Current Set Up

[pyagid]

Whats your current setup? do you have any near changes?

Current Setup
My Cj is a 360/t18/d20 M20 rear axle, with 1 piece axles, stock front 30. 3.31 gears

Suspension is only an add-a-leaf currently.
and tires are 33x12.5 Procomps


http://www.yagid.com/pic/trailrun/NM/cjflex640.jpg
http://www.jonfund.com/albums/album56/Dsc01897.jpg


Future Upgrades:

I am on a quest for a new set of axles. I am thinking scout 44's. I have a set of 35" MTRs and Beadlocks at home. For suspension I am going to do SOA with Waggy springs and extend my wheelbase a little. At the same Time I have another Tub I need to get ready to swap on.

I will have a post of my build up once I get it started

-Paul

[tufcj]

I'm currently running 360/T-18/Scout Dana300, 2 Dana 44 axles w/4.27 gears and full Detroits in both. It's SOA and shackle reversed on 1.5" lift YJ springs. Rancho 9000 shocks on custom mounts. With TJ flares I put on 37" MT/Rs without rubbing.

Upgrades coming are 4.88 gears, which I already have but haven't found time to install. I also have a Dana 60-2 rear (semi floater with 1.5", 35 spline axles, 5 on 5.5" pattern). It will go in once it's narrowed, geared, locked, and disc braked.

The only changes from this pic is the addition of TrailReady Beadlocks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/tufcj/Jeep/sideview2.jpg

[Mudrat]

The CJ
- the mighty 258, ported & polished, Cliffordized and Webberized, Tremec 5 spd, D300, D44 chebby axles w/4 wheel disc's, 4.56 lockers SOA with 3" Skyjacker lift and BFG 35 MTRs

The YJ
- stock 258 (for now), Some type auto (don't know if it's a 904/999 or ??), NP231 with SYE & Tom Woods rear shaft, 35C up front and something in the back?? 4" rancho lift, and BFG 33" AT's.

The YJ may be getting my old (rebuilt) M20 and D30 axles and a D300 case I just got. (or I'll build this case witht he 4:1 kit and move my current D300 in behind the tranny?? (spline counts??)

Mudrat

[pyagid]

The YJ
- stock 258 (for now), Some type auto (don't know if it's a 904/999 or ??), NP231 with SYE & Tom Woods rear shaft, 35C up front and something in the back?? 4" rancho lift, and BFG 33" AT's.

The YJ may be getting my old (rebuilt) M20 and D30 axles and a D300 case I just got. (or I'll build this case witht he 4:1 kit and move my current D300 in behind the tranny?? (spline counts??)

Mudrat

35c must be very custom up front....But that is most likely what you have in the rear. and dana 30 up front.

Spline count on the dana 300 I think is 23spline??? not positive though

-paul

[Mudrat]

:-| 35C is what's in the web on the front (with the vacuum disconnect). The rear is round like a 20, but I can't read the tag or see any numbers on the pumpkin. :!: That's why I'm thinking of swaping them out for what I know and the 3.31 gears will help with the 33's

Mudrat

[pyagid]

:-| 35C is what's in the web on the front (with the vacuum disconnect). The rear is round like a 20, but I can't read the tag or see any numbers on the pumpkin. :!: That's why I'm thinking of swaping them out for what I know and the 3.31 gears will help with the 33's

Mudrat
:-|

[tufcj]

How about this link to help? :? http://www.g-body.org/tnt/diffs/diff-housings.php[/url]

[bigun]

76 cherokee with 360, T18, Dana 20, 2.5 lift, 3.73 f/r axles out of J20 with 285/75/16 mud and snows. Future changes
J20 cab and front fenders on cherokee frame
conversion to propane fuel
SOA front, River beasts shackle flip rear
flat bed
exoskeleton cage/ladderrack
fender well exit headers with duel stacks
scout twin stick dana 20

[Mudrat]

How about this link to help? :? http://www.g-body.org/tnt/diffs/diff-housings.php
Thanks, that's a good start, and bookmarked - wish it had some axle markings to help ID them though.

Wasn't feeling good when I got home today so took a nap - I'll be crawling under there tomorrow to scrape crud and take a closer look at both ends. Also have to rebuild the rear harness on the YJ - new lights don't work and if you caught up on my trials and tribulations, this is the Jeep that blew a hole in the fuze block.

Mudrat

[Trailbst]

Mudrat, what year is the YJ, I have a book I can look it up in for you.

The rear should be the Dana 35C, it is rounder like a D20. The front should be a D30, with the vacuum disconnect. :-|



Erik

[Mudrat]

Mudrat, what year is the YJ, I have a book I can look it up in for you.

The rear should be the Dana 35C, it is rounder like a D20. The front should be a D30, with the vacuum disconnect. :-|

Erik

Thaks Eric, you are correct on the 30/35C. I haven't been feeling good the last few days - something I ate I'm sure, but I got under there again and took a look. Now if I can keep the front and back ends in the right location I'll know which axle is supposed to be where :oops:

It's an 87 YJ and **stard year as far as I can tell.
Mudrat

[Dusty]

late 80/81 CJ7 titled as a 1960 for smog so i cant remember any more.

35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Eagle 589's (wish i had 15x8's)

4.5" Rubicon Express Wrangler Rear springs in the rear and Rear CJ springs for the front. The rears have 1 extra leaf for added capacity
SUA (I tried SOA i think i'll just wheel whats easy and bolt on this time)

D44/60 w/ 5 on 5.5 35 spline rear
Power loks setup kinda a little more tight by me :?
4.88's
Scout disks and knuckles front Exploder Drums rear

NV4500 Dodge diesel tranny with dodge gas 23 spline output and short chevy input. AA bellhousing AMC to NV4500 Using factory Hydraulic clutch linkage
Centerforce Clutch

D300 (Stock 2.62:1)
(Hoping to add the Novak short HD output kit and 1330 yoke)
Looking to do 1330 yokes and joints all around F&R

Oh yeah almost forgot
AMC 401 .30 virgin ....not fired ..... yet
9.8:1
Howards .479 lift, 222@.50 dur, 292 adv dur 114 lobe sep.
Using 14 year old Doug Thorleys (must say something for quality)
Ordering Edelbrock EFI kit



Spent enough money this year trying to keep it simple though. 111!!!

[Mudrat]

Spent enough money this year trying to keep it simple though. 111!!!
As our former President 'Slick Willie' once said, "Define IT?"

Sounds like you've got a heck of a rig there!!

Mudrat

[Dusty]

Thank you, i hope so, tried to plan well and collect parts for the last 4 years, i kinda like keeping it mild-moderate in appearance close to stock width ect not 2 flashy and then having a sleeper under the hood lets see it run this year now that she has been down for 1 and 1/2.

Make her fairly trail capable (Fordyce, Barrett and Rubicon) and yet not a trailer queen.

:?: :?: :?:
IT-

Defined as
No stereo, deck nothing - yet
No new paint- that doe went to EFI better spend
No Bling Bling rock sliders (Angle iron instead)
No Bling Bling anything on the outside- Looks like im not going to be scoring / picking up any chicks fromt he looks of my sun bleeched rig #-o
No Eaton Locker in the front (But i want, i want :smile: ) Ploks is cheap $100 or less
Working on finding a Passenger seat for nothing.

[amc258]

my current setup isn't much, but it wheels surprisingly well

1980 Cherokee, stock up front, 2.5" blocks in back, 44 front, Corp 20 rear, 258, T176, NP208 Hi Tec Retreading 31

Plans for it are as follows:
SOA/shackle flip kit from TT fabworks(I think that's what they are calling themselves) 1 ton axles, fender trimming, and 35s

[Whitelighting]

My thinking is old school, short, narrow, light and moderate lift. The hardest worked equipment on my Jeep is the skid plates. I have a 1971 CJ-5, V-6 (w/ headers, 390 Holley 4 barrel and a MSD ignition), T-18 narrow ratio 4spd, 18 transfer case, Warn O.D., 27 front differential w/ 4.88's and a Detroit locker, 44 30 spline rear w/ 4.88's and a Detroit locker, 11" drum brakes and Goodyear MT/R's 33x12.50 siped on MT 8"alloy rims.


I have been collecting parts, Ramsey PTO winch,30 front differential, new AGR power steering,and if I can find a input shaft I'm going to install a Scout T-19 wide ratio trans.,so when the snow flies I,m going to stoke up the wood stove in my shop and start wrenching.

[pyagid]

whitelightning, sounds like a nice little setup. I should be riding shotgun in one next weekend set up very similiar to yours.
Trailbst on the board has one. I believe he has his OD off not so he could run the PTO

-Paul

[Whitelighting]

pyagid, I have the name of a supplier for an adapter that adapts the Warn/Saturn O.D. to the Ramsey PTO, if Trailbst needs one.

Kent

[Trailbst]

Whitelightning, it's not the adapter that I need. When I went from the T14 to the WIDE ratio T-18, the spline count changed on the output shaft. I didn't have the correct bullgear for the O.D. Of course, since I'm not speaking with my father right now, all of that stuff is with him, so I'm quite content on not having the O.D. right now. I don't do enough street driving to need it anyhow. It would be cool to have to split gears and have 5 shift levers in the Jeep, but not willing to talk to my dad yet or spend the cash for a new one.

If your T-18 is a narrow ratio, sounds like you found one of the rare 70/71 CJs with a stock V-6 and 4 spd combo.

If you need help with the PTO let me know. I can take pics for you and offer any advice that I can give.

For the adapter, are you talking about Herm the Overdrive Guy. (http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com) I've talked with him on the phone a bunch, and am planning on buying one of his Power steering setups that works with the PTO in place.


Talk to you later.


Erik

[Trailbst]

HMMM, just realized that i hadn't posted my current set-up.

It goes something like this.

1971 CJ-5
Buick 225 Oddfire Dauntless V-6, with headers (they are going bye-bye when I get my powersteering)
Wide ratio BW T-18
Dana 18 transfer case, converted to twin stick
Dana 27 Front axle 3.73:1, soon to be NT Dana 30
Dana 44 Rear axle 3.73:1, Flanged, 30 spline, with Aussie Locker
PTO winch
6 Point rollcage
Rancho 2.5" lift
35" BFG A/Ts
Flat-Fendered

Here is what it looks like:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/Trailbst/My%20Jeep/IMG_2760.jpg


Things to come:

Holbrook Specialties Long Leafs (http://www.holbrookspecialties.com/) supsension. Longer than stock leafs= more flex and smoother ride.

Power Steering by Herm the Overdrive Guy (http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com/index.htm). This will allow me to keep my PTO. It's a reverse mounted Saginaw steering setup, it won't interfere with my PTO shaft. Once I do this, the steering column will be different and then I can get rid of my headers and put my Jeepster stock exhaust manifolds on. No more loose header bolts, lots quieter. :t: :t:

So that is my current setup, and some of the things I plan on doing, maybe next month.


Erik

[thigh19]

My Moab proven Che-epster.

d30 front w/4.88 and loc-rite
d44 rear, offset rear, w/4.88 and powertrac, custom full float axles
t18 tranny
d18 transfer with twin stick, pill removed for both hi & lo 2wd
3" rancho lift with shackle reversal
8000# warn winch
full cage and body armor
33 x 12.5 swampers on chrome spokes
jeepster front clip

Check out my web page for pictures and details.

[rollen dean montoya]

well not much to tell yet but here goes
1983 amc eagle(commonly known as jeep eagle)
203000 mile 258 I-6 carter bbd carb
k/n air filter
bfg a/t 215/75-15
amc 30 front diff(still independant front end for ride)
amc 20 rear
monroe heavy duty coil over shocks
stock front shocks
stock rims
the factory hub caps with 4x4 on the spinners(need to r/r 2)
998auto trans
the stuff that will be done soon
new rims
np229 t-case
better armor for the fuel tank
bigger fuel tank
new 258 I-6
metal valve cover
solid front axle
roof rack with dig out gear and highjack
jerrycan holders for 2 5gal cans of gas
108" C.B. antenna
cobra 148 cb tweeked to max wattage
full size spare
a killer sound system for my listening pleasure
there ya are in a nutshell.
later, rollen :lo1l:

[Mudrat]

You have hub caps??? :shock:

Mudrat :mrgreen:

[rollen dean montoya]

yes mudrat i still have the stock rims. as i freeup funds i might get new rims or i just might keep the stock ones and find the 2 hubcaps i need.

[rollen dean montoya]

found an np-229 t-case. it is at atransman's shop. he does real good work
we discussed what the price would be. he will let me know . now for the 2
hubcaps to replace the ones i broke #-o

[eight]

81 CJ8.
dead 258 (3rd one)
dodge np435
d300 clocked and twin sticked
chevy d44hd front
ford d60 rear
SOA on bastardized YJ/CJ springs
36" hummer tires, they suck.
Onboard welder, air, MFH, half crazy pollock, etc.


Soon to get AMC V8.
Got 38s, need bigger front axle to run them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/ryankopecki/trips/TAMU_Katemcy_04_24_2004_095.jpg

[ibejeepin]

1980 Cj-7
Built AMC 370: Port and polished, 60 over, balanced, harland sharp roller rockers, comp 270 cam, holley truck avenger 670cfm, edelbrock intake, edelbrock headers, aluminum water pump, MSD distributer, MSD ignition, TFI upgrade and a ton more stuff on the engine.
Dana 44s front and rear. Chromoly shafts front and rear.
sprung under with 4" skyjacker rear YJ springs front and rear. Drop hanger brackets with widened spring perches, 2" body lift for about 10"s lift total.
TJ Zenon fender flares.
NP 435 tranny with 4.33 Atlas Transfer Case.
35x16x15 boggers.
Full cage, custom front bumper with 8274 on front.
Hyper shackles in the rear with a custom front shackle reversal.
I guess that 's the main stuff. :lo1l:

[pyagid]

EIGHT and IBJEEPIN Both very nice set ups :t: I cant wait till i have mine back on the trial

[mulescj8]

Well my current set up is 4 jack stands-lol.........I just sold my daynatrac dana 60s,getting ready to build a new set of Rockcrusher dana 60s,both High Pinions,out boarding the front springs and going to RE extreme duty YJ springs or waggy springs,FI 258 will be coming out this winter and a FI 401 will take it's place,keeping the 4to1 transfercase and the NV4500 tranny.............also going to build a new dash and a set of tube fenders that will tie to the cage,frame and front bumper-JC :t:

[Mudrat]

Mules - where in East Tenn are you? Little borther is up there somewhere too. He's about 2 -2.5 hours from Tellico.

what gears you gunna stuff in the Rockcrushers??

Mudrat

[mulescj8]

Mudrat i'm about 30 miles from Chattanooga,about 2 hours from Tellico,as far as the gears,think i'm going back with 5:13s.....-JC :t:

[Mudrat]

Cool, Robs out that way. Not sure exactly where. He works with troubled teens and lives wayyyyyyy outside town. The kids build their own shelters and jsut a few months ago he was promoted so he gets "a house" Has power, but no phone, TV and thusly - no internet. When he checks in again I'll find out where he is and what his engine REALLY is!!

Mudrat

[Mudrat]

Cool, Robs out that way. Not sure exactly where. He works with troubled teens and lives wayyyyyyy outside town. The kids build their own shelters and jsut a few months ago he was promoted so he gets "a house" Has power, but no phone, TV and thusly - no internet. When he checks in again I'll find out where he is and what his engine REALLY is!!

Mudrat
Well found out he has the 2.5FI motor and 4:10's - but says he ain't got no azz so he's going to drop back to 29 or 30" rubber (from 33's). I think he has other problems and told him to come by the house for a look see. His next days off will be in Feb!!!!! His job's worse than MINE!!!

Mudrat

[WheelingPiazza]

Great sight guys..

New to the forum.. Heres my current setup..

sorta 74 cj 5, SOA on dana 44s, 36sxs, AMC 360, Sm420, Dana 300 with a 4 to 1.. I live in Calif but wheel all over..

http://wheelingpiazzas.com/pictures/rubicon612/P6120025.jpg

I go by wheelingpiazza on a lot of boards so if you seem me post on a different one, Just shoot me an message saying hey..

Steve Piazza.

[Mudrat]

Great sight guys..

New to the forum.. Heres my current setup..

sorta 74 cj 5, SOA on dana 44s, 36sxs, AMC 360, Sm420, Dana 300 with a 4 to 1.. I live in Calif but wheel all over..

Steve Piazza.
Holy Mackrel Steve!! Can ya kinda cut the size down (to about 2.5" wide)? I think I'll have to buy a setup like Penguine has and add a 3rd 21 inch monitor!!

I'll scroll around the pic and see wat it looks like, but I can't see the whole thing at once :smile:

Oh yea ... where in CA? We've got a couple other members out that way and I'll be in San Diego all next week :t:

Mudrat

[jeepsr4ever]

Nice setup! I like the bulletproof spring hangers and the homebrew fenders!

[WheelingPiazza]

Thanks.. Fenders arnt done yet, I am just being lazy and havent finished them..

I will resize it and post a couple of others..

I am in the bay area but wheel all over.

[rollen dean montoya]

where at in the bay area? went to san diego and met mudrat.downed
some beer with him. when he comes out next time i'm gonna see if
i can drag him out here to apple valley and take him to our(sam,cassie
dakota and me) favorite watering hole in stoddard valley. its called
the SLASH "X" CAFE. lots of offroaders go there. and even a certain
83 white eagle wagon. pavement is not an option when i go .

[Mudrat]

where at in the bay area? went to san diego and met mudrat.downed
some beer with him. when he comes out next time i'm gonna see if
i can drag him out here to apple valley and take him to our(sam,cassie
dakota and me) favorite watering hole in stoddard valley. its called
the SLASH "X" CAFE. lots of offroaders go there. and even a certain
83 white eagle wagon. pavement is not an option when i go .
'Dog' made reservations lat nght for the 8th thru the 14th June in SDGO. Kids and wife want to do Sea World - I've had enough of fish and oceans after 30 years :?: maybe get them someplace that's just as fun?? Will keep you informed.

Mudrat

[rollen dean montoya]

i kinda figured you might want to try some rattler instead of fish :mrgreen: the desert has more places to play at :lo1l: and have
a few :razz: :razz: :razz:

[Mudrat]

i kinda figured you might want to try some rattler instead of fish :mrgreen: the desert has more places to play at :lo1l: and have
a few :razz: :razz: :razz:
Gigi eats rattler, the kids haven't tried it yet. Gigi and I used to go to the desert a couple times a month when we lived in SDGO. Glamis, Otay Mesa, out towards Yuma air base - watching night bombing runs by F-14s and 18's is cool.

Mudrat

[Atransman]

Well I am finally getting around to posting my crawler.

79 CJ5
Propane Powered 258
T18 Transmission
Dana20 Tcase
AMC 20 rear diff with quiicklock and 1 piece axles-3:53
Dana 30 front diff with quicklock and ProComp Hubs-3:53
2.5" Rancho Spring Lift
2" Body Lift
33" Goodyears

[Mudrat]

Well I am finally getting around to posting my crawler.

79 CJ5
Propane Powered 258
T18 Transmission
Dana20 Tcase
AMC 20 rear diff with quiicklock and 1 piece axles-3:53
Dana 30 front diff with quicklock and ProComp Hubs-3:53
2.5" Rancho Spring Lift
2" Body Lift
33" Goodyears

Got a red X from your pic link and when Itried it buy itself got a, "Not Found.
The requested URL was not found on this server. " :smile:
Propane 258 ... Like to see more about that. I'll have a rebuildable block next month - after I finish the 360 for my CJ, and swap my 258 into Erin's YJ.

Mudrat

[Atransman]

Try Here (http://www.blt-performance.com/jeep/)

[Mudrat]

That works! :t:

Is it dual fuel of strictly LPG?
What is that on the P-side in front of the batt? The pressure regulator?
How's it run? Anything you would do differently?

Mudrat
Man of many questions :mrgreen:

[Atransman]

That works! :t:

Is it dual fuel of strictly LPG? Straight LPG

What is that on the P-side in front of the batt? That is the heat exchanger

The pressure regulator? That is on the side

How's it run? FLAWLESS

Anything you would do differently? Not a thing


Mudrat
Man of many questions :mrgreen:


The ONLY downside of ruunning straight LPG is fuel capacity. The tank I use will hold 18 gallons of propane. I ran around Calico all day on half a tank. For long trips I will carry 2 additional 10 gallon tanks in a trailer so I can refill as needed.

[Mudrat]

The ONLY downside of ruunning straight LPG is fuel capacity. The tank I use will hold 18 gallons of propane. I ran around Calico all day on half a tank. For long trips I will carry 2 additional 10 gallon tanks in a trailer so I can refill as needed.
Where do you fill up at? Or are there 'gas' stations around you? We have a propane dealer down the street (not open weekends/holidays) and a U-Haul up the street (not open Sunday's and most holidays). I see this as the major drawback here in VA.

Thanks for the info

Pat

[Atransman]

There are many places to refill at around here. Since I only use the CJ for offroad it really isn't an issue with me. Besides, one of my good friends works for a large propane company, right before a run he brings the company truck home and refills all my tanks. And the price is right too ;)!

[Mudrat]

There are many places to refill at around here. Since I only use the CJ for offroad it really isn't an issue with me. Besides, one of my good friends works for a large propane company, right before a run he brings the company truck home and refills all my tanks. And the price is right too ;)!
Sweeeeet! :t: =D>
Mudrat

[x2see]

hello new to the site heres my set up

95 jeep xj had a 4.0 in it and a 7" lift with 33 now it is all tore up in my shop it's getting a 360 with 400 trans and a doubler. the rear is a 9.25 dodge and the front is a 44 dodge from the same truck both will be getting 4.88 gears and lockers (money is low when you have 4 kids running around) o and it will be running on propane here are some pics.

the jeep before it got tore apart
http://www.highboyz4x4.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album40&id=Mvc_005s

the 9.25
http://www.highboyz4x4.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=miss&id=MVC_007S

[pyagid]

Welcome, and sweet set up.......that will be very strong XJ when its done

-Paul