My XJ Project on the road

MudDogg

MudDogg

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Joined
Mar 1, 2007
Location
Sanford
I finally got this thing on the road.
Specs:
5 inch RE lift on the truck when I bought it for $400
Swaybar disconnects
adj. Track JBar (had to lenghten it by one inch)
Custom Steering ussing HeimJoints and 1.5"x0.25 wall tubing
Front Axle-D44 with RE bracket kit Detroit locker 4.88 Gears
Rear Axle-Ford 9" Detroit Locker 4.88 Gears
Rear Driveshaft from 85 Bronco
Stock Front Driveshaft (shortened 1.25")
15x10 Rock Crawlers
35x12.5 Maxxis BigHorns
Fenders trimed
Still in progress
Cage, Bumpers, AC to onboard Air, Dual Batteries
and whatever suggestions you guys might have
Pics are from Hatters NC. Got it done about a week before we left on the 6 hour trip. Crossed my fingers and headed out, Everything is working great,
The other Jeep was my first Jeep, 3" and 31s Now its my Dad's.
Since these pics I've lifted the rear another 1.5"
What do you think?

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Looks great. If you care to share, how muich do you think you have in it total now?
 
I'm estimating about $3500 in just the jeep, after I sell the extra parts I have. Maybe even less.
400 for the jeep with 5" lift 33s, and It runs good. Great Deal!
Got about 1800 in the Front Axle. Everything new
Got about 700 in the Rear Axle. Everything new
Got 200 in the TC with SYE
Me and my Dad Did all the work, except the gear set-up, so no labor cost, but LOTS of Time
So now I've got a bunch of stuff I need to sell

Yea been concentrating on the build, will probably be tinting soon!!
 
Nice XJ! Sounds like a well thought out build. The only thing I could think to add is some reinforcment for the frame at the steering box if it is not already built in to your bumper.
 
Not built in yet, planning on making new bumpers and will incorporate that. I did make a temporary plate for the three steering box bolts.
 
look nice... bring it down to Uwharrie Saturday 12/1 they'll be some XJ's there...
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Saw the weekend poll on NAXJA and voted for 12/1,Then this week my boss told me that I had to work this Weekend but now I don't. If I can work out my Bumpstops tonight I will be there. Outpost around 10am. So we'll see what happens tonight. If not this weekend might try and go nexst weekend.
 
Nice.. though I'd never give up A/C for OBA.. that's what CO2 tanks are for..

I'd kill for a cool breeze blowing on a hot day..
 
Rich said:
Nice.. though I'd never give up A/C for OBA.. that's what CO2 tanks are for..
I'd kill for a cool breeze blowing on a hot day..
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Me niether!! But when I bought this Heep there was no condensor and no AC lines or Blower motor/Duct box, just the compressor I do have the Blower motor/Duct box now for heat, but getting all the necessary stuff for AC, forget about it. I'll just have to suffer!

Thanks for all the comments!!:beer:
 
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