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02-28-2012, 07:56 PM
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Location: Austin, tx
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First Off let me say that, I know each of us has preferences and usage for a our jeep but….
I have less than a simple question… What is your perfect jeep drive train? From the engine to transmission to axles to wheel size with gear ratios…
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02-28-2012, 09:34 PM
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Running On Empty...
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Location: South West Indiana
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We are talking "Jeep" here and not just anything under the sun?
AMC 360, T-18b with granny low, Dana 300 twin sticked,
Dana 60 out back, HD Dana 44 up front with big brakes.
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02-29-2012, 12:30 AM
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obd1 4.7 stroker to a granny gear 4speed to nwf black box i to a d300 to a narrowed 66" wide d60 front and a full float ford 9" rear o wait what i am building
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02-29-2012, 01:24 AM
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AMC258ci, Carter BBD, T176, Dana 300, AMC20.
Yes, really. if I wanted a more powerful 4WD I would drive my Cherokee. If I wanted more off road ability the tractor would come out.
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02-29-2012, 05:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdcj5
First Off let me say that, I know each of us has preferences and usage for a our jeep but….
I have less than a simple question… What is your perfect jeep drive train? From the engine to transmission to axles to wheel size with gear ratios…
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You actually hit the problem here.
For mud, sand, rocks, and all around wheeling, including pavement trips, driving to your favorite fishing hole, Etc...my choices would be.
6 cyl engine, I prefer the Buick V6, but a lightly modded 258 is hard to beat.
Since we are dreaming, EFI.
Either a truck OD 5 speed, such as the NV 4500, or an auto such as the 700R4
300 t case (although a 20 would probably due just fine).
44's front and rear.
4.11 ratio.
Selectable lockers.
Power disk brakes.
Power steering.
4" lift
33" tires. Again, application drives tread patterns. perhaps something in a Wildcat tread.
Although I love the pre 72 CJ5's, a CJ7 platform would allow for a lot more wriggle room. The base is also a bit wider.
Simple, strong, functionable.
Now as you begin to pick your medium of choice to wheel in, these choices will move around a bit.
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02-29-2012, 05:34 AM
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Location: green bay, wi
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For a hunting jeep in Wi's northwoods a cj8 with a gm 350/700r, dana 300, ford 9" front and rear, 4.88 gears, 4" lift, 35" tires 
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02-29-2012, 09:02 AM
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Running On Empty...
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Location: South West Indiana
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GOOD CALL! CJ-8...
I was thinking what I could stuff under a CJ-5 or CJ-7...
If I could have "Anything Jeep",
CJ-8 With longer wheel base, better approach and departure angles under a CJ-8 body.
Since it's not a 'Rock Buggy' or 'Desert Racer' or 'Mud bogger',
I think fairly common axles would work, but being able to clear at least 37" tires would be a good deal...
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02-29-2012, 09:05 AM
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**** it, lets do it
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i would say an amc 360 or 401, np435/t18 with granny low, d300 with 4:1 kit, and at least d44's if not 60's with ox lockers
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'79 CJ7 stock, 304
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I used Marvel once before I took my Jeep out on the trails. I didn't get stuck all weekend so I guess it works.
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02-29-2012, 09:12 AM
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CJ8 with an LS6/4L60E/Atlas (or a beefed D300), TruHi9's front and rear with ARB's on 37" rubber....mmmmm.
If not that, then a QSB4.5T tuned and geared appropriately to pull stumps and sip fuel on the highway...
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Phase One : 5.3L Vortec/4L60E, Moser axles for AMC20, Twin Stick'd Dana300 - Completed
Phase Two: Bedliner, Rollcage, Seats, BESRK Rear Bumper w/ tire swing, Soft Top, and a few other goodies - Mostly Complete
Phase Three: Waggy 44 front, Scout D44 Rear, 4.56's, ARB's (F/R) SOA with YJ Springs, 35x12.50x15 BFG MT - Not Even Close to beginning
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02-29-2012, 09:35 AM
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CJ8, LS9, 4L80E, 4 speed Atlas, Dynatrac Pro Rock 60's on 40's 
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02-29-2012, 09:54 AM
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OK, what happened to 'JEEP'...
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LINK: Water Proofing Ignition, Hubs, Ect.,
LINK: Small Cap 'HEI' V-8 Distributor.
LINK: Low Budget Fuel Injection Distributor,
LINK: AMC V-8 Front Cover Recondition,
LINK: Tuning An AMC V-8,
LINK: Ignition Swaps '77 Older Jeeps,
LINK: '78-'90 Jeep Ignition Upgrades,
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02-29-2012, 10:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeepHammer
OK, what happened to 'JEEP'...
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Well, I took it as Jeep/AMC installed the Iron Duke, So the LS9 & 4L80E is still within the GM family.
The Atlas is a common Jeep swap, And based off the D300.
And the 60's are based off Dana which was also fitted to our Jeeps.
Kind of a stretch though 
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02-29-2012, 10:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeepHammer
OK, what happened to 'JEEP'...
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Nothing says JEEP more than a mish mash of parts from different manufacturers, no? 
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'84 CJ-7: 4" BDS, 1" Daystar & 3/8" shackle lifts, 35" X-Terrains on steelies, Yukon 1 pc axles, YJ Tub & family roll bar, heater blower upgrade, 4.2L w/MC2100 & Team Rush, Warn 8274. Rear aussie locker, twin sticks/clocking ring waiting to go in.
The advertised position for a topless, dirty jeep girl has been filled......by my wife. Thanks to all that applied.
<------------and yes, that is her. :-D
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02-29-2012, 10:29 AM
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For what I do, I'd keep the same type of setup I have.
large ci SBC, GM trans, 9" rear
If I had to keep an AMC drivetrain and do the same type of thing, I'd do..
401 stroked to whatever I could
th400
D44/D30
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'76 CJ5
434 pump gas SBC with an NX/HVH plate system
th350/Coan 5,000 converter/Dana 300 tcase
Dana 30 front with 4.56's/Dana 44 rear with 4.88's
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02-29-2012, 12:08 PM
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Location: MN
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Originally Posted by jeepwhore
Nothing says JEEP more than a mish mash of parts from different manufacturers, no? |
JEEP = Just Everyone Else's Parts
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