DirtyComanche Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 It would be a better idea to run the correct length control arms.
BIGMASS Posted March 14, 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 If you're low on fab skilz and pocket money the oil pan method would definately be an easy way to gain a couple of inches. If you got skilz and no cash I would be more inclined to fab up a drop front axle like what the buggy spring fords use in the front. a la this It would let you keep factory suspension geometry, parts and ride. If you got moderate skilz and a hefty tax refund, this would get you real low real easy I believe you order by the width of your frame rails and they build it to your needs. Just slip it on from underneith and burn it home. You could also do IFS from a junk yard car with independant front suspention, (possibly s-dyme) but then you'll be fabing up some new inner fenders, and finding rims with the correct offset and bolt pattern.
c0mt3k Posted March 15, 2007 Author Posted March 15, 2007 ifs isnt a bad idea, i need new rims anyways. and the wheel wells are not a problem. ill have to look into that.
c0mt3k Posted March 15, 2007 Author Posted March 15, 2007 here's a rough drawing of what i wanna fab for a hood. all one peice. :D
Mitch Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 looks good, but you should go with 7 slots on the grill. 8)
c0mt3k Posted March 15, 2007 Author Posted March 15, 2007 eh, i would rather stay true to the mj grill a little :P
Mitch Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I thought MJ's were 7 slots also, am I counting wrong? :popcorn:
c0mt3k Posted March 15, 2007 Author Posted March 15, 2007 ah, i see the problem lol. here: different grills. prolly newer versions
Mitch Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 I was counting wrong and I didnt know about the different grills, interesting. Sorry for kinda hi-jacking your build thread, I can clean up my posts if youd like :) :cheers:
c0mt3k Posted March 15, 2007 Author Posted March 15, 2007 nah, its no problem. here is another basic idea of what i want my mj to look like. thats without a bumper. i havnt decided what to do there yet. notice the rear wheel well. :) ive always liked closed wheel wells. so i think I'm gonna try to use it.
thekuntash Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 lol i do still have the coils out of my manche in my garage looks like my ranger can grow more cheeply now lol
CWLONGSHOT Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 1984 to 1988 XJ/MJ's (I know MJ started in 1986) where 10 slots. 1989 to 1996 are 8 slots and '97 to 2001 I believe are where 7 slots. Eagle will post up with corrections, if I have it wrong. CW
Pete M Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 My 88 has 8 slots so I think you're just off by the one year.
87manche Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 my 87 has 10 slots, so I think that settles it. changeover in 88.
Southen Crawlin Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 I thought MJ's were 7 slots also, am I counting wrong? :popcorn: well my 87 has 10 but count yours again. you got 8. but it don't matter cause both look really good.
c0mt3k Posted March 16, 2007 Author Posted March 16, 2007 oh, btw thats not actualy my truck. thats the pic i was using for the drawings. :P thats another members truck. i WISH mine was that rust free lol
CWLONGSHOT Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Also lets not forget that the 10 and 8 slot grills are INTERCANGEABLE!! So unless you have owned you rig since new...you cannot say for sure if the grill is orig. :brows: CW
Pete M Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Also lets not forget that the 10 and 8 slot grills are INTERCANGEABLE!! CW Sorta. There was a slight change in 91 that makes it a bit more difficult.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now