New ride + project

[Mudskipper]

I picked up this 96 last weekend for a new project. High miles a couple of dents but no rust and runs great. $700.00
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/stuff095.jpg

[ZacSquatch]

plans?

[Mudskipper]

I 'm going to swap all the stuff from my 87 to the 96.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/2425550960098019726S500x500Q85.jpg
HP44, FF60, 38's, Caged

[Russ Pottenger]

Whats the objective in the swap?
Any improvements, or upgrades from the old build?

Good luck with the project.


Russ

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

looks like a fun project keep us posted on the transformation!!

[Mudskipper]

My old motor is tired. The floors are rotting and I've always wanted a two door. I couldn't pass it up.

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

looks like a good price for what you got!

[ROBZ95Xj]

sweet, i hope ya post pics of the transformation

[Russ Pottenger]

My old motor is tired. The floors are rotting and I've always wanted a two door. I couldn't pass it up.
Rust...:eek: Thats a good reason.
In California, thank God we don't have that problem.

Good luck with the build. :thumbup:

[Mudskipper]

Well I chopped the roof off the 87 and pull the cage out. yee ha. The fun begins.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0058.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0059.jpg

[WVUwheeler]

Looks like the start of a long project

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

sweet beadlocks! what axles are you running 44/60?

[Ghost]

What did you do to the HP44 to make it live with 38's? I broke mine with 36's. Trying alloy shafts now.

[Mudskipper]

Yeah it's a 44/60 combo with cromos in the 44

[ROBZ95Xj]

you gonna gear them axles? o yeah you need a traction bar too, i think those contributed to that broken drive shaft

[Mudskipper]

Well this is what she looks like after two days of work.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0098.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0099.jpg
Tomorrow I start swapping everything over.

[ROBZ95Xj]

someone got carried away with a sawzall

[ZacSquatch]

Hey.. half doors...

[SOUTHTEXASXJ]

I need that headlight!! LOL not much left

[ZacSquatch]

Burry it halfway and make it into a sandbox for the kids

[nick86]

I thought it was Phil's w/ the flame job on the hood, then I saw it was a 4 door.

[Mudskipper]

Here is an update. Day and a half of work on new rig.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0100.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0101.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0103.jpg

[RyanM]

Nice! How many miles on that beast

[Mudskipper]

130000ish

[RyanM]

;) you said highmiles. I just broke my 96 in 141K !

[billyjp2]

for some reason i think it would look just about right with a 50 horse Evinrude on the back


Well this is what she looks like after two days of work.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0098.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0099.jpg
Tomorrow I start swapping everything over.

[Ghost]

Here is an update. Day and a half of work on new rig.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0103.jpg

What TRE is that? It is a one ton or the standard chevy one. Gat any close ups?

[Mudskipper]

They are all one ton. Standard at all parts stores.

[Ghost]

They are all one ton. Standard at all parts stores.
Is it a ES2233L? That is a Federal Mogul one I have sitting arround here. I was told that one would bend. If that is not it could you get me the number?

[RyanM]

looks like it with 2027L

[XJ_ranger]

Is it a ES2233L? That is a Federal Mogul one I have sitting arround here. I was told that one would bend. If that is not it could you get me the number?

anything can bend... :anon:

[Mudskipper]

I'm not sure what the number is. They're Chevy. That's all I remember.

[thebluebuffalo]

Here is an update. Day and a half of work on new rig.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0100.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0101.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0103.jpg


i like those head lights. what are the specs? are you going to trim them out?

[YELLAHEEP]

Looks like someone scared the bejeezus out of it........ :D

BOO! :D

or

"Holy crap! NO BRAKES!!!!" :D


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0103.jpg

[Mudskipper]

I started cutting the fenders today. I comp cut the rears couse I'm flipping the springs for more WB.

[ROBZ95Xj]

I started cutting the fenders today. I comp cut the rears couse I'm flipping the springs for more WB.
sounds cool mike, post pics when done, and o yeah dont forget about a traction bar to fix your axle wrap problem

[Mudskipper]

I bought new springs anyway. But I'm building a tration bar as well.

[POSJ]

Looks good man, wish I had that set-up. How'd the switchover go? I'm looking for a new jeep to switch to but am afraid of that day coming.

[ROBZ95Xj]

I bought new springs anyway. But I'm building a tration bar as well.
sounds sweet! what about gears?

[Mudskipper]

Here are some recent pics.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0149.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0153.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0152.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0148.jpg

[Gravesdiggerxj]

how much wb did you net flipping them?

[ROBZ95Xj]

Damn Mike looks awsome! what rear springs you use?

[Mudskipper]

Well wheelbase is at 110" with rubicon springs.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0281.jpg
I just picked up these last weekendout of an 86 F-350. Front kingpin D60 rear Sterling 10.25 The best part was the price FREEBIE
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/the3cotes/CIMG0277.jpg

[bwfdrums]

some day, I really want mine to look like that. Awesome work!