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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

I didnt plan on doing it or anything, if someone took the time to make one it would be a good read. I agree that IFS has its place. I like IFS for fast desert driving. My jeep feels like it has square wheels when im doing 40+mph in the desert. Thats why i questioned it. I want both worlds, not just be closed minded to a jeep.
This! I don't know of any IFS or TTB XJ builds, but it's certainly possible and likely has been done.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

This! I don't know of any IFS or TTB XJ builds, but it's certainly possible and likely has been done.
I know I seen pics of an IFS comanche...
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

I know I seen pics of an IFS comanche...
So sexy! Just needs a stroker or v6 and would tear **** up!

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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

So sexy! Just needs a stroker or v6 and would tear **** up!
V6? You're gross. 4.6L is more like it.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Closed minded people **** talking IFS. Look at the prerunners and baja/dune racers. That technology has its place. Not everyone here is on rocks or mud.
Well yeah for racing i would prefer IFS. I was just yanking his chain bro!
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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V6? You're gross. 4.6L is more like it.
Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.
350 SBC is the most common non-AMC motor swap into XJs and Wranglers. You can buy complete conversion kits.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.
The 5.3 blows I'd say 5.7
Maybe ls
or do a 383 stroker
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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.
We generally base axle on the planned tire size and whether or not you plan to use a locker.
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.
Stock jeep axles are the weakest
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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Stock jeep axles are the weakest
Best combo: Locked AMC20/LP30
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.
Pretty sure the 5.3 is the same engine as a ls engine, only difference is the block material.

All the 4x4 shows recommend the 5.3 due to its easyily swappable ls parts. And there everywhere in junkyards. Id rather a 5.3 over a 350sbc. Just my .02
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