8 lug JK --> RZR time

mtnbiker995 · Sep 29, 2015

Some of you might know me, Collin, I've been to a handful of events in the last year or so riding along with @Ryanw10 or @BLZR. Well I decided to finally bring a build thread over here...I don't feel like posting all of my rebuild progress from when I totaled it until now but if you have any questions just ask...

It was stock when I totaled it and this is what it looks like now

I'm currently 8 lug rear 5 lug front. I should be 8 lug front and rear by the time I head up to Drummond on Oct 22nd. Last night I just picked up some Corbeau Baja JP Wide seats and threw them in, just gotta make a harness bar and get the 4pt's installed.

I've done all the work myself or with the help of friends so I can answer any questions you might have...for some reason there aren't a lot of JK build threads on GL4x4 :sonicjay:

mtnbiker995 · Dec 25, 2019

Very excited for this... merry Christmas to me

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mtnbiker995 · Jan 1, 2020

Money spending kick continues...I picked up an Atlas 3.0 today

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mtnbiker995 · Mar 28, 2020

Went down to my buddies house today to tear into the 6.0...can’t get pics to post for some reason but the engine looked pretty good. I brought back some parts to have Napa hot tank and also picked up 2.5 gallons of LS’s Awesome to clean the smaller stuff with.

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Plato2k5 · Mar 29, 2020

Pics or it didn't happen. You know the rules!!!!

What all you having done to the 6.0? Should be a nice upgrade from that minivan 3.8

mtnbiker995 · Mar 29, 2020

BTR truck 3 cam, LS6 springs, BTR chromoly push rods, BTR stage 2 trunnion kit, 243 heads, gen 4 TBSS intake, gen 4 TBSS injectors, larger throttle body, probably LS3 shorty headers. Also setting it up e85 capable since all that was required additionally was a fuel sensor.

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mtnbiker995 · Mar 29, 2020

Got it to work today just for you Kirk

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mtnbiker995 · Apr 4, 2020

Picked up a set of LS2 heads today with fresh LS6 springs installed. They only have 12,000 miles on them, so they’re fairly clean. Got a pretty good deal on them too.

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greygoose · Apr 6, 2020

:rock: that's awesome!

mtnbiker995 · Apr 26, 2020

Engine mostly assembled

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Plato2k5 · Apr 27, 2020

Where's the blower!??!?!

Good to see things moving along.

mtnbiker995 · Apr 27, 2020

Still waiting for it to show up. Whipple has them on back order due to this while China flu thing.

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xj4life · Apr 27, 2020

1965burbb · Apr 27, 2020

:rock:

mtnbiker995 · Jun 5, 2020

More parts continue to show up. This week was transmission stuff. Custom spec’d Coan torque converter and a full billet aluminum reverse manual valve body with a trans brake and engine braking from FTI. I did not intentionally buy a trans brake, but apparently all of their billet valve body’s come with one, which is neat. I just wanted engine braking.

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feva4u · Jun 5, 2020

Spec the converter for high range or low range?

mtnbiker995 · Jul 27, 2020

Couple weeks ago I finally installed the trunnion upgrade, didn’t realize I needed new valve covers to clear the upgraded trunnions but not a huge deal I’m hoping to pick some up this week. Wrapped up some motor mounts tonight.

Once I get the new valve covers I should be able to finally land the engine between the frame rails. This weekend I’ve cut every factory mount off and flap wheeled the frame down bare. Th400 to atlas adapter should be here this week also.

Also picked myself up a new welder, $200 out of pocket I couldn’t say no.

I’m currently looking for:

-Atlas 1350 CV flanges
-2.5” x 8” double ended full hydro ran
-35spl D60 traction device
-subsonic .22LR
-2.5 x 14 or 2.5 x 16 coilovers
-hydraulic bumps
-99-07 14b calipers
-05+ SD60 calipers
-D60 5.13 gears and bearings
-Anything else you might think is related to my build

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SHARPMACHINE · Jul 27, 2020

Great looking build, thanks for sharing.

mtnbiker995 · Jul 29, 2020

Thanks! And you’re welcome

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CheapThrillB2 · Jul 29, 2020

When we racing?

mtnbiker995 · Jul 29, 2020

Hopefully loonie, if the damn border opens back up.

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mtnbiker995 · Aug 3, 2020

Got the 04+ valve covers yesterday. Just need to clean them up and bolt on tomorrow.

Outside two are 175k mile 6.0 and the middle one is from my 200k mile 6.0. LA’s awesome is the shit.

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mtnbiker995 · Aug 3, 2020

Engine and trans fit. Atlas adapter showing up tomorrow.

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greygoose · Aug 3, 2020

That's awesome!

mtnbiker995 · Aug 4, 2020

Made my mounts flush with top of frame for the most clearance from the 4 link. Just gotta make some big triangle plate gussets to weld on top and tie everything together.

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mtnbiker995 · Aug 6, 2020

Ordered a new Lenovo thinkpad yesterday. Got a nice one with upgraded ram and processor for 40% off thanks to their “back to school” sale. It’ll finally be nice to be able to run CAD, bendtech, as well as Holley tuning software on my own machine.

Ordered my coilovers today as well. 4 week ETA, luckily my next planned wheeling trip isn’t for 6 weeks [emoji51]

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greygoose · Aug 7, 2020

Let me know how you like that new laptop. I have been thinking I need a new computer for the house. 40% off is a good deal.

mtnbiker995 · Aug 9, 2020

Here’s the after pic of the valve covers I posted last Sunday... $5 in cleaner and just let them soak.

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mtnbiker995 · Aug 12, 2020

I got my upper control arms in place last night. They’re some long bastards that’s for sure. Ordered some block hugger headers yesterday as well. This is going to be veeery interesting trying to get a driveshaft and exhaust to fit with everything in there.

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