I've been reading the forums for a few years now and recently bought a jeep. Everything I know is from searching the forums. Picked up a lot of info. This is a college build but not an extreme tight budget build. I have worked alot and paid for all parts by myself 100%.
Here we go. Started with a totaled 1999 TJ 4.0/5speed with 100K miles. Has 4" procomp lift/3" body lift and 35" BFG MT. Already removed the hard top and damaged pieces as well as the body lift
Sold some parts
Started on a front bumper
Drilled holes to mount a smittybuilt 8000 winch,
Ordered Clevis mounts from AtoZ fab. Good pieces.
Ordered stinger from BTF because my bender only goes to 90*
Moved on to the tube fenders. Haven't really seen this design before, thought it looked cool. Built a 5" flare. built out of 1.5" DOM. The plate is 1/8"
It was a rollover. Smashed hard top, smashed full steel doors, windshield/windshield frame, bumpers, some bodywork, one fender, tub is separated from wheel wells, rear frame is bent near the trackbar mount. The whole thing would need to be repainted. Still in very good shape for being totaled.
The plot thickens. Bought a Dana 70U with 65" WMS. Replaced the wheel bearings. Used spindle lock nuts from a 2004 2500HD gas truck. They are the ones in the 14 bolt bible that use the keyway and c-clip. Liked those better than the standard lock nuts. Also replaced the left hand thread wheel studs on the left side for right hand threads. Used calipers from a 79 chevy and brackets from ruffstuffspecialties. Nice product as well.
Bought a diff cover from GLO. USPS must hate them. Shipped in a flat rate box, all 21lbs of it. Wanted to use the 4.10's that came in it but pulled them out and found this
Wanted to keep the 4.10's and do a 231/300 doubler but that part of my budget now will go to regearing the axles.
Ordered a battery box from ruffstuff as well. I will be painting the fenders this weekend. This will slow down now that I am back in school so the $$ is getting tighter and tighter. Still in need of a front axle but here are my plans
Comp cut/sliders
40" LTB's
Beadlocks
flat belly with skidplate
SYE
Rear bumper build with swing out tire carrier
Bedliner inside of tub
Removeable steering wheel
Dodge MC
Front
HP 60 with 3.5" cut off the long side. Rebuild with 5.13's/detroit.
14" coilovers.
Hydro if $ allows
4 link
6-8" stretch
Rear
70U with 5.13's welded
Cantilever Suspension with 8-10" coilovers
Fuel Cell
10" stretch
4link
Ordered a battery box from ruffstuff as well. I will be painting the fenders this weekend. This will slow down now that I am back in school so the $$ is getting tighter and tighter. Still in need of a front axle but here are my plans
Comp cut/sliders
40" LTB's 42" TSL/SX
Beadlocks Aluminum beadlocks
flat belly with skidplate
SYE Box4Rox with dana 300
Rear bumper build with swing out tire carrier No spare tire
Bedliner inside of tub
Removeable steering wheel
Dodge MC
Front
HP 60 with 3.5" cut off the long side. Rebuild with 5.13's/detroit. Dodge dana 60. Rebuild with 5.13 and detroit
14" coilovers.
Hydro if $ allows PSC Full Hydro steering
4 link
6-8" stretch 11" front stretch
Reid Knuckles
Rear
70U with 5.13's welded
Cantilever Suspension with 8-10" coilovers 14" Coilovers
Fuel Cell
10" stretch 8" Stretch
4link
For those still interested, I just kicked this build into high gear. There have been multiple changes. I have been collecting parts for over a year now and am ready to start the one ton build.
Very Nice Start. This is going to look Great. Cage work and welds are impressive. What major are you in school? I would guess engineering or something.
Notice the tube connecting the front bumper to the crossmember. There is one in the middle and one behind each recovery point
Started the frame tie-ins
On to some tech. Picked up some led lights from a trailer supply. Used a couple diodes and a resister to change 2-wire led to 3-wire. Now I have running lights and turn signals.
Have a bunch of parts leftover for sale now. PM if interested
Drivers air bag
Steering wheel
Left front fender. Damaged but repairable
Emissions charcoal canister
cruise control module
rear bumper
spare tire (stock)
spare tire carrier with light
air bag computer
Need a Dana 60 front. Would like to find one local but the budget is small right now. It will be rebuilt so shot calipers, rotors, gears, bearings etc is acceptable.
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