minydigger Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 So I got a pretty good deal today and figured I'd share with everyone who cares. Its a 89 Eliminator short box 2wd 4L/auto in pretty damn good shape only has one major dent in the drivers rear quarter panel that I should be able to beet out. It has 200K on the ticker but runs strong shifts smooth and doesn't burn any oil. Plan is to make a DD slash street truck out of it leaving it 2wd maybe dropping it an inch or two with a nice set of wheels and tires. Also the girl friend can drive it to keep some miles off the Power Stroke.
pingpong Posted November 27, 2007 Posted November 27, 2007 Was that one in the trading post? I too have been looking
minydigger Posted November 29, 2007 Author Posted November 29, 2007 Yeah it was, the guy had no clue as what he had. He thought the ball joints where trashed thats why he wanted to sell it, it turned out to only be the track bar.
pingpong Posted November 29, 2007 Posted November 29, 2007 I was going to call him... but ended up finding my new toy down in hampton on Craigs list :brows: I got a good deal despite the few problems.
minydigger Posted December 23, 2007 Author Posted December 23, 2007 Here is a little update on the new ride, I picked up a set of GT 5 spoke 17" rims, I put a set of rear Grand Cherokee springs on the front that dropped it about 3" in the front. I haven't done anything in the rear yet, can't decide on putting drop blocks or hunting down some rear leafs to take it down. I thought about putting waggy springs in the spring under flavor but I think it will drop it to much compared to the front. Here is a current pic.
89MJComanche Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 It looked much better as a stock MJ than with those GT wheels. Why worry about the miles and the fuel and the value of the Power Stroke when the tires and wheels that you just put on it cost you a boat load. Reatread 225's or 215's only cost $35 each. I would have just left is stock and fixed the problems and drove into the ground.
minydigger Posted January 1, 2008 Author Posted January 1, 2008 Things is I only have 35 bucks in the Gt wheels like they are and I will going today to pick up a set of 235-55-17's for the back since the rear tires are a little worn. So all in all I have around 450 in the truck, 35 in the GT wheels, 8 in the drop springs and hopefully 50 in the new tires oh and 30 in drop bolcks for the back :oops: yeah i know blocks but me and the waggy springs couldn't get along at the junk yard. Plus it will get a flat black paint job to wrap it all up. So for under $600 bucks I won't go broke putting it together.
WahooSteeler Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I have to say, I think the GT rims look pretty damn good. Even if they're used reps, I can't believe you got them so cheap. And that truck is too cool looking to go flat black IMO. I think it would look hot in a gloss black with either the rockers painted or a 4" GT stripe just above the rockers, in a matching metallic grey to the wheels.
beaterjeep Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Here is a little update on the new ride, I picked up a set of GT 5 spoke 17" rims, I put a set of rear Grand Cherokee springs on the front that dropped it about 3" in the front. I haven't done anything in the rear yet, can't decide on putting drop blocks or hunting down some rear leafs to take it down. I thought about putting waggy springs in the spring under flavor but I think it will drop it to much compared to the front. Here is a current pic. That's almost perfect stance in front. I'm going to be doing the same thing to my 88, so I have to ask; what year ZJ rear coils are you running up front, and what year waggy leafs were you trying to get? Your project is coming along real nicely, and I'll be watching this one quite closely. :popcorn:
Bansheemanche Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Very cool twist on things. Keep up the good work. 8)
Car RamRod Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 just a few years ago those gt wheels used to grab big cash. I bought 4 absolutely mint wheels with ehh tires a year ago for 175. Theyre nice wheels for sure.
comancheon33 Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Now you got me thinking about lowering my next 4 banger. I like it for something different. The 17s is what makes the ride for sure.
jtdesigns Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 :thumbsup: Looks just like my mj!! Hows the ride lowered?
Indy_MJ Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Looks good!! Where did you find cheap lowering blocks and how many inches did it lower the rear?
minydigger Posted January 2, 2008 Author Posted January 2, 2008 I haven't got it out on the street yet I still need to pick up two rear tires for it as one is pretty bald so I can't comment on the ride as of yet. The coils came off a 98'ZJ and the waggy springs I was trying to get where from a 89' but after really looking at it I think they would have dropped it to much. The blocks came from autozone, I might still try the waggy springs when I swap out the Dana 35 for a 8.8 with a Lsd in the future. I also plan on swapping the stock sway bar for the one I took off my ZJ and adding one to the rear.
1bolt Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 diggin the street 'Manche I have been day dreaming a street MJ build for a while now... certainly don't see MJ's in the mini truck scene very often.
WahooSteeler Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 1bolt, i've got your perfect candidate. 87 2wd longbed laredo, 4cyl (with issues), ax5, d35, body is 99% perfect. pwr windows, locks, full gauges, tilt, cruise, a/c (not sure if works), 5 spoke factory alloys.......... buy it before i post it next week!
1bolt Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 PM'ed you about it... I've even got the perfect set of wheels laying around for it :)
SoloCamo Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Here is a little update on the new ride, I picked up a set of GT 5 spoke 17" rims, I put a set of rear Grand Cherokee springs on the front that dropped it about 3" in the front. I haven't done anything in the rear yet, can't decide on putting drop blocks or hunting down some rear leafs to take it down. I thought about putting waggy springs in the spring under flavor but I think it will drop it to much compared to the front. Very nice work so far! So you managed to drop it roughly 3"? I was always told that max you could do is 1.5"-2" up front as it would hit the oil pan otherwise? I have a thread over on jeepforum about lowering my '88 and this threads been useful so far, so keep up the great work! 17's are perfect for a street manche as well.
minydigger Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 There doesn't seem to be a issue with the oil pan but I also don't plan on jumpin it so it shouldn't be a problem. I picked up a set of 235-55-17's for the back to kinda give it that hot rod look. I will try and post up a pick tomorrow of the new stance.
minydigger Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 Well I picked up some new parts for the whip A complete 97 cherokee
JeepcoMJ Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 how much "drop" are those blocks for? beaterjeep and I are dropping his 88 in march so we'd like to know.
Lemon8R Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 SWEET! Looks like there will be a few lowered MJ's in the next year . Mine's a 88 eliminator w 17 in moabs , I hadn't really figures out how I was going to lower the front . I heard the same thing about oil pan clearance if ou can would you take a pic of the front axle and a couple more of the stance would be great. The donor is awesome , too bad the doors don't fit . Keep us updated -Andy
90PioSport99 Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 Well I picked up some new parts for the whip A complete 97 cherokee Good score!
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