My little brother just picked up a kinda half way done yj. Here's the specs.
350-Th350-203-205 doubler wms adapter. D60 front 14 bolt rear disc. 4.56 4 link rear with stock tj coils and some stiff ass front springs. some 44's. It has a hacked up crossmember that needs some serious rebuilding. We will basically be changing mostly everything on it. He picked it up for 3000. Not bad for his first crawler. here's some pics. We'll get working on it tomorrow. We need to wire and plumb it. change the front springs. make a new crossmember. Change the rear link set up a little. make all the steering and mount some seats. make a cage and get it done by the first weekend of november

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj001.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj004.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj012.jpg

aproach angle
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj002.jpg

departure angle
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj003.jpg

dual cases
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj011.jpg

frame coil mounts
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj014.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj013.jpg

axle truss and stuff
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj005.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj006.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj008.jpg

frame link mounts
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj010.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj009.jpg

looks like a good setup! :smokin:

Hope you guys have fun with it. I am going to miss it. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Like I said, it was basically thrown together to get it in one piece. I wanted to tear it down to the frame and start over. Have fun and post alot of pics.

its all good. It's a nice start for a build. We'll post plenty of pics. Hopefully we'll get it done by the first weekend in November for hump and bump here.

:barf:Traders!!!

I still have my toy building that also. This is my little bro's. he is young he will learn from his mistakes haha. He says jeeps are for cheerleaders. maybe he's trying to get the cheerleaders. How's your's going?

got some work done today. The wiring is done except for the, starter switch, lights, fuel pump, still need to get that. Took off misc stock yj crap.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj023.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj025.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj017.jpg


Thought about mounting the headers.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj024.jpg

shackle angle
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj020.jpg

BTF high steer arms
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj022.jpg

60 calipers grinded for 15" wheels.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj021.jpg

Grooved two of the tires
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj019.jpg

And here is my little brother so excited working on his boat. Don't forget the bling shock boots :D
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj026.jpg

No just kidding it a good looking Heep:D with a lot of potental. They toy coming along but slow as always. I just took a new job that hav been moving all my stuff. I trying to buy a house so once i get settled down i really want to get it done for moab. I've said that 3yrs in a row so hopefully i can find the time this year.

same here. working too much. Had knee surgery in april and I think I have another one coming up in october. Hopefully I'll get this and the toy done by the deadline. If so I won't have to get out of the truck with my crutches ha

You got a really good deal on that jeep!!-----------Kyle:eek:

some updates. I know it's dark and the pics suck.
Not much happened. Put the headers on.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj027.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj029.jpg

Got a different master cylinder on.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj028.jpg

put some different springs on. They are toy rear main and second leafs. mixed with 4" yj springs. It moves the front axle forward 2". The wheelbase is now 108"
New Shackle angle
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj030.jpg

approach
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj032.jpg

looks like you got a good solid foundation to work with:beer:

this should turn out nice

Not much progress today. Took the radiator to redor the cooling on it. started to redo the crossmember. Cut the rear body for the tires some more and put a seat in.

rear cut job.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj033.jpg

pu a seat in. didn't mount it yet but it's in
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj035.jpg

:barf:Traders!!!
traitors?:flipoff2:
thats a nice "starter" rig! and for 3gs! i think i'll keep my eye on this.

thats a nice "starter" rig! and for 3gs! i think i'll keep my eye on this.

X2...:smokin:

here's some crappy pics. I'll have better pics sunday.
Got the 22 gal fuel cell. I know there is a lot of crap in the back.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/IMG00153.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/IMG00154.jpg

picked up another seat. I know they are different colors.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/IMG00155-1.jpg

Gonna go back to work on. but here's some updates.

some better pics of things. here's the seats.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj039.jpg

Fuel tank and one of the straps made for it.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj038.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj040.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj041.jpg

Was the stuff not painted before installing it theres lots of surface rust on it. Its looks good though for 3k.

Is it done yet???

No most stuff was painted like rustoleum? redish.

No no its not done yet. I've been gone all week up in Montana. Got back to work on it today when I got home.

here some more stuff we did today.
got the 203 shifter on. there has to be some bling paint on it right.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj046.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj045.jpg

Tank mounted with straps and tool box in.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj043.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj042.jpg

original lower links. 1.5 .120 wall dom.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj044.jpg

lower links now. 1.5" .120 wall sleeved with 1.75" .120 wall sleeved with 2" .120 wall. The heims are only 3/4 heims. I'll be upgrading those as well.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj047.jpg

Those lower link must weight alot with all that material.. Cool build

Those lower link must weight alot with all that material.. Cool build

A lot of guys are running .375 wall... those lowers are .360. Shouldn't be too bad. I personally run 2" o.d., .250 wall, but have a 2.5" o.d., .250 wall piece to sleeve them with when i get the chance.

Just a suggestion on the tool box. I would get rid of it and replace it with a full metal welders/tool box. That plastic will break real fast in the cold if you ever see it. I know its bolted down but, during a rollover or flop, you may also break the plastic and its no better then just being placed back there. I have a full metal one bolted down in my YJ and I beat the snot out of it and the metal box is holding. the lid doubles as a place to mount my Hi-lift as well. If you want a pic, I can post one later tonight. You should be able to find these metal boxes at any industrial store.

Thanks for the suggestion. Its just in place here for now. We don't see much cold in vegas but I don't want to deal with it breaking.

Some more updates. Put the links back on. Set the pinion angle. The lower links are 1.5" sleeved with 1.75" sleeved with 2" .120 wall 4130 chromo.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj048.jpg

Started on the steering. Astro van box for the forward facing pitman arm. Thanks to golvols and GiS for their tech on astro van boxes here's their stuff. ASTRO VAN BOX LOOK http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=604589&highlight=astro&page=3
and started making the frame mount and teaching my little brother to weld. He's doing ok.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj051.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj050.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj049.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj052.jpg

in a hump n bump hurry huh nov deadline may make it

not much update today. Thought about running break lines and fuel lines. But I'm lazy worked on take the 60 apart on my truck. It's still sitting here. Messing with the links yesterday the wheelbase sits at 109.5". And yeah I'm trying to make it to hump and bump. Last year I did the same thing with a toyota and parts never showed to finish it.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj053.jpg

not many pics today. Got the steering almost done. And the crossmember done. started on the cooling.

Side shot of the crossmember
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/truggy005.jpg

Finished up the box mount today. Also had to change the pickup tube in the fuel cell. Almost finished up the fuel and brake lines.

Box mount
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj060.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj061.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj064.jpg

Some updates.

Finished up the steering. Made a drag link, tierod, Steering shaft.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj072.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj067.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj066.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj070.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj069.jpg

Battery tray for now.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj071.jpg

Moved the radiator a little forward
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj068.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj073.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj074.jpg

Cut about 3/4" off the taurus fan. Everything still clears.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj075.jpg

Brake lines ran almost
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj010-1.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj009-1.jpg

Mock up placement of shifters
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj076.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj011-1.jpg

here's some pics as requested.

shackle
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj080.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj081.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj082.jpg

Spring hanger
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj083.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj084.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj078.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj079.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj.jpg

and no updates for today. Working on finishing the wiring.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj077.jpg

more updates. I'm having a problem with the wiring. I have a affordabel fuel injection harness comp and everything. When I hook all the hot wires up all sensors and everything. I don't have power going to the temp sensor, o2 sensor, or distributor. Also the fuel pump wire. Anyone have any ideas?

trying to finish up the wiring and throttle bracket
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj088.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj089.jpg


fuel lines finished
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj085.jpg

mounted the taurus fan
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj086.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj087.jpg

14 botl ring from poison spider on their closeout sale for $30
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj090.jpg

Here are some more updates. Finished up the wiring for the lights, Just need to wire the brake lights up. Wire the fan. Put the rollover valve on the tank, finish my seat mounts, Finish my 205 shifter, and I think thats it.

Rear lights cut in
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj091.jpg

This will be the switch pannel with the light switch.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj093.jpg

also started the front radiator hoop. Will be adding some tube fender type things but not fenders and some other tube work up front.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj092.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj094.jpg

more updates. Not much today. Was working and the cops came. It wasn't even late and they were talking about noise disturbance.... GAY
Anyways. Finished the wiring for the fan.

Got some plates to start my tube fenders. Only did one side before the cops showed up.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj095.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj098.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj096.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj100.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj099.jpg

Some more progress today. Finished wiring the fan and relay for the fan. ST85 relay for the taurus fan. Make it cake to do anything with. All the wiring is done. Just need to make a rear driveshaft. Finish seat mounts. Put the rollover valve on the tank. Run lines to the tranny cooler. and That might be it. i don't know

some better pics of the front tube work so far.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj104.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj105.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj106.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj107.jpg

brake lines on the front axles tied down.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj109.jpg

also made the front driveshaft today.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj108.jpg

tube work's lookin good. I'm using the same engine mount that as you only with a 4.3. Need to find a taurus fan also, stock fan clutch was pressed against the radiator.

What'd the popos want:D

:shaking: someone called about noise disturbance at 7:30 pm

I'll be adding more tubes in I don't know if I'll have time to do it before the event but I might.

Not much work done today. Need a new liner for the welder to finish the seats and other things.

Trying to see where I want the 4 in 1 tach.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj111.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj112.jpg

And I can't move the shift rail for the 205. The one closest to the output. Any ideas.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj110.jpg

Looking from the transfer output to the rear
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj113.jpg

wow, 7:30 soooo late at night

you thinking a stinger of some sort then? Possibly do a hood height stinger tied into the fenders or something? Always looks cool:D

Are you using both settings on the taurus fan, or just high to keep the V8 cool? Draws a lot of amps, works well though:smokin:

exactly what I thouht. I was going to try and so something without a stinger. I haven't made my mind up yet. I'm trying to see what I want. I'd rather do it without one but we will see what happens. It'll all tie intor the fenders as well.

The taurus fan is just on a toggle switch with the higher speed. I was going to run a three way switch but I probably wouldn't use the lower speed very often. And the relay I have, ST85 from napa, is a 85 continous amp relay. I used one on my last truck and didn't have any problems.

:eek: running out of time...:eek:

With the SR your front shaft isnt going to be happy at all. Dont think you are even close on the travel, I dont like them but if you are in a hurry might think about making a square shaft for the front or run limit straps on the front. Hell of a build so far.



edit; looked at the pic is that a long travel shaft where you just added the one peice. If it is dont read above post :D:D

Yeah, It's a long travel front shaft. I forgot how long the splines are. I'll have to measure.

Greg. I'll make it............. I think. No place was open to get a liner today for the welder. going back outside now

Can you tell me what kind of headers you are using? Im looking for some for my jeep w/ the same motor and I don't wanna get the wrong ones. They look like they would work well.

Can you tell me what kind of headers you are using? Im looking for some for my jeep w/ the same motor and I don't wanna get the wrong ones. They look like they would work well.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj066.jpg

hedman

ok yeah I saw that, hedman makes a bunch of headers, what vehicle are they for is what I should have asked?

um.... Not sure. I can check to see if there is a part number stamped on them.

um.... Not sure. I can check to see if there is a part number stamped on them.


look similar to S10 swap headers

mountain_yj

I ordered the headers from Summit Racing part # Hedman Hedders 69640. Hope that helps you out.

lizard, you guys sure are getting after it. Can't wait to see it done and wheeling again. Glad to see it went to a good home.

Eric

And I can't move the shift rail for the 205. The one closest to the output. Any ideas.


This is how I did mine, I think I listed all the cable shifter part numbers in my buildup thread. Either way, it looks like you may need to push/pull the shift rail from behind, due to the clearances.

Have you twin sticked the 205, or do you still need to connect the shift rails together?

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/sff5758/S6300336.jpg

I ordered the headers from Summit Racing part # Hedman Hedders 69640. Hope that helps you out.
Eric

Thanks that's what I needed to know. And the build looks like its going pretty good. Really nice platform to start with, keep it up.

mountain_yj

I ordered the headers from Summit Racing part # Hedman Hedders 69640. Hope that helps you out.

lizard, you guys sure are getting after it. Can't wait to see it done and wheeling again. Glad to see it went to a good home.

Eric

Yeah what he said. Those are them.

This is how I did mine, I think I listed all the cable shifter part numbers in my buildup thread. Either way, it looks like you may need to push/pull the shift rail from behind, due to the clearances.

Have you twin sticked the 205, or do you still need to connect the shift rails together?

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/sff5758/S6300336.jpg

It's not twin sticked yet. I just haven't put on the plate to connect the two shift rails. It looks good though. Cable shifters are nice.

Well Got all the things for the exhaust. Need to fix a few leaks in the radiator. I still am having all kinds of problems with the harness. The fuel pump is getting juice but I still have no spark. The distributor isn't getting any juice. I tried cranking the motor and seeing if there was something but nope. i'm going to trace the wires down to the computer and see what I have.

Anyone have any ideas?

some more updates of this turd. Never made the event. The damn harness I couldn't figure it out. Pulled the damn thing off. Going to go with another harness. So for the time being I put an intake and carb on I had laying around. Still couldn't get it going to make it out. Tranny problems. Faulty brake lines. I realized at 1am on Saturday morning I was not going to make it. But it's mostly done. Just a few more things but it runs and drives now.

Finished up the rear driveshaft
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj114.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj119.jpg

Front steering and junk done
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj122.jpg

shifters. Ended up going with a offroad design 203-205 shifter
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj115.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj116.jpg

one side of the exhaust
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj117.jpg

part of the dash thats missing things.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj120.jpg

an engine shot
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj118.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj121.jpg

I just noticed how you mounted your links with the square tubing... Thats simplicity at it's best and its :smokin:!

yeah that was on there when I got the jeep. I'll be redoing the real link setup. Also gonna add a little more wheelbase soon.

really nice looking ride man. I'm gonna pick up a 65 CJ5 this week I think. I love the short wheelbase jeeps!
too bad your's isn't one anymore!

no way short wheelbase jeeps are not fun. I tried that once in a 51 willys. Thought I was going to roll over on everything.

did some more work over the weekend. Pulled the motor and tranny.The tranny didn't have 3rd gear.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj126.jpg

Was going to put the other tranny I had in and broke the ears off. Looks like the case was cracked.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj127.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj129.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj128.jpg

here's a shot of the motor mount thing. Which blow in my opinion.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj124.jpg

And another shot of the steering
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj125.jpg

I didn't really do anything on this this. I flexed it to see if I was going to have any problems with anything.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj131.jpg

Here's the final approach angle.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj137.jpg

Some poser flex pictures on the H 1/2 :laughing:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj133.jpg

The coil poped out. I need some coil retainers so I will be redoing the rear coil buckets.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj132.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj134.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj135.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj136.jpg

sucks you missed the run, but does anyone ever make their 1st or 2nd deadline?

very true. hopefully I can get another tranny and swap it in. Finish the floor. Make a spare rear driveshaft..... Some other misc crap.

some updates over the weekend. Cut all the old 4 link stuff off and redid it. Move the axle back as well.

lower axle mount
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj157.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj158.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj159.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj161.jpg

Upper and lower frame mount.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj160.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj162.jpg

finished pic of the rear
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj164.jpg

this is at full bump
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj167.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj168.jpg

just screwing around with the movement of the links. Maybe this should be the new ride height
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj165.jpg

this will be full bump.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj166.jpg

also started the coilover mounts and going with air bumps too. more pics to come

can you post some pictures of that front pass d60 spring perch. im interested in how thats mounted.. looks wild.

I don't realy have any more pics of the perch. It's just a stock 60 perch that is made into the housing
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj122.jpg

A few updates for the weekend. Put a brand new tranny in. gonna mess with the coilovers for the back today and bump stops

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj169.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj170.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj171.jpg

how close is the draglink to the frame on the pass side? i have low leaf setup with high steer arms and mine is close. i think it might hit when flexed up. just wondering if anybody else has this problem? its hard to see how close in the pics.

The draglink is 4.5" to the frame and the tie rod is 5"

ok after moving my whole steering gear again im now at 4.5" too. im hoping thats enough to clear now.

I should be good. I'm goig to be getting rid of it and the box. I'm going to go full hydro and links in the front soon

some update for the weekend. Finished the rear suspension. 14" coilovers. need to get different spring rates and then I'll be set.

coilover mounts. Used 1/2 misalignment spacers for the coilovers
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj179.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj188.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj190.jpg

axle mounts
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj175.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj183.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj184.jpg

the rear axle done except for brake lines and driveshaft.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj187.jpg

ride height
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj185.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj177.jpg

this was full droop except for the coilovers weren't on.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj172.jpg

is it me or is the port smashed?
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj190.jpg

yep you are correct. The coilovers are getting a full rebuild.

Are those shocks 2''..If so I have about 5 or six sets of different set of springs floating around....Let me know..

yeah they're 2" I'll give you a call. You still need that tbi stuff right?

Yeah.....give me a call

I'll give you a call in the next few days. Been busy Greg. Got knee surgery this thursday

some small updates. Not much.

Messing with the ride height
This is full droop. 14" coilovers
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj191.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj194.jpg

another shot of the rear
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj201.jpg

mounted the tank again.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj195.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj197.jpg

overall shot. wheelbase 115"
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj199.jpg

Dammn! that actually looks good. Might I suggest to see about extending the rear wheel well curve about 5 inches towards the front of the Rear axle. I think that it would make it look even better. But thats alot of body work.

Wow, this turned out pretty cool. Congrats man and good job. Let's see some Trail pics!

damn, that rear stretch looks fucking pimp, makes me want to move mine back a couple more inches. Im sittin at 111'' right now. Anyway build looks :grinpimp:

well did a few things lately. Went from some 14" coilovers to the 17" Bilstein coilovers I had laying around.

rear driveshaft, 1410 yoke
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/rear001.jpg

new upper shock mount
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/rear002.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/rear003.jpg

new axle coilover mounts.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/rear005.jpg

picked up a lokar shifter. Not sure if I like it yet but we'll see what happens
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj204.jpg

and just a little bling. gotta support who keeps the parts coming
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/rear007.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj207.jpg

Here's how it sits now
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj210.jpg

not many too updates today. I used some brackets I had laying around to start the front of this thing. My lower link brackets never showed so I am waiting on those. Here's some stuff that I'm mocking up. Yes I will be using pvc pipe it's super strong and flexable! :D

passenger side will be a little crowded. Still need coilover mounts. These are the old ballistic brackets. Never used them so why not use them now.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj218.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj219.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj223.jpg

3rd link tower and maybe the start of the frame mount
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj228.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj234.jpg

Panhard rod frame end
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj229.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj243.jpg

and the front view
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj238.jpg

looking good. been a while

Yeah haven't done much to it. Been driving it and then blew up the motor. So I might as well do some more work to it

did some more work this weekend.

braced the lower links
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj277.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj276.jpg

driver side with the 3rd link tied in
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj281.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj283.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj285.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj294.jpg

I also started on the crossmember. This is all I did before I didn't want to do anything else
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj296.jpg

also finished all the mounts and put the links on
3rd link
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj306.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj271.jpg

Frame panhard rod
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj262.jpg

lower link mount and axle panhard rod
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj299.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj305.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj304.jpg

This is full bump for the front. The wheelbase sits now at 116.5
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj308.jpg

I THINK you moved the rear axle back far enough =)

yeah but I have the wheelbase I want now so I should be good for a while hopefully

some more updates. Started on the shock hoops. still have to finish bracing them and finishing the engine cage

braced the 3rd link. Still am going to do some more to it.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj309.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj312.jpg

axle shock brackets
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj314.jpg

shock hoops started.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj319.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj325.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj323.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj321.jpg

full droop
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj327.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj315.jpg

ride height
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj331.jpg

and some lame ass pictures of trying to cycle the suspention
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj333.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj338.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj339.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj344.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj346.jpg

front shot of the coilovers
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj347.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/matts%20yj/yj350.jpg

A bunch of progress has been done on this but here's the pics. Cycling the suspension. The shitty pics are a camera phone. I'll get detailed pics later
Since the last update. Cage, hydro, bumps, and everything else have been done.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00230-20101113-1222.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00231-20101113-1223.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00222-20101113-1216.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00232-20101113-1223.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00219-20101113-1213.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00227-20101113-1221.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p218/lizard-lips/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00220-20101113-1214.jpg