xj's gonna get a makeover

[snapshaft]

great build dan, i would come up and lend a hand but i dont want to blow my tranny again hah, and i couldnt help but notice the blue bucket with the hole in it, sit'n shit bucket?

[ct67_72]

Why is it EVERYONE asks about the bucket lol. That is not a bucket, its a high transmission stand. the hole is an intermediate shaft holder lol.
Yeah, seeing as you blow trannys just coming to my house wait until you wheel with me.......

[snapshaft]

Why is it EVERYONE asks about the bucket lol. That is not a bucket, its a high transmission stand. the hole is an intermediate shaft holder lol.
Yeah, seeing as you blow trannys just coming to my house wait until you wheel with me.......

ill bring my AAA card

[ct67_72]

I only had about an hour last night to get stuff done between mowing the lawn and going to the gym, but I did manage to take my stock driveshaft, remove the slip spline end, take the aftermarket shaft I have thats bent (supposedly Tom woods) and remove the larger diameter, longer travel slip from it and compare. The shaft diameter and wall thickness was the same so i got to work, I measured the difference and how much I needed it shortened and ended up with this





I also have a 1330/1310 conversion joint to install. I just have to pop in the pinion seal and then I can install the shaft and see how she fits.

[ct67_72]

Got a little bit done. Track bar is built and mostly in, my 5/8 drill got dull and I need to sharpen it and finish drilling holes. I got the front springs installed and got the jeep down on all fours. It definitely sits lower in the front by about an inch, but with the wide stance, it actually looks really mean. I may go up a bit in the front, because space is kind of at a premium also. Its tight up there.
Oh, got the front shaft in too. The yoke I used ended up being a 1350 so I used a 1310/1350 conversion joint and u bolts. Driveshaft fits perfect and has a ton of slip. I just need another heim for the upper link to get the castor and pinion angle set.

[CntStpTheStnk06]

fawking badass bro.........!!!!!!! can we wheel it now!!?!?!?!?!

[kracker]

will she be ready for a shakedown run this weekend?

[ct67_72]

Nah not this weekend, still have a bunch of stupid stuff to do. The most time consuming will probably be drilling all the bracket holes to 5/8" for the steering.

[AngryTJ]

What size springs are you running? Rig looks awfully low or those tires are just huge

[Bigbike]

FAWK YA

[clean4drxj]

Looks good mang! and you need some 4.5 inch springs, what you had would been good.. no?

[ct67_72]

What size springs are you running? Rig looks awfully low or those tires are just huge

3.5" looks like it sits about 4" of lift up front and close to 5" out back.
The 4.5" springs would have worked, but I really like where the front sits. even with the front a bit lower, I really like the stance, and i like the front a touch lower for steep climbs.
The steering and track bar just clears everything and I have 3" of uptravel so i can make it work. if I ever want more, I have to go back to a 4.5" spring.
Im gonna wheel it and see how it works, worst case I go back to the 4.5

[ct67_72]

My other option down the road when im ready for tires is to go to the 4.5" spring and then I can fit a 39.

[AngryTJ]

what sizes tires are those right now?

[kracker]

they are37's on gangsta ass rims... i personally think his setup is going to work just fine once all bumpstops are set... its gonna have real low COG and awesome approach too!

dan if ya need a hand with the rest just give me a holler