crazyoffroader
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Seattle, WA
new guy here with many questions
First, I acquired a 1989 XJ that had been burnt up(engine fire) and had no title, but still had some good parts underneath it.
Second, I have only been offroading in my daily driver(1991 Geo Metro) but never in a capable 4wd rig.
Third, I want to build a multipurpose/trail rig and this is what I have to work with:
XJ: d30 3.55 front, (2)d35 3.55 rears, AW4, np231, np207
Chevy: d44 6 lug 3.73 front, np205,
Dodge: d35 3.55, 360, (2)318's, (2)189 slant 6's, np435 married to np203,(2)727's, Skyjacker 5" lift leaf springs.
Warn XD9000 winch
More square tubing and pipe than I know what to do with
The only problem I have is that the XJ is already beyond repair and the only titled vehicle I have to work with a 1988 Geo metro. Is it possible to build a tube frame under the geo using the XJ front suspension, the skyjackers in rear and one of the drivetrains mentioned above to have a usable trail rig?
If so, can the np205 mentioned above be rebuilt for a drivers side drop?
Just in case anyone is wondering, I have only about $150 to work with and my parents(yes, I'm only 16) will not let me get any more vehicles regardless of if I get rid of any. Any help is apriciated.
First, I acquired a 1989 XJ that had been burnt up(engine fire) and had no title, but still had some good parts underneath it.
Second, I have only been offroading in my daily driver(1991 Geo Metro) but never in a capable 4wd rig.
Third, I want to build a multipurpose/trail rig and this is what I have to work with:
XJ: d30 3.55 front, (2)d35 3.55 rears, AW4, np231, np207
Chevy: d44 6 lug 3.73 front, np205,
Dodge: d35 3.55, 360, (2)318's, (2)189 slant 6's, np435 married to np203,(2)727's, Skyjacker 5" lift leaf springs.
Warn XD9000 winch
More square tubing and pipe than I know what to do with
The only problem I have is that the XJ is already beyond repair and the only titled vehicle I have to work with a 1988 Geo metro. Is it possible to build a tube frame under the geo using the XJ front suspension, the skyjackers in rear and one of the drivetrains mentioned above to have a usable trail rig?
If so, can the np205 mentioned above be rebuilt for a drivers side drop?
Just in case anyone is wondering, I have only about $150 to work with and my parents(yes, I'm only 16) will not let me get any more vehicles regardless of if I get rid of any. Any help is apriciated.