Bye-bye 8.25

[tjkj2002]

Well not for a few more months,still got to get some more parts and my front HP44 built,but here is some pics and stats on my soon to be new rear axle for my KJ.

Specs for my Currie RockJock 60---

65" WMS to WMS
35 spline axles
ARB airlocker
5.13 gears
12.5" Wilwood brakes with internal parking brake
380 lbs

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Man I can't wait to get this dang thing started and done!!!!!

 

[Atrus]

<----- is green with jealousy

 

[dog_party]

That is gorgeous!!

 

[Dave]

tjkj.....that is awesome.

Dave

 

[tjkj2002]

Thanks all,can't wait to bash it off some rocks here in CO.

And for how much it cost I better never break the darn thing!

 

[JIMMY JEEP]

i dont know the exactly what your doing ,but wowsers.

 

[JeepINgeek]

thats one hot rear end.

 

[tjkj2002]

i dont know the exactly what your doing ,but wowsers.

In doing a solid front axle swap,goodbye to IFS.Using a Ford high pinion Dana44 up front and the RockJock60 in the rear.Also the OEM t-case will be scraped for a AtlasII t-case with 4.3:1 low range.Using the Rubicon express TJ long arm kit with a custom belly pan and a custom engine cradle to allow room for that D44 up front.Oh and I'll be sitting on 35x13.50X15 Toyo Open Country MT's,only going up a total of maybe 6"-7" of lift.

 

[2003KJ]

Man that thing looks freakin SWEET!

Didn't realize it just came in the box ready to bolt up like that....

 

[tjkj2002]

Man that thing looks freakin SWEET!

Didn't realize it just came in the box ready to bolt up like that....

It doesn't,They all are custom built to how you want them,width,gears,lockers,brackets,axles,and brakes.

 

[kjpilot]

TJ, are you still doing the V8?

 

[tjkj2002]

TJ, are you still doing the V8?

That or a turbo 4 cylinder that doesn't burn gas(and without any emission crap to fail).

 

[2003KJ]

It doesn't,They all are custom built to how you want them,width,gears,lockers,brackets,axles,and brakes.

hmmmmmm....very interesting. I can only imagine the price tag on one of those

 

[tjkj2002]

hmmmmmm....very interesting. I can only imagine the price tag on one of those

I paid $4000 including the frieght cost,really it's kinda a bargin,about how much with the cost of buying a full fledged D60 and building it the same,heck the DynaTrac 60's start at $4200 and just go up from there with no lockers and brackets or brakes.

 

[Dave]

tjkj.....ok I can't wait to see it done. That is going to be just awesome.

Dave

 

[JeepJeepster]

Dang dude.. Your swap is going to be way over 10k!

I would probably keep the stock suspension on the rear. Make my own 3link and slap some 35" tires with 4:56 gears in it.

Not to sure what I would put under the front. Probably just a D-30HP from a cherokee. Saves funds and up grade if it ever breaks.

ahh, things I would like to do once Im out of college.

 

[Prospect62]

Jeepjeepster: you better not get married first

Got that right.

tjkj2002, awesome. Just awesome. You are certainly one of the pioneers and are making me proud to be a part of the KJ group. Keep up the outstanding work.(bowdown)

And keep us posted on the progress!