Build Heep 2.0

[Logan]

So after wheeling the YJ for a year, I decided I wanted to try something a little different. The Blazer and YJ were both leaf springs, so why not try build a TJ. The YJ was mainly built by previous owners. I did a few thinks but it was still mainly someone else's build. So I went out and found myself a fairly clean 1998 TJ 2.5L.


As you can see the previous owner started to part it out. So I got a great deal on what was left. The owner before him rear...

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[Minion]

I like it!

 

[Function > Form]

Fun. So, why the 4-cyl? Was it because of the price?

Sounds like it will be a beast.

 

[Logan]

Ive had no issues with power for what I want to do with the 4cyl in the YJ. And it came in the TJ, so ill keep it for now.

 

[bradleyfitz]

What do you need for dash? I think I have a complete dash in the garage. Lights too.

 

[Logan]

I think I have everything there to put the dash back together, but ill let you know. Thanks!

 

[Function > Form]

Ive had no issues with power for what I want to do with the 4cyl in the YJ. And it came in the TJ, so ill keep it for now.

Ah, so what gears are in/will be in the D44s? I assume something shorter, or is that why you are going twinstick/doubler? Sorry for the questions - a noobs gotta learn

 

[Logan]

diffs are a 4.88. The YJ has 4.56's.

 

[2Greys]

Oh and I am pretty sure the answer for the doubler is :
Because he can
It is nice having the really low gears

 

[dwcjwerfner]

The guy I bought my first doubler kit off of had as his signature: "Regular low is so uncivilized", I always believed that, I love the power of the LS now, but I still love crawling up an obstacle as slow as I can. I am currently: 4.56 4:1 2.72 and my new trans is 3.06 in 1st.

 

[Minion]

Are you gonna road plate this one or just offroad like the YJ?

 

[Logan]

This one will be plated for the road.
No that I got my new windows installed in my house, im hoping to get working on it this week.

 

[Logan]

Progress pics:

 

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[Logan]

So so far I got a transmission and new clutch in. Fixed the drivers side floor, did a tail light conversion then safetied it and plated it.
So now its on a hoist getting a new rear 4 link, 5" stretch and the Dana 44 axle put in the back.

 

[Function > Form]

Nice!!!

That floor was fine. Shoulda left it.

 

[Function > Form]

diffs are a 4.88. The YJ has 4.56's.

The guy I bought my first doubler kit off of had as his signature: "Regular low is so uncivilized", I always believed that, I love the power of the LS now, but I still love crawling up an obstacle as slow as I can. I am currently: 4.56 4:1 2.72 and my new trans is 3.06 in 1st.

So, back when I first commented on this, I mostly understood. But now even better having read all about crawl ratio. [MENTION=86]dwcjwerfner[/MENTION] that is a crazy cool setup.

Oh ya, love the new lights [MENTION=526]Logan[/MENTION].

 

[2Greys]

Nice!!!

That floor was fine. Shoulda left it.

Speed holes.
I like the doubler hoping I actually get to use it this year since I figured out the belching issue.