altrocker1
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- Location
- Iowa
Well i promise to keep up on this build thread better than my other ones! Someday I will update the WJ thread and start one for the MJ...
After selling the green jeep, I went looking for another. The only requirements were 1) needs a back seat 2.) 98-99 or non cali 2000 3.) as rust free as possible 4.) cheap
so i found this ugly ass turd on craigslist:
2000 Non cali xj from texas...180k 4.0 with a 231. Needs a motor. Nicknamed Johnny 5 because its the 5th xj I've owned and just like in the second short circuit movie, in the end it will be gold! The spray paint comes off very easily because they clearly did no surface prep. The previous owner tried to make it all one color after replacing a 2000 clip with guardrail rash with a 96...
This build will have 3 phases
Phase 1 drivetrain replacement.
-40k jasper rebuilt 96 motor with full exhaust and sensor replacement
-50k aw4 from a 99 I have in the grage
-then I'm torn on using the 231 or the 242...I have both at my disposal. With as much highway as my jeeps see, I am seriously considering the 242 with as much highway as my jeep sees AND with as much as it snows out here. I know the aftermarket support kind of stinks, but what are ya'll's opinion on the subject?
Phase 2: Strip rattle can job and restore the factory paint job. Should rub off with some acetone like some have stated. I can scrape it with my fingernail
Phase 3: Expedition style build with a trailer...the trailer will be build from an old model A bed converted into a trailer (thus the name henry...since its a ford)
i currently have these parts that I was collecting for the green Jeep:
-4.5" alcan leaves
-brown dog motor mounts
-3.5" rusty's coils from the MJ (whenever I take them off)
-4.56 axles that i still have to pick up...i will be adding zip lockers. hp30 and 44
-IRO trackbar from collin
-4 bilstien 5100's with less than 500 miles on them
-disc brake conversion on the 44
-and a bunch of other crap I am forgetting..
Other stuff I will be looking for:
-set of acos spacers. I have no idea how much lift the rear is going to produce
-no lift shackle boxes
-front brake lines
-bumpers
-3 link from either rock krawler or hobag
-33" duratracs or MTRs on some kind of wheel
-other neat stuff I cant remember
Here is the trailer AKA "Henry":
I have a million things I need a trailer for, but it will be mainly used for hauling firewood from Melissa's grandfathers house, camping and exploring and for hunting trips. It needs some work, but it has huge potential to be a really nice trailer. I love the size of it
After selling the green jeep, I went looking for another. The only requirements were 1) needs a back seat 2.) 98-99 or non cali 2000 3.) as rust free as possible 4.) cheap
so i found this ugly ass turd on craigslist:
2000 Non cali xj from texas...180k 4.0 with a 231. Needs a motor. Nicknamed Johnny 5 because its the 5th xj I've owned and just like in the second short circuit movie, in the end it will be gold! The spray paint comes off very easily because they clearly did no surface prep. The previous owner tried to make it all one color after replacing a 2000 clip with guardrail rash with a 96...
This build will have 3 phases
Phase 1 drivetrain replacement.
-40k jasper rebuilt 96 motor with full exhaust and sensor replacement
-50k aw4 from a 99 I have in the grage
-then I'm torn on using the 231 or the 242...I have both at my disposal. With as much highway as my jeeps see, I am seriously considering the 242 with as much highway as my jeep sees AND with as much as it snows out here. I know the aftermarket support kind of stinks, but what are ya'll's opinion on the subject?
Phase 2: Strip rattle can job and restore the factory paint job. Should rub off with some acetone like some have stated. I can scrape it with my fingernail
Phase 3: Expedition style build with a trailer...the trailer will be build from an old model A bed converted into a trailer (thus the name henry...since its a ford)
i currently have these parts that I was collecting for the green Jeep:
-4.5" alcan leaves
-brown dog motor mounts
-3.5" rusty's coils from the MJ (whenever I take them off)
-4.56 axles that i still have to pick up...i will be adding zip lockers. hp30 and 44
-IRO trackbar from collin
-4 bilstien 5100's with less than 500 miles on them
-disc brake conversion on the 44
-and a bunch of other crap I am forgetting..
Other stuff I will be looking for:
-set of acos spacers. I have no idea how much lift the rear is going to produce
-no lift shackle boxes
-front brake lines
-bumpers
-3 link from either rock krawler or hobag
-33" duratracs or MTRs on some kind of wheel
-other neat stuff I cant remember
Here is the trailer AKA "Henry":
I have a million things I need a trailer for, but it will be mainly used for hauling firewood from Melissa's grandfathers house, camping and exploring and for hunting trips. It needs some work, but it has huge potential to be a really nice trailer. I love the size of it
