Scrambler project

**Crockett** · 02-23-2009, 08:31 PM

this is my latest project. A guy i know bought this 81 scrambler and brought it to me to work on. so far the list of stuff he wants on it are as fallows:
New 350
Comp cam and lifters
TH350 Auto tranny
Ididit column with shifter
Air
Arb front and rear
Arb heavy duty compressor
RE stainless air lines
Super 30 front
One piece rear
4.5 RE lift
M.O.R.E srs
Monotube shocks
New windshield and frame
New grill
XRC front bumper
Rampage rear bumper
All new switches and gages
Bedliner inside and underneath and half cab
Heated seats
Power door locks and windows
And thats where im at so far please give me any suggestions.

cs1094 · 02-24-2009, 07:54 PM

Keep updated. I am working on an '8 also.

SuB8HaVeN · 02-26-2009, 11:05 AM

Looks good, but PLEASE ditch those long goofy shackles. I had similar ones on my CJ back in the day and they were the source of ALL of my steering and handling issues.

JoonHoss · 02-26-2009, 01:58 PM

so is that first pic a before or after? (doesn't look so bad in it?)

Hoss

**Crockett** · 02-26-2009, 03:26 PM

it didnt look that bad but it was. and im getting rid of the shackles and doing a srs and a 4.5 RE kit

**certifiablejeep** · 02-26-2009, 03:42 PM

Did he bring a pile of money as well to you so you can work on it?

That is the thing that you need to make sure you have worked out... too many times people don't realize how much all that costs and how long it takes to do it.

cb

**Crockett** · 02-26-2009, 06:09 PM

oh yeah. He has payed very well although im cheap ha ha.i love workin on it the hardest part is figuring out labor

**Crockett** · 03-01-2009, 11:32 PM

ok need some help. I got my re4.5 and a 1in body lift. i will be ordering some 35s pretty soon. Since my axels are narrow track axels what will be the best backspacing for that. also my main question is about the flares. I would really like to put the bushwacke cj pocket flares and cut the fenders. i have herd that i can order yj bushwackers also and they will work. which will work best. thanks

wm69 · 03-01-2009, 11:42 PM

Don't know where you are in MS, but there's a guy right west of Batesville on Hwy 6 that has a ton of Jeep parts for sale. Name is Tedford. I've gotten a few things from him. He's not cheap, but he has some hard-to-find parts.

**Crockett** · 03-02-2009, 11:38 AM

im in madison. i will have to check them out. so does anyone have any advice on the fender flares

John N · 03-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crockett

im in madison. i will have to check them out. so does anyone have any advice on the fender flares

If you're running the narrow track axles, stock flares will do just fine. I run 58" wide axles with 33s and use Xenon flares.

**Crockett** · 03-22-2009, 11:09 PM

Got the body to the paint shop.

**Crockett** · 03-22-2009, 11:23 PM

Today I started on the front axle, ARB locker and super 30 kit. the new axle shafts are much larger.The install really went pretty easy so far. about 3 hours putting the locker in.

**Crockett** · 03-30-2009, 09:24 AM

Ok today i finished welding up the frame and got it almost ready for paint next weekend. I also installed the SRS and installed the springs for a test fit. Then i painted the front axle and I will finish it up when my new blast cabinet and press comes in so i can finish cleaning it and put the new ball joints in.

**Crockett** · 03-30-2009, 09:29 AM

Here is the front axle, not sure if i like the color what do yall think. Also the front and rear bumper came in.

03-01-2009, 11:42 PM	#9
wm69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,439 Profile Gallery Classifieds iTrader Rating	Don't know where you are in MS, but there's a guy right west of Batesville on Hwy 6 that has a ton of Jeep parts for sale. Name is Tedford. I've gotten a few things from him. He's not cheap, but he has some hard-to-find parts. __________________ 85 CJ7 258, borla header, jacobs ign, weber carb,optima batt, 135 amp alt, agr super box 2 & pump, T5 w/ B&M shifter, centerforce 2, superior 1 piece axles, warn hubs/ XD8000i, 2.5 in lift, 31" BFG MT 85 CJ7 "wife's ride" 258, A/C, T176, superwinch hubs, 3in lift 31" BFG AT/KO

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