I've have several off road trucks in the past, 85 Toyota pre-runner with 3 link, full cage, custom a arms, full cage etc. 74 Blazer, and a few other Toyota trucks.
Those toys have been gone for years now. I now have a young son and needed something that can fit 4 people and go on adventures.
I picked up this 97 XJ with 124k miles for a bargain. Salvage title due to the dented door/fender/rocker. It has the typical 4.0/AW4/231 combo with the 8.25 rear end.
The build plan is a do it all adventure rig with some Jeepspeed go fast thrown in.
Front suspension:
I'm building a 4 link with panhard bar with Ruffstuff parts. Keeping the D30 but adding WJ brakes/steering etc. 5.5 Deaver springs, King 2.5's and prothane coil inserts.
Rear suspension
Deaver G9 springs with King 2.5's through the floor and 2.0 2" bumpstops
Other details.
Full Ruffstuff frame reinforcement, T&J interior cage, home built bumpers and sliders. 35" tires, 4:88 gears.
Progress is slow and with a full time job and a young son, I only really get to work on it once a week.
Those toys have been gone for years now. I now have a young son and needed something that can fit 4 people and go on adventures.
I picked up this 97 XJ with 124k miles for a bargain. Salvage title due to the dented door/fender/rocker. It has the typical 4.0/AW4/231 combo with the 8.25 rear end.
The build plan is a do it all adventure rig with some Jeepspeed go fast thrown in.
Front suspension:
I'm building a 4 link with panhard bar with Ruffstuff parts. Keeping the D30 but adding WJ brakes/steering etc. 5.5 Deaver springs, King 2.5's and prothane coil inserts.
Rear suspension
Deaver G9 springs with King 2.5's through the floor and 2.0 2" bumpstops
Other details.
Full Ruffstuff frame reinforcement, T&J interior cage, home built bumpers and sliders. 35" tires, 4:88 gears.
Progress is slow and with a full time job and a young son, I only really get to work on it once a week.
