Recent content by Patrick Carlin

That whole thing about life not permitting time for Jeeps is so true! The last time I posted on this forum was October of last year, discussing options for engine/axle swaps. Its amazing how far away that ship has sailed! Anyways, in recent times, my header is behaving exactly how I figured an...

I see where you are coming from. It looks like if I buy the brackets for the front lower long arms, I will be set. I will extend my upper control arms from their stock brackets. And you are correct about the axles.

The budget is not unlimited, and definitely not enough for a $4,300 set of long arms. I am pretty confident in my welding/fab skills. I'm planning on running an Atlas 2spd transfer case, and quite a few people have said that the AX-15 should be strong enough. I guess I worded the axle...

I plan to build the axles from a junkyard, so from what I have seen it should be way cheaper than buying a set of brand new axles. I guess it is impossible to run short arms with a triangulated 4 link. Do you happen to know anyone that sells just the arms?

The price tag on that just made my wallet shit my pocket......

How so? Would long arms not suit?

UPDATE! I have gone through countless forums and listings, and I have a pretty good understanding of the differences between the different model 60s, and I have found exactly what I want. I plan to run an early model 60 upfront, mostly because the GM style is kingpin, and they have an 8x6.5 lug...

I doubt I will be able to make it back for it, I sure wish I could though! I hope all goes well with it!

Nice build! I just read through your thread and it is very informative! I personally have been looking at the Golden 4.6L, but I might buy a block used and have it machined locally. And I do see where you stand with the V-8 swap. It certainly will be a pain and a lot more work than what it is...

Sweet! Im reading the article now. I like what I am seeing about the 14 bolt, and a lot of my friends have them and have no problems. I would like to run full-floating shafts too.

Stupid queston, but how big of a difference is there between a 14 bolt and the Dana 60?

That plus the whip-lash of the trail, I believe the only memories of that day are in the pictures!

Here is an interesting read! As I said, I hope to find a full 1998 drive train to have rebuilt and bored. Hopefully everything is as plug and play as they say! https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/2-5-4-0-swap-very-detailed.283841/

Roger that! My other thought on it is it seems that everyone runs a V-8. I figured I would try to stand out a bit by running a stroker I6. Once I am rich (in my dreams) I'm sure I will have many more Jeeps in my dream garage with every single different engine out there.:ROFLMAO:

My buddy has an LJ, and he is prone to having a heavy foot. He sheered his pinion, ring gear, and spider gears. I rebuilt the axle and he blew it about 2 months later because it had water in it plus he was in some sugar sand. So far, third time is a charm for his axle! I do plan to run 37" tires...