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another idea, I've been researching EV conversion some time ago, and this drivetrain setup can be simplified by using electric motor on each axle (without any gearboxes, they are not needed for EV really, just low gearing on ring and pinion), and motors, controllers etc. all reasonably priced. everything except batteries, these things cost an arm and a leg if one would want a decent range. though, can be interesting setup. EV is more capable off-road too, as all torque available from 0 rpm

that much I figured, that rear axle should be upside-down to rotate the same way or have a reverse ring and pinion, which is not quite as easy for 8.25, but turning it won't be as much of a problem. though then need some custom made diff cover. Thanks for the pic, Johnny, nice setup here

Frankly speaking, I don't intend to do this conversion anytime soon, first of all I need to restore my MJ to at least stock specs. This mod was just a thought on what can be done. regarding that third member, well, still need to be measured, maybe trimmed and having a spacer to the axle and such. I think it can work, but it's hard to say without the actual piece on my hands. This type of drivetrain arrangement was used quite often on all-terrain trucks, especially on older Russian KAMAZ and URAL (now they added a wormgear and turned axles 90 degrees). And again, this mod is not practical on MJ in terms of investment/results, so more of a "look at my unique truck" thing

the price will be too much. and if use parts from existing trucks - width and weight just not for Comanche

This TJ doesn't look proportional for its body, but then total length should be about the same as a long bed Comanche! Wonder if there are write ups on suspension and drivetrain. I can see air bags and four link for mid axle, not sure what he's done that the rear.

Just a neat website on legacy Jeeps http://www.jeepcollection.com/

These are up for sale, but, this guy said $150,000 - $250,000, I don't think your balls altogether worth that much LOL

are there any rear liners? I looked at both my stock bed and a replacement I got - none had any liners or holes for it in them

shipping to Canada is pretty pricey. I've got a quote from them for floorboards where the shipping was twice the price of the panels themselves. Junk yards will do :)

here is a third member for 8.25. As I figured it can be attached instead of diff cover and will split torque. Diff is the same, can fit a locker too for the "cool-factor"! :thumbsup:

Just started to look into this setup, inspired by AMG 6x6. This thing doesnt have much articulation, but with so many wheels doesnt even need it as much as 4x4. I think MJ would look awesome! Do you think it's doable? Here is a home-brew 8-link

Man, you have two Mercedes. That's far worse waste of money :teehee:

Don't forget to re-locate a ground wire somewhere else

Alrighty! Thank you everyone! I will pick one up then.

Trying to make my Jeep look nicer, so I've got a question. I got XJ with a bent front bumper (metal piece) and now I struggle to find a replacement one on salvage yards. They got few pre-92 in a good shape but not for the newer ones. Are these metal pieces interchangeable? I don't mind extra holes or drill few and my side covers are in a good shape.