My Wrangler

[Chris 88 YJ]

drove this poor inocent 88 Wrangler home for $800 10/03
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_3_full.jpg

then i stripped out the whole drivetrain from the radiator to the lugnuts and started over. I added a Chevy 350/700R4/Atlas II.

Heres the picture when I made the front suspension and bolted in the Dana 60. Its a shackle reversal with wagoneer springs, the front axle was moved foward 2"
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_1_full.jpg

Heres the Atlas and the skidplate I made from 1/4" steel. It is also the lower link mount for the rear suspension
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_4_full.jpg

4 link suspension with 14 bolt rear axle. The rear axle was moved back 8" bringing the wheelbase to 104"
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_5_full.jpg

Here is the suspension finished
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_8_full.jpg

Then I towed it to my freinds house to build a rollcage from 2x.120" DOM
http://www.midatlanticoffroaders.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_cdyj5.JPG

Here is the cage after I finished it and painted it. The seats and 5 pt harnesses mount to the cage
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_7_full.jpg

This is a crappy picture of the cage bolted on the frame. It mounts solidly to the rock slider outriggers and sandwiches the floor and fenderwells between the plates.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_6_full.jpg

I repainted the tub before I started final assembly
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/721000-721999/721405_2_full.jpg

I used a 16 gallon Summit Racing cell
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These are the fuel and brake lines I made
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Here is the TPI 350
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Thats where I am at now. The engine runs fine, the brakes work fine and the trans shifts through all the gears. I'm waiting on driveshafts from High Angle. Once they get in, I can drive it on and off my trailer to take it somewhere and get the exhaust made. Then I need to bring it back, regear both axles and lock the front, drop the cage back in, and mount the 38s. Then I can go wheelin

[XEON]

Hey that thing is bitching :D Nice work cant wait to see you on the trails!

[magoo117]

Looks very nice.Is it all done or are you still finishing it?

[Chris 88 YJ]

Still finishing. Should be done by febuary

[ROCKREADYXJ]

chris you need some better triangulation in that cage behind the seats that goes lower or she could fold up on you if you fall hard sideways that little X is to small it should go from top to bottom as far as posible especially since you didn't even make a main hoop. but looks good

Oh and add some front to back triangulationmaybe behind the seats so you can get in and out better

First one ??

[Chris 88 YJ]

You cant see in that pic but the X behind the seats goes to the bars along the bed rail, then to a plate on the fenderwell. Theres another plate under that to connect to the frame, I just havent put that tube in yet.

[ROCKREADYXJ]

no I saw them but they should go all the way to the floor behind the seats if you want it to be as strong as it can be.

[Chris 88 YJ]

I'm 90% done, just need to regear when the rest of my parts come Wensday, then take care of a few other minor details. After that it's in the woods. I'm shooting to be at the April monthly ride at Paragon

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[XEON]

I just wish :roll: