In the spirit of impluse buys i got another project. I relaised that i didnt' have the time to do what i wanted to do to the cj till after college so i bought a new project that was much more complete.
1987 gmc jimmy
2.8 efiv6, auto, 231
no axles when i bought it but now have a waggy 44 converted to 8 lug with 4.10 gears
c&c 14 bolt, disc brakes, welded soa
36x1250 bias swampers on steelies
ac works and it runs ok
still lots of little things but 85% of the hard work is done
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
what a piece of ****, welcome to the chevy crowd
wheels look good, you bastard...i've still gotta make the centers on mine bigger before i can put tires on
how about a shot down the side to see how much them bad boys stick out?
here is a side shot
also my step sister gave me an amp sub and box, i have a set of 6x9's that i got and some 5.25's. all i need is a head unit and i have a prety decent stereo in the jimmy
i also called it a s25 b/c it is a s15 with 3/4 ton axles under it. i thought it fit.
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
finally got some progress done in the last few days. narrowed a chevy d44 4" using a waggy long side shaft and 8 lug outers. it is now jeep cj spring perch width and 65" wms. redid the amazingly ****ty welds that the po did when he tried to do a sas and made it work with the new spring perch width. now i feel safer. i only got the front mount done and still need to get the rear moved in to match the front but it sits on all 4's again. i the approach angle is amazing but now i need to start on the t-case issue.
I'm going to swap out the 231 for a 241 (sitting in the back of the jimmy) which is pass drop to match the chevy axle. once i get some more garage room and a few more bucks i am going to do a 231 300 doubler. i already have the t-cases but i still need the adapter.
more to come later and hopefully by wed it will be driving under its own power for the first time in years
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
wanna sell the t-cases. needem bad
no, sorry i'm prety sure i'm gonna need the gearing of the doubler with only 4.10 in the axle and 2.7 low range with an auto and a wimpy 2.8v6 pushing the 36's
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
What cases do you need Rowdy?
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
A 231 or 241 that will mate to a TH350
you will have to get and aftermarket adapter. you need the round 6 pattern. it would bolt up to a 700r4 or even a 4l60 but not a 350 or 400
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
well i started to tear into the tranny and t-case and found out the the t-case is a 207 not a 231 like i thought so i am going to sell the drivetrain and out in the th350 that i have along with the 203/300 doubler that i ordered the adapter for this morning. i have a core vortec 350 that i'm either going to rebuild or stroke. haven't decided yet. i may have it done for katemcy. we will see. unless anyone knows where a running 4.3 or 350 complete with everything but ac comnpressor is then it may be quicker
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
theres a chevy big block with bent pushrods at auto part pros
ive got a 98 chevy vortec 350 with a 4l80e and 241 for sale for the right price
241 is a dd i need passenger. i may have my hands on a 5.3 that is dissasembled and has everything inc harness except some accesories and a computer for cheap. i hope it goes thru tomorrow.
5.3 th350 doubler would work nicely
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
just curious. how much for the motor and acessories
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
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