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[99SJ_Ex]

I just ordered 7/8 heim steering kit from ruff stuff. Always a pleasure to deal with them.

I agree! Even though it took them 4 shipments to finally give me all the parts that were supposed to be included in a kit I ordered, I'd still order from them again.

Parts are pure beef too...

 

[99SJ_Ex]

I think it would be neat to have old school looks with modern drive train

Buddy of mine just replaced the Buick 225 Oddfire in a CJ5 with a Vortec V6 driveline... Anyone going to EJS will probably see it displayed...

I decided to stay oldschool and am rebuilding the buick oddfire for the wifes cj5...


99SJ 'Too many projects' Ex

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

I think it would be neat to have old school looks with modern drive train

That would be so badass! When I totaled my last 5.9 ZJ I almost pulled that driveline and dropped it in a fsj waggy or j20

 

[87manche]

there's a company making LS swap mounts for FSJs.

the purists hate it, but LSx powered FSJ CHerokee is fawesome.

 

[MKR5150]

If it's rust free drop an 8.1/6l80e and burn out.

 

[RedHeep]

http://www.lejeuneyardsales.com/i/46094894

Very close to me, like down the street, if anyone is interested.

 

[FlexdXJ]

You should be racing me, in a jeep, at the badlands, sunday...:skull1:

Lolololol, autox is $20. Badlands is $20 plus $100 in gas! Utah trip in less than a month so I'm saving that. Otherwise, I'd love to be in the trail with you guys!

 

[FlexdXJ]

there's a company making LS swap mounts for FSJs.

the purists hate it, but LSx powered FSJ CHerokee is fawesome.

You mean fawesome like Jerry's FSJ? I love that thing.

 

[FlexdXJ]

http://www.lejeuneyardsales.com/i/46094894

Very close to me, like down the street, if anyone is interested.

That is a good looking car! Price isn't bad either. I kinda want to LSx swap mine to make up for the auto but it runs like a sewing machine and is as easy to work on as an XJ, except the hood opens backwards!

 

[seanR]

http://www.lejeuneyardsales.com/i/46094894

Very close to me, like down the street, if anyone is interested.

I should buy that, I have always wanted a BMW.....

 

[RAM-ROD]

You mean fawesome like Jerry's FSJ? I love that thing.

Wait till you see it next time. She has been in the shop since WF being prepped for Moab.......

 

[w_howey]

Carbs suck.

This x 47 billion.....

 

[87manche]

You mean fawesome like Jerry's FSJ? I love that thing.

I didn't realize that thing had an LS in it. I didn't get to see under the hood.

but yeah, it's fawesome.

 

[IllianaXJ]

Well might be going to look at a future tow rig tomorrow morning. What's some thoughts on 2wd 1974 ¾ ton GMC as a tow rig? It's got the carbureted 350 in it

An old school tow rig sounds awesome until you do it. I towed my XJ once with a 84 Dodge 3/4 ton crew cab with a warmed over 360 and a 4 speed (which was more like a 3 speed with a granny low). Rode like a log wagon, almost needed earplugs and got 8 mpg. I got a tow rig for a cushy ride home, if I wanted a loud, bouncy truck I'd just drive the Jeep.

With a modern drivetrain it would be better, but still have the crappy old interior.

 

[BRIANHO13]

Going to see willie and si at church tonight

 

[macgyvr]

View from JRs house...

mac 'so quiet...well was quiet 'gyvr

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

Anyone here mess with yota axles at all. I came across a set of solid front and rear axles for what I think is cheap. Is the solid front hard to come by? Any clue what they sell for? I might buy them and flip them to make a buck or two.

 

[terrehautian]

Does JR live near the south east corner of the state? Most of Indiana is pretty flat, then there happens to be that corner of the state. I remember going to Pekin area and it being crazy hilly. Some roads I wouldn't want to travel on when they are snow/ice covered.

 

[87manche]

With a modern drivetrain it would be better, but still have the crappy old interior.

swapping seats and putting sound deadener in an old truck is still a ton cheaper than a truck payment.

For all the times I use the uhaul I just deal with it being old, slow and riding like a uhaul. It was cheap and gets the job done with nearly no money for maintenance.

 

[IllianaXJ]

Does JR live near the south east corner of the state? Most of Indiana is pretty flat, then there happens to be that corner of the state. I remember going to Pekin area and it being crazy hilly. Some roads I wouldn't want to travel on when they are snow/ice covered.

French Lick/West Baden. You can almost see the hotel from his house.

swapping seats and putting sound deadener in an old truck is still a ton cheaper than a truck payment.

For all the times I use the uhaul I just deal with it being old, slow and riding like a uhaul. It was cheap and gets the job done with nearly no money for maintenance.

I agree, which is why I tow with a '00 OBS Chevy with a 350. Not the fastest or smoothest, but leaps and bounds better than the '84 Dodge and it was cheap. The Dodge had way more cool factor though. I have always thought about finding a square body GM 3+3 4x4 to swap a LS/4L80 into, but it would be a never ending project...

Edit: You could also do a junkyard TBI swap on that 350 to eliminate the carb problems.