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98 TJ Build....Updated 4/16/10

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#1 · (Edited)
Ok guys, I was going to wait for little bit before I start to post it up, but a buddy convinced me to do so.. My project was starting as a 98 TJ from my previous builds have ended my JP to 6in long arm and ARBs front and rear with 4.88 gears and an NV4500 trans. Now its onto one tons and arounf 40s depending on what tire I buy.

Build Specs:
Poly mounts, front 3 link and rear 4 link
79 fornt HP 60, 5.38, 35 spline inner and outters
GM 14 bolt 5.38 gears
2.5" x 14" SAW air shocks
fuel cell

Ill take some more pics after this weekend when i get the frame all cleared off and so on.

Ben


The Jeeps resting place for the build.



Front axle out


















The only bling I have for right now.



And the old tires are for sale so go see them in the sale section.
 
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#162 ·
Ok for this weekend:
-moved the grill forward just under 1" to make some more room inside the engine bay and to line up some other stuff.
-got the full hydro ram mount tacked in and links made..
Thanks Tab.. Mount work like a champ
-got the orbital mount made and a new steering shaft made
-and finished the air shock mounts upper/bottoms so that i can swing the jeep around and start the front..

Heres some pics.






 
#165 ·
remember the weakest part of the weld is where there isnt one. finish those welds up. i know its not a importany spot or anything but its still a body mount. looks like center of the grille.
 
#172 ·
Alright this is what the Jeep looks like now....





I Getting rid of the 4.0L in favor for a V8. Reasons: I dont wanna spend all this time redoing my suspension, drive shafts, fuel when next year or the yr after id switch it all out again. So the 4.0 is forsale.(check it out) It was a strong engine and its in great shape.
 
#183 ·
Have you decided what kind of V8 you're going for? A GM gen III smallblock is gonna be the best bet IMO....light, powerful, great platform stock, HUGE aftermarket, limitless potential, readily available, etc, etc. I picked up a high mileage but good running 5.3 from a buddy for $50, I was gonna spend about $1500 to build it into a 400+hp iron block 5.7, but then I picked up a complete low mileage 6.0 for $1400 to build up a bit for even more power.
 
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