My Jeep...

MrQuadrasteer · October 27, 2005

Gave it about 6" suspension lift up front, 5.5" susp in back, 33" BFG A/Ts. Total of about 9" of lift with tires. It's not 100% done (are they ever ?!!?), but it wheels pretty good for a 2wd

Next thing is a rearend upgrade- tougher axles, a locker and 4.56 gears. I plan to convert it to 4wd, but with a locker... might not be necessary. I'm a firm believer a well driven, locked 2wd will go almost anywhere a medicore driver can put his 4wd !!! I've been out twice with so far and haven't gotten stuck... yet !!!!

Whatchy'all think ?!!?

Polak · October 27, 2005

Whatchy'all think ?!!?

Not bad, for a J33P.

Don't tell the Cruiser Community I said that.

Although I disagree w/ the 4WD vs. 2WD statement in part that it should be qualified as to what type of off roading a 2WD could be "as capable" as a 4WD vehicle.

That doesn't discount the proven fact that an experienced driver in a 2WD vehicle can/will/ & should drive circles around your average idiot in 4WD.

Keep us posted as to your progress. It gives me a warm feeling in my heart to see that I'm not the only one dumping $ into a weekend hobby.

A.J.

MrQuadrasteer · October 27, 2005

Ture- I ain't climbing any rocks with 2wd, but the kind of trails I have around here, some minor mud bogging, stuff like that- no problem

No, I agree, there are a few things that the best driver in the world won't be able to do with just 2wd- locked or not.

But I have my fun, and that's why I built it

And it's no weekend hobby- that's my daily driver

R Dogg 56 · October 27, 2005

Good looking XJ, Eric. 4.0 HO underhood?

Jp Magazine and Jeep Identityhave a ton of info for Jeeps, if you want to take a gander at then.

I've always thought that the J-10 Honchos and FSJ Grand Wagoneers were the best of the "old school" Jeeps. But that's just me. I'm weird like that.

MrQuadrasteer · October 28, 2005

I 'scribe to JP, never heard of Jeep ID. I'll check it out.

Man, I dig all the old Jeeps, but really dig the old fullsize ones. Cappa's J-truck is wicked, the Honchos, FCs.... I like 'em all !!!

Yup, 4-O in mine. Got a 400 small block I want to put in it one day. Should make for a sweet torquer

Thanks for the compliments. It's nice and dirty right now

Just like a good Jeep should be

Elwood 2000 · November 6, 2005

That is a good looking jeep. I would love to have a new Rubicon as a base project, but too much money for a hobby/toy. I have always wanted to build a CJ7 and probly will some day, but I need to improve my welding and fab skills a bit. What I do now works, but it is not pretty every time.

Good Looking Jeep!! Have fun with it!

plainvanilla · November 10, 2005

I don't mean hijack the thread here, but since we are on the topic....

here is the link to my XJ

My Jeep Page

Also if you go online to JP Mag , and look at the videos you will see me in my XJ tearing the roof off of my patio... yeah it was fun.

LogixRat · November 11, 2005

I got all excited and thought you had a real Jeep...you know, a Wrangler. Haha, just joking. Look'n good. Have fun and tear it up.

plainvanilla · November 12, 2005

I got all excited and thought you had a real Jeep...you know, a Wrangler. Haha, just joking. Look'n good. Have fun and tear it up.

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Hey watch it now!!

MrQuadrasteer · November 13, 2005

Ha !!! I saw that video !!! Pretty funny !!!

Ya know, I hear those *real* jeep cracks, but I'm cooler when it's hot, dryer when it's wet, warmer when it's cold, got storage room, wheelbase... I like my fake jeep just fine !!!!!!

I ain't wheeled it all week, but we found a really killer spot in NW Houston, with actual hills to climb and descend Way too tight for a full size... Jeeps-only. Even at that, mine's earned several new racing stripes down each side Really pretty small of an area, but for around here, really cool.

And the 2wd does pretty good with this madman at the wheel Ain't stuck-it yet There's only one way a 2wd treads where 4wds go- and that's balls-out I did let my bud pull me up a hill one evening instead of climbing it sideways, but that's cuz I had to do it once already and was worried I'd flop it on it's side. But it was an optional-pull I made it before.

I'll get some vids and more pics from time to time.

MrQuadrasteer · November 13, 2005

'nilla, nice site, man. Nice work, too. Kinda inspires me to make my own rear bumper and tire carrier. It's insane what they want for those things :finger: