nano151
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Been checking out your builds and figured i'd post up my own progress as i go.
This Jeep build has changed so many times that i've lost count. First started off with a $800 non-running 78 CJ7 with a free fiberglass tub. That got stripped down to the frame and, after several weeks of work, i decided to scrap that rusted frame to use another CJ7 frame. More time and money wasted only to decide that the 2nd frame was going to be too much work.
I eventually tracked down a sandblasted, rust-free YJ frame. :wings:
I then found out why the glass tub was free - it sucked. Nothing lined up and it was going to need tons of work. Fortunatly i had recovered my orignal invesment by selling everything i didn't want off of the CJ.
As a lover of round headlights (yeah that's right) i tried to run the CJ grill and hood on the YJ frame and new rust-free YJ tub. Unfortunatly, this is almost impossible unless you run a body lift or modify the frame. Reluctantly, i decided to stick with the YJ grill and hood. Soooo,... now i',m building a '92 YJ.
The entire drivetrain is actually off my old '78 K10. I had already had a shop rebuild the motor the year before with aluminum roller rockers, ARP rod bolts, an RV cam, intake and other odds-n-ends. I'm also reusing the mild-built th350 and np208. The front is a full-width Chevy D44 with 4.88s and an OX locker. The rear is a GM 12-bolt with matching 4.88s and a detroit locker. The crossover steering is built using an ORD arm and Balistic Fab DOM 1ton tierod/draglink kit.
For now i'll be running my 38.5x14.50r15 TSL/SX's. This aren't the most street-friendly tires so i'll eventually pickup a set of 37s for the road.
To fit the tires, i've stretched the rear ~7 nches and the front ~1-2 inches. I'm running rear XJ spring and front YJs with new Ruff Stuff spring mounts & shakles all around. I've also just added Genright comp-cut corners and White Rhino tube fenders.
To make this expo-worthy the plans are for a swing away (or down) tire carrier with fuel storage, a rear winch to compliment my front 12k winch. A full family style roll cage to work with my suspension seats and harnesseses. As much storage as i can fit while still keeping the rear seat for my twins. This also includes water storage tank and pump. I plan to adapt a filtration system that is used on water fountains to make sure it's drinkable.
More to come and many pics...
This Jeep build has changed so many times that i've lost count. First started off with a $800 non-running 78 CJ7 with a free fiberglass tub. That got stripped down to the frame and, after several weeks of work, i decided to scrap that rusted frame to use another CJ7 frame. More time and money wasted only to decide that the 2nd frame was going to be too much work.
I eventually tracked down a sandblasted, rust-free YJ frame. :wings: I then found out why the glass tub was free - it sucked. Nothing lined up and it was going to need tons of work. Fortunatly i had recovered my orignal invesment by selling everything i didn't want off of the CJ.
As a lover of round headlights (yeah that's right) i tried to run the CJ grill and hood on the YJ frame and new rust-free YJ tub. Unfortunatly, this is almost impossible unless you run a body lift or modify the frame. Reluctantly, i decided to stick with the YJ grill and hood. Soooo,... now i',m building a '92 YJ.
The entire drivetrain is actually off my old '78 K10. I had already had a shop rebuild the motor the year before with aluminum roller rockers, ARP rod bolts, an RV cam, intake and other odds-n-ends. I'm also reusing the mild-built th350 and np208. The front is a full-width Chevy D44 with 4.88s and an OX locker. The rear is a GM 12-bolt with matching 4.88s and a detroit locker. The crossover steering is built using an ORD arm and Balistic Fab DOM 1ton tierod/draglink kit.
For now i'll be running my 38.5x14.50r15 TSL/SX's. This aren't the most street-friendly tires so i'll eventually pickup a set of 37s for the road.
To fit the tires, i've stretched the rear ~7 nches and the front ~1-2 inches. I'm running rear XJ spring and front YJs with new Ruff Stuff spring mounts & shakles all around. I've also just added Genright comp-cut corners and White Rhino tube fenders.
To make this expo-worthy the plans are for a swing away (or down) tire carrier with fuel storage, a rear winch to compliment my front 12k winch. A full family style roll cage to work with my suspension seats and harnesseses. As much storage as i can fit while still keeping the rear seat for my twins. This also includes water storage tank and pump. I plan to adapt a filtration system that is used on water fountains to make sure it's drinkable.
More to come and many pics...
