[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

"Take 92" - YJ Link kit from Motobilt with Nines

For reference here is last build that had way to many changes in it so that is why I am starting a new thread.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/1021890-impaks-wrangler-build-no-more-xj.html

So here is the Story..

After I wrecked my XJ racing it I decided I wanted an open top Jeep that my family of 4 could ride in and we could all enjoy it but then I also could go out with the guys on some hard trails and be able to keep up.

So After selling a bunch of parts I found a nice YJ

It is a 92 YJ with a XJ 4.0 and TJ NV3550.
My Plan is to rip out the dana 30 and 8.8 and replace them with 9's add a dana 300 and 4 link with sway a way air shocks.

pics of Jeep as I got it

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

One of the coolest things with this build is my son (Corbin) has really started to get involved with me in the garage which is just cool as it gets

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

Then I spent some time building a rear bumper, modifying a tire carrier, adding a winch, a battery box and the last thinking I need to do is mess with the axle disconnect tomorrow night..

as I needed to use the Jeep for the rest of the year till winter before I planned to rip out the axles

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

Well winter is here so it is time to rip out the axles and start on the new build

And so it begins.....

pulled out the rear 9" to start tearing it apart. Next is to build the nodular 9" center section and then clean up the axle( wire brush time)

 

[yjcrawler86]

what are your plans for the front axle? 609?

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

All axles are out and it is now time to cut off all old brackets and clean the frame to get read for my 4 link kit.. ( it sweet, just wait till you see it )

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

what are your plans for the front axle? 609?

yup

 

[go4petee]

That's a nice little pile of parts. I'm looking forward to more updates.

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

That's a nice little pile of parts. I'm looking forward to more updates.

best part is the pile is getting better

 

[Steppin Steve]

What year VW you got? I'm currently restoring a 73 Riviera.

 

[yager]

save this spot.....

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

What year VW you got? I'm currently restoring a 73 Riviera.

That is a 67 Split Window Deluxe.. still gathering all the parts to put it on the road.. I need a front beam for it

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

was a little cold in shop tonight

cut off all but one leaf hanger, and a few other things that need to go

and a few items that are going bye bye

 

[Blase]

Why is the jeep Black in the first post but Red in all the pictures of it on the lift?

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

Why is the jeep Black in the first post but Red in all the pictures of it on the lift?

I got bored and wanted to test Plasti Dipping a car

see this post:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/21976593-post117.html

Here it is after

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

well few more hours in the garage cutting stuff off and taking stuff off.

got all leaf mounts completely off and frame smoothed, exhaust cut and removed, factory skid removed, np231 removed..if i get lucky I will get a few more hrs tomorrow to try to get fuel tank down and a few others things I need to cut off.

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

also got rid of the stock axles this weekend and part of the deal was a sweet 50" light bar from which should light up the trailer very nicely..

IllumiNATION LEDs

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

Well got the fuel tank and skid plate out, and rear bumper and tire carrier off. then started working on dana 300 to get it ready to go in jeep.

 

[Ken Carter / BRUISER]

Well parts have started arriving

Just got my MotoBilt 4 link kit, fuel cell, light bar brackets, and other small odds and ends.

 

[fordnut]

Nice setup for the four link can't wait to see it coming together.