another stock '98 TJ to fit 33's....

camper49 · 09-30-2008, 11:39 AM

I posted a "build-up story" last year in the TJ section....each topic is a story with a lot of pictures describing stuff I learned. I didn't realize it should be living here in "Jeep Registry". Just figured I'd include it in this subforum where other fellas have their stories....

essay 1 - my axles for swap

essay 2 - my belly up skid

essay 3 - my rear axle goes in

essay 4 - my front high pinion dana 30 goes in

essay 5 - final details and test drive

I've done a few more things since these were put together....some armor, some brake work, etc.

authorizedxj · 09-30-2008, 12:11 PM

Looks Sick bro

squirrelrocket · 09-30-2008, 12:17 PM

I'm digging the white wagon wheels

benny36 · 10-03-2008, 09:18 PM

I followed your build threads a while back. Well written and thorough.

JEEP97TJ · 10-03-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by benny36

I followed your build threads a while back. Well written and thorough.

x2, very informative write-ups, I enjoyed the build-up and wealth of information.

**Ricer_X_01** · 10-14-2008, 02:20 AM

very clean jeep! lovin the white wheels on the blue, very unique color combo. oh and great write ups.

**Imped** · 10-14-2008, 08:33 AM

Awesome build man. It would look even better with painted fenders.

**BYuen** · 03-04-2009, 11:50 AM

I really love your write ups. They are one of the very best I have seen. You cover all the details and have plenty of pictures! Thanks! I'm sure they will definitely come in handy as I do more and more stuff with my Jeep. I really love the look of your rig as well

WranglerRush · 03-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Sweet looking rig man.

amanscorned · 07-16-2010, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the reply on removing the bearing races, in the rear of my 2002 wrangler the pics helped out tremendously

shocker1 · 09-21-2010, 03:51 PM

wow great work, nice writup and pics ...now i feel way farther behinde than i thought i was ...man their is a lot to do Thanks!!!!

Akunin · 01-12-2011, 12:57 AM

Hey Camper, I'm about to make a d44 switch of my own and have been reading your posts. Very informative and have answered several questions I had! Thanks for taking the time to share your upgrades with us!

camper49 · 01-12-2011, 12:22 PM

thank you for the kind words....

I'm still very enthused about the jeep, but I don't get to do much except drive it around town and an occasional ride to the local forest. Stupid LIFE and unexpected priorities...

I did install some more armor, replace some axle shafts, vanco brakes up front. A few other things. I don't have any recent trail pictures though. These are a couple years old now.

I didn't build it to beat it up though. Just poke around in the woods some...

Akunin · 01-12-2011, 12:45 PM

Thats one good looking jeep! I had a YJ that I used for rock crawling and of course it got the snot beat out of it. 10 years later I'm older, wiser (I hope) and have moved on to the TJ that I just tool around in anymore. No crazy stuff, I've just been enjoying trail riding and trying to see just whats over the next hill. The family loves it and we look forward to each outing all week. Thanks for the updates!

thejafe · 07-14-2011, 10:10 PM

Hey Steve, not sure how I missed your latest update in January but I did! Just rediscovering this thread now. Good to see that you're still into the Jeep! Any new projects on the horizon?