I’ve own 8 jeeps total. In order:
1975 CJ 5 stock with 31’s (bought in 1997:for. Time line reference)
1984 CJ 7 stock with 31’s
1980 CJ 5 stock with 32’s and 25k original miles
1997 TJ stock with 31’s, then 33’s then Dana 44’s 100 inch wheelbase and 35’s Then 36’s, then Dana 60’s and 42’s and 110 inch wheelbase
1987 YJ Dana 44/60 with 36’s
1993 YJ Dana 44/Ford 9 SOA 35’s ( Should have kept it)
2001 Tj DIY 3 link/4 link Dana 44/ Ford 9 and 35’s.....Traded it for a 2012 RZR 4 seater with only 200 miles
Mix in a 1964 Scout 80 with a 327 and a 1970 Scout 800A with a 354
Last year I hit a tree going 40mph in the RZR. No seatbelt. I’m an idiot who is completely blessed to be alive. The pictures are awful.
So here I am, terrified of RZR’s, lucky to be alive and back in a TJ
New Jeep:
2002 Tj 4.0L. 140,000 miles
Skyjacker 4” that is awful
33” Toyo Open Country
Dana 30 with spartan locker, Dana 44 with full spool 4.56 gears
SYE w/CV driveshaft
Hardtop/full doors
And a basket case of complete have ass-ed-ness
Plans for Jeep:
I’ve had my fill of Rockcrawling. I trailered from Arkansas to the Rubicon in 2003, I trailered to Colorado and Carnage Canyon in 2012, I’ve rolled in Disney and blown up Axles in Clayton. I’ve spent days on end at Superlift ORV park in Hot Springs and I live 30 minutes from Byrd’s Adventure center. I don’t say this to sound arrogant... at all but Just to say I’ve done that and I am not interested anymore.
This is a Mallcrawler/Dirt Road/Creek Runner/ look the part Jeep.
I want it to have good parts and be mechanically sound. I want it to ride well on the road. And IF I ever need it to be extreme I want it to perform. So a classic Mallcrawler but more of a sleeper that could get it done if it so desired.
Things to do/ upgrade:
Remove the rear spool for an open diff. Maybe an Aussie locker in the future if I think I need it
Get rid of the Skyjacker front track bar set up And replace wallowed out axle bracket. It’s awful
Upper and lower adjustable control arms...I’m prolly going with JKS parts. I know Currie and Savvy are the best. But does a Mallcrawler need them?
Rancho 5000 shocks. These skyjackers are ROUGH
Full size 33” spare
Speedo correction gear
Somethings up with passenger motor mount?....
Repaint hood, fenders, windshield frame. Clear coat is gone
Build a hardtop hoist/storage
Other things i’m Sure
Pics of Jeep when I bought it. I paid $7250 and feel like I got a deal.
I’ve already done some work so I’m gonna make several posts
1975 CJ 5 stock with 31’s (bought in 1997:for. Time line reference)
1984 CJ 7 stock with 31’s
1980 CJ 5 stock with 32’s and 25k original miles
1997 TJ stock with 31’s, then 33’s then Dana 44’s 100 inch wheelbase and 35’s Then 36’s, then Dana 60’s and 42’s and 110 inch wheelbase
1987 YJ Dana 44/60 with 36’s
1993 YJ Dana 44/Ford 9 SOA 35’s ( Should have kept it)
2001 Tj DIY 3 link/4 link Dana 44/ Ford 9 and 35’s.....Traded it for a 2012 RZR 4 seater with only 200 miles
Mix in a 1964 Scout 80 with a 327 and a 1970 Scout 800A with a 354
Last year I hit a tree going 40mph in the RZR. No seatbelt. I’m an idiot who is completely blessed to be alive. The pictures are awful.
So here I am, terrified of RZR’s, lucky to be alive and back in a TJ
New Jeep:
2002 Tj 4.0L. 140,000 miles
Skyjacker 4” that is awful
33” Toyo Open Country
Dana 30 with spartan locker, Dana 44 with full spool 4.56 gears
SYE w/CV driveshaft
Hardtop/full doors
And a basket case of complete have ass-ed-ness
Plans for Jeep:
I’ve had my fill of Rockcrawling. I trailered from Arkansas to the Rubicon in 2003, I trailered to Colorado and Carnage Canyon in 2012, I’ve rolled in Disney and blown up Axles in Clayton. I’ve spent days on end at Superlift ORV park in Hot Springs and I live 30 minutes from Byrd’s Adventure center. I don’t say this to sound arrogant... at all but Just to say I’ve done that and I am not interested anymore.
This is a Mallcrawler/Dirt Road/Creek Runner/ look the part Jeep.
I want it to have good parts and be mechanically sound. I want it to ride well on the road. And IF I ever need it to be extreme I want it to perform. So a classic Mallcrawler but more of a sleeper that could get it done if it so desired.
Things to do/ upgrade:
Remove the rear spool for an open diff. Maybe an Aussie locker in the future if I think I need it
Get rid of the Skyjacker front track bar set up And replace wallowed out axle bracket. It’s awful
Upper and lower adjustable control arms...I’m prolly going with JKS parts. I know Currie and Savvy are the best. But does a Mallcrawler need them?
Rancho 5000 shocks. These skyjackers are ROUGH
Full size 33” spare
Speedo correction gear
Somethings up with passenger motor mount?....
Repaint hood, fenders, windshield frame. Clear coat is gone
Build a hardtop hoist/storage
Other things i’m Sure
Pics of Jeep when I bought it. I paid $7250 and feel like I got a deal.
I’ve already done some work so I’m gonna make several posts
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