freakjeep93 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 nice find man :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 nice find man :bowdown: Ya, I'll be running the D35 until I regear the 44. The rear end and to control arms were really my only worries with this truck, so between the D44 and ordering my adj. control arms, I won't hesitate to romp this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well... I had a hell of a time out in the woods this Friday. We had a bonfire way in the back of some friends land, so he and I were running people back in forth in the Jeeps. (All this with 2wd and an open D35...EEKS) And now it is time to rebuild a good portion of the Jeep. I've been enjoying driving it too much to do anything major to it. But my girl leaves for Italy thursday, so I'll have the time to do some serious wrenching :cheers: Plans are: All new MOOG balljoints Full set of RC adj. control arms CB install Rear bumper AW4 and 231 swap New exhaust (Thrush 3") Roll Bar/headache rack/lights Tire carrier/can holder Replace lost swaybar disco :fool: On board air Swap in radiator from XJ (only 6 mo old) Fix/modify e-brake bracket And possibly regear and swap in the D44 if I have the money. The D44 might have to wait until next month. Stay Tuned!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted user Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 what size tires are you running on the 6.5 lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Those are 34x9.5x15 TSL's They fit perfect in my opinion. They tuck nicely with a little trimming. I've been meaning to measure the BS on the rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronClarsen Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hey when you get the headache rack bulit, woul you send me a message, i would like to see how it turns out. thinking about doing that and a black tool box on mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMJ87 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Nice looking buildup.. Great deal on the Cherokee for parts.. esp the D44 Build On.. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. I've got some tricks up my sleeve for the headache rack...still undecided. But the basic idea should be pretty simple. Started pulling the tranny this morning...hoping to get the 2wd aw4 out after lunch. I'm still waiting on my control arms too :fs1: I'll throw some pics up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Holy bajeebus, it's been a little crazy here lately....any way, here are some pics, b/c no one likes to hear me blabber. Front bumper on, 4x4 swap done....waitin for new front lift/balljoints Image Not Found NP231 and AW4 in and fully functioning Image Not Found Front DS slip joint at ride height Image Not Found Rear DS at ride height...running a 5spd rear shaft to compensate for the lift...took up about 3/4 in, should be perfect after the D44 swap Image Not Found Rough Country adj lowers...uppers are on their way, along with 6.5" coils Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronClarsen Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 well i think thats what where all here for, is to listen to one another "blabber" lol have at it. truck is looking great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Started on the main hoop for my "bed thingy"......its top-secret for now, but I'll post pics as soon as it is done. I also got the pass side balljoints done...driver's side was supposed to be done tonight, but I went and picked up a FREE 6 foot plow!! Pics if it ever stops raining here. Out of the 22 days of June, we've had rain for 18. looks like we have atleast 3 more days until we see a good day too. Kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenmg Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Your jeep has come a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Been awhile, but here's some flex pics with the new front lift in. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenmg Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Time for a general update on life/jeeps. abbreviated versions....haha :typing: Got a new job! Engineering tech at an automotive filtration company. Last day of work at the Farm for the MJ: Checked out a a friend's leaf spring XJ on 37's: Bought the front axle from his Jeep for $50...it's a 297 joint HP D30. (still has sticker on it!!) Image Not Found Image Not Found Got to pulling my axles to swap in D44 and 297 D30: Image Not Found Image Not Found A few weeks prior, my brother MACKED a rock with the front dif. Didn't seem like a big deal at the time. Spider is eaten up on the long side, but gears still look great. Wheeled it for a test drive: Image Not Found Image Not Found And thats about all for now....any questions, ask and I'll type the long versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Also got new sneakers for the DD in there at some point. 285/75/R16 Procomp All-Terrains. I know some people have mixed feelings about procomp, but so far, I love the tires. I have about 2k miles on them, driving upwards of 50mi a day now on the highway. I just towed a 5000lb camper 250 miles each way this weekend, and they still rode smooth and predictable. I would definately buy another set without a doubt. And the best part? I got them on the buy 3 get 1 free sale. $560 for three 33" tires?!?! Can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Fell thru some ice... Image Not Found Image Not Found Went wheeling with my buddy in his XJ Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Found a Ram Charger Headed to a mudbog that night...the after math. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 looks like yall had fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sure did! We went out yesterday in the snow, but I forgot the camera :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 i aws out on my atv and got stuck in a drift about 3 feet deep . then it got dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 TAA DAA! Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 After extensive cutting I still have to bump stop running 35s. I imagine you'll have to bump stop extremely aggressively with those. Looks great, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 oh i just saw that you got new tiers. what size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 35x12.50. Did awesome in the snow. They just dig through until they get traction on whatever is under it. Did beat on the Jeep a bit harder than I should have, though, getting both the front and rear axle hopping numerous times. Scuffed up the side lugs on all four tires pretty good. Surprised all my shafts and u joints survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJA814 Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 After extensive cutting I still have to bump stop running 35s. I imagine you'll have to bump stop extremely aggressively with those. Looks great, though. You are correct. Heavy sheetmetal removal and big bumpstops are in my future. Long arms are in process and I have a few ideas for the rear too. Looking to go with 80% down travel and 20% up. We'll see. oh i just saw that you got new tiers. what size? 36x12.5x15 TSL SX on 15x8's....poor mans beadlocks haha. I like the look so far though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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