Well its finaly started, after the slight hiccup with the original plan to fix the frame I decided taking the body off and completely going through everything was going to be the only way I would be happy with this Tj. So I'll try my best to update this thread as it slowly comes along.
To start out as some may know, I got my 00' Tj for a deal, real cheap, especially for my area. The only catch was it was from NJ and of course, had frame rot. But the engine and transmission were in great shape and I'm not to scared off by a little work.
The plan for this build:
Body off resto, not show quality, but everything attached to the frame is going to be new.
Small lift 3-3.5" trying to keep it LCG, depending on what money will allow.
Axle swap: not 1 tons. 8.8 swap rear with a HP dana 30 swap front, of course all the goodies that go with(locker,gears,cromoly)
Tummy tuck/body lift
SYE
The body is in great shape and I've already got most of the interior how I want it.
The direction of this build: this is going to be very moderate considering what I've done in the past. I want to drive my Tj and enjoy it beachside, with the few trips to Ocala or hardrock in between. Being in Florida unfortunately we don't have to many good trails to go down like you guys out west have.
Looking forward to learning and hopefully getting to know everyone on the forum a little more.
To start out as some may know, I got my 00' Tj for a deal, real cheap, especially for my area. The only catch was it was from NJ and of course, had frame rot. But the engine and transmission were in great shape and I'm not to scared off by a little work.
The plan for this build:
Body off resto, not show quality, but everything attached to the frame is going to be new.
Small lift 3-3.5" trying to keep it LCG, depending on what money will allow.
Axle swap: not 1 tons. 8.8 swap rear with a HP dana 30 swap front, of course all the goodies that go with(locker,gears,cromoly)
Tummy tuck/body lift
SYE
The body is in great shape and I've already got most of the interior how I want it.
The direction of this build: this is going to be very moderate considering what I've done in the past. I want to drive my Tj and enjoy it beachside, with the few trips to Ocala or hardrock in between. Being in Florida unfortunately we don't have to many good trails to go down like you guys out west have.
Looking forward to learning and hopefully getting to know everyone on the forum a little more.