So I have had my 91' XJ for a while now, but i'm just now figuring out what I really want it to be. I love the JeepSeed race trucks, but I also like to just cruise down trails, and even hit a few mud pits on the way. So I have to decided to build my Jeep for high speed, but also make it capable of flexing down some trails

So here are some pics of what I have already done...

It currently has no motor, tranny, or t-case in it... but this is what it looks like with a 2 1/2'' AAL, 2'' blocks, 4.5'' front springs, and 30x9.5 Wild Country M/Ts

 

I got bored so I took a few pics of the suspension and even tried flexing it a little in the driveway

 

I decided to make a little list of things I want and need to do for this project. So that you all know what I'm trying to do

-Complete set of adjustable control arms
-Swaybar links/ disconnects
-shocks
-Stainless braided brake lines
-Hanneman fiberglass front fenders
-Custom rear tube fenders w/2'' flare
-5 100Watt Rooftop lights w/ light cage
-Fix minor rust issues
-lightweight tube bumpers w/ recovery points
-34x10.50R15 Interco LTBs on some new wheels
...and of course there will be many others mods that will make it even better

 

well i hope the motor is out because your upgrading to a stroker or a much largr engine...... what are your plans with that?

 

Nice start, man. Hope the project goes smoothly.

 

Well actually the motor is out because I took on a mud hole that was way too deep for my Jeep and hydrolocked it. I really want to put in a stroker, but I dont have that kind of money right now. Right now my plans are to run the 4.0, but I have a set of 5.0 Mustang injectors, 99' intake, a Comp H/P cam, and cold air intake for it. I also have a full 2.5'' exhaust from the downpipe all the way back with no muffler and no cat. Its gunna be pretty loud, but at least i'll be making some decent power

 

Haha! Me too. Thanks bro

 

if your guna go for high speed you might not want to run a short arm set up. a lot of shock will be thrown up into the body

 

I was wondering about that. You think it'll be that bad? I've thought about doing a long arm set-up, but I'm not sure of how to make one and I sure as hell cant afford to buy one

 

can you weld?

building you own will still cost 250-400 depending on what materials you use (flex joints, dom tubing, thick steel)

Im at 5.25 in front and was running short arms. i do a lot of interstate driving at 75mph. pot holes sucked. i did drrop brackets and the ride is awesome, flexes way better, and pot holes are nothing. Now for high speed i dont think i would recomend them. but rock what you can afford/ build

my drop brackets and control arms where free because i buit them from crap i had laying around

long arms some day but flex joints run 35-50 a piece

 

I can weld, and with enough time I could probly make a long-arm setup. Its the money part that has me stuck. I can get a full set of adjustable control arms for $300, and I need control arms really soon. My XJ has been sitting in my driveway for a 8 months since I started building it, and my dad is getting pretty pissed that it cant at least move itself lol

 

if your at the hieght your guna be at, you can make a set of fix control arms to get you by till later

lengths
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/..._Arm_Chart.htm

what i did (until i can do long arms)

 

 

Looks like a good start. Long arms would be your best bet for the best ride quality and ride characteristics i think.

Another thing to think about is plating the frame rails to stiffen the body up and not flex, unless you have a cage planned later on down the road.

Looks like a great start up tho.

 

Hmm... Now you got me thinking I can make a set, until I can afford to make a set of Long-arms or maybe buy a Long-arm kit