try, I just can't love the c-clip rear axles...be it 10-bolt or 12-bolt. I'm a big fan of swapping in...