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Yeah. I think we are on the same page. I just don't see the value in using a stock tub if I am going to have to rework a LOT of it to get some of the major features I want. Working with a clean straight panel aluminum tub is pretty dang tempting to me. I can see some utility in being able to...

It's an option. I think that I will be at a point where I would have to HEAVILY modify a stock LJ tub to get what I want. Here is the list of mods that I want... -The rear tubs need to be raised. This will allow a larger tire at a lower stance along with a fully upright shock position. -I want...

Yeah, that probably won't happen. I tried. They are pretty dang protective of there information. I can understand that to a degree. They gave me some of the information I needed but not everything I would have liked to have. The data I really need is the stuff they didn't have, like the front...

I'm not a big 205 fan, but like it A LOT in your proposed application. You've thought through the size and weight issues that case presents. Sourcing a 27 spline (assuming the 6l80 is 27?---maybe it's 32?) 205 could be interesting but not impossible. I might just go to an Atlas but then...

Shoot, you could flip that and make easy money.....

I have thought about building my own aluminum tub a few times. I have also thought about just not using a 'jeep' shaped tub and staring with a blank(er) slate. I think weighing all the options buying the tub is probably neat a wash. Making one wouldn't be the most easy thing. There are some...

I think its good to list out some broad strokes for goals and why..... My knee jerk reaction is that your going to be WAY overweight on that chassis. Listed payload and GVW is one thing, running vehicle close, at, or over those number is another thing. It is HARD to run vehicles, especially off...

There is a thread here and on pirate about the build.... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/58343-Rango-1942-Willys-MB http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-willys/1000503-rango-1942-willys-mb.html I go to EJS every year, usually for the end of the week ( thurs-sun ). I only live a...

The knobs are just about 1.5" in diameter and 1" wide or so. The size feels a lot better than the stock little knobs.... Yup. I build everything I can.....usually with scrap material I pull out of the bin at work. Building everything myself is just about the only way I can afford to modify...

I cant clear the drag link for crossover at my ride height and I really would like to lower it more, push the frontend out and link it on coilovers. Then I would need to figre out the crossover and I kind of just got lazy and did not want to figure out the crossover stuff right now. I squeezed...

Yeah. having a spare is a really good call. I trashed about 3 brackets in a year running big tires. Once I changed to crossover I really haven't had any issues in 3ish years now.

Thank you. It has been a great concept. The larger tires really seem to make the truck much more mobile off road in the sand and snow. In general its hard to beat a good old american regular cab longbox one ton truck for versatility.....

Thank you. It has been a good truck. I am trying to distract myself from starting another project by working on the truck. I hope I can get a few things done before fall and winter rolls in.

One more.... A week or so ago the knobs pulled off the window crank levers. I guess 20-30 years was enough on them. I made new ones.... A little bit of scrap aluminum on the lathe for a new minutes and I had a nice manly pair of knobs :) The back was drilled and tapped for a 10-24 stainless...

I have run down into the single digits in my dodge in certain deep snow situations ( with a load range E+ 38" or 39" tire ) That truck is just about 7000lbs empty. Trail pressure is generally in the 8-15 psi range. I run it every day at 40psi (or less). I don't like the rock hard tire thing...

That is my general thinking. I might get busy building the frame once I know the body is on the way IF I can get enough dimensional info to make it work. I can always get most of the brackets cut and start to build the sub assemblies too, prep other parts, etc. I do hesitate to build the frame...

Well, just got of the phone with Aqualu..... The short version. The tub I want will cost me about $4575 (plus shipping) That was for a somewhat basic LJ length tub with TJ style windshield, TJ shape cowl, and TJ door openings. The rear tubs would be raised to the body line. If I have it...

The Dodge got a little love today.....just a little. I don't want it to start thinking that I am going to start some huge buildup on it again! ' The spare tire had been floating around for a few years. I tried a few different things but came back to this. I can't think of a better location for...

How many people are you taking on the trip? I'm guessing since you have the rear seat in and open its 3 or 4? Honestly I think most Jeeps, even long wheelbase versions are good vehicles for 1-3 people if they pack LIGHT. It's really tough to just take less and leave some space open. That is...

I got some new lighting in the garage when I redid the transmission. It helped a lot. I don't think you can have too much light, but you can have too few outlets to run it :) I can't wait till I get some more tools and time.....