89 budget build

[sneakyjap96]

How's it going been around n built couple xjs then got away from it and then found a deal on the 89 xj I couldn't pass up 250 bucks 150 back reg runs great 2 owners guys sold it because terrible DW! track bar is shot n tre bad to can't wait to start digging in!!

Her is my first xj
90 5.5 in 31s open open (t boned a car)

My sec xj
95 sport 5.5 in lift re super flex arms bumper sliders locked winch ect ect

And last is my new budget project
89 d30/35 open open on bald 30 in tires

Got bored so I tried out my new snap on saw and cut the drivers door hinge
Now the plans
5.5 re coils awaiting for my pick up from sactown area
Custom Long arm/mid arm ruffstuff ends
Adjustable track bar
Custom frame stiffeners
Custom sliders
Custom tranny mount/tcase skid
vacuum lock out/welded front spiders (I have a spare d30 solid axle ready to swap)
C8.25 rear end swap
goal 35 in tires going to settle for 31s 33s for now
Next fall hiem steering
That's the start to get me wheeling this spring (I hope)

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Dont weld the front the 260 joints dont last. Ive seen guys break multiple 260 disco shafts on slick rock with a welded front 30 on the stair steps. You can take that line with an open front. Leave it open until you afford a locker

 

[XJensen]

That 2nd one looks familiar. Did you work at parks and rec on Bradshaw?

 

[sneakyjap96]

No the guy who bought it from me does lol I did work off Jackson n Bradshaw tho. and I was always out at pc in it

 

[sneakyjap96]

Dont weld the front the 260 joints dont last. Ive seen guys break multiple 260 disco shafts on slick rock with a welded front 30 on the stair steps. You can take that line with an open front. Leave it open until you afford a locker

So wait your telling me not to weld it so I won't break? And hold off untell I can afford a locker?? haha wats the difference they both lock the front end and I end up with the same end result? broken 30 no I plan to up grade to bigger u joints I don't plan to keep this d30 it's just a get me by for now axle

 

[sneakyjap96]

But on a side note slick rock is going to be my first trail as a break in run I like it nice easy going trail

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Its not the same dude. Have you ever ran a welded front ? Its not quite the same as a locker. Still get some differentiation even with a linchbox. There is no give in a spool. A 30 does not handle a welded front well. A 44 with lockouts , and 760s- not 260s - is a whole different story - way stronger - but still sketchy id say. If you actually wheel it hard id say locker or open. If you dont wheel it hard id say locker or open. If you need a full spool /welded front then go to a different front axle.

At the very least carry a bunch of spare pass side disco shafts and ball joints . The idiot that ran one on slick rock where no one was breaking broke a pass side shaft, kept driving and took out the ball joints and messed up the knuckle. He had a ton of spare shafts but no ball joints. You can 33s open open or locked locked through all kinds of crap. Held up the trail for a long time too. Ive broken center pins and u bolts on a welded 44 with hydro on only 35s on easy trails. It puts constant stress on the entire front end . Just making tight turns in 4x4 could break stuff

 

[sneakyjap96]

In all honesty I want the 30 to explode lol I was told to slowly build and upgrade as I go well if the 30 goes first bam upgrade needed haha wife controls the bank

 

[sneakyjap96]

And I'm not arguing or saying your wrong your 100% right and I'm just taking the redneck poor guy around to get a couple weekends (I hope) out of it

 

[sneakyjap96]

Picked me up a set of wheels n beat 33s full set of 5 tho

Now to search for decent 33s to hold me over tell I find 35s

 

[sneakyjap96]

Just playing around put one of my 33s on my bone stock xj and I think a lcog build it is

 

[831_xj]

I've shoved some 32s on a stocker. It was fun but much more functional at about 3"

Those first gen MTRs are some nice tires

 

[sneakyjap96]

Yea wish I had 4 matching ones only have one! I'm looking for a set of road worthy 33s or 35s

 

[sneakyjap96]

N i have a 3 in lift just waiting to install it haven't had jeep time

 

[blondejoncherokee]

looking good.

 

[sneakyjap96]

Swapped out my power steering pump no more leaky haha now I gotta order up that sweet renix vacuum harness and a track bar bushing for my bar I got from jon thanks again! Old one feels like a brittle plastic one poly for the win!

 

[sneakyjap96]

So I had some jeep time today so I trimmed some more fender and bent the pinch seam

33s stock height full lock

Also while trimming the rear I went ahead and got the cut n fold out of the way (just needs to be welded)

And then sitting on 33s no lift n no rub

 

[sneakyjap96]

Vacuum harness replaces she idles smooth now haha

My buddy I helped do his engine swap in his xj bought me a snorkel. His statement was "neither of us are blowing an engine in the mud again" haha

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Nice!

 

[twinhauler]

Always fun cutting some thin sheet metal, Looking good!