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
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"Take 92" - YJ Linked with Nines
"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
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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
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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
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as I needed to use the Jeep for the rest of the year till winter before I planned to rip out the axles
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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)
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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)
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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 )
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best part is the pile is getting better
was a little cold in shop tonight
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cut off all but one leaf hanger, and a few other things that need to go
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and a few items that are going bye bye
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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
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I got bored and wanted to test Plasti Dipping a carWhy is the jeep Black in the first post but Red in all the pictures of it on the lift?
see this post:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/21976593-post117.html
Here it is after
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.
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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.
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
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IllumiNATION LEDs
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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.
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Well parts have started arriving
Just got my MotoBilt 4 link kit, fuel cell, light bar brackets, and other small odds and ends.
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Just got my MotoBilt 4 link kit, fuel cell, light bar brackets, and other small odds and ends.
fuel cell and light bar bracket
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could not help myself at lunch and had to rip the parts open
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and some GenRight Corners
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and some GenRight Corners
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BAM 4 link kit is in.
I do need to weld it all the way in but it is tacked and all lined up ready to make some links..
looking from the rear
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looking from the front.. I am going with a dana 300 passenger drop front axle and looks like plenty of driveshaft room
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I do need to weld it all the way in but it is tacked and all lined up ready to make some links..
looking from the rear
looking from the front.. I am going with a dana 300 passenger drop front axle and looks like plenty of driveshaft room
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Also took of rear tailgate and few small things in the way for crusher corners and clamped them up to see what I need to cut and then set rear axle in place with rig at full bump
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then I placed my 14" Sway a Way air shock in at full compression to see if it cleans and I think I will be good.
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then I placed my 14" Sway a Way air shock in at full compression to see if it cleans and I think I will be good.
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had a few minutes in garage today..
Rear quarters are cut and Genright Aluminum corners are on.
Rear axle is centered and now just need to assemble rear axle and start making rear links.
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Rear quarters are cut and Genright Aluminum corners are on.
Rear axle is centered and now just need to assemble rear axle and start making rear links.
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