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Old 10-27-2009 | 06:04 PM
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is a 200- hp 4.0 gunna even be able to turn them axles?? idk i do not know anything about rears just the basics
Old 10-27-2009 | 09:29 PM
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rockwells come with 6.72 gears
Old 10-27-2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCK
D60's are great, until this happens! (the 2nd pic is a ford 9", but I liked the carnage and thought I would share)
Is that from KOH?
Old 10-28-2009 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mike
go for it its your rig.
back to the original post. the OP just asked if it would be hard. not if he/she should do it or not.
Old 10-28-2009 | 01:14 PM
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Hey cruzin, saw your rig in CRAWL, looking good.

The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.

I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.
Old 10-28-2009 | 01:32 PM
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DO IT!!!!
Old 12-19-2010 | 07:58 PM
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heres finished product on a cj also still running 4.0 and stock tc case no problems
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Old 12-19-2010 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCK
Hey cruzin, saw your rig in CRAWL, looking good.

The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.

I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.

any update on this project? or is it just another all talk rig?

2.5 tons are just stupid for rock crawling, rock/desert racing, or anything besides running through mud. and even then its still pointless unless you're running 60"+ tires and a big engine

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Old 12-19-2010 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
heres finished product on a cj also still running 4.0 and stock tc case no problems
info?

looks like a YJ from the side

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Old 12-20-2010 | 12:53 AM
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to me if it looks like that ita a cj i just meet the guy this weekend i will get more pics and info next weekend there are about 4 of those were i went mudding it was a nasty day did not get to much talk time to busy puling people out of the mud . i found a set of rockwells around me complete 1400 bucks complete i want to do mine eventually
Old 12-20-2010 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
2.5 tons are just stupid for rock crawling, rock/desert racing, or anything besides running through mud. and even then its still pointless unless you're running 60"+ tires and a big engine
Care to back this up with any logic? I'd like to know why you think this.
Old 12-20-2010 | 04:56 AM
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you def need big tires they come with 6 something gears but a small motor works just fine the proof is in the pic i posted factory 6 4.o and trans and transfer case are in the black jeep
Old 12-20-2010 | 05:35 AM
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you also need big meats just to give you any ground clearance....rockwells have their place if he thinks it's under a cherokee good for him honestly this mess is looking like
Old 12-20-2010 | 06:46 AM
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thats an awesome idea! bigger ba**s than most of us!

are you going to put full hydro steering on it?

if it were me, i would put a ford straight 6 turbo diesel, it should fit and give you enough tourqe to make it over anything...short of vertical walls....lol
Old 12-20-2010 | 06:52 AM
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is this 24 inches of lift and 20 inches of bump stop?


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