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Here we go. I have set up a bunch of indexes, hopefully I can keep everything organized and do a lot better at keeping information easily accessible!
I will use this post to keep an updated photo and current specs as things progress!
Current Pic
Specs
1995 Jeep YJ
2.5/Ax15
d35/d30 open/open
122,xxx miles
31x10.5x15 "off brand" tires
Barricade Soft Top
Pretty much stock and 99% rust free!
Goals
The goal with this build will be to transform that stock YJ in Warbird 2! My overall goal is to build a rig that is an across the board compromise between comfortable daily driver capable of making long road trips, a weekend warrior rock crawler, and a descent expedition rig capable of going on prolonged outings into the wilderness of the west.
Rough Plan
5.3/4l60e swap (in progress!)
8.8/d30 built (lockers, chromos, etc)
35" Tires
Full Armor (body and skids)
Upgraded cage
Upgraded seats
Lighting
Warbird paint job
Expo Jeep Trailer
Why...
When I first was mapping out this build I had a desire to keep the Jeep small (32s, mild lift, stock motor, etc) but decided that long term I would never be happy with that set up. I then swung in the opposite direction and began hunting for some tons and started planning for 37 or 38 inch tires. I finally made the decision that in order to fully meet all my requirements, a build based on 35s would be my best choice; big enough to do some pretty great rock crawling, but small enough to be a descent daily driver and expo rig.
Some of my other links
--Previous iteration of this build thread. I will still use it for discussion and gathering opinions and info as to not clog this thread up too bad. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/sparrows-2-0-a-1715954/
--My first JF YJ build, aka Warbird 1: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/hold-fast-sparrows-build-thread-1501631/
That's it for now I think...
Cheers
Here we go. I have set up a bunch of indexes, hopefully I can keep everything organized and do a lot better at keeping information easily accessible!
I will use this post to keep an updated photo and current specs as things progress!
Current Pic
Specs
1995 Jeep YJ
2.5/Ax15
d35/d30 open/open
122,xxx miles
31x10.5x15 "off brand" tires
Barricade Soft Top
Pretty much stock and 99% rust free!
Goals
The goal with this build will be to transform that stock YJ in Warbird 2! My overall goal is to build a rig that is an across the board compromise between comfortable daily driver capable of making long road trips, a weekend warrior rock crawler, and a descent expedition rig capable of going on prolonged outings into the wilderness of the west.
Rough Plan
5.3/4l60e swap (in progress!)
8.8/d30 built (lockers, chromos, etc)
35" Tires
Full Armor (body and skids)
Upgraded cage
Upgraded seats
Lighting
Warbird paint job
Expo Jeep Trailer
Why...
When I first was mapping out this build I had a desire to keep the Jeep small (32s, mild lift, stock motor, etc) but decided that long term I would never be happy with that set up. I then swung in the opposite direction and began hunting for some tons and started planning for 37 or 38 inch tires. I finally made the decision that in order to fully meet all my requirements, a build based on 35s would be my best choice; big enough to do some pretty great rock crawling, but small enough to be a descent daily driver and expo rig.
Some of my other links
--Previous iteration of this build thread. I will still use it for discussion and gathering opinions and info as to not clog this thread up too bad. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/sparrows-2-0-a-1715954/
--My first JF YJ build, aka Warbird 1: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/hold-fast-sparrows-build-thread-1501631/
That's it for now I think...
Cheers