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breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 09:47 AM
Just to clarify, I do not have intentions of turning this into juggy/crawler. From the get go I have wanted a capable rig that I could potentially drive everyday. I want something I can drive to the Rubicon and back with out a hitch. While keeping decent mileage and comfort.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/My%20Jeep%20misc/P9110292.jpg

If your counting, that makes 4 not running POS.

:flipoff2:


Honestly I don't have the time/money to do a motor swap. I have no idea where I am going with this. Best solution right now would for me to find a junkyard 2.5L. Other than that, my Dad is considering letting me use his old 2000 Expedition to DD for the time being while he considers buying himself a new DD. At the moment I have 600 bones in the Jeep account I was saving to buy Juniors HP30 at the end of the month.

Scenario 1:
Find junk yard replacement 2.5L. and back to business as usual:

HP30 Front with 4.56s and an Aussie
High steer
Stock 4-link with Currie S/As
D44 rear with 4.56 and an ARB
Currie lowers, RK triangulated 4-link uppers.
Cage
Stay on 33"s for a while

Scenario 2:
Now if by the grace of god I come into some money, or I keep the Expedition as a DD I would like to see L33/LH6 swap, SM465 if I went stick or 4L60-E if I stay auto.

231-300 doubler, 60/60. 3 link front, 4 link rear with 5" of stretch. Keep a functional tub/top for cross-country drives, and run 35"s.

We will see where it goes.

mudtoy67
09-13-2010, 09:50 AM
doh!:D

uglyota
09-13-2010, 09:51 AM
what the sh1t!? Is that a piece of a rod or part of your crank?

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 10:26 AM
Driving back to CS on 105 at about 12:30 A.M.

Had developed what I believe to be lifter tick about 30 miles prior. From what I could see everything was ok. What was I going to do in the middle of the night 30 miles from anywhere? Oil-was fine, etc.

Car stumbled immediately followed by a gunshot/explosion noise. It died, I popped into neutral and before I could slow down to 30mph everything went dark and smoke billowed out.

My Jeep was on fire, I got out the fire extinguisher which didn't work... While I was watching my Jeep burn, at least 12 cars drove by before one stopped...

I found pieces of rod, block and piston in the road.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/My%20Jeep%20misc/P9110293.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/My%20Jeep%20misc/P9110294.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/My%20Jeep%20misc/P9110295.jpg

The fire must have only been the oil burning off my skid plate, because all though it burned for at least 2 minutes I couldn't see any melted parts. I have not had the opportunity to look at it in the day light yet though.

robertf03
09-13-2010, 10:39 AM
city motor supply

agjohn02
09-13-2010, 11:13 AM
I think your avatar had something to do with this...

jerryg79
09-13-2010, 11:14 AM
I think your avatar had something to do with this...

:laughing:

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 01:50 PM
I think your avatar had something to do with this...

4 years and 70k miles ago? The motor didn't take on any water.

I think it has something to do with stock gears and being underpowered, so I was winding the motor up at every hill and trying to keep up with traffic.

City Engine Supply said $860 for rebuilt short block with a 12 month 12k miles warranty. They are in Dallas.

The Jeep is in The Woodlands in my parents driveway. My Dad had a place quote him $1100 with a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. They were in Houston. He also received a quote for 4 grand :rolleyes: with a 36k mile warranty...

Since my Dad is loaning the money and a car he really gets the say on where the money goes. He is leaning towards the $1100 rebuild. We agreed that the 4.56 gears would help take strain off the break in process and so I am going to try and pay for the D44 to be built while he loans me the money for the engine.

What are some reputable places for R/P work for a DD? Preferably a place that will warranty their work. I lost that card for the one in Houston Blankenship gave me.

Doug Krebs
09-13-2010, 02:56 PM
I think it has something to do with stock gears and being underpowered, so I was winding the motor up at every hill and trying to keep up with traffic.


Ummm... maybe your transmission but not your engine.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 03:22 PM
Ummm... maybe your transmission but not your engine.

Transmission was rebuilt 50k miles ago. I duno, I think I was pretty hard on the motor on the highway.

I found that Mopar offers a "staged" performance parts in the way of Cam, etc.

2.5L Jeep Inline 4 Engine

Stage I Engine Package A

* Set timing for Maximum HP
* HP Hydraulic Cam 240" or 248" P4529656-657
* Valve Seal Package P4529661
* Valve Spring - Conical P4529217
* Conical Retainer- P4529217
* Low Restriction Enhaust
* Estimated 10 to 20 hp gain over stock

Probably a waste of money, but Summit has a cam listed at $140... Can't find anyone that has done cam swaps on these things. Thoughts? Can't even find the stock duration to compare it to?


*Apparently the ECU does not like dealing with to different a duration, but "drop in cams" are available that claim 10-20hp.*

uglyota
09-13-2010, 03:25 PM
wait, what? You're gonna put another 4 popper in it? And not just a junkyard one?

Sharpe
09-13-2010, 03:34 PM
J&P Standard Transmission on 21 did the rear axle in my screwcab and it's held up for about 50k miles.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 03:41 PM
wait, what? You're gonna put another 4 popper in it? And not just a junkyard one?
"Since my Dad is loaning the money and a car he really gets the say on where the money goes. He is leaning towards the $1100 rebuild. We agreed that the 4.56 gears would help take strain off the break in process and so I am going to try and pay for the D44 to be built while he loans me the money for the engine."

I don't think I will even bother with a cam, can't find any information on it. Mopar discontinued their cam, but Melling and Clifford still make them.

*TJ ECUs react better than the YJ ECUs*

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 03:43 PM
Put a 4.0 in it.

Sparling
09-13-2010, 03:47 PM
5.0L like blankenship

BroncoJo
09-13-2010, 03:48 PM
How much more money or work would a 4.0 be?

Sharpe
09-13-2010, 03:50 PM
6.0l Lq4!

DRAGOONRANCH
09-13-2010, 03:54 PM
a 5.3 would be another good one. Then paint the rollbar pink!

agjohn02
09-13-2010, 03:54 PM
4.0

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 03:56 PM
6.0l Lq4!

8.0L :flipoff2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuYnXJzYni8

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 03:59 PM
Guys...

Since my Dad is loaning the money and a car he really gets the say on where the money goes. He is leaning towards the $1100 rebuild. We agreed that the 4.56 gears would help take strain off the break in process and so I am going to try and pay for the D44 to be built while he loans me the money for the engine. He specifically said no engine swaps if I want his help. So if I want a V-8 or 4.0 I would have to do it myself.

Third time I have stated it.
People usually spend about $1200 to do a 4.0 swap I would consider it but don't have the money or cash. If I did, I would just save up and do a Gen 3/4 Chevy.

I work 20-30 hours a week and am taking 12 hours, its just not happening.


I stated in my original post that if I did an engine swap it would be a LH6 or L33 (Gen 4 aluminum 5.3Ls). The only V-8s I would even consider swapping in would be Gen 3/4 Chevy V-8s.

uglyota
09-13-2010, 04:00 PM
How much more money or work would a 4.0 be?

how much less reliable would a $300 junkyard motor be?

uglyota
09-13-2010, 04:01 PM
nevermind...8.1!!!!!

:flipoff2:

jerryg79
09-13-2010, 04:02 PM
how much longer will you be driving the jeep as a daily driver? 2-3 yrs? 4.0 it.

uglyota
09-13-2010, 04:03 PM
also, I disagree with your logic...if he's loaning you the money then you should be able to spend it as you see fit (i.e. not throw it away rebuilding the 2.5), if he's giving you the money he can throw it away as he sees fit. Or just take him out of the equation altogether and drop it off at Lance's with a credit card... :)

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 04:04 PM
This is softcore Jeep build :flipoff2::flipoff2::flipoff2::flipoff2:

Not Pirate hardcore build, or Im going to take 8 years to graduate or have my parents pay for a crazy rig build. :flipoff2::flipoff2::flipoff2:

I wish I could, but I can't.

My Credit-card does not have that high of a limit. I need a running car by next week anyways. If I was going to put myself in debt I would have already done it with my RX-7. Everything I have done has been in hard earned cash. I will take driving a gay Jeep with no balls and not being in debt.

My Dad has already loaned me money for a transmission rebuild, and the first motor on the RX-7. He's a pretty old fashion guy and I respect that. He does not have to help me at all if he dosent want to, so if he chooses to help me than the only way its going to happen is his way.

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 04:05 PM
nevermind...8.1!!!!!

:flipoff2:



Damn you!



Tell your dad it's not an engine swap so much as just correcting an error made at the factory when your Jeep was built.

RCcola55
09-13-2010, 04:09 PM
4.7!!!

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 04:10 PM
how much longer will you be driving the jeep as a daily driver? 2-3 yrs? 4.0 it.

Graduate in two years, so hopefully have a DD three years from now.

uglyota
09-13-2010, 04:11 PM
I will take driving a gay Jeep with no balls and not being in debt.

Boooooring! :flipoff2:

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 04:12 PM
This thread is gayer than my build threads.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 04:14 PM
This thread is gayer than my build threads.

I contemplated calling it The Gay Jeep build :flipoff2:

Sharpe
09-13-2010, 04:19 PM
This thread is gayer than my build threads.

Troof. At least Casey has good ideas that never get implemented.

Sharpe
09-13-2010, 04:23 PM
I contemplated calling it The Gay Jeep build :flipoff2:

Thats redundant.

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 04:25 PM
Troof. At least Casey has good ideas that never get implemented.


I'm like DaVinci. I come up with lots of cool ****, then get bored and wander off without ever making progress past the design stage.

agjohn02
09-13-2010, 04:26 PM
this needs to be in the random tech questions thread unless you're at least putting a junkyard 4.0 in it.

agjohn02
09-13-2010, 04:28 PM
I'm like DaVinci.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


ok, well, maybe

We know that he never married or had a romantic relationship with a woman and that he lived with a male artist, Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno, nicknamed Salai or Il Salaino, for 30 years. Salai had a reputation for being tremendously homosexual and is described lovingly by Da Vinci as a scoundrel and a peacock. Da Vinci's other strong relationship was with Count Francesco Melzi of Milanese royalty. Melzi studied beneath Da Vinci and was said to be his favorite student as Melzi stayed with Da Vinci for 14 years and inherited Da Vinci's paintings and works upon his death.

TexTJ209
09-13-2010, 04:29 PM
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


ok, well, maybe

We know that he never married or had a romantic relationship with a woman and that he lived with a male artist, Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno, nicknamed Salai or Il Salaino, for 30 years. Salai had a reputation for being tremendously homosexual and is described lovingly by Da Vinci as a scoundrel and a peacock. Da Vinci's other strong relationship was with Count Francesco Melzi of Milanese royalty. Melzi studied beneath Da Vinci and was said to be his favorite student as Melzi stayed with Da Vinci for 14 years and inherited Da Vinci's paintings and works upon his death.


:flipoff2: Somehow I figured something like that would turn up.

DRAGOONRANCH
09-13-2010, 05:17 PM
a 496 would be a fun swap.

Seth
09-13-2010, 05:27 PM
Motor swaps/upgrades are way too common on these jeeps to put 1000 plus into a 2.5. If you want to do the 4 banger, put a used one in.

Also, talk your dad into getting a new DD. An expo would be perfect to pull the jeep, the rx7, and much better as a DD.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 06:17 PM
Motor swaps/upgrades are way too common on these jeeps to put 1000 plus into a 2.5. If you want to do the 4 banger, put a used one in.

Also, talk your dad into getting a new DD. An expo would be perfect to pull the jeep, the rx7, and much better as a DD.

I agree with you completely. Your the only one to offer logical alternatives, that meet my demands. :gigem: He is just a financially conservative guy. I really just want to put a junkyard motor in, he really just wants me to graduate with out wasting any more time on cars...

I wouldn't mind DDing the Expedition either, its in mostly great shape, has the 5.4, tow package, airbags,etc. He is very specific about not having more than one car payment, etc. I wouldn't be surprised that he buys a new car in about a year and lets me drive it, if the transmission dosent go out. (It is shifting hard, and kinda slipping).


Everyone else stop cluttering up my thread with redundant bull-****. If anyone else wants to comment on what motor I should get, feel free to buy it for me. :gigem:

BroncoJo
09-13-2010, 06:22 PM
I agree with you completely. The only one to offer logical alternatives, that meet my demands. :gigem: He is just a financially conservative guy.
I really just want to put a junkyard motor in, he really just wants me to graduate with out wasting any more time on cars.

I wouldn't mind DDing the Expedition either, but it gets all of 13mpg city/16 highway. He is very specific about not having more than one car payment, etc. I wouldn't be surprised that he buys a new car in about a year and lets me drive it, if the transmission dosent go out. (It is shifting hard, and kinda slipping).


Everyone else stop cluttering up my thread with redundant bull-****.

putting another 2.5 is redundant bull**** :flipoff2:

and I don't see putting a $1100 2.5 in your as being financially conservative. With 33's wouldn't the 4.0 negate the need for new gears?

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 06:26 PM
putting another 2.5 is redundant bull**** :flipoff2:

and I don't see putting a $1100 2.5 in your as being financially conservative. With 33's wouldn't the 4.0 negate the need for new gears?

It still wouldn't be ideal with stock gears and I would still need to put in new axles anyways.

It will get me a running Jeep with a warranty by the end next week. Something none of the other options give me...

colman
09-13-2010, 07:19 PM
call junior and see if he has a motor. he always has jeep stuff around

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 07:25 PM
call junior and see if he has a motor. he always has jeep stuff around

When I talked to him last Wednesday he had a YJ 2.5L he just put or is putting in a tracker.

AggieTJ2007
09-13-2010, 07:37 PM
for $1100 will let you have the 4.0l and transmission out of my jeep it only has 78,000 ish on the motor

Sharpe
09-13-2010, 07:50 PM
for $1100 will let you have the 4.0l and transmission out of my jeep it only has 78,000 ish on the motor

~80% of which was spent at the rev limiter :flipoff2:

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 08:04 PM
for $1100 will let you have the 4.0l and transmission out of my jeep it only has 78,000 ish on the motor


~80% of which was spent at the rev limiter :flipoff2:

No thanks.

mudtoy67
09-13-2010, 08:19 PM
When I talked to him last Wednesday he had a YJ 2.5L he just put or is putting in a tracker.

He's probably got 2 more. I'd check. :p

JB
09-13-2010, 08:27 PM
certified good 2.5L on the cheap from junkyard, spend less money, keep wheeling. Reliable DDs are dangerous. Next thing you know, Jeep is in your driveway waiting on that v8 swap to magically happen.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 08:48 PM
certified good 2.5L on the cheap from junkyard, spend less money, keep wheeling. Reliable DDs are dangerous. Next thing you know, Jeep is in your driveway waiting on that v8 swap to magically happen.

Where would I find a "certified good 2.5L"?

JB
09-13-2010, 08:58 PM
The good junkyards pull them and make sure they are good etc and sell them. I would assume that is how they make money.

Eckert
09-13-2010, 09:12 PM
Make a run to a PnP. For 1100 for could buy two cherokees and have more than enough parts for a 4.o swap.

uglyota
09-13-2010, 10:25 PM
I agree with you completely. Your the only one to offer logical alternatives, that meet my demands. :gigem:

thanks jackass, i told you to go for the junkyard motor like 12 hours ago

put a shift kit and some trick shift in that expedition before you burn some bands permanently

agjohn02
09-13-2010, 10:55 PM
The good junkyards pull them and make sure they are good etc and sell them. I would assume that is how they make money.

doubt they make sure they're good. if its bad, they just give you another one that might be good. easy warranty. ive still havent uncrossed my fingers on this 5.3 in the jeep.

breckboarder55
09-13-2010, 11:35 PM
thanks jackass, i told you to go for the junkyard motor like 12 hours ago

put a shift kit and some trick shift in that expedition before you burn some bands permanently

Its not like I didn't know what a junkyard motor was, it was in my first post. I have just never heard of a "certified" junk yard motor. Such thing might help the bank of Dad to buy into a Junk yard motor.

I am driving the Expedition home Thursday after work to have the transmission looked at, unless someone can recommend a good shop in town.

73bronco
09-14-2010, 12:03 AM
If you didn't have such a time crunch I would say cruise all the forums looking for someone swapping the 4 banger for a V8. Would be able to pick it up for next to nothing I'm sure and probably have a spare transmission/t-case thrown in the deal.

Quick check on car-parts, junkyard 2.5L going for 1000-1500. Seems a little ridiculous.

Guy wants $400, could probably get it cheaper then spend a few hundred on new bearings and be good to go.
http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/1941036020.html

agjohn02
09-14-2010, 12:25 AM
for reference, a 5.3l can be had from a yard with a guarantee for $750.

colman
09-14-2010, 12:34 AM
more reputable yards like lkq etc offer warranties. ive seen them anywhere from 90 day to 1 yr 12k to or even more.

breckboarder55
09-14-2010, 09:44 AM
put a shift kit and some trick shift in that expedition before you burn some bands permanently

Anybody recommend a good transmission place in BCS?

85cj7
09-14-2010, 09:48 AM
J&P transmission off hwy 21 East I know does autos, they set up the gears in my d-44. you might want to get a hold of JB, I know he had auto work done recently.

agjohn02
09-14-2010, 09:57 AM
John's has done well for me on three rebuilds. He also donated to TCC a few years ago.

uglyota
09-14-2010, 10:00 AM
what about autozone and craftsman. I wouldn't spend much money on a transmission that's on its way out...just change fluid/filter with trick shift and install the shift kit, you're out like $100. Dunno what a tranny shop would charge for that

breckboarder55
09-14-2010, 10:02 AM
J&P transmission off hwy 21 East I know does autos, they set up the gears in my d-44. you might want to get a hold of JB, I know he had auto work done recently.

Cool, I just spoke with Russ (I think that was his name) at Baertrax, he is giving me a quote on ARB+R/P for my 44.

85cj7
09-14-2010, 10:12 AM
Cool, I just spoke with Russ (I think that was his name) at Baertrax, he is giving me a quote on ARB+R/P for my 44.

Russ is no longer the owner, read here. . . http://lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?t=46462

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

BaerTrax, Inc. would like to make the following announcement: As of Wednesday, August 25, 2010, BaerTrax was purchased by Josh Bertschy from Russ and Christy Baer. Both Russ and Christy Baer will be staying on to help with transition, and introductions for customer and vendors as Josh assumes all responsibilities for the company.

In the past 10 years, Christy and Russ have given a good part of their life to the offroad community and have met many life long friends from the customers at the BaerTrax shop in addition to wheelers from all over the country.

Russ and Christy had been contemplating a new adventure this past year and our first consideration was choosing someone to whom we could pass the torch. We never listed the business for sale or even considered doing so, instead we first approached Josh Bertschy and his wife Amanda about the idea of buying BaerTrax as we wanted our customers and friends to be able to deal with a person of integrity and experience.

Josh and Amanda Bertschy are from Arkansas but also resided in Texas from 2002 to 2007. Josh is a graduate of Wyoming Tech with degrees in Automotive Technology and Business Management. He also completed the Chassis Fab and Hot Rod Fab classes at Wyoming Tech. His bio includes working for a reputable 4x4 shop. After graduation, Josh was a Mercedes Benz Technician, then a service department manager at Park Place Lexus and Huffines Jeep Chrysler Dodge, most recently being a Service Director at Mercedes Benz of Northwest Arkansas prior to his ownership of BaerTrax.

Rockcrawling has been a huge part of Josh’s life since he was 15 years old. Josh wheels a full tube chassis he built sporting a Jeep body. He is a Toyota guy at heart. His first rig was an FJ-40 and has always had a Landcruiser in the mix.

We feel confident about our choice to carry on the BaerTrax name and grow the business past its current capacity in a way we will be proud of.. We did not only choose Josh for his customer service and technical ability but also for his business sense and his fabrication abilities. Our dream and vision to take BaerTrax to the next level will be confidently handled by this fine individual.

We are still here for you. Please know also this is a good thing for BaerTrax and its customers in the four wheel community and for us. Please know we are not abandoning Baertrax or our customers. Please support Josh in this new endeavor as he grows the business to its next level.

breckboarder55
09-14-2010, 10:37 AM
OK, that makes since because I read Russ but heard Josh.

He seemed really nice, warranty all of his work and parts if I go through him. Says he goes to Clayton every 2-3 weeks.

RCcola55
09-14-2010, 10:48 AM
John's in bryan or oliver brothers both do good work. John's is a little cheaper but u work on his time

Seth
09-14-2010, 01:09 PM
John Brown has a transmission guy that I will most likely try the next time I need work on one. Oliver is good but expensive, seems like their answer to everything is "needs to be rebuilt".

jerryg79
09-14-2010, 01:14 PM
John Brown has a transmission guy that I will most likely try the next time I need work on one. Oliver is good but expensive, seems like their answer to everything is "needs to be rebuilt".

larry bird?

breckboarder55
09-14-2010, 02:24 PM
John's in bryan or oliver brothers both do good work. John's is a little cheaper but u work on his time

I gave John a call. When I realized it is about an 1/8th of a mile from my office I dropped it off and walked back. Yeah, I work in the ghetto :flipoff2:.

colman
09-14-2010, 02:29 PM
you wanted 4.56 gears right. i sold corey a set that he isn't going to use. there in montgomery and i'm gonna be there friday morning. i could pick them up for you.

robertf03
09-14-2010, 02:32 PM
I wouldn't buy used gears if a shop was doing the install.

colman
09-14-2010, 02:39 PM
these gears were never run. setup then i parted the axle

JB
09-14-2010, 03:22 PM
Transmission Specialties at Deacon/Texas

mudtoy67
09-14-2010, 03:48 PM
you wanted 4.56 gears right. i sold corey a set that he isn't going to use. there in montgomery and i'm gonna be there friday morning. i could pick them up for you.

Hey?

colman
09-14-2010, 03:50 PM
no the gears for you are high pinion, i have a set of standard 4.56 gears. i also have a detroit for the 3.xx gear ratios, 3.54 standard gears. housings, shafts etc
i'm going to go and get the gears for your hp44 friday as well

mudtoy67
09-14-2010, 03:54 PM
Ahh:)

uglyota
09-14-2010, 04:24 PM
hopefully i won't become a horder one day....
..

breckboarder55
09-14-2010, 09:55 PM
John pulled the pan on the expedition and found a TON of debris/metal shavings. Test drove it and just said it was a matter of when, not if. Going to go ahead and have the Expedition transmission rebuild. Not my money, not my decision.

Worked a good price on the motor+install.

Josh at Baertrax quoted roughly $1200 for an ARB+bearings+R/P+install with a full warranty for my D44. I could get the individual parts cheaper, but he seems to be pretty competitive when you account for install. Plus he has a great warranty.

uglyota
09-15-2010, 09:14 AM
John Brown has a transmission guy that I will most likely try the next time I need work on one. Oliver is good but expensive, seems like their answer to everything is "needs to be rebuilt".

it's like the tranny shop mantra...I trust John though (cawks don't quote that, fawker), would probably go ahead and let him do it

agjohn02
09-15-2010, 09:42 AM
it's like the tranny shop mantra...I trust John though (cawks don't quote that, fawker), would probably go ahead and let him do it

:flipoff2:

breckboarder55
09-15-2010, 06:45 PM
So as much as I really want to have the D44 in and re-geared with the new engine, I have been telling Junior I would buy his HPD30 for months... I don't want to burn that bridge so I will probably pick that up at the end of the month and try and get the D44 re-geared in early October.

Eckert
09-15-2010, 07:03 PM
used engine... don't know if it will work with your TJ? i assume its the same.

http://forum.tx4wd.org/viewtopic.php?t=9470

85cj7
09-15-2010, 07:04 PM
So as much as I really want to have the D44 in and re-geared with the new engine, I have been telling Junior I would buy his HPD30 for months... I don't want to burn that bridge so I will probably pick that up at the end of the month and try and get the D44 re-geared in early October.

Hasn't it been at least 2 yrs now, you bought that d-44 from creighton back in 2008 wasn't it? You did get it out of the dexter backyard didn't you? It would be funny to find out that the 8 man golf cart is now rolling around on it:flipoff2:

agjohn02
09-15-2010, 07:15 PM
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1951743324.html

Shaggy
09-15-2010, 08:10 PM
that lift is nice too

Shaggy
09-15-2010, 08:10 PM
ill give you 100 for it so it would only net you 200... do eeet

BroncoJo
09-15-2010, 08:16 PM
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1951743324.html

buy this, use my shop for the install and then leave the lift.

Shaggy
09-15-2010, 08:44 PM
I called dibs

breckboarder55
09-15-2010, 10:03 PM
Hasn't it been at least 2 yrs now, you bought that d-44 from creighton back in 2008 wasn't it? You did get it out of the dexter backyard didn't you? It would be funny to find out that the 8 man golf cart is now rolling around on it:flipoff2:

I bought the 44 in roughly November of 2008. I picked it up from Dexter mid spring 2009.

No, I didn't even know about Juniors HP30 until early this year. I told him for sure I wanted to buy it in June.

I wasn't aware that thrown rods were so common on the 2.5L until I really started looking into it.

Eckert
09-27-2010, 01:44 PM
Why are you so worried about buying a HP30?

I just don't see it being that much of an improvement for the cost and time involved. take colmans heep for example.

figure out an engine yet?

colman
09-28-2010, 12:23 AM
what does that mean, you mean the fact that ive traded or had laying around the parts to put in my 30 and all ive spent is 75 on a lockright that can easily be resold. yes i absoubtly wasted money on my 30.... so 75 for a locked cromod axle. yes i did so bad

Eckert
09-28-2010, 12:40 AM
what does that mean, you mean the fact that ive traded or had laying around the parts to put in my 30 and all ive spent is 75 on a lockright that can easily be resold. yes i absoubtly wasted money on my 30.... so 75 for a locked cromod axle. yes i did so bad

it means you cant read to dumb jew. i was complementing your POS axle. I was questioning his need for a HP30.

colman
09-28-2010, 08:39 AM
i just reread it and it still doesn't look like a complement. maybe its just me.

tho since aparently it is thanks

breckboarder55
09-28-2010, 09:44 AM
It has high steer, a WJ brake conversion, a stronger R/P, More DS clearance, selectable hubs, etc. I could not replicate it for close to what he is asking.

Throw in some chrome-moly shafts, and an Aussie and it will keep 35"s all day.
Since I won't be running 35"s anytime soon, it is more than adequate for my intended purposes.

I have a long-block with a 3 year 100k mile warranty, got a somewhat good deal, install included. Hopefully be done by the end of this week, although I am enjoying driving the expedition around...

breckboarder55
10-05-2010, 10:54 AM
So the Jeep is almost done, so they say.

For noob reference my Jeep is currently at and what it looks like:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Clayton%2009/038.jpg

99 TJ 170k miles and nothing special. Its my daily driver, and I enjoy more of the drive cross-country and camp/moderate-light heavy wheeling.

Drive-train:

2.5L with 30RH
D30/D35 with 3.73s
stock NP231

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Colorado%20Moab%2009/P6290620.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Colorado%20Moab%2009/P7010883.jpg
Suspension:

OME HD 2.5" springs
home-made discos
RE cheap ass shocks
Currie JJ upper/lower control arms in the front.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Colorado%20Moab%2009/P6300671.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Colorado%20Moab%2009/P6250299.jpg

Other Crap:

1" BL, 1" MML
ZJ alternator
Home made rocker guards
Rokmen gas tank skid and steering box skid
Rustys engine skid
recovery points
a little body damage
33"x12.50"x15" KM2s
lots of other insignificant things


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Colorado%20Moab%2009/P6290640.jpg

By TCC I am hoping to have:

The rear axle/suspension:

TJ D44
Superior Chrome-moly shafts
rear disks
4.56s
ARB locker
reinforced LCA brackets
relocated shock brackets


The axle will be trussed with a Rock-Krawler triangulated 4-link kit, to eliminate the rear track bar. The rear upper coil bucket will be re centered, and the shocks out boarded. This will add about 2" back to my wheel base and allow me to run proper sized shocks.

The front:

HPD30
WJ 15" brakes
high-steer
4.56s
selectable hubs
chrome-moly shafts
Aussie Locker
Currie JJ bracket for UCA
Reinforced LCA mounts
extended brake lines


Also looking to add some much longer OME shocks. I'll probably be cutting up the front fenders pretty soon, hopefully followed by painting the hood/grill Green again.

What do you guys think about copying this guys cut?:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/misc/036.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/misc/037.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/misc/283.jpg

colman
10-05-2010, 11:18 AM
i vote leave more fender and highline

robertf03
10-05-2010, 11:24 AM
cut fenders look like ****. If you cut it don't bother painting the hood to match the rest of the jeep.

breckboarder55
10-05-2010, 11:50 AM
cut fenders look like ****. If you cut it don't bother painting the hood to match the rest of the jeep.

I normally agree, but I thought these look great. My fenders look like ass right now anyways.(which I have replaced twice already) They bend so easy, and never bend back quite right.


i vote leave more fender and highline

I don't have enough tire to need to, I don't have enough power for a bigger tire, or many for anything else involved with going larger than 35"s.

But yes, one day. Only I will go with a nice high-line tube fender. Aesthetically I really like this look, but will Green/black instead.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Dream%20Cars/DSCN4737.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/Dream%20Cars/IMG_36451024x768.jpg

AggieTJ2007
10-05-2010, 12:09 PM
It is super easy to make tube fenders but you will want to keep something with a flare of some sort otherwise the tires will throw **** all over you

breckboarder55
10-05-2010, 12:37 PM
It is super easy to make tube fenders but you will want to keep something with a flare of some sort otherwise the tires will throw **** all over you

Yeah... But I'm really not a fan of the flares on nearly all the tube fenders I have seen. Maybe I will hold off a while.

MR.ZAP
10-05-2010, 12:45 PM
Yeah... But I'm really not a fan of the flares are nearly all the tube fenders I have seen. Maybe I will hold off a while.

I would, why do you want to chop them? Extra clearance? I bet you are pumped about those new gears... Makes a world of difference.

breckboarder55
10-07-2010, 10:39 AM
I would, why do you want to chop them? Extra clearance? I bet you are pumped about those new gears... Makes a world of difference.

Because they look like crap now anyways. Crooked, smashed, etc. The only time I really need more clearance right now is when I turn at full stuff, but it just contacts the flare which bends out of the way.

I am looking forward into getting new gears.

I like the idea of finding some Junkyard JK D44s instead of my HPD30/D44... But the HPD30/D44 fits the budget and I already have half of it.

After the axles/suspension I'll:

Suspension seats
Cage
NP241OR
Savvy Aluminum "tummy-tuck"
Savvy Aluminum stuby bumper/winch
Either Savvy Aluminum or Rokmen rear bumper
Make some Aluminum rocker-guards
Aluminum corner guards
tube fenders
paint



years from now: LSX/SM465, 609/14bolt, COs, stretch, etc.

NealtheDestroyr
10-07-2010, 10:44 AM
Build idea sounds good man. I like the cut fenders and im planning on doing something similar with the dana 30/44 combo.

breckboarder55
10-11-2010, 09:19 PM
The Heep lives.

Slow as ever.

bcolman
10-11-2010, 09:21 PM
you bringing it to alto?

Hot Pocket
10-12-2010, 05:38 PM
you bringing it to alto?

how bout clayton?

details damn it!

breckboarder55
10-12-2010, 06:49 PM
Not bringing it to Alto. It will be in Clayton. Slight possibility I will not wheel it, if I can pool enough to regear the D44, I will. (and be left temporarily with mis-matched axles.)

Still going to buy Juniors HPD30. Than buy my Currie rear lowers, my truss/4link kit.

Possibly just bring my spare shafts and run stock axles. But I will install an Aussie up front if I do that.

breckboarder55
10-14-2010, 12:16 AM
Not that I'm going to be buying anything besides axle/suspension stuff for a while...
but these boat sides are sexy...
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/EVO-TJ-BSB_medium.jpg
I'll probably go with some regular-style aluminum rocker guards though. My home-made ones are slightly crooked, and pretty damn heavy.

I like the design of the poly-performance out-board bracket better than the few others I have seen.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/img62797392267.jpg

robertf03
10-14-2010, 12:39 AM
whats the last picture of?

breckboarder55
10-14-2010, 06:44 AM
An out-boarded shock set-up with the upper coil bucket re-located, similar to how I would like to do mine.

Sparling
10-14-2010, 07:23 AM
whats the last picture of?

:rainbow:

breckboarder55
10-14-2010, 12:47 PM
:rainbow:

Go play in the mud newb. There is nothing gay about fixing a problem Jeeps had from the factory. Since you are just trying to be cool to impress all the "Jeep haters" out there, I will let this slide.

robertf03
10-14-2010, 01:45 PM
I think I have 2 of those coil buckets sitting around. you could make yours adjustable

Sparling
10-14-2010, 01:54 PM
Go play in the mud newb. There is nothing gay about fixing a problem Jeeps had from the factory. Since you are just trying to be cool to impress all the "Jeep haters" out there, I will let this slide.

1. I don't like mud and neither does my truck
2. I don't really think jeeps are that gay, I just don't really like how cookie cutter they are. Same reason i don't like ipods
3. I'm not trying to impress anybody
4. don't get all butthurt about a little joke

breckboarder55
10-14-2010, 02:21 PM
1. I don't like mud and neither does my truck
2. I don't really think jeeps are that gay, I just don't really like how cookie cutter they are. Same reason i don't like ipods
3. I'm not trying to impress anybody
4. don't get all butthurt about a little joke

If I was butt-hurt I would have made it personal.

I don't get why cookie-cutter is so bad. Yeah, its kinda lame that tons of people have Jeeps and I die a little every time I see a frat-douche in one... But reality is, you can make a very capable Jeep with just bolt-ons. So its not as entertaining in a build-thread... So what? Internet wheeling killed off-roading. Now everyone and their Mom thinks that unless you build something you build something Pirate Hardcore you are:

Going to kill yourself
not going to have fun
break your ****
lame


Rock what-ya got :gigem:

Flem, how can you make a coil bucket adjustable? Most people I have seen just cut the stock bucket and either build onto it, or "relocation kit".

colman
10-14-2010, 02:23 PM
don't forget that you need a one ton dually diesel to pull your jetski trailer or your going ot kill a buss full of nuns.... sheesh

robertf03
10-14-2010, 03:12 PM
Flem, how can you make a coil bucket adjustable? Most people I have seen just cut the stock bucket and either build onto it, or "relocation kit".



put in 2 and move the springs ;)

DRAGOONRANCH
10-14-2010, 09:05 PM
don't forget that you need a one ton dually diesel to pull your jetski trailer or your going ot kill a buss full of nuns.... sheesh

Bus full of orphan nuns......

MR.ZAP
10-14-2010, 09:29 PM
I don't get why cookie-cutter is so bad. Yeah, its kinda lame that tons of people have Jeeps and I die a little every time I see a frat-douche in one... But reality is, you can make a very capable Jeep with just bolt-ons.

Rock what-ya got :gigem:

Yeah the frat-holes and soccer moms kinda wear on me too, but needless to say, it's easy to tell who actually wheels and who has a mall krawler deluxe :haha:

TexTJ209
10-14-2010, 09:30 PM
Yeah the frat-holes and soccer moms kinda wear on me too, but needless to say, it's easy to tell who actually wheels and who has a mall krawler deluxe :haha:

Yeah it's the JK drivers for the latter. :flipoff2:

MR.ZAP
10-14-2010, 09:39 PM
Yeah it's the JK drivers for the latter. :flipoff2:

I may LOOK the part, but that ain't the truth mother*ucker! :flipoff2:

DRAGOONRANCH
10-14-2010, 09:54 PM
Dis tread is :rainbow:

Dat is alllllll

BroncoJo
10-14-2010, 10:00 PM
Public thread, let's stop ****ting on probably the most wheeled student DD'ed rig.

colman
10-15-2010, 12:37 AM
Bus full of orphan nuns......

orpan nuns, who the hell cares if those old bags dont have parents...

breckboarder55
10-15-2010, 01:46 PM
put in 2 and move the springs ;)

I don't think that's too applicable for my set up, as I will not be able to adjust my wheel base too much. That and wouldn't the arch in the frame make that pretty difficult?

Seth
10-15-2010, 09:16 PM
What kills me is when we have the weather like we have the last couple weeks and jeeps still have tops on. this is as good as it gets in texas! May as well buy a liberty or commander instead of a 4 door JK.

breckboarder55
10-15-2010, 11:20 PM
What kills me is when we have the weather like we have the last couple weeks and jeeps still have tops on. this is as good as it gets in texas! May as well buy a liberty or commander instead of a 4 door JK.

I have had the top off the Heep since the day I got her back.

breckboarder55
10-22-2010, 07:25 PM
Well, the **** never ends with this thing. When I got the Heep back I noticed that she had started to have some harder shifts, even some minor slipping following the 2-3 shift when under power.

Figured it was time for a transmission flush today. I found some fine brass shavings in the fluid... Looks like I'll be milking what I can out of it...

I just had the transmission rebuilt 70k miles ago too.

breckboarder55
11-13-2010, 05:10 PM
Sorry guys, still more soft-core upgrade bull**** :flipoff2:

Installed my front Currie upper and lower short arms with Johny-Joints on each side.

I've had these laying in my apartment since early September. I can't believe I waited so long to install these things. Probably took less than 3 hours for all four, including drilling out the mounts. My Jeep feels at least 50% less sketchy than before. The steering is so much tighter, less buffeting in the wheel, it even rides better.

I'll put some pictures up of how ****ed my stock control arms and bushings were later.

I delayed the purchasing Juniors HP30 re-gearing of my axles to save for the my impending transmission failure. I think she will last at least a few more months, as long as I keep babying her.

Before Clayton I am hoping to get these done:

Buy Aussie/spare parts from Tate
Install Aussie
Extended my front shock mounts (ford shock mounts, $20)
Out board the rear shocks (ford shock mounts, $20)
12" travel shocks
Front extended brake lines

breckboarder55
06-22-2011, 01:09 PM
-I've got some 12" OME nitro-sport shocks in.
-Transmission is fixed.
-Front differential is F'ed and the pinion seal is crap. I need to find an HPD30 to swap in pretty quickly.

bcolman
06-22-2011, 04:54 PM
why not look for a d44 or a 60?

85cj7
06-22-2011, 05:03 PM
Why not rocks? :flipoff2:

breckboarder55
06-22-2011, 06:36 PM
Money
weight
over-kill
simplicity
lack of fabrication skillz
ground clearance

My Jeep probably makes around 100whp, weighs some where around 3600 lbs, and runs 33"s.

One day. but for now, no.

AggieTJ2007
06-22-2011, 07:27 PM
I bet it weighs alot more than 3600 lbs



Money
weight
over-kill
simplicity
lack of fabrication skillz
ground clearance

My Jeep probably makes around 100whp, weighs some where around 3600 lbs, and runs 33"s.

One day. but for now, no.

Shaggy
06-22-2011, 09:18 PM
I have the Dana 30 from my tj sitting in my garage. You interested?

bcolman
06-22-2011, 10:10 PM
i was more asking if you were also looking for a d44 as a replacement also or just a d30? but with 33's i wouldn't go bigger than a d44, i would think that a d44 would open up more options for you in the future as you can run 35's or even 37's if you are gentle on one

85cj7
06-22-2011, 10:20 PM
i was more asking if you were also looking for a d44 as a replacement also or just a d30? but with 33's i wouldn't go bigger than a d44, i would think that a d44 would open up more options for you in the future as you can run 35's or even 37's if you are gentle on one

A dana 44 doesn't mean you can run 44" tires on it?

sam_hodnett
06-23-2011, 12:37 PM
A dana 44 doesn't mean you can run 44" tires on it?

It does if your name is corey

bcolman
06-23-2011, 09:10 PM
A dana 44 doesn't mean you can run 44" tires on it?

did i ever say that? and arent you running 37's on one?:flipoff2:

85cj7
06-23-2011, 09:55 PM
I was trying to make the point that a d-44 can handle a lot more than people give it credit for. While I was poking fun at the people that run 40"+ on d-44s I feel that they can quite easily (with some mods) handle 37-38"s all day. With a huge reduction of weight and increase of ground clearance versus a d-60. I would NEVER put a d-60 in my CJ. A built d-44 or 609 is a different story however!

Back to Adams jeep, this thread is called a 'softcore' build so I would be surprised at anything more than a d-30. For his desires and driving style I think this d-30 'upgrade' is the best solution for his problem. Let's see some pics of progress Adam!

breckboarder55
06-24-2011, 01:13 PM
i was more asking if you were also looking for a d44 as a replacement also or just a d30? but with 33's i wouldn't go bigger than a d44, i would think that a d44 would open up more options for you in the future as you can run 35's or even 37's if you are gentle on one

Would I be open to a D44? Yes. But, a front TJ D44 (Rubicon) isn't worth the money. I already have a rear TJ D44, so I don't want to have to deal with different widths, bolt patterns, etc.

I'm not looking to go any bigger than 33"s for a while. I have too many other projects, and I would like to buy a DD before I put another significant investment into my Jeep.


I have the Dana 30 from my tj sitting in my garage. You interested?

Yes, what gears/differential does it have?

Shaggy
06-28-2011, 05:05 PM
3.07 or something like that and an Aussie locker. I have spare parts for it also

breckboarder55
06-29-2011, 03:04 PM
Thanks, but I sourced an HP30 locally.

breckboarder55
07-13-2013, 09:55 PM
I've done a few things in the last few months...


Axles:

HPD30 swap:

Reinforced lower control arm brackets
Lower Conrol arm skid plates
thicker factory style diff cover
Currie upper control arm Johnny joint conversion
4.88s
ARB


Rear TJ D44 Swap

4.88s
ARB
Solid Diff Cover
Reinforced control arm brackets
Currie lower control arm skids

*All new bearings, ball joints, etc.

Also installed an SYE, shaft, and an aluminum "Undercover fab Ultra High Clearance transfer case skid". Which gained something around 3.5" of clearance under the belly.

Suspension and Steering:

All 8 Currie dual johnny joint control arms
Front/Rear adjustable Currie track bars
Currie HD steering
Rancho steering stabilizer
extended brake lines
OME nitrocharger sport shocks (something like 11.5" of travel)


So I've came a little ways. I still need to set my pinion angle and get an alignment, along with install the compressor and switches for the ARBs.

Hopefully I can make the first trip out this fall.

I threw a rod 10k miles ago and installed a new long block. Rebuilt my t-case, and my transmission has about 20k on it. So aside from the destroyed interior and rough exterior, she will be like a new rig.

BroncoJo
07-14-2013, 10:04 AM
Sweet

sam_hodnett
07-14-2013, 02:54 PM
sounds awesome :gigem:

breckboarder55
04-20-2015, 09:21 PM
So I've been distracted and never quite got the Jeep back together. Purchased a house, and have been traveling quite a bit for work.
I've been itching to buy a new vehicle, but wanted to get the Jeep back to DD status and enjoy the lack of a car payment for a few more months. This is my opportunity to get the Jeep to where I have always wanted it.

As she sits right now:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20150125_152706_RichtoneHDR.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20150125_152706_RichtoneHDR.jpg.html)
I've added a Currie Anti-Rock, new rear sway bar endlinks, and installed all of the things I mentioned in my previous post. (D44/HP30, Currie suspension, Aluminum "tummy-tuck", etc.)

The OME shocks I were not quite what I wanted, so I dropped the Jeep at Junior's where he welded in some new shock mounts...
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20140425_185654.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20140425_185654.jpg.html)

Used a TNT customs kit to outboard the rear shocks through the frame:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20140818_125249.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20140818_125249.jpg.html)

In the front we extended the front shock towers with some old F-250 towers:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20140818_125233_1.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20140818_125233_1.jpg.html)
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20140818_125239.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20140818_125239.jpg.html)

I wanted a 12" travel shock that was valved for a TJ... My options were pretty limited so I ended up with some remote reservoir fox shocks... Pretty sexy if you ask me. :flipoff2:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20150127_231354_RichtoneHDR%201.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20150127_231354_RichtoneHDR%201.jpg.html)

BroncoJo
04-21-2015, 07:59 AM
Looks good!


well except for the f250 shock mount, but the Fox Shock should hide that :gigem:

breckboarder55
06-28-2015, 07:03 PM
I've been chipping away at some basic stuff. Replacing power steering lines, etc.

Looking to order some suspension seats as my factory seats are very far gone. Any opinions on Corbeau JP?
http://corbeau.com/baja-jp.html

Also, looking to jump on a winch. I can't decide if I should give into the propaganda and pick up a synthetic lined M8000, or maybe try one of the comparable (and much higher value) Superwinches? Open to any suggestions.
http://www.cjkoffroad.com/Superwinch-Tiger-Shark-9500-Winch-with-Synthetic-Rope-_p_2631.html
http://www.cjkoffroad.com/Warn-M8000-s-Self-Recovery-Winch-_p_2652.html

BroncoJo
06-29-2015, 12:51 PM
Warn and would you prefer a reclining seat?

robertf03
06-29-2015, 09:18 PM
if you get a superwinch that is not an x9 or a worm drive you might as well buy a harbor freight

I say get the x9, Its on my wish list before clayton.

I think I'm going back to steel cable, but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. I guess it depends how many 'tards are going to be around you while using the winch.

JB
06-30-2015, 09:57 PM
I like rope, but can see how cable is still desirable. I have learned to splice rope back together after cutting it a few times via a few Youtube videos

The rope only seems to break when you are being a dumbass and let it pull over a rock, which is easy to do at Clayton etc...

I had to use the winch on my pickup, with cable, yesterday to winch something onto a trailer and torn up my hand. I know properly rewinding is how to prevent tearing up cable, but I never do.

Sharpe
07-01-2015, 11:48 AM
I had to use the winch on my pickup, with cable, yesterday to winch something onto a trailer

Your F250?? :flipoff2:

sam_hodnett
07-01-2015, 01:12 PM
Your F250?? :flipoff2:

:laughing: :laughing:

breckboarder55
07-04-2015, 02:24 PM
I can't even recall the last time I reclined my factory seat. On most trips my tool boxes and cooler inhibit recline anyways.

I am moving to Denver in the next 6 weeks and decided to downsize so the Jeep is my only vehicle. So, I am rushing to get as much done as I can before I move... Since I will be moving close to downtown with limited space to work on the Jeep.

breckboarder55
07-19-2015, 04:14 PM
Happy early Birthday to me!

Please excuse the crappy cell phone pictures...

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20150719_124904.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20150719_124904.jpg.html)
Corbeau JPs with Seat heaters. I ordered clothe/vinyl but they sent me these... The full vinyl might be growing on me.
Also, Savvy Aluminum rear bumper with 2" receiver.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20150627_164225.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20150627_164225.jpg.html)
Savvy Aluminum front bumper with winch guard and fairlead mount...

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/20150711_125230.jpg (http://s70.photobucket.com/user/breckboarder55/media/20150711_125230.jpg.html)
Undercover fab "Belly up" aluminum transfercase and engine skid plates... Much lighter than factory and gave me 3" additional clearance under the t-case.

Other things done:

H4 headlight conversion
Novak T-case cable conversion
Added a blue tooth audio receiver to factory head unit
Cheap HID driving lights that are humorously large
Converted front speakers to larger 5.25" Polk speakers
Polk Tweeters mounted by factory door stops under dash
Polk Amp
Converted rear sound bar to larger 6.5" Polk speakers
Replace or repaint a few faded things in the interior here and there

JB
07-21-2015, 11:54 PM
Those seats look nice. Might need to find me some

breckboarder55
07-23-2015, 07:36 PM
PM Classic City Off-road for a quote on Pirate. Pretty great price with free shipping.

I ordered a Warn M8000-S, should be here today.

KrazyKarl02
07-23-2015, 08:01 PM
Skid plate looks pretty sweet.