my "wannabe jeepspeed" grand cherokee build

[grandrunner]

yeah! finally haha still have a small amount of work to do then im good to go. may have to do a night run by the time my @$$ is ready haha have to gusset the c's and putting shock mounts lower on the axle forr more uptravel.

 

[grandrunner]

ok finally an update. got the new axle in and u joints instead of the cv's. and also got my new clayton 4link long arms that will be ran as a 3link until i make the passenger side upper mount. still need to install the driveshaft and get the trac bar cut down a few inches and is set for new steering that will come at the end of the month. pics.

 

[Cache96]

looks good!!! you think you will have it ready for memorial day? we are heading out to golfo de santa clara over by rocky point ( but not as far) if you want to go. its like the mexican glamis..hahhaa.. but everyone camps out by the beach and there is this big hill everyone races on

 

[grandrunner]

im hoping to have the steering at least ordered by the 25th. so i doubt it will be ready. im gettin the trac bar done today hopefully and puttin the driveshaft in too.

 

[grandrunner]

huuuge update:

got the knckles reemed and steering put on, the new long arms adjusted and positioned the axle, then it was off to shop#2 for c gussets, the other link so can connect the 4link, and maybe notch the crossmember if the driveshaft rubs. also the shock mounting points will be lowered about an inch. hopefully get to take it out during the week and on the weekend. pics to follow hopefully tonight.

 

[scottmcneal]

Does your drive line clear? From the pics it looks like it hits the cross member? Could be just me

 

[grandrunner]

it did but i pushed the axle forward and adjusted everything it doesnt hit now but well see tomorrow when its up on the lift if it hits.

 

[grandrunner]

pics of the updates.

front and rear c gussetts. and lowered shock mounts.

4th upper arm link added on the axle truss.

and .250 wall dom otk steering.

 

[SleeperXJ]

Nice beads. Did you need to pre-heat the c's?

 

[grandrunner]

i dont know, my uncle did the fab work for me while i was out of town. but most poeple do so i would assume he did.

 

[XJLI]

coming along nicely dude! i'm a fan.

 

[GrimmJeeper]

your inspection cover plate is missing from your trans, I wouldn't drive it for very long like that. a rock getting kicked up in there while that flywheel is turning would get thrown right through the side of the transmission.

 

[grandrunner]

yeah i noticed that. dam. tranny shops always eff you over.

 

[tharlanjr]

oh damn, that could make your day bad fast...

Your ZJ is looking awesome!

 

[Cache96]

Looking good, did you make that steering or did you order it? what are you going to do with your rear?

 

[grandrunner]

i ordered the steering. it was like 280bucks. for the rear i thik im going to wait untill i cage it, had a shock mount break(not the new ones) and the coil shot off and the jeep fell to one side through the whoops. scared the bajeezus outta me. then i was imagining if my tire woulda came off it wouldnt have been pretty.

 

[dirtbagXJ2103]

you dont have to preheat the outer Cs. looking good tho, wish i had a v8 i just get v8 mpg

 

[grandrunner]

update: just got my deaver coils installed today! man what a difference! also got my fox air bumps 2.5 stroke. just need to figure out how and who is going to install them for me now

 

[scottmcneal]

Man this thing is going to haul the mail..Nice set up..Now don't forget that all old parts come to my place ...LOL.

 

[grandrunner]

alright update pics.
deaver coils, fox bumps. and how she sits now.