Joined the TJ club, lets build it real quick! LS/tons/dblr/stretch

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Does that thing have a DIY doubler in it? I see what appears to be JB weld!

yeah its a NP231/NP241 doubler

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[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Day 4 and 5. Just stripin' and vibin'

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Safety 3rd



Axles underneath it and measured out at 106"

 

[Greg]

106" is awesome WB, should climb well and still be maneuverable in the big rocks! Might be worth pushing the front axle further forward if you can.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Progress has been ongoing. But it's been the really boring stiff like cutting off all the old suspension mounts and stripping everything down to the bare tub. The front coil buckets were a bitch to get off. Finally at the stage of building it back. Today I got installed the Advanced Adapter weld in LS mounts. Got a mountain of parts in too.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Got the LS in. Passenger side header fit fine but the driver side is still off. Dunno what I'm gonna do about that.

 

[UNSTUCK]

Never seen a long tube header in a jeep before. Most guys run either a camaro manifold or a block hugger header similar to this one.

Speedmaster PCE316.1059: Block Hugger Exhaust Headers GM LS1/LS6 [Raw Finish] - JEGS

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[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Never seen a long tube header in a jeep before. Most guys run either a camaro manifold or a block hugger header similar to this one.

Speedmaster PCE316.1059: Block Hugger Exhaust Headers GM LS1/LS6 [Raw Finish] - JEGS

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Yeah it looks like that's what I'm going to have to buy as the driver side will just not fit

 

[Pile of parts]

I went with block hugger style in mine (YJ frame). That allowed me to keep them tight to the block, out of the way of links etc. and also easily route exhaust around the front of the oil pan to tie into the other side. Everything else seemed to end up in the firewall. Don't pay attention to the "high temp" aluminum exhaust paint that didn't hold up.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

found the solution to my problem. These clear the AA adapters and the SM465 slave cylinder. Had to join a facebook group to get my answer. Kindof sad really.

Hooker BlackHeart 71223026HKR Hooker BlackHeart LS Swap Exhaust Manifolds

These Hooker BlackHeart cast iron exhaust manifolds are designed for 1982-2004 GM S10/Sonoma trucks with LS engines. They feature a 2.5 inch outlet, a natural cast finish and and are designed to be used with Hooker BlackHeart Engine Mounts (P/N 71221029HKR) and Transmission Crossmembers (P/N...

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installed vs what i gotta clear

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Ran into the first real problem. The np205 doesn't fit between the skid and floor. Probably gonna have to cut up the floor. Otherwise progress moving along

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Almost to flush with the skid plate

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

I haven't updated this in a while but only because everything has been non-photogenic. Finally got the front bumper, winch, tuber fenders and axle in. Three link full hydro and coilovers.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

I also put in the TMR rear tease mount. I'm not super happy with it but it works. If it doesn't work I'll have to fab something else up.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

I also started the back half kit. Look at all this crap I scooped out of the frame. I suspect every east coast TJ frame looks like this.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Also I comp cut the rear fenders and did a mild shave on the 14 bolt.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

I've been slacking super hard on updates. I want to thank @I Lean for cutting and threading my rear uppers to fit 7/8 heims. Unfortunately they are not gonna work and you'll see in my next post why.

Also, I got the wrong disc brackets. Even though my rear is an SRW, since it's not a newer SRW, ruffstuff considers that a C&C axle. Kindof annoying buy what ever. So the correct brakets are in the mail.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

So Rock Krawler uses these bent, solid upper links. On the frame side they used a 3/4 bushing rod end. So I planned on upping both sides to 7/8 heims for extra strength and flex. Well, the heims now let the bent part slouch down out of position and look wonky. So now I'll have to buy some DOM and inserts to replace them.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Oh and the motobilt back half kit was a PITA. Lots of welding and on the final install you really need two men to lift the finished back half back onto the frame.

Oh and I'll have an update on this picture eventually. I have it tacked up but it needs some TLC.

 

[85CUCVKRAWLER]

Well I tried out some orange paint and I don't like it. Also it's needs some more sanding.