Here's a link to my Jeepspeed build where I cut the top off:
http://www.jeepspeed.net/smf/index.php?topic=2279.0
It's probably not what you had in mind but it might give you some ideas.
As far as tire weight goes, I have a similar situation. I put 315/70/16 Falken tires on my Jeep. It felt sluggish. I checked the weight after I had purchased them and they are listed as 77 lbs by Falken. I looked up 35 x 12.5 x 15 BFG A/T and they are listed as 54 lbs by BFG.
I'm guessing the...
Selling off the last of the Jeepspeed part out. Here's what I have left:
(1) 15 x 7 American racing type 23 - $50
(1) Superlift trackbar, used and needs heim for frame side - $40
(2) Lower control arms I made new with 1 side JJ/1 side rubber bushing fixed at 16" - $60
(4) Urethane donut...
I ran that exact set up you have a picture of on my old daily driver. I liked it and I didn't get any noise from it. I think I ran 9/16" bolts because you'll need misalignements for the travel.
I used 1.25 x .120 chromoly for the tie rod. I've used this same size on our old Jeepspeed and never...
Sorry no pics, but they are made specifically to the Jeep so I'd probably throw them in with the chassis. I have 1 front and 2 rear (1 that hold a single spare laying flat and another that hold 2 standing upright).
Sorry somehow I left out that I'd take $3000 for everything listed here. This project isn't for everyone but for the right buyer it is a killer deal for all the time, materials and skill that brought it to where it is now.
1993 Jeep Cherokee 2 door Jeepspeed project. Really good quality fabrication. I'd like to sell complete but I will part out. I can be reached at 714-292-5010. Here's a link to my Craigslist ad:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3505904267.html
Fenders, bumpstops and shocks are sold. Sale...