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Its been a long time coming,got busy with life and shit, but I need to get moving on my build. My plan is to spend the next 2 weeks researching everything I need, the next 2 trying to buy it all, and that will give me about a month and a half to have everything shipped to my house in Connecticut. I return from japan mid to late October and have 20 days off. I hope to get the jeep built in these 20 days, and in good enough driving condition to make it back to Virginia. I then have 10 days off in November around thanksgiving and will finish any other odds and ends. The reason im doing this build in CT is because, I have a garage full of tools and a lift and knowledge in CT , people who can weld and gear axles ( corey and justin and my neighbor ) .
Enough talk, on to the build plans:
Front Axle: Waggy 44. 5.13s, Detroit alloy inner and outers, Longfield cryo-treated u-joints, brand new brakes, balljoints, warn selectable hubs, beefy tie rod with 3/4" hiem joints, passenger side flat top knuckle with high steer arm, beefy Drag link large Chevy tie rods.
The axle is basically complete ( see : 1400 mile d44 ). Previous owner torched the brackets off but it looks like shit, gotta grind the rest of the shit off, prime and paint it.
TNT Truss $484from TNT Customs
So nothing to worry about as far as parts/prices ill need. I think ill need a one ton reamer for my pit man arm.
Oh and I already have 35x12.50R15 MTZ's at home waiting for me
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Rear Axle J10 d44 I picked up from sam for 100 bucks. Completely bare axle, minus some beefy ass moser shafts i got with the housing.
Gonna start dropping links and prices, let me know if i am missing something or you know where i could get it cheaper.
5.13 Gears $159 from complete offroad
Gear Install kit $109from complete offroad . Question I have with this is it says its for 30 spline axles. Mine are 33 spline, does this matter or is a mute point. I didnt find an install kit for 33 spline on complete offroad.
1310 YOKE W/U BOLTS, PINION NUT AND SEAL, U-JOINT
$74 from complete offroad
should i go with the 1310 yoke that comes with this kit or a 1330 yoke ?
Ruff stuff diff cover $100from Ruffstuff
can this be had any cheaper elsewhere? Pirate maybe?
Disc brake conversion and everything I need ~100 dollars from autoparts stores and internet.
Detroit 33 spline locker $560 shippedfrom various vendors on pirate, is ~550 the price im going to be paying or can I get one cheaper?
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Suspension
Already own
RE 4.5" Coils
Re 3.5" Leafs and 1" shackle
Need to buy
TNT Y Link ~849dollars from TNT Customs
TNT Trac bar system $269from TNT Customs
Bilstein 5150 x4 $400from Summit racing
Any reason i should not get these, everyone says they are good, they will ride good on the road and my jeep will see many a many trips to from CT-PA-VA. Cheapest ive really found was 99 per shock. How much travel should i get for 4.5" of lift, dont want to be limited by the shock flex wise. Also, those insane deals on the edelbrock shocks, that still around or was it a one time deal?
People with similar setups lift wise, have you found a need to have limiting straps, will I need them or should I just hold off?
Also, I have absolutely no idea what I need to do as far as bumpstops front and rear. My last jeep had no bump stopping, obviously something I will need on this one.
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Other shit
PORC SYE $188from PORC
Not sure what im doing for a rear shaft, my jeeps a 5 speed so I dont think ill be able to use a front XJ shaft, but a front TJ shaft is hella long, I need to find some lengths, dont really feel like getting a completely new rear driveshaft made up. (you all know my luck with driveshafts)
Gas Skid $250from Kilby
Anyone know of a cheaper gas skid, or is this the cheapest?
Already have rocker protection, custom built by Dave.
Looking at rear quarter armor, either the total fab shit Will has, or really really really want the THOR quarter guards, like the integrated lighting
No idea what I want for a rear bumper, really something simple probably. No swing out tire carrier, just a plain bumper, Do not like JCRs bumpers, ideas?
Also, still havent decided on a front bumper. I really like the TNT bumper hawk has, might get that but its 600 dollars and I could do without a 600 dollar bumper , but im pretty sure I want a winch bumper. Sorta like Genos JCR winch bumper, any ideas anyone ?
Eaton beadlock wheels (x5) $865 shipped from NTW Online
any cheaper solutions for beadlocks? I could be stingy and only get 4, but i think id be safer just getting 5.
Other stuff ill do
Gonna want Hyrdo assist steering, doesnt look too expensive or complicated, probably will spend 300 ish dollars on it.
My AC is shot to hell, probably will do OBA and mount a tank in the cargo area.
Anything obvious that I am missing, i am sure little odds and ends will pop up, still need to be doing a bunch of research on some other shit, but thats basically the build. Ill probably be a bitch out and be cheap and skimp on bumpers and armor for now , and save up and buy later. How i spend my money the rest of the time in japan will be the deciding factor, but im already looking at a pretty expensive build.
Comments/Tips/Suggestions/Ideas/Criticism?
I just added up all my pricest listed in green, holy shit 4500 dollars. gonna have to cut some costs somewhere, god damn.
I can recoup some of my costs by selling my front and rear axles, and my suspension.
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