Figured I'd start one of these!
Picked up my LJ in mid February after looking for several months. It checked all the boxes for me: Southern, stock, and no rust. Was hoping for a Rubicon model, but realized for the cost delta I could build up an equally capable LJ. That said I'd love the 44's, OEM lockers, and gearing.
This isn't my first Jeep but my first LJ, also enjoy the Toyota side of life and initially had set out to build a 80 series Land Cruiser. Think LJ's fetch big money, it's absurd what 80's are selling for these days. Always liked the LJ's and as my 4Runner build progressed I realized that a light trail truck is what was needed.
Goal of build: A light trail truck which can take on fun tracks but also do a 3-day weekend camping run.
With the help of the forum, I ordered up the following:
In addition to the suspension the following has been completed:
Following on order:
Will order in next 60 days:
Can’t wait to get on the trail with this once phase 1 is done, hopefully next weekend.
Picked up my LJ in mid February after looking for several months. It checked all the boxes for me: Southern, stock, and no rust. Was hoping for a Rubicon model, but realized for the cost delta I could build up an equally capable LJ. That said I'd love the 44's, OEM lockers, and gearing.
This isn't my first Jeep but my first LJ, also enjoy the Toyota side of life and initially had set out to build a 80 series Land Cruiser. Think LJ's fetch big money, it's absurd what 80's are selling for these days. Always liked the LJ's and as my 4Runner build progressed I realized that a light trail truck is what was needed.
Goal of build: A light trail truck which can take on fun tracks but also do a 3-day weekend camping run.
- 3-4” suspension
- 33x10.5 or 285/75/16’s
- At least one locker
With the help of the forum, I ordered up the following:
- Savvy 4” short arm kit
- Rancho 5000x shocks
- Maxxis 33/10.5.15’s
In addition to the suspension the following has been completed:
- Installed new power/ground cables from custom battery cables
- Warn EVO8 on Tomken winch plate
- Morryde tailgate kit
- Radio upgrade and ram mount for phone
- Driver’s seat foam replaced
- Exhaust components corrected, added magnaflow muffler (quiet as possible)
- Gr8tops “truck box” for secure storage
Following on order:
- Midland 275 gmrs
- Shrockworks sliders
- Dirtworx rear bumper
Will order in next 60 days:
- Powertrax no slip for the front
- Eaton elocker for rear
- Gears, 5.13? I’ve got the 42re transmission
Can’t wait to get on the trail with this once phase 1 is done, hopefully next weekend.