Newbie here...well in the leaf sprung arena I am :)

[Benz0]

Well...I did it - I traded my TJ for a YJ - I will be putting SOA 1ton axles underneath, V8 power it, 38.5 SX's and plenty of tubing for a cage...plus weld in tub and drivetrain protection...

Here she is as I got it...

93 Sahara
4.0 - Auto
eh stock axles and gears...

sorry it was dark out when I got home after picking it up...
http://www.bensprouse.com/albums/album28/img_001.jpg

Here is my old DD TJ...
http://www.bensprouse.com/albums/album24/benonrock2.jpg

needless to say I do not miss the TJ - just the ride comfort but this YJ will NOT be a DD...nor will it be street legal :D:D:D

[Road Head]

Sounds like a good plan. However, I would keep the 4.0L/auto combo. That is an awesome combination. If you knew that you were going to do a V8 swap, why not start with a 4 cyl jeep. It just seems that you could have saved yourself some $$ by buying the 4 cyl jeep, especially knowing that you were getting ready to completely rebuild it (suspension/axles/engine/tranny). BTW, I really liked your TJ, it was one of my favorites. Very clean, while still rugged.

[Benz0]

eh - the V8 is a long way down the road...plus the guy traded me and fronted about $7500.00 for my TJ...so I have some play money to shop around...

I am thinking 35 spline HP D60 ARB locked and standard spooled D60 in the rear...5.86 should suffice for the 4.0 un til I blow it up or it grenades on me

[Hyperlite533]

i gotta come check it out ben, looks good, i'll deal with you this weekend:agree: :agree:

[Jeffery]

Another see's the light. Welcome to the delightful world of simple suspension systems.


38.5's :agree: Swamper SX's I hope, I know you have an MTR fetish though.....

[Road Head]

-=- originally posted by Benz0 -=-
eh - the V8 is a long way down the road...plus the guy traded me and fronted about $7500.00 for my TJ...so I have some play money to shop around...

I am thinking 35 spline HP D60 ARB locked and standard spooled D60 in the rear...5.86 should suffice for the 4.0 un til I blow it up or it grenades on me

That sounds like a pretty darn good deal :) 5.86 is awfully low. You may have trouble stopping because your brakes might not be able to handle so much pulling. I have a friend running 4.88s with 39.5 TSLs and 60s front/rear and 4.0L/auto and that seems just about right. With the auto, you get the torque multiplication anyways.

[Benz0]

-=- originally posted by Road Head -=-
That sounds like a pretty darn good deal :) 5.86 is awfully low. You may have trouble stopping because your brakes might not be able to handle so much pulling. I have a friend running 4.88s with 39.5 TSLs and 60s front/rear and 4.0L/auto and that seems just about right. With the auto, you get the torque multiplication anyways.

roadhead
thanks for the pointer - I plan on running a larger booster, calipers and rotors...more in the planning stage

jeffrey
the MTR's were on the YJ when I got it - cant help they are among the Fav's in the mallNcrawl arena :D:D:D
I do plan on runnign the SX's or maybe even the Iroks seeing this will rig will NOT be seeing the highway :agree:

[jwayne2403]

Ben, please check your PM box for 1998BlueOX.

I need dudes contact info again for the rockring

[jwayne2403]

Dana60/14b w/39.5 IROKs


End of discussion

[jwayne2403]

http://webpages.charter.net/jwayne31/Ringpics/rockrings1.jpg



Have I told you I make those MYSELF? $56.00 bucks SHIPPED, good deal huh?

Right now they're only available for the Dana30, but im working on expanding...

[tehmidget]

What t-case are you going with to run those kinds of meats? I would use that pass side drop 44 you have and run an upflipped 300. Save you some money on the flip kit and upgrade your t-case.

[Benz0]

-=- originally posted by 94YJ_in_LA -=-
What t-case are you going with to run those kinds of meats? I would use that pass side drop 44 you have and run an upflipped 300. Save you some money on the flip kit and upgrade your t-case.

true - and that 44 has been sold awhile back...maybe a dana20 witha AA 32spline output on it might suffice also...

[LeadFoot]

Looks like it's decently built up now with rockers, TJ flares, lift, decent tires on it,etc.

Keep the 4.0 and auto combo.....great combination!!! :agree:

[YJ4LIFE]

I like the way it is now :D What are the specs on it?

[Benz0]

-=- originally posted by YJ4LIFE -=-
I like the way it is now :D What are the specs on it?

93 Sahara
Rusty 3.5"
no SYE
stock gears, DS's
open all around
4.0 HO
xfer case chain feels a little loose when going into 4Lo - but with 126K miles its aight...
TJ flares...etc

[YJ4LIFE]

-=- originally posted by Benz0 -=-
93 Sahara
Rusty 3.5"
no SYE
stock gears, DS's
open all around
4.0 HO
xfer case chain feels a little loose when going into 4Lo - but with 126K miles its aight...
TJ flares...etc
rusty rusty's :D 33's?

[Dan90YJ]

-=- originally posted by jwayne2403 -=-
http://webpages.charter.net/jwayne31/Ringpics/rockrings1.jpg



Have I told you I make those MYSELF? $56.00 bucks SHIPPED, good deal huh?

Right now they're only available for the Dana30, but im working on expanding...

Id watch what you post man. Pimping your own stuff doenst fly to well.

[Benz0]

-=- originally posted by YJ4LIFE -=-
rusty rusty's :D 33's?

yes