I first got into Jeeps back in the 80's. Reading the 4x4 magazines of the times there was a lot to say about the offroad advantages of the CJ-8 because of the longer wheelbase. The disadvantage of the CJ-8 was the rear overhang and most related articles included bobing the tub. I always wanted the CJ-8! I wasn't too familiar with the CJ-6 at that time.
I was excited when Jeep came out with the LJ in 04 and the Rubicon models in 05 and 06 and finally got one in 2010. The LJ shares the same problem, to a degree, as the CJ-8 with the rear overhang. This was apparent in Moab. Oh to have the departure angle of the TJ!
One way to accomplish this is to push back the rear axle on the LJ. Another option is to stretch a TJ to accomplish the wheelbase of the LJ or beyond. On Facebook there is a group that accomplishes the later called "Jeep TJ6 Group" where they actually cut the frame and add 15" of frame inserts. Tub modifications are also necessary.
Here are three pictures posted today and it made me think about a discussion I had with @LarryTJ in Moab. All the advantages of the TJ and the LJ. Very cool!
Here are some pictures of one guy's TJ6 frame. Jeep never made a TJ-6...nevermind...
Here is the text from that post...
"Buddy of mine owns a metal fab company in town. Got him to make my inserts since they are a non-standard size. 25” long, 5 “ per side will extend into the original frame rail."
I was excited when Jeep came out with the LJ in 04 and the Rubicon models in 05 and 06 and finally got one in 2010. The LJ shares the same problem, to a degree, as the CJ-8 with the rear overhang. This was apparent in Moab. Oh to have the departure angle of the TJ!
One way to accomplish this is to push back the rear axle on the LJ. Another option is to stretch a TJ to accomplish the wheelbase of the LJ or beyond. On Facebook there is a group that accomplishes the later called "Jeep TJ6 Group" where they actually cut the frame and add 15" of frame inserts. Tub modifications are also necessary.
Here are three pictures posted today and it made me think about a discussion I had with @LarryTJ in Moab. All the advantages of the TJ and the LJ. Very cool!
Here are some pictures of one guy's TJ6 frame. Jeep never made a TJ-6...nevermind...
Here is the text from that post...
"Buddy of mine owns a metal fab company in town. Got him to make my inserts since they are a non-standard size. 25” long, 5 “ per side will extend into the original frame rail."