Pete M

get it? :D

I believe the old Jeep adage applies here; experiences may vary. :D

what do you consider a "little modification"?

love the tree rings! :D (hint: think tires)

yup, been absorbing a lot from that site. they've got some insane buildups there. :yes:

driveshaft length can become an issue as you lift, but angle will not. MJs have way more wheelbase than XJs and wranglers and so the angles are much less severe. :thumbsup:

remove the drop. :thumbsup:

vacuum actuates the little diverters in the dash. a common leak is the hose running to the vacuum reservoir behind the front bumper.

yup. :thumbsup:

some day I want to hire a car hauler and bring a load of those cheap rust-free MJs back east. :D Course I'd only sell them to people that promise to never let them see salt. under penalty of a horrible, horrible death. :yes:

bought my tires today. monstrous 13" HF rubber. :yes:

wow, so that little motor is strong enough to bust the hubs? hmm...

should be able to branch into most common aftermarket rims (like a 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing). :thumbsup:

sorry, couldn't find a pair of 79 jeeps together. :(

yours is better :D

says there's 278 Jeeps there. :dunno: link to the vid

sweet! bonus points if there's a Jeep in the shot :D

on the plus side, I should be able to get some rubber tires on it. :yes: The gear boxes just lock in to the plastic wedges on the wheel. Here's the front wheel to show the difference I put some rubber tires on his wagon which has a similar steel shaft design. just need to adapt the gearboxes to steel wheels

doesn't look hard from the outside, but on the inside it gets complicated... The gearing has sort of a portal hub design (though there is a steel shaft that runs from tire center to tire center) Not sure how to lift it without some severe surgery. :dunno: and the steering axle is worse. how am I supposed to lift it and get some motors in there?

:rotf: much as I would like to boost power, it's going to be a while 'til he can handle that sort of speed. It'll happen :yes: but not anytime soon. I originally wanted a bit of lift, some rubber tires, and a 4wd conversion (they have one electric motor per rear tire), but after examining the underside, there's nothing easy about any of those things. :( not impossible mind you, just not easy. bummer.

picked it up for my nephew. He's still a bit young for it, but that gives me time for upgrades. let the modding begin!!! I wonder if I can get a screaming eagle decal for the hood...

HellCreek makes brand new leafs. :thumbsup: