Howdy: Read often, post rarely. Joined a few months ago, when I decided to try my hand at building a rockcrawler Cherokee project. Bought a non-running rig for $400. Here's where I'm at today:
Front axle: hpD44 (from F-250), 5.13s, Detroit, full-width 8-lug, debating shafts/joints.
Fear axle: D60, full width, 5.13s, welded, disc brakes.
Suspension: Leaf springs all around, overall lift height as low as possible. Lots of sheet metal left to be cut.
Drivetrain: 4.3 Vortech, 4l60e. Current case is an np233. Undecided on that.
Tires: 37 MT/Rs.
The project is completely stripped. Will build the axles first so I've got a rolling chassis, then concentrate on the drivetrain.
Dion
Front axle: hpD44 (from F-250), 5.13s, Detroit, full-width 8-lug, debating shafts/joints.
Fear axle: D60, full width, 5.13s, welded, disc brakes.
Suspension: Leaf springs all around, overall lift height as low as possible. Lots of sheet metal left to be cut.
Drivetrain: 4.3 Vortech, 4l60e. Current case is an np233. Undecided on that.
Tires: 37 MT/Rs.
The project is completely stripped. Will build the axles first so I've got a rolling chassis, then concentrate on the drivetrain.
Dion