Well, the Wrangler is back from Ben Hanks Racing after a long to-do list. I had a few minor things I need to finish once I got it back and it's not quite done yet, but the Jeep runs & drives and the 4WD system is now operational. I took it out for a drive this morning and found an unloading dock to test things out.
Ben Hanks Racing did some incredible work, the fabrication is top-notch. Everything they did is well thought out and done right. The roll cage is a work of art... it's simple, but looks good and will be plenty strong when the Jeep eventually rolls over. The plumbing, wiring and a few extras that we added turned out quite well, wait until you see the RME cutout! :greg:
I'm very pleased with the TeraFlex LCG suspension, it rides great around town and flexes incredibly well. The long-arms work well and even with the vehicle flexed up, it's not anywhere near unstable. I do need to add a S/T Dual Rate anti-swar bar for driving around town, I'll order that Tuesday. The 5.3l V8 engine, TH350 transmission with a full-manual valve body with 2000 RPM stall is a perfect balance. Even with the 4.3 low range of the Atlas transfer case, the final gearing is great. It will crawl along, but needs throttle to climb. No problem with crawling thru the brakes.
The Blue Torch rocker guards, comp. cut corners, grill hoop and winch plate all add beefy protection the Jeep will need while offroad.
Anywho, enough of that... onto the pics!
