M4wd&Fabrications
Projects place => Projects Section => Topic started by: jacel86 on April 01, 2013, 01:48:48 PM
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Brother in law practically stole this thing. 1988 (we believe) 4.2L, stick, with no title so it's going to be a trail rig only. Zero frame rot- was never on the road. Previous owner used it in Colorado to haul logs for his firewood. Chains and hooks dangling all over the thing. Huge Ramsey winch (I think about the same one MikeMike has on the Dakota) works great although mounted in the most bush-mechanic-craptastic way ever. No windshield glass, doors or top.
To Do: Wiring is a cobbled mess. Fix and get charging system back up to proper working order
Remove random chains and hooks.
Ditch winch frame thingy (bolted into body tin by 2-9/16" bolts. lol) And move onto front bumper.
No grille... rig up something for lights? Fender Support?
Roll cage of some sorts. B-pillar is there but tie bars to windshield long gone. We want something safer anyway.
Questions: Leafs are about dead flat on this thing. We'd like a touch more belly clearance without driveline problems. Budget is extremely tight. Any suggestions on something junkyard based or used?
I'm giving him my 35's to use. I know the axles won't be long for the world, but being open/open, if I train him to keep off the pedal he should be safe-ish for a bit. (We'll try to source some replacement shafts for the time being)
Now, best way to stuff them.....Fender trimming/removal is our goal here. We could care less about coverage so just hack away?
Any suggestions for mentioned problems or ideas for easy upgrades welcome!
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Either used leaves and/or SOA. Cut front fenders back to hood and hog out rear openings as needed.
Any pics of this pile?
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are you looking for a vin?
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buy pauls cherokee and swap tranny and Tcase
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whooped leaves are a win SOA
remove front fenders
done
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Extreme budget so VIN and Paul's parts are a no go. We're just hoping to get him up and running for a year or two. Maybe throw some money at it then. I'll get pics soon. But like I said, no rot. Excellent shape albeit stripped to nothing. SOA sounds like a plan. Probably start in this weekend while they tinker with the wiring.
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whooped leaves are a win SOA
remove front fenders
done
done.
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also, unhook front and rear frame mount brake line mounts, shocks might bottom out with spring conversion, but usually fine.
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Brake/fuel lines are even still bright silver on this thing. Crazy.
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Awesome J and J is your friend for YJ parts. They have like 6. J&J adventure should happen this weekend maybe?
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Kind of a 50/50 chance of steering hitting? I'm reading some people make out fine with a drop pitman arm, some are fine as is and others have to go hi-steer or something else. Whooped springs make a difference?
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i have the pitman off my ZJ if you need it. 1" drop compared to stock XJ/TJ/YJ
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Is he interested in slightly smaller duratacs instead of 35 km2s
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Is he interested in slightly smaller duratacs instead of 35 km2s
Only if they're free :P
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Your a nicer sibling than me
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Your a nicer sibling than I
FIFY :flipoff2:
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Oh dear god help us.....
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Ditch track bars? Build anti-wrap bar?
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yes ditch
no anti needed
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Front track bar ditched (only one bolt left in it. Whoops)
Steering stabilizer tossed . (Shot anyway)
Silly mirrors for folded down windshield removed.
Passenger side flares and rear fender liner removed.
Check out the bush mechanic winch mount...plus side frame is beautiful and under the dirt the fuel/brake lines look great too!
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Oh yeah...and practically EVERY vacuum line and electrical wire has been spliced, plugged or cut. Anyone really really good with that crap? Only want necessary stuff hooked back up.
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Look at that radiator guard!! Fawkin sweeeeet
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Sweet power screener material! Surprisingly beefy. Getting replaced with a grille though whether my brother in law wants to or not.
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Hooking up only necessary stuff is "pretty easy"
Rot wise it looks amazing. I love CO.
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necessary stuff:
vacuum for distributor
PCV off top of valve cover.
hot air tube for choke if you are picky
remove / plug everything else
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Ha....I know 2 of those are open to the world now. Someone must have gotten a sawzall for Christmas or something.
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Re-reading this with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes....
My brother in law took his life yesterday leaving behind my sister and 3 young children.
Sadly I never did a thing with this after a few sketchy test drives around the property and the promise of "lots of work to it soon." He'll never get a chance to wheel with me and I feel awful about that. So I'm going to make a concerted effort to get this rig ready for something of a memorial project. Something my sister can take out with the kids and myself and remember what a crazy project hoarding husband and father they had. Once the weather breaks I'll be pestering you all with ideas for parts and fixes for the hack job I'm going to attempt to resurrect.
Remember to hug the ones you love.
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Sorry to hear :(
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Wow. I'm so sorry to hear the news, Erik and I both send our condolences. We would love to help with your build tribute.
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Unreal. :'(
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Sorry to hear Jared
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so sorry to hear Jared.. definitely a time to hug those around you!
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So sorry to hear. Let me know when you get into it and if you need any help.