The same old 95XJ build.
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Year: 1995
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The same old 95XJ build.
So last fall I got rid of a '12 JK for a Focus but still wanted to have something to play with. I found a 95 XJ in County trim, 4.0 auto with 230k miles for 3500. It had lunchbox lockers frt. & rear(D30/8.25), 3" lift, frt winch bumper & rear Warn w/carrier bumper, riding on 33's.
Here it is after I picked it up.
I found a little more rust than I originally thought it had, so during the Christmas break I repaired the pass floor and did a 2x6 rocker.
Finished product.
So after a couple of broken frt axle shaft, I've decided to make it a little more Mike proof.
The plan.
6.0 LS /6L80E
14" coilovers all around
3-link frt
Double tri 4-link rear
37's w/beadlocks.
Full interior cage w/frt tube doors.
As far as axles go I haven't quite finalized those yet (waiting on a buddy on what he wants for a Hi-9 setup )
Picked up a new welder.
Reperposed a tool cart to hold the Mig & Tig welders.
Everyone needs to have a fab table.
Here it is after I picked it up.
I found a little more rust than I originally thought it had, so during the Christmas break I repaired the pass floor and did a 2x6 rocker.
Finished product.
So after a couple of broken frt axle shaft, I've decided to make it a little more Mike proof.
The plan.
6.0 LS /6L80E
14" coilovers all around
3-link frt
Double tri 4-link rear
37's w/beadlocks.
Full interior cage w/frt tube doors.
As far as axles go I haven't quite finalized those yet (waiting on a buddy on what he wants for a Hi-9 setup )
Picked up a new welder.
Reperposed a tool cart to hold the Mig & Tig welders.
Everyone needs to have a fab table.
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Year: 1995
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Bought a MB105 bender and did a air over hydraulic conversion.
Got a copy of Bend Tech software.
Gut the interior.
Cleaning out the engine compartment.
A & B pillar started.
As tight as I could get it with my limited ability (I'm an engine guy by trade ).
Got a copy of Bend Tech software.
Gut the interior.
Cleaning out the engine compartment.
A & B pillar started.
As tight as I could get it with my limited ability (I'm an engine guy by trade ).
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Oh no something fell off.
Set up a D30 JK housing I had laying around. Set for a 3" stretch and for ride height.
Looking for 4" of up travel. The width of JK axles will be the minimum I will install so that should be good. I should have a bare mock up LS block later this week.
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Getting some prep work done on the main frame rails & RuffStuff frame stiffeners. Found a 6.0 LS & 4L60 out of 2000 Chevy with wiring harness & ECU. Now to sell a couple of things and get it here.
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Year: 1995
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RuffStuff frame stiffeners.
2"×3"×0.188"×74 1/2" main frame rails, these will slide into the existing stock uni-rails & form the basis for the chassis.
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Got drivers side frame rail tacked in. Moving on to the other side tomorrow. Then I think I'm going to build a set of hi-stands to be able to finish weld the rails in a more comfortable position, my core isn't what it once was.
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Starting the rear bumper.
Laying it all out.
Test fitting.
Waiting on UPS to deliver the RuffStuff 2"receiver to finish it up. The reason it's so wide is I plan on having rear tube fenders attach to it.
Laying it all out.
Test fitting.
Waiting on UPS to deliver the RuffStuff 2"receiver to finish it up. The reason it's so wide is I plan on having rear tube fenders attach to it.