JJacobs
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Just throwing it out there- lots 'o torque apparently does a number on the MJ's, just not quite sure what to do about it.
Just throwing it out there- lots 'o torque apparently does a number on the MJ's, just not quite sure what to do about it.
The Elimanater looks pretty clean :thumbup:. I was going to sugest Hotwireauto as well. Plating the frame rails is definately a good idea. Were you thinking aftermarket headers or oem manifolds?
Just throwing it out there- lots 'o torque apparently does a number on the MJ's, just not quite sure what to do about it.
X2 , my thoughts exactly. Even a basic engine cage to tie in the motor mounts/frame rails and shock towers would help, plus the plating. Then you could go with some coilovers . I would also add XJ frame rail stiffeners all the way back under the cab.I have found that just resting the truck on jack stands to far behind the LCA mounts will tweak the door frame,so I dont know how much more the 5.9 weigh's but anything you can do to help strengthen the frame is good.A more intensive JeepSpeed type cage(engine bay cradle/frame), and frame plating would probably do the trick. IIRC you have basically a stock truck, right John? Minus the cage of course.
Not sure yet on the manifolds/exhaust. I would love to do a set of header but that depends on how much $$ I have.
Thorley Headers, exact copy of the Mike Leach (Mopar Perfomance) header. Looking at about a grand for a set of those.
bad news....the 5.9L was too far gone. The motor mount hole on one side of the block was torn out. Oh well, it was a good thought.
Bummer.............:rattle:
Looking forward to this project. My gf has a 5.9 and it hauls ass.