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[navman]

I haven't been out wheelin in a little bit cause I'm in the middle of this project. Frame swap, motor swap from 4cyl to Ford Mustang 302fi, np435 tranny, jbc np231hd, 8.8 rear, gen-right ext tank, rear frame corner reinforcement, rear frame plate, rear 3" stretch, bulletproof otk steering, front 2" stretch, and last but certainly not least Rock Krawler front coilover conversion kit.

[navman]

Some pics of the new frame and mounts

[navman]

and a couple more.

[Mitch]

wow.. THATS A LOT AT ONE TIME!!! Nice work so far! Looks really good! Keep the updates coming!

[BiGdAdDeE]

really impressive.  shoot me your address so I can come check it out as you get further. that'd be cool .
Very nice welds.  You doing all those beads on your own?  N.I.C.E!!!

[jps4jeep]

Is this a different frame or same frame as the red YJ you had?

also what are your axle choices?


Looks great!

[navman]

Different frame, the original red frame was shot and picked up a new one, had it sandblasted and then por15 it. I'm putting in a ford 8.8 in the rear and keeping the d30 up front, I already put an arb and alloy usa 30 splines in it last year so I'll stick with it for now. My buddy Kenny did all the welding, he makes it look so easy its rediculous. BigD were you at Klems last night for the car show?

[Ian]

pretty spiffy.  when do you think you will be back on the trail?

[BiGdAdDeE]

Different frame, the original red frame was shot and picked up a new one, had it sandblasted and then por15 it. I'm putting in a ford 8.8 in the rear and keeping the d30 up front, I already put an arb and alloy usa 30 splines in it last year so I'll stick with it for now. My buddy Kenny did all the welding, he makes it look so easy its rediculous. BigD were you at Klems last night for the car show?

No.... Funny you asked because I was supose to go with my mother and father in law.  Not sure if you've seen their cars but Jean has a 64 mini cooper all original with the british flag on the roof.  And he dries his 76 mg.  I did go by last night though and remembered it was starting up down there.  Probably go next week for sure.  I have put my CJ in that show a few times but usually just to get a good parking spot on the grass!!!  lol

[mika401]

Very Sweet!
Do you still need to use the trackbar up front with those links?
I'm guessing the rear will be spring over?

[navman]

Thanks, completely new trac bar setup up front. The rear is staying sua but moved back and with the rear shackle mounts under the frame for a little more lift to match the front. Hopefully be back out soon, I waited as long as I could to get all the parts I needed before disabling the red jeep. Now that the frame is all welded its time to thrash, and yes I did send off the original with flying colors.

[X-BoB-J]

if yah need a hand with something, let me know im right around the conner.

[mika401]

Thanks, completely new trac bar setup up front. The rear is staying sua but moved back and with the rear shackle mounts under the frame for a little more lift to match the front. Hopefully be back out soon, I waited as long as I could to get all the parts I needed before disabling the red jeep. Now that the frame is all welded its time to thrash, and yes I did send off the original with flying colors.

Looks like Old Florida Road, been a long time since I've been there, (2 motors ago!)

[BiGdAdDeE]

  Poppa wheelie

[Twisty]

That looks awesome, Mark!

Its going to be a whole different animal.