This is my first build...and first jeep for that matter.

Started with a 93 YJ 4cyl, 5spd that i SOA'd and threw 33's on.

then i bought a Vortec 5300 v8 out of a wrecked 2000 chevy with 7,000miles for $1500, and an old 1 ton 4x4 chevy farm truck for $500. found some other parts like a TH400 already mated to a D300....heres what i ended up with.

In the beginning
http://lh3.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R35Cgr76W9I/AAAAAAAAAr0/mzV6MoJ68-8/Empty%20jeep.JPG?imgmax=800

Now
http://lh5.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R7ORGQ5U5xI/AAAAAAAABOA/JqDYNRSOS1M/Computer%20wiring.JPG?imgmax=800

steering
http://lh6.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R7ORHg5U5yI/AAAAAAAABOI/B178walveoQ/Steering%20%281%29.JPG?imgmax=800


If you want to know more...i'll post more...
i'm using a camaro cable shifter with fabbed brackets, rear disc 14 bolt, 60 front...4.56 gears, welded rear...i dunno, just some stuff i put together.

My rear brake hose (from caliper to hard line)
http://lh4.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R7ORNA5U54I/AAAAAAAABO8/bydN2BAmRYA/brake%20line%20bracket.JPG?imgmax=800

rear brake lines up and out of danger
http://lh3.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R7ORNw5U55I/AAAAAAAABPE/zwO0YZ27oQM/rear%20axle%20clearance.JPG?imgmax=800

Pics aint working for me, but sounds like a cool build!

Who's hi-steer arms are those?

Who's hi-steer arms are those?

Got em from this guy...cheapest i could find...

http://myworld.ebay.com/kozoffroad/

but it doesn't look like he's selling things anymore, not sure.

it was like $60 shipped...check out http://www.branikmotorsports.com/products.html

they make good stuff...but kinda salty at $125ea.

KOZ is still in buisness but they've been in the process of maving shops and what not. They actually split the buisness if I remember right, KOZ is going to be mostly fab. and install while the other buisness is going to be selling all the parts. For got the name of the new place but if you call the KOZ number you'll be able to order, should be at least.

http://www.kozoffroad.com/index.html

I got my arms from them, they're simple and cheap, good quality, cold rolled, great price, $51 a piece. I called them back in July and didn't get an answer (because they were moving shops). To my surprise they actually called me in September to see if there was anything I needed, thats when I ordered my arm.

They're perfect if your looking for an affordable "nothing special" arm that gets the job done.

I'm trying to keep it street legal (for now)...so i stuck with the stock steering box and the new chevy pump

Got my power steering in last night...what a difference...turns out a stock jeep hose fits both the jeep gear box (duh) and the chevy pump :-) ($22 at napa)
http://lh3.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/R7OMIw5U5uI/AAAAAAAABNM/EUBEJelT3j0/P2130049.JPG?imgmax=512

What kind of radiator did you run with? Do you have more pics of it mounted? Looks good, I can't wait to finish my Heep.

Mike

What kind of radiator did you run with? Do you have more pics of it mounted? Looks good, I can't wait to finish my Heep.

Mike

I got one from ebay that was advertised as a 4 core YJ V8 radiator...i think it was about $200 or so, but that was a year ago, and i just searched for them and can't find em.

I got one from ebay that was advertised as a 4 core YJ V8 radiator...i think it was about $200 or so, but that was a year ago, and i just searched for them and can't find em.
Just my luck. I'm trying to figure out what type of radiator I'm gonna use for my YJ.

Just my luck. I'm trying to figure out what type of radiator I'm gonna use for my YJ.

Aluminum!! Some guy in Ft Wayne, Indiana makes em for like $200, made to fit your application specifically....not sure what shop it is though. might check out

bbb.jeepininin.com it's a forum that the members are mostly based out of Ft. Wayne

extremeradiator.com

Nothing but good things to say about these guys, replaced my aluminum one with theirs and haven't reached 260 degrees since. :D

extremeradiator.com

Nothing but good things to say about these guys, replaced my aluminum one with theirs and haven't reached 260 degrees since. :D

yea i have nothing but good things to say about them, honest , great service, and the shirt they threw in was great till it caught on fire. pretty good product for a GM motor swap that i used in my CJ, same difference as a YJ and with a stock water pump and fan, and 180* thermosat its sitts right at 180 on the gauge. not too shaby

This rigs for sale or trade for newer TJ....decided i have no room in my life for a trail rig at this point...

it's finished
'93 Wrangler no rust
2000 5.3L Vortec (285hp)
TH400 auto w/ camaro shifter
Dana 300 twinsticked
Dana 60 front 4.56 stock limited slip? DIY4 3/8 diff cover
14 bolt rear 4.56 welded, shaved to Dana 44 ground clearance :-D now a 13 bolt
Ladder bar on rear axle
35x12.50x16 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws Radial
AR Aluminum 5spokes

some things are pretty, but everything works....

pics?

pics?
http://picasaweb.google.com/ChuckandBrandi/ChuckSJeepProgressPictures

http://lh4.ggpht.com/ChuckandBrandi/R-TvbZ-aGmI/AAAAAAAABcc/zbxshqj2XVQ/P1010070.JPG?imgmax=512
http://lh5.ggpht.com/ChuckandBrandi/R-Tvcp-aGnI/AAAAAAAABck/ItAfcyTDY0o/P1010071.JPG?imgmax=512
http://lh5.ggpht.com/ChuckandBrandi/R-Tvdp-aGoI/AAAAAAAABcs/G8w7uF8OlXw/P1010072.JPG?imgmax=512