Update time. Bought a 2003 rubicon from a buddy that was a slight project. 90,000 miles, turbo 4.0, hp d44 and 9" axles. Rear 3rd was blew out of it, steering was a deathtrap on the road, typical jeep issues. Rebuilt the rear axle and went to a 4.56 gear and open carrier to ditch the spool. Same had to be done to the front, 4.56 and added an aussie locker. It already had a longarm kit so the suspension is ok for a street jeep/ mild wheeler. All the heims were wore out on the hp44 steering. Ditched all of that for a one ton tre kit from barnes, drives much better now. Went ahead and added an antirock tot he front since there were no swaybars on it at all. Removed all the turbo stuff so it actually runs good now and changed the trans oil to make 2nd gear happier again. Should be a fun little jeep and something to take momma out in some.
In other news, me and dad bought a 4800 car that is about 90% ready for 4800 class. 408 stroker, th400, 2.0 race case, goatbuilt chassis, tons, trailing arms, big shocks, etc. The buggy had never been raced and honestly hadnt been trail rode but maybe 10 times. The spring rates were all out of whack. After talking with our buddy Chris at Diddys Big Block Race Shop, we got the front springs fixed and ready to move to the back now. We need to mount 37s, then do some testing. Hoping to get with Chris soon for some valving. Stay tuned.
Yes, this put a damper on the JHF only because of shop space. Racecars > required shop space to actually work on stuff.
