Biggoofy build thread 96 Jeep ZJ

[biggoofy]

I was driving home MAYBE a 5 min drive and noticed it wasn't popping out of overdrive and didn't feel right leaving the stop light so when i was washing it i pulled the stick and it is kinda milky so Ill be using the trans machine to drain and flush tomorrow!

 

[biggoofy]

The AX15 swap will be happening. My tranny is fucked so Ill be driving the Xj for a few weeks while I gather parts for the swap!

 

[biggoofy]

Well I might be going to the JY this weekend since a buddy offered to pay my way (he needs my tools) so I should be able to grab a good bit to get this swap under way!

 

[BigClay]

Are you set on an AX15? Just wondering why if you are.

 

[biggoofy]

Its almost a direct bolt in and I can do it fairly cheap seems sensable to me.

The death on a 42RE

 

[biggoofy]

So today I finally had enough of the wet carpet so I cut it all out but what is covering the trans tunnel to try and keep the noise down. I'll be rhino lining the area with out carpet as soon as im sure everything is dried up.

 

[Redneck Rigger]

The AX15 swap will be happening. My tranny is fucked so Ill be driving the Xj for a few weeks while I gather parts for the swap!

I want to do that soooo bad, but how do you get around an obd2 inspection?

 

[biggoofy]

I have FL plates haha

 

[biggoofy]

I figured I would post up my rear parts, fluid, and tool storage solution.

 

[biggoofy]

So I got a package in the mail today from FCZJ and I cant wait to get everything painted up and installed tomorrow. The Rad support is BEEFY as hell and very well made to say the least. The steering brace looks ****ing sweet and the welds are killer!! Thanks for the great product Neil!

 

[biggoofy]

Today was a decently productive day. I got the new shit painted up and installed. Overall fitment was pretty damn good right out of the box. I still had to use a vice and persuade some parts to fix just right but my jeep has taken some good hits up front off road so I'm sure that didnt help out haha. I had to enlarge one hole on the steering brace but again no big deal. Thanks again Neil aka FCZJ

rad support

steering brace

 

[shagy9888]

Very nice looking. How do the D rings fit? They look like they fit better then the kevins off road one. Am looking in to get one for my grand when I get it running again.

 

[biggoofy]

Send me a PM when you want to get a set.
the d rings fit right with the tube and are much stronger than the kevins with the added tube piece at the shackle point.

 

[biggoofy]

The axle plans have changed a tad haha 9" rear and HP44 front!

Well here are all the pics from this weekend

14 bolt, HP44, 9", HP Turdy

HP44 and the Turdy

HP44 hubs

Me cleaning up the tubes on the 9"

Cleaned up stripped down and painted 9" and semi clean 44

Both axles and there future home.

 

[Rox&Mud]

So what are you going to do with the 8.8 and HP30? I got dibs on the 30/ it's in better condition than mine.

 

[biggoofy]

I still plan to run them for a little while but you can have my housing ill just use yours man me and a wire wheel are good friends lol

 

[biggoofy]

Went to the JY again today and my trans went out with a wonderful cloud of smoke on the way home but I got a good bit of stuff while I was there!

I got 8.8 shafts for Neil along with calipers for the 8.8
orvis tank skid for my rig
orvis t case skid FOR SALE
orvis tow hooks and brackets FOR SALE
4 tauras fans 3 FOR SALE
XJ clutch pedals for the ax15 swap
new infinaty amp for mine since i sank the last one
and a 2" hitch to replace my tint pos hitch

not bad for $80 bucks lol

I will be going again next weekend to grab a 42re to throw in my rig till I get everything for the swap ready to go.

Notice the dark line on the road thats my trans fluid hahahaha

 

[Redneck Rigger]

I have FL plates haha

You're a very lucky man

 

[biggoofy]

I managed to get the trans out and cleaned up today after work only took about 45 minutes since I got most of it done sunday. Ill hopefully be dropping it off at the trans shop to see if its under warranty tomorrow or wednesday. If its not ill grab a jy trans sat and throw it in for the time being.

Im going to try and get some metal and plate the inner uniframe rails while I have it all apart if I can find the time.

I love having access to a lift

42re before cleaning

empty tunnel

 

[biggoofy]

I got some very good news today the shop that built my last trans is rebuilding it for $250 and Ill have it back tomorrow and should have it back and running by saturday afternoon!

I also got my new hitch and stock gas tank skid installed!

 

[biggoofy]

I didn't get shit done today but I did manage to fill the converter and put it on as well as put it on the lift for the morning.

picture time haha

Freshly rebuilt trans!

Broke shit

 

[biggoofy]

Got the trans and took it for a test drive today!! :2thumbsup: I still have a few minor adjustments to make but Im stoked that I drove her home.

 

[biggoofy]

Got GREAT news today my 35/1250/15 MTRs with kevlar shipped out should have them next week!

 

[biggoofy]

Fawk my transmission I got the linkage fixed but now i cant seem to get it to drive worth a shit I cant get it to stay in a gear idk what the deal is im gonna tow it down to the trans shop and have them look at it!!! I did however install the upcountry springs i had laying around since I wanna see if I can fit my 35s on 3.5" or so

 

[biggoofy]

Well I dropped the jeep off at the shop after work today and should know something tomorrow.

I did however pick these up on my way home!