If you had a another rig to build what would it be?

[Lud]

I've been kicking around the idea of building another rig sometime in the next year or two. Possibly an old CJ or Cheorkee/Grand Cherokee.

Heck the Bunny has me convinced I should go find a cheap fuel injected early 90's BroncoII and put 31's-33's on it and call it good.


Just curious what you guys would build if you had another rig. (I know some of you have 2 or 3)

[TJDave]

If I had the $$$$$, I would get another TJ, '97 or '98. One I would not be afraid of bashing. V-8?? if the motor was toast, AEV high fender kit, dynatrac axles, 35's and........................oh, a car hauler!

[Lurch]

Lately I have been considering building something different. I would like to tak a willys cj2a and stretch it to around 95-98" wheel base. Fuel injected, All the other cool stuff to go with it. Dana 60's with 4wheel steering would be sweet. Maybe linked with coil overs all around and a stack 3spd t-case. Not to mention air lockers and gears. All that and keep it street legal just for fun

[bobracing]

Streetable (highway up, wheel, drive home)
fuel injected
multi speed Xfer (expensive option)
overdrive
35"-37" tires
Selectable lockers
Under 74" wide, this fits under forest service use permits (TTCW, Trail Jam, etc...)

For ease, YJ/TJ have just about every bolt on or specific kit made for just about anything you want to do.

CJ-7 has the classic Jeep look and would be a good starting point. An after market box tube frame would remove any frame problems and a good start to a link suspension if desired.

[OldGreen]

I think that knowing what I know now, I'd re-evaluate the whole deal and do two rigs. . .

1. A Jeep of some sort. . .either a CJ7 or a YJ with 2" springs, 32" tires and gears/lockers. . .winch, cage, done. Work, mall, trail. . .

2. 4x4 TTB ranger with bent 4x4 beams, good leaf packs, BIG shocks, cage and a fuel cell. Pre-runner/chase truck.

But, you still need an expedition vehicle. . .my Excursion on 33s works well for that. . .oh, and the dedicated race truck. . .

The only problem with number 1 above is that is what I had. . .and my driving style dictates that I need bigger parts sooooo. . .that's what I have, but I really miss driving it on the street.

[Lud]

Been looking hard at something like this....

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/749902440.html

Or This:

http://www.pnwjeep.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11286

[OldGreen]

You should buy Toby's Jeep.

[Lurch]

This has potetial also never been a huge yota fan but the seem to wheel pretty good.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/747602780.html

[iaccocca]

This has potetial also never been a huge yota fan but the seem to wheel pretty good.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/747602780.html

Is that the one Ed Livzey (sp?) built? If it is, it is worth every penny.

[commando14]

I've been wanting to build a Grand Cherokee, especially with a kid on the way. I'd like to buy a pair of the JK D44 difs that come all setup with lockers and gears and throw them under it. After long arming it I think you could get the wheelbase close to 110". Bumpers and an internal cage and you'd have a nice rig that would be comfortable on the highway and the trail.

I've got two ZJ's right now so one of them may become a candidate for this some day

[bobracing]

This has potetial also never been a huge yota fan but the seem to wheel pretty good.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/747602780.html

Is that the one Ed Livzey (sp?) built? If it is, it is worth every penny.

Yup, that is his old truck.
Unless someone changed them, they are tru-tracks (gear driven limited slips)

I second that it's a nice rig.

[SPR]

One thought....Pre Emission Title. I like the fuel injected Willy idea, but a heat and defrost are a must.

[White trash]

This has potetial also never been a huge yota fan but the seem to wheel pretty good.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/747602780.html

Is that the one Ed Livzey (sp?) built? If it is, it is worth every penny.

Yup, that is his old truck.
Unless someone changed them, they are tru-tracks (gear driven limited slips)

I second that it's a nice rig.

Yea that is a pretty nice rig. Re arched factory springs all around as far as I remember but it is a clean rig.
















If I was to build another rig it'll be streetable and a bit smaller. I'm thinking sami with my complete running gear sitting on 37-40" tires with 4" max lift. I'd section the body a right under the top door hinge and keep it super low.

[Lud]

Here's an interesting rig to take the family in.




4WD Ford Aerostar with an Early bronco Dana 44 front axle and a Ford 8.8 Rear on Irocs I think.

[Lurch]

That had to involve at least one case of beer and way to much time on there hands.

[Lud]

Actually the guy takes this out for wheeling with the family. I guess you can do anything with a welder.

He has a bronco II for a regular wheeler.

[Grumpy]

If I was able to build what I want, it would look something like a Scout II, but with some modern stuff in it. I'd start with the 5.4 and 5spd out of a Super Duty, then adapt a multi speed t-case. A built HP44 in front, and a 60 in back with ARB's to harness all that Ford power. Also disc brakes. There'd be most of the regular trail ready parts as well, but this is the base of it.