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Mwyatt's WJ Build

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#1 ·
I got this jeep over the summer when my '94 4Runner decided to die on me. This is much better! I didn't document the build very well but plan on it with the rest of the project.

It started off like this:


And is currently like this:


Completed Modifications:
IRO 3" Lift
15x7 Cragar Soft 8s
31x10.5 GoodYear Wrangler Authority's
Painted cladding
Added Factory Tow Hitch and Front Tow Hooks
Thrush Welded Muffler
Mesh Grille
Solid Front Diff Cover
KOR 3/4" Spacers
Carolina Driveline Front Driveshaft
JCR Stage 3 Sliders
IRO Bar Pin Eliminators
IRO A-arm spacer
K&N Intake tube with Amsoil Dry Dilter
ZJ washer bottle
Transmission Cooler
Cut Fenders

Things Still Left To Do

Tank Tuck
mtnmarc's axles
Stereo/speakers replacement
4.5" Coils
Long arms
35s

This thing is fun!
 
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#62 ·
mtnmarc - Awesome! :D

Today I took apart my rear shocks/sway links and put in the proper bushing sleeves and bolts. No more squeaking! I also disconnected my front sway bar to see how it handles and I installed my Rancho steering stabilizer, no more shaking when I brake!
 
#63 ·
ill let you know when it comes a little closer to the swap time. its in good condition. wheel bearings good. you might want to swap in your upper bj at the a arm. idk how good mine is.

its got an awesome green diff cover too :D

and the shaking from braking is probably from warped rotors. happens all the time on wjs. you could probably resurface them if the runout is still within spec.
 
#67 ·
I gotta great dad! It seems like he knows how to do everything!!! He's helped me with my build and taught me a lot.

Anyways.... Here is what I pulled from under the jeep yesterday and A picture of my "fender clearance" with my 3/4 spacers in.






 
#68 ·
holy poop!

that front ds got messed up!

right after my lift i went wheeling and the cv joint just came apart, it looks like yours stayed in there a bit and wiggled around. ha.
 
#72 ·
Spending money on a trip to kauai when that could have been spent on the jeep.. shame shane :nono: jk man. Have a nice time.
 
#71 ·
Jealous, Kauai is my favorite vacation spot.
 
#77 ·
Planning/Starting PART 2/3! This will take a while as I'm leaving for college in August, but it will indeed happen :D

Part 2
- Fix Transmission
- Trim Fenders
- Install JCR Stage 3 rock sliders
- Front and rear axles out of a V8 WJ
- 4.10 Gears
- 33s

Part 3
- Clayton 6" (maybe with my .75 spacers?)
- Kevin's Belly Skid for Clayton kits
- 35s
- ECGS Front and Rear D60
- 4.56 Gears
- Some sort of locker either in the front, rear, or both
- Make bumpers
 
#78 ·
Transmission is fixed! All it needed was a new solenoid, although the band is wearing out so that needs to be replaced soon.

Time to put in a new fuel filter, instal my sliders and cut up the fenders!
 
#79 ·
Those are some nice plans!

If you want 60s, you can do it way cheaper finding axles off older trucks. But if you only plan to run 35s, a 44/9 inch combo seems more suitable.

But til then, my axles seem to be a good decision.
 
#80 ·
I know 60s might be "too much" for 35s but the ECGS comes ready to bolt in. I have no fabrication skills, or a welder, so it might be cheaper for me just to buy the pre made axle then to buy a used axle and have someone fab up mounts for me. But thanks for the info, I have a ton of more time before I do the swap, so I'll do my research.
 
#83 ·
Sliders are on. Up next: Fully cut fenders and tank tuck. Possibly a FIPK this summer.




These things are beefy. Although they are a PITA to put on, I totally recommend them.
 
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