If its like GM stuff, the serpentine fan rotates the opposite dirrection as the v-belt version and the clutches are different.Originally Posted by colman
If its like GM stuff, the serpentine fan rotates the opposite dirrection as the v-belt version and the clutches are different.Originally Posted by colman
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
all i know is that when i called oriley they said it was for a 4.0l and ive never heard of one that isn't a serpentine
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
You don't wanna build that. Pull the motor and tranny and sell them, then haul that pile for scrap
you could easily get a couple hundred for the motor and the efi stuff to someone with a cj that wants to swap, or atleast the head and exhause manifold, thats a 40 hp bolton to a 4.2
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
wow eric, glad we have you around to tell us what we want. can you let me know what i want for lunch when you get a chance?
Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
Originally Posted by uglyota
i concur
you'll come out ahead
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Seth Stewart '04
2000 Suburban DD
1995 F150 SAS - Needs more work to sell
1998 GMC pickup - sold
2003 Yukon XL - wrecked/motor donor
1975 Scout - TBD
1976 Scout - parts truck
1972 IH 1310 dually - TBD
196? Scout 800 - 302 roller
maybe that was a little harsh. How about this:
Tommy, you'll quickly find the limitations inherent in building an xj, especially one with a tweaked unibody. The body of the vehicle you build is of very little importance when you are considering custom suspension and axles, and a real frame gives you many more options when it comes to setting up the suspension. Besides, look how many people in this club have built trail-only xjs and still think they're a great platform:
Ben Johnson: nice jeep, looks good, performs pretty well, still trying to figure out how to go bigger than 33" BFG MTs
Clayton: ummmm
Jason Kelly: pretty nice jeep, lots of issues, I know it wheeled but I didn't wheel back then so I don't know what issues it had
St John: um, most of the sheetmetal's still there
I think XJs make a good DD/wheeler, but there are many better choices for a dedicated wheeler
and I just had half a fish burrito from La Bodega. You should do the same
This is only gonna be a temp rig until i get out of school and get a job where i can afford more. Like i said before i dont have any money into this thing yet, I dont plan on putting all that much into it. I mainly want it so i can go play without worrying about bashing my truck all up. If i lay this on the side no biggy, if i did it to my truck then i would be pissed. The unibody on this thing is not tweaked, i measured it from one side to the other, the only thing that got hurt was cosmetic crap like sheet metal.
Tommy Matheaus '06
210-323-2546
2004 F-140 4x4 DD
1990 F-150 4x4 in the works
1992 Jeep Cherokee basterdized
Sawzall and Three Bean Soup.Originally Posted by TMatheaus
i say just beat the **** out of it, tough truck?, on bring it out to alto, we will put some bug muds on the back and have fun
Originally Posted by afroman006Originally Posted by afroman006
You got the right plan Tommy. You're only going to run your brothers old 32" M/T's anyway, it's really not that big of a project to take on. I say go for it and beat the living piss out of it until you graduate and make some money to build a badass rig.
BTW-Let me know when you go back home to work on it, I'll lend a hand.
You find out for sure if a 4wd front axle just bolts in?
If ya decide to sell the motor and tranny, im interested. My poor cj needs a transplant, STAT!!