I like my 5. I got it when i turned 16 and have learned to wrench/fab on it. I hope to never be in a position where i HAVE to get rid of it. I needed better gearing and the cheapest/ most effective way for me to get it was to run a doubler which meant I HAD to stretch the rear. As far as stretching the front is concerned the main point is to get rid of leafs and get the jeep lower.
Scott, FTAC '99
'62 Nissan Patrol 4-seat Twisted Customs Buggy
'89 "CJ-7" - Her trail rig
'05 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD - her daily driver...
'08 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab 6.7 Diesel 4x4
scott.schubring@williams.com
The office sucks - I wanna go wheeling!
start with a CJ-7, wrangler, or TJ - something longer with a better(and wider) frame and body rather than cut up and modify a perfectly fine CJ tub and frame...
You can always put the CJ grill and hood on a YJ tub as I did.
Scott, FTAC '99
'62 Nissan Patrol 4-seat Twisted Customs Buggy
'89 "CJ-7" - Her trail rig
'05 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD - her daily driver...
'08 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab 6.7 Diesel 4x4
scott.schubring@williams.com
The office sucks - I wanna go wheeling!
Ive seen that rover, its been un-built more than its been built. Wires dangling everywhere, duct tape anti-theft device, nails falling out, weird rattles from underneath...
That's Mr. Noob to you! Reading is for suckers anyway.
Actually, I missed the "pre" photo. It's pretty obvious. I like the look. Don't left Flem get you down. He's bitter since he's about to be tossed into the real world.
The disco ball in my mouth, insinuates I'm ballin'
Its been a while, but weren't you asking/looking for transmission options?
Well, here ya go. . . http://lsjc.org/board/showthread.php?t=36196
Edit: whoops just saw you put in a 231 double, never mind then.
Yeah, I found a few good deals on some tf999s but in the end went with the doubler. I think it was a better choice..