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Sparling
01-29-2013, 04:56 AM
Are you running stock wiring or relays? If not running relays, I highly suggest it. I put relays on my Mustang and it made a world of difference with regular old glass headlights.

colman
01-29-2013, 12:42 PM
o yea, i did this years ago and its great

85cj7
03-03-2013, 11:10 AM
JB conversions lomax 4:1 gears
32 spline front output with 1350 yoke
32 spline rear outpit with 1350 yoke
Awesome d-300 aluminum cover. Part number 001 of only 8 currently in existence.


Crawl ratio before 85:1
Crawl ratio after 130:1

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AggieTJ2007
03-03-2013, 11:58 AM
why not wait for a used atlas?

robertf03
03-03-2013, 12:41 PM
Do you have to bore the retainer with those kits?

85cj7
03-03-2013, 05:17 PM
Yes the front output bearing retainer.

85cj7
03-03-2013, 05:18 PM
why not wait for a used atlas?

I already had all these parts.

85cj7
04-23-2013, 12:23 PM
If anyone is looking for a driveshaft builder this guy is great. I would highly recommend.

New 1350 hotness next to old Tomwoods 1310.

I custom ordered the 2"x.120 tubing and the total was still $250 cheaper then the nearest quote.

19460

Sparling
04-23-2013, 01:34 PM
Do you have contact info? I need driveshafts

TdmayfieldIV
04-23-2013, 01:45 PM
You're gonna get grease on your carpet.

85cj7
04-23-2013, 02:06 PM
Carpet on your back patio. . . . It's the only way to roll.

85cj7
04-23-2013, 02:06 PM
Do you have contact info? I need driveshafts

http://stores.ebay.com/TATTONS-DRIVESHAFTS

davido
04-24-2013, 08:16 PM
Carpet on your back patio. . . . It's the only way to roll.


We don't need to know about your personal grooming habits. :flipoff2:

85cj7
05-05-2013, 02:37 PM
Getting everything finally wrapped up. I still need to skin the bottom with 1/4" plate

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85cj7
05-05-2013, 02:47 PM
I went to start the jeep up to drive it out of the garage and the serpentine belt was squealing like a b*tch and smoking. . . . . . . After some investigation it seems that the smog pump pulley seized. I yanked that POS off and capped the tubes. Then switched the belt to a 71" 6 rib belt.

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Sharpe
05-05-2013, 05:46 PM
Why was it ever installed to begin with?

85cj7
10-14-2013, 09:51 AM
Pulled it outta the garage to dust off the cobwebs.

Didn't have any brakes. Swapped out the master and re-made a few lines that I was never happy with and all is good.

Also installed final front bump stops so the drag link would stop rubbing the frame. I used these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00387C46A/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1 with some 3/16" plate and 1.5"x.120 tubing and should be good to go now.

I also picked up some 1/4" plate and need to make up some skids to protect the underside.

Other than that and a few cases of beer it is Shiloh ready.

85cj7
10-17-2013, 09:34 PM
Winch rope and aluminum fairlead.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131017_204600_zps7b0774f3.jpg

New rear axle tie down points.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131017_204445_zps4bea2825.jpg

Finally got the x-case shifters properly mounted.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131017_204328_zps0f0bfb31.jpg

New lines and '68 corvette master cylinder.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131017_204218_zpsd0087172.jpg

New front bumpstops
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20131017_204103_zps3c2d3cf8.jpg

Sparling
10-17-2013, 10:22 PM
Why a corvette master cylinder? Because it bolts up to your booster or does it works well?

redcagepatrol
10-18-2013, 07:46 AM
Why a corvette master cylinder? Because it bolts up to your booster or does it works well?

Yes - that's what I'm running in Lynda's too. Made for disc brakes front and rear.

AggieTJ2007
10-18-2013, 12:35 PM
does it have enough volume for 3/4 ton calipers?

85cj7
10-18-2013, 01:04 PM
Yes. I've been running one since 2010 and have liked it. (1994 yj booster, 1968 corvette master cylinder, willwood adjustable proportioning valve, chevy 3/4ton calipers front and rear). My old master cylinder died while it sat in the garage this year. I think I had some water and mud in the fluid and that didn't help. I flushed the system and replaced the master (as well as a few lines that I was never happy with) and am good to go. . . . it might need some more bleeding.

85cj7
04-04-2014, 11:10 AM
Does anyone have any interest in purchasing the Jeep from me? I'm thinking it over. Send me a PM if you are interested. Thanks.

bcolman
04-04-2014, 11:42 AM
I would be interested but you would not like my offer

85cj7
04-04-2014, 12:01 PM
Shoot me a number. I have an idea of what I think is realistic but I also want to gauge the market. . . although maybe not the Colman market.

bcolman
04-04-2014, 12:45 PM
That is why I am not going to shoot you a price, because I know it is worth more than what I would want to offer right now

Shaggy
04-04-2014, 03:57 PM
Can you throw up a quick list of specs. I wouldn't mind getting another one for my brother.

Sparling
04-04-2014, 05:40 PM
There definitely isn't a build thread that you could/should read if you wanted to buy this thing tate.

Seth
04-04-2014, 07:18 PM
standard offer. 50 bucks. Can you take a check?

JB
04-04-2014, 08:14 PM
****ing why?

TdmayfieldIV
04-07-2014, 12:06 AM
I'll buy it if you add a 3rd b pillar

FJAggie07
04-07-2014, 06:39 AM
Tree fitty?

Good luck with the sale buddy. I have loved this jeep since the first time it went to 47.

85cj7
04-07-2014, 08:29 AM
1985 CJ-7 Build Sheet
General Specs:
-Titled 1985 CJ-7 with Ford V-8, built axles, 37”s and lots of custom touches
-Slightly modified original CJ-7 body (tried to keep the classic Jeep look)
-Slightly modified original CJ-7 frame (custom spring hangers/shackle mounts, rear crossmember, center skid plate, trans and anti-wrap bar crossmember)
-Not currently registered or inspected but there is no reason it cannot be. Until recently I had it registered as an antique with no inspection required.


Engine Bay:
-1990 Ford 302 H.O. V-8 from a GT Mustang
-K&N Cold Air intake
-Smog Pump Eliminated
-Slimmed down Ford harness spliced into stock Jeep harness
-Aftermarket shorty headers
-2.5” 2 into 1 exhaust with dynomax straight through muffler
-PSC hi-flow Saginaw pump
-PSC steering reservoir and heat sink cooler
-140 Amp G-2 Alternator
-Dual Taurus Electric Fans (one thermo controlled, one manual controlled)
-3 row radiator
-Late 60s corvette brake master cylinder to YJ brake booster

Suspension:
-Brand new Rubicon Express 1.5” SOA YJ leaves sprung over in the front
-Chevy 52” sprung over in the back
-1” redrilled spring perches for front and rear stretch
-Total wheelbase 99.5”
-Rear 2” tube anti-wrap bar with johnny joint mounted to tube crossmember
-14” travel shocks all around (Rancho in front and Bilstein in back)
-Ford F-250 shock towers on all 4 corners


Axles:
-Front: -Chevy Dana 44-HD from late 70s K-20.
-Narrowed 4” on long side to run 80s waggy stock shafts
-Superior 4340 Chromo inner and outer axle shafts (stock set as spares)
-Yukon ‘super’ u-joints with bronze bushings instead of needle bearings
-Hi-steer with reverse highsteer arms and ARP studs (moves the tie-rod to the back of the axle)
-1.5”x6.75” PSC hydro-assist ram and PSC ported/tapped steering box (aftermarket steering box mount and brace with waggy pitman arm)
-Warn Superior lock-outs
-4.88 gears and welded spider gears/carrier
-1310 output yoke
-3/8” differential cover
-1”x0.25” DOM tie road and drag link with “1-ton” Chevy tie rod ends
-63.5” WMS
-Rear-Custom 609
-Stock late 70s Ford 9” housing
-Stock early 90s Ford E-350 Van Dana-60 hubs and spindles
-Custom Moser 35-spline 4340 chromo shafts
-Complete aftermarket Moser centersection with 4.88-gears, Daytona pinion support, full 35-spline spool
-Late 70s Chevy disk brakes (controlled with Will-wood adjustable proportioning valve)
-1350 output yoke
-60” WMS

Drivertrain-
-NP-435 4-speed manual transmission from late 70s Ford (4wd).
-Aluminum Novak Conversions adapter with built in transfercase clocking ring
-Completely built Dana-300 transfercase
-JB conversions 4:1 gears
-JB fab twin sticks
-JB conversion 32 spline front AND rear output
-Custom aluminum deep sump (stronger) bottom pan
-Hi-angle rear 4 bolt 32 spline output flange
-1350 front output yoke
-Rear driveshaft is brand new 1350/1350 CV 2”x0.25” DOM
-Front driveshaft is modified stock Jeep shaft. 1310/1350 conversion joints. 1.75”x.120” DOM
-Total Crawl ratio in 1st gear, low, is somewhere near 130:1

Exterior-
-Custom rock sliders/tube fenders/front bumper stinger. 1.75”x.120 DOM
-PoisonSpyder base CJ-7 cage with many extra bars added 1.75”x.120 DOM
-Seats tied to cage/frame with 1.5”x.120” DOM
-Cage tied to frame with 1.75”x.120 DOM and Polybushings
-Front Ό” custom cowl armor
-Rear Ό” custom tub/side armor
-Front and rear bumpers are 2”x4”x0.125” wall box tubing
-Front Superwinch LP8500 with aluminum haws fairlead and synthetic rope (90’x3/8”)
-Decent Maroon paint job with minor trail damage but no major dents (Very clean Jeep)
-Removable windshield with hinge pins
-Cage has a 1/8” sheet metal roof
-‘Round-Eyes’ headlight conversion
-Square LED waterproof rock lights
-17” Hummer H2 Aluminum wheels (4)
-37”x12.5”x17” old style MTRs (some dry rot, lots of tread, decent shape) (4)
-Black cloth half-doors

Interior-
-Corbeau Racing Seats (tied to cage)
-4 point harnesses
-Stewart Warner Gauges (Fuel and Temp do not work)
-Custom flat dash
-Hurculined interior tube (black, decent shape)
-Rubber floormats
-Rear plastic tool/storage box
- Tuffy lockable center console bolted to cage/frame
-15 gallon aluminum fuel cell, half sunken in the rear cargo area
-Custom rear storage (fuel cell shroud)
-No AC and No heater


There is nothing wrong with or broken on this Jeep. Just ready for a change or something with AC/heater/top and possibly 4 seats. I may trade for a Jeep M715, Commando, or 90s Cherokee but really I am interested in cash.

TexTJ209
04-07-2014, 09:53 AM
Aw. :( Sorry to hear you're selling it.



You know they make tops for Jeeps and you can add heat and A/C...or if you want to be cool, get an FSJ. :gigem:

colman
04-07-2014, 10:45 AM
The long side shaft on the d44 is 74-79 nt fsj

colman
04-07-2014, 10:46 AM
Did I miss the price?

85cj7
04-07-2014, 10:53 AM
http://www.lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?70465-1985-CJ-7-with-Ford-V-8-built-axles-37-s-and-lots-of-custom-touches&p=780225#post780225

That is the "I'm not sure I want to sell, but money talks" price.

FJAggie07
04-07-2014, 12:59 PM
http://www.lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?70465-1985-CJ-7-with-Ford-V-8-built-axles-37-s-and-lots-of-custom-touches&p=780225#post780225

That is the "I'm not sure I want to sell, but money talks" price.

I hope it sells at that price! If it does I am kicking my own ass for selling my buggy at $10K!

TdmayfieldIV
04-07-2014, 02:05 PM
http://www.lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?70465-1985-cj-7-with-ford-v-8-built-axles-37-s-and-lots-of-custom-touches&p=780225#post780225

that is the "cheap to the prince of dubai " price.

fify

KrazyKarl02
04-07-2014, 02:24 PM
I wish you luck in this, and not to be a jack ass, but my neighbor's CJ took some time and his was a 1979 CJ with 44" tires, Dana 60, Chromo shafts, LS engine, Atlas transfer case, narrowed rear, air shocked and linked rear for 14k, and it was equally clean, maybe not as original looking

85cj7
11-11-2014, 08:45 PM
I sheared a 9/16" ARP stud off the drivers side d-44 high steer arm/knuckle. I must have put it in a bind and hydro assist took care of the rest.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20141108_160635_zpssosbyysw.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20141108_160635_zpssosbyysw.jpg.html)

AggieTJ2007
11-11-2014, 11:44 PM
I sheared a 9/16" ARP stud off the drivers side d-44 high steer arm/knuckle. I must have put it in a bind and hydro assist took care of the rest.

I would bet that they were loose. Check the torque on the bolts next time before you put it on the trailer.

KrazyKarl02
11-12-2014, 01:37 PM
On my 60 those loosen up, have to hit them with the impact. I guess it's not the stud that loosens, but the nut... That and t-case bolts once you get some gears in them don't seem to like to stay tight.

85cj7
12-08-2014, 02:08 PM
The jeep was looking a little run down. A few coats of Rustoleum hammered black and some black vinyl spray paint and we're looking good again.



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85cj7
02-02-2015, 09:59 PM
Crushed the tail lights in clayton. 4.5inch hole saw and some cheap amazon leds and we're back in business.

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85cj7
02-02-2015, 10:03 PM
Found a good deal on some new rollers for the jeep. It'll hold down the driveway nicely.

17 inch raceline beadlocks and 39.5x13x17 iroks.

Also mounted a new set of 14inch bilstein 5125 for the front.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150201_164737_zpsdrvalqc1.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150201_164737_zpsdrvalqc1.jpg.html)

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KrazyKarl02
02-02-2015, 10:23 PM
Pimp, oh and iroks suck!

Sharpe
02-02-2015, 11:21 PM
Need to body work the old bolt hole a little more.

stx4wheeler
02-03-2015, 01:59 AM
Did they come with a man sized front axle to?

Rims look nice!

85cj7
02-13-2015, 04:27 PM
Cracked the can on the PS pump in Clayton (which was the reason for the whining pump/vomiting fluid). Cracked at the upper fitting. PSC rebuilt the pump and replaced the can and are shipping it back to me.

Also sheared another d-44 high steer arm stud off. . . . same side/same stud as before. Pulled the knuckle off and worked the broken stud out. Damn things keep loosening up. Went ahead and replaced the balljoints and spindle bearings since I was in there. Replaced the high steer studs, cones and nuts and red-Loctite them into place.

85cj7
02-13-2015, 05:23 PM
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tommy53002
02-13-2015, 05:56 PM
what is the non threaded portion on the stud for?

85cj7
02-13-2015, 06:05 PM
I suspect it is so you can bottom out the stud threads on the knuckle to tighten it down.

Fredo
02-15-2015, 07:28 PM
You are not supposed to bottom the studs out. Only install the studs into the top of the knuckle by hand. Leave a 16th of slack or so from tight. They are supposed to be in tension, but not torqued into the knuckle. The non-threaded portion is so that the high steer arm and stud have a tighter fit than if it were just threaded all the way.

tommy53002
02-16-2015, 08:20 AM
The non-threaded portion is so that the high steer arm and stud have a tighter fit than if it were just threaded all the way.

maybe i'm missing something here, but it appears that all of the non-threaded portion of the stud will be concealed by the knuckle. If your reasoning was correct, shouldn't the non-threaded portion be more in the center of the stud?

tigweld
02-16-2015, 08:38 AM
That smooth part is the middle of the stud. The other treaded portion is broke off

85cj7
02-16-2015, 09:40 AM
maybe i'm missing something here, but it appears that all of the non-threaded portion of the stud will be concealed by the knuckle. If your reasoning was correct, shouldn't the non-threaded portion be more in the center of the stud?

Here is an earlier pic that shows a comparison.

http://www.tamor.org/forums/showthread.php?8688-Roxanne-1985-Cj-7&p=300795&viewfull=1#post300795

tommy53002
02-16-2015, 11:01 AM
That smooth part is the middle of the stud. The other treaded portion is broke off

...now I get it....

85cj7
03-29-2015, 07:53 PM
I rearranged the back of the jeep. Artec quart crate, swag offroad action packer mount. I need to find a cooler to mount next to the quart crate. Everything is now easy to access and secured in case of a roll over.

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tommy53002
03-30-2015, 07:55 AM
Looks good.

mudtoy67
03-31-2015, 11:27 AM
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150329_192451_zpsqgjqergl.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150329_192451_zpsqgjqergl.jpg.html)

Your oil quarts are in there backward. ;)

Seth
04-05-2015, 11:36 AM
So the action packer is under what looks like a tool case? What holds that down?

Also, those chinese coolers the crosby guys run can be tied down but still down opened. Price is right. Otherwise just pick up a yeti roadie or appropriate knock off.

85cj7
04-06-2015, 05:21 PM
Your oil quarts are in there backward. ;)

Thanks. :gigem:


So the action packer is under what looks like a tool case? What holds that down?

Also, those chinese coolers the crosby guys run can be tied down but still down opened. Price is right. Otherwise just pick up a yeti roadie or appropriate knock off.

Yes, http://www.swagoffroad.com/8-Gallon-Rubber-Maid-Action-Packer-Baja-Bins_p_35.html

There are (8) 1/4" bolts that hold the action packer mount to the floor. I am going to get a 1" cambuckle strap, or something similar, to hold the craftsman tool case to the rails on the actionpacker. Haven't really thought about it yet.

Thanks for the heads up on the cooler.

AggieTJ2007
04-06-2015, 10:17 PM
I think your quart bottles are in backwards

DRAGOONRANCH
04-22-2015, 05:12 PM
Your oil quarts are in there backward. ;)


I think your quart bottles are in backwards


Hey Pete, meet RePete! :flipoff3:

85cj7
10-21-2015, 02:12 PM
I've never been happy with the stock battery tray. It was bulky, ugly, and required a bungee cord to keep the battery in place. I replaced it with a generic 11" racing tray from A&M Manufacturing. I also took the time to patch all the holes in the firewall.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/20150926_155425_zpss6ko8k7o.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/20150926_155425_zpss6ko8k7o.jpg.html)

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TexTJ209
10-23-2015, 10:22 AM
Did you do any kind of reinforcement on the other side of the firewall?

I've been looking at battery trays since mine is pretty crispy. I was leaning towards the Tomken dual tray, as CJ specific options have really dried up in the past few years..

85cj7
10-23-2015, 12:22 PM
Did you do any kind of reinforcement on the other side of the firewall?

I've been looking at battery trays since mine is pretty crispy. I was leaning towards the Tomken dual tray, as CJ specific options have really dried up in the past few years..

Two of the four bolts use the stock mounting locations for the battery tray which have a reinforcement plate on the inside of the firewall. The other two bolts I welded fender washers to the engine side of the firewall to double the wall thickness of the firewall and used fender washers on the inside of the firewall as well. You can see one in the photo above. It is the upper mount on the left-hand (pass.) side.

It was nearly impossible to find a battery tray for a regular battery. All the jeep fab battery trays are specific to Optima or Olympus batteries and I don't run one of those.

This is the one I used. The battery hold down is janky (I'll make my own) and I had to modify the mounting points but it was still a good starting point, especially for the price.
https://www.aa-mfg.com/battery-box

TexTJ209
10-23-2015, 02:29 PM
Cool, looks good man! And yeah, like I said the CJ market is pretty bare bones on battery trays these days...

And of course this is my CJ currently so it'll be a while before I need a battery tray. haha


http://i.imgur.com/gOqdVec.jpg

robertf03
10-23-2015, 02:47 PM
is a yj not the same as a cj battery tray? maybe the fender support brace is a different length, but the firewall is basically the same piece

TexTJ209
10-23-2015, 03:08 PM
Most battery trays I see are listed as 76-90 CJ/YJ.

robertf03
10-23-2015, 05:10 PM
i know the floorpan got big changes around 91, didnt think the firewall was that different

colman
10-24-2015, 10:19 AM
where did you get your cowl protection?

85cj7
10-26-2015, 09:40 AM
where did you get your cowl protection?

I think it was these guys......http://moab-4x4.com/.......but it looks like their web-store is down.

85cj7
12-13-2015, 08:42 PM
Wheeled in Bridgeport on Saturday. Got a bit tippy at one point.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_2610_zps66wuapxs.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_2610_zps66wuapxs.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/rkblankenship/IMG_2611_zpslibf3ra9.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/rkblankenship/media/IMG_2611_zpslibf3ra9.jpg.html)

No real damage done but it was close to being a really bad roll.

KrazyKarl02
12-13-2015, 09:35 PM
That's a sticky situation...

Sharpe
12-13-2015, 10:23 PM
Stay running?

85cj7
12-14-2015, 09:48 AM
For a little while.

It started right back up once upright.

JB
12-14-2015, 08:04 PM
Damn!

davido
12-21-2015, 10:17 AM
Holy crap man.

Was your butt still too puckered up to drive to Clayton? :)

That's the closest I think I've ever seen without going over. Wild. Glad you're OK.

85cj7
08-18-2016, 03:11 PM
The Jeep is back up for sale and I'm pretty serious about it this time.

New price of $9,999.

Let me know if you know anyone who is interested.

tommy53002
08-19-2016, 09:57 AM
What are the plans if it sells?

85cj7
08-19-2016, 03:52 PM
Buy a street legal camping rig. I would trade for a 4x4 Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, or the like.

KrazyKarl02
08-19-2016, 11:56 PM
4x4 Cherokees are $1000 vehicles.

tommy53002
08-22-2016, 08:13 AM
Buy a street legal camping rig. I would trade for a 4x4 Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, or the like.

What is so "un" street legal about your CJ? Isn't it a full body CJ? Why not just make some modifications to make it more street freindly?

AggieTJ2007
08-22-2016, 08:24 AM
I understand. I am looking for a 4 seater chassis that is more street friendly and not so beat up

85cj7
11-18-2016, 03:38 PM
The jeep is sold. It goes to it's new home in Royse City tomorrow.

tommy53002
11-23-2016, 10:48 AM
The jeep is sold. It goes to it's new home in Royse City tomorrow.

So, are you searching for a camping rig now?

85cj7
11-23-2016, 10:58 AM
Yes I am. Know of one?