Hello all!
Wanted to start a this so I can kinda keep track of my progress as I go along. I first had a 2013 jk that made my obsession with jeeps start! I traded it in about 5 months ago on a truck due to the rough ride after a 3.5inch lift was installed and was bothering my back as a daily driver. I had intentions to buy a tj down the road and build, but this was a deal I couldn't pass up! I ended up with a 97 tj 4cyl. For 500$! The rearend was "claimed" to be rebuilt but there about 1/2-3/4 of an inch I can turn the pinion before it comes in contact with the ring gear so I know that I'll need to fix that and I will also need to fix the floor in the jeep as it appears to be missing LOL! My plan down the road is to do a 4.0L swap, 8.8 Ford Explorer rear housing swap and maybe a Dana 44 up front. The same time I do the engine swap I'm doing tummy tuck. 1" body lift is in the plan already. But my question is what would be the ideal height lift to run 35" tires with the 1" body and still get good wheel travel and keep the jeep stable?
Here's a few pictures I took with my phone. One is the frame that I forgot to mention is in excellent shape! I painted black and the other is the body that needs the work done to it.
Wanted to start a this so I can kinda keep track of my progress as I go along. I first had a 2013 jk that made my obsession with jeeps start! I traded it in about 5 months ago on a truck due to the rough ride after a 3.5inch lift was installed and was bothering my back as a daily driver. I had intentions to buy a tj down the road and build, but this was a deal I couldn't pass up! I ended up with a 97 tj 4cyl. For 500$! The rearend was "claimed" to be rebuilt but there about 1/2-3/4 of an inch I can turn the pinion before it comes in contact with the ring gear so I know that I'll need to fix that and I will also need to fix the floor in the jeep as it appears to be missing LOL! My plan down the road is to do a 4.0L swap, 8.8 Ford Explorer rear housing swap and maybe a Dana 44 up front. The same time I do the engine swap I'm doing tummy tuck. 1" body lift is in the plan already. But my question is what would be the ideal height lift to run 35" tires with the 1" body and still get good wheel travel and keep the jeep stable?
Here's a few pictures I took with my phone. One is the frame that I forgot to mention is in excellent shape! I painted black and the other is the body that needs the work done to it.