project trail rig
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project trail rig
so as some of you know i got a 88 cherokee for 50 bucks cus it was in a reck so i deciced to start a build thread to show progress and get some ideas from you guys heres my plan.pulling motor tomaro and then it starts!will have pictures up tomaro
engine
all new gaskets(on order)
port head and intake manifold
new cam(need help in which one to)
high volume oil pump(on order)
high volume water pump
tune up with live wires
for the body dont plan on doing much cause its probaly going to get dents but goin to try to straighten out fender well,just going to add tube doors
drivetrain
shift kit(need help choosing option, choose meaning like off road,street,strip,race)
aftermarket pan
posi lok engagement system
locker in front(need help in choosing that)
aftermarket covers
thats my build idea for now but i know its probaly going to grow haha but if anyone has any more idea or must for a trail rig,please tell
haha
engine
all new gaskets(on order)
port head and intake manifold
new cam(need help in which one to)
high volume oil pump(on order)
high volume water pump
tune up with live wires
for the body dont plan on doing much cause its probaly going to get dents but goin to try to straighten out fender well,just going to add tube doors
drivetrain
shift kit(need help choosing option, choose meaning like off road,street,strip,race)
aftermarket pan
posi lok engagement system
locker in front(need help in choosing that)
aftermarket covers
thats my build idea for now but i know its probaly going to grow haha but if anyone has any more idea or must for a trail rig,please tell
haha
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to be honest i dont knw what size rear end is in it i knw it has lsd haha i dont think its the 8.25 but the lift is going to be atleast a 4.5 i kinda want it to be a recovery rig too
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an '88 won't have and 8.25 maybe a 44 if you are lucky, wanna see the pics of the $50 jeep!
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here are some more picture of it i didnt get to pull the motor today but did get to clean up engine bay alittle
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heres the rear end if someone can let me know which one it is i will appreciate it
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yea that was another idea but i dont plan on putting a ton of money into haha im going to buy another jeep as a street/wheeler later this is keeping me busy just want one i can get it and beat up with having to worry bout it ya knw?
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it only for trails im goin to tow it it will never see high way speeds or be on public use its probaly goin to be a jeep to run on pismo and trails im going to try to pull it straight but if cant i was told it wasnt that bad to be a trail rig
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