98CherokeeSport

so i have gotten word that some of you wanted me to start a new build thread on my new rig now that the CHEROCON is no more. so here it is!

picked up a 1988 Wrangler YJ tub and frame for $200. perfect starting platform! my plan for this rig is as follows
-14bolt/dana 60 axles
-82" wide
-110" wheelbase
-double triangulated 4 link front and rear
-16" coilovers up front/14" coilovers in the rear
-comp cut rear corners
-running my I6 motor/AW4 trans/np231 tcase for now until i can afford a v8 and atlas or dana 300 tcase
-cutting the front and rear frame off and custom building for high clearance
-custom high rise front fenders
-full hydro steering
-37" tires until the funds for 40s pop up

im sure there is a few more details i didnt list but i will get to them as i go along

im hoping to have this done before august for a trip but who knows!

98CherokeeSport

Day 1

How the jeep rolled into my garage


Axles pulled out


Front frame section cut off and frame rails getting prepped for new motor mounts


CHEROCON motor trans and tcase pulled and set into yj

98CherokeeSport

Picked up a rear 14 bolt complete with disc brakes already


Difference in shaft size between full float 30 spline dana 60 and full float 30 spline 14 bolt. Dont think i will be breaking that


Picked up a hood and grill for dirt cheap

98CherokeeSport

Day 2

Custom motor mounts made


Motor in place finally


Tires set at 82" wide. Hood and grill set in place


Where front tires will be at with 110" WB. Approach angle should be good!


Just ordered Genright rear comp corner guards and all my rear link brackets to get the 4 link done

supermini99

Looks so sick man wish i had the engineering skills like ya

RRDirtyHarry

subd. should be a good build. ever need a second helping hand let me know. live right down the road.

98CherokeeSport

im pulling most of this stuff out of my @ss lol learning as i go

zte87

Welcome to the square eye world! You are working on something that is going to make me droop!!

98CherokeeSport

who said its gonna have square headlights?

zte87

No one but your grill does have provisions for them!

98CherokeeSport

i have a secret change for the grill....

zte87

It just won't look right with out the square head lights

98CherokeeSport

dont worry im not mounting round lights in square holes lol that would look dorky

odgreen

Man you don't screw around. Lol welcome to the frame life.

98CherokeeSport

damn looks like everyone is buying wranglers now a days lol