mnkyboy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Here is the finished upper link. And here you can kinda see how it sits in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Today the D44 finally came out. I threw around several ideas for a rear axle and decided to run the D60 that I already had, just before I installed it a buddy put a D60 up for sale that already had 5.38s in it and was set up for disc brakes so I picked that up and used it instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I was off work from Christmas though the end of the year,pretty much all of it was spent on the MJ, I got a ton of work done but as of Monday it was back to work so MJ work is gonna slow down again. Last night I was able to get the steering built,I need to pick up the correct hardware so it's kinda just mocked up on the truck but it looks like it should work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 I swung by the hardware store and picked up some nuts and bolts so now the front suspension and steering are all bolted together properly. I also cut a hole in the tunnel for the doubler so I can add a shifter and I mocked up a YJ 4wd shifter for the 231,then I installed the driver seat too see if it would clear the t case that's now coming through the floor,it bolted right in with no interference and it looks like if I get creative with my hydraulic hand brake I may be able to keep my center console too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Very interested to see the hand brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 I think I have pics of in here somewhere,Its a godspeed hydraulic hand brake for a drift or rally car that I have tied into the rear brake curcuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Haven't got much done lately but its starting to look like a truck again. I really need some tires, those bald 35s look horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattwheels Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looking good, can't wait to see it back in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's looks like you haven't done anything lol... Jk...it's going to be beast...give updates on how the ax15 rides I still haven't done mine yet...I think I have too many ideas and not much funds to support them lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's getting close,i need drive shafts and the brakes hooked up and should be able to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Got a few minutes to play with the MJ. Flexed it with the new tires,looks like the front bumper has to go so i get to make a new one but everything else should be ok with a little cutting and bump stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Lately i have been flexing the truck and taking measurements,making adjustments then repeating. I've trimmed some stuff and moved the rear axle back some,i also had to remove the tube portion of my front bumper so i get to build a new bumper. Once everything is where i want it i will set the bump stops and set up the shocks. I am also considering ditching the coils and getting coil overs up front,this will simplify things and i will be able to rework my trac bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 I also got a new phone ordered and on its way so hopefully the blurry pics will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Got a new phone so hopefully no more blurry pics and those weird lines i was sometimes getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Had this thing show up at the shop,it just happens to have the right length coil overs for the MJ and the guy plans to buy new ones for his build. I will have to rework some stuff but they will be a nice upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 What tires are those? Thanks, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Mastercraft MXT 37x12.50-17s,I'm pushing to get the truck to NWfest in June (hopefully Naches will be open by then) so i went a little cheap on the tires to help the build along. They are made by Cooper and were supposed to be similar to the STT,now that i have them i can say they are no STT but they should work for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I was playing with the 4 squirrels of fury yesterday,still dumping the exhaust at the header so its a little obnoxious but it sure sounds mean,i found that the YJ header down pipe contacts the upper link so it will need to be modified then i can start figuring out how i want to route the exhaust. Still needs some stuff cleaned up under the hood but its getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 why do I love 2.5s so much?! It's so cute sitting there with its short little valve cover! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 It is a tiny little guy,it looks even smaller with the 4.0l radiator and electric fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 A short video of it running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchel0ver Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks awesome :thumbsup: can't wait to see what the 4 banger will do with the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I can't wait either,once i get a drive shaft under it i should be able to give it a test run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Threw on some shocks last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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