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1995ZJ's Crawler

Fastback ZJ - FOR SALE / Part Out

So, with the upcoming projects I have for this, I feel that it's finally worthy of having a build thread. Some of you know me, some don't, anyways my name is Tyler and I'm kind of a big deal :rofl:

So here is what I started out with, a completely stock 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis edition.

Here is a list of it current mods:

Rock Krawler 6.5" rear springs up front
UpCountry front springs in rear
Crawler Ready 2" Coil Spring Spacers all around
Ballistic Fab coil spring perches add another 2.5"
Total lift right now is about 6.5"
39" Krawler Reds
Trail-Gear Creeper Locks (17x9 wheels)
Trail-Gear full hydraulic steering

D60 front w/ 35-spline outers
Detroit
5.38 Yukon gears
Warn Premium Locking hubs

Ford 9" rear w/ Moser 35-spline alloy shafts
Moser Spool
Yukon Nodular Case
5.33 Yukon gears
NP231 T-Case
Six States CV Driveshafts

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Video of Suicide Hill
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152194580107846&l=4272323364561136607
 
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LT.

Well-Known Member
Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
1995zj said:
Couple issues that I need to work out. Nothing too major. I'll post all the pictures of the build later this week or next. For now though, here is how she sits.

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This is the coolest photo. Killer stance, great paint job. It gives it a no nonsense look. Let us know how she did off road.

LT.
 
1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
Thanks for all the compliments guys! It did excellent yesterday! I used to think my ZJ wheeled pretty well, but wow, it's amazing what an extra 2.5" of wheelbase and a much wider stance gets you. There are only very minor things I still need to address before I leave for Moab next Sunday. Had to build a tube fender for the trailer today :D
 
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LT.

Well-Known Member
Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Where will you be staying while at Moab? If you are around the Pack Creek Campground look me up. We will be hard to miss. Lots of kids running around, with larger than life trucks.

LT.
 
1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
Alright. So not sure where to pick back up, so I'll just start with the way the pictures are on my camera. I apologize if it jumps around, I have ADD and like to work on multiple projects at once ha.

This is how most of the ZJ was built. In my tent at night will the lights on. My neighbors were probably wondering what the hell was going on when this is all they could see.
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New pump for the full-hydro. Bolted right up :)
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Pulley pressed on
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Coil perches just tacked on with the Mig. I fully ARC welded them on with Lincoln 308 Stainless rods that are designed for different metal. This is how I welded the upper CA mount to my old D44 that held up for 3 years as well as the current CA mount for this axle.
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1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
On to the tail-light build.
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Onto the full-hydro. I am running a 10" ram, but only have 9" of travel, so I wanted to put some internal spacers in. I couldn't find any write-ups online about how to go about doing that, so I just decided to figure it out. Hopefully this benefits someone else, although I'm not sure all rams are put together the same way.

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Inside there is a small tube...looks copper.
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Use a spanner wrench. I made one of the most ghetto ones I could for the job. Turn the outside piece and the "clip" will work it's way out.
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Slide the ram out
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Take your desired spacer, and put it on the ram. I used 1.5" .120 DOM for mine. 0.5" thick.
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Once that's done, slide the ram back in, put find the hole on the end piece, and insert the "clip" again.
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I applied some grease to help it go in smoothly
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Then you're done. Your ram will now max out earlier with the new internal stops. It's easy enough to modify again later if desired.
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1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
The amazing clearance.
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Orbital mounted
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Reservoir mounted
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Ram and longer high-steer arms mounted
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More sweet clearance
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I decided to push my front axle forward due to the new full-hydro setup. I wanted a better approach angle, and a longer wheelbase. I was at 109", so I pushed the front axle forward 2.5"
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All painted up. If you'll notice, I've changed the hub to match my rear 6 on 5.5 lug pattern. So to do this I am running Chevy outer knuckles and outer 35-spline shafts, then purchased some of the 6 lug hubs from Six States. The rotor and calipers are the same as my old D44 setup. Just 3/4 GM stuff IIRC.
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1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
Just needs some decals.
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Realized that I was for sure going to rub the front with how much I pushed it forward. Grabbed the plasma and went to town.
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1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
That's it for the build. Now for some wheelin' pics!!!

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Still a minor issue, nothing that can't be trimmed more or bump stopped though.
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Need a bit shorter rear limiting straps...coil almost pops out at full droop.
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1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
Tested out the new GoPro HD Hero this past weekend. Figuring out where I want to mount it. Here are a couple videos...

Just speed test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3LI1XYFCNU

Crawling test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPmy6UHx48w


I have no idea why the bottom half is green. I used Windows Movie Maker to edit these and crop them down to be shorter. The entire video was over an hour long. It doesn't look like that in the editor while viewing it, only after I publish it.
 
1995zj

1995zj

I'm addicted
Location
Herriman, UT
Here are some pics from EJS. Very pleased with how the ZJ performed! Definitely harder on the rig than I've ever been and it held up well....with the exception of the rear window haha.

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grandmaster

grandmaster

Let the build Re-begin
Location
St. George, Utah
He kept leaving the camera on so It would record us dicking around and talking about random stuff haha. He had to unload a 16G card every night we were there.
 
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