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offroadzj
03-06-2007, 01:11 PM
I have had some requests to put up a thread giving some info on my current forever on-going project. I shall name it "Badas ZJ"
Specs:
1994 Grand Cherokee Laredo
Performance/Engine:
- 360 5.9L engine swap
- custom PVC snorkel (in progress)
- 3" high flow muffler, straight piped cat.
- Mopar performance computer
- heavy duty 3 core aluminum radiator
- Ford taurus dual speed E-Fan
- NP242 T-Case just waiting for some more time to install
- Lengthened/Strengthened front driveshaft
- Custom dual battery setup
- Dual Optimum Yellow top batteries
Lift:
- Rock Krawler 7" Long arm lift complete kit
- possibly adding 1" spacer to help steering under full flex
Axles:
- Front HP Dana 30
- 4.10 gears (for now)
- open (for now)
- Rear Ford 8.8
- Powertrax locker
Exterior:
- Kennessaw Mountain front winch bumper
- Warn tabor 9.5k cable winch
- Super Swamper TRXUS M/T 35x12.5
- heavy chopping to front and rear fenders
- custom made roof rack
- Hella 500 offroad lighting (4 on roof rack, 2 on bumper)
- custom cowl induction hood (rear spaced up to relieve underhood temps)
- Ebay special 2" wheel spacers (for now)
Interior:
- fully stripped interior (minus dash and door panels)
- Advance Auto spray on bedlinered complete interior
- custom switch panel in factory radio location
- in-cab winch control w/ master shut-off switch
- MTX 4-channel amp mounted to roof to prevent water damage
- MTX 6.5" coaxial front speakers
- MTX 6x9" 3-way speakers in rear doors (custom fitted)
- basic Alpine radio/cd player
- Python 881xp Alarm/remote start
Some Pics (no recent off-road shots yet):
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/SwitchPanel1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Enginebay.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Bumper1.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Bumper2.jpg

zj95maxx
03-06-2007, 03:13 PM
What size tires
What problems did you run into when doing the engine swap
do you reccomend the preformance ECU? what all could you tell it improved

CurtP
03-06-2007, 04:19 PM
I shall name it "Badas ZJ"

Where's the badass part :confused:

ATL ZJ
03-06-2007, 04:47 PM
Where's the badass part :confused:

Haha, I'm can't figure out whether he was shooting for a latin sounding name or if his elementary school failed him in teaching the correct spelling of "ass"..

offroadzj
03-06-2007, 04:53 PM
lol... no, its the plate i plan on getting for it. I want to do BADAS ZJ. Although, I did go to shaker high, so anything is possible.. lol. Its not badass to anyone on here, but to me, its badass, and thats what matters.. lol

ILikeMud
03-06-2007, 05:56 PM
Its not badass to anyone on here, but to me, its badass, and thats what matters.. lol

Good for you.

Now, eat shit.
Welcome to MC.

2KFLEXJ
03-06-2007, 05:59 PM
I think the green looking dash is badass.

My66coupe
03-06-2007, 06:30 PM
What size tires...



ditto

And how does it do with the 4.10s?

corrupt143
03-06-2007, 07:02 PM
- Super Swamper TRXUS M/T 35x12.5 (from list)

ILikeMud
03-06-2007, 08:32 PM
I think the green looking dash is half ass.

Fixed.

redzj
03-06-2007, 09:01 PM
I guess that snorkel is to get fresh air to the battery :smt064

offroadzj
03-06-2007, 10:08 PM
see thats what I love about this board though... nobody holds back. On the other boards, most people look by the dumb shit, but not on here... but hey, there is no way to get somethign right, unless you have someone point out your mistakes. The green dash was done back when I wanted it to look nice. Now I just really dont give a damn b/c the trees seem to take care of that.

offroadzj
03-06-2007, 10:09 PM
I am currently bidding on the airbox to finish off the snorkel... hopefully all will go well and I can finish it soon.

OverkillZJ
03-06-2007, 10:14 PM
They're just jelous

I just threw my airbox away finally, nobody wanted it LOL

offroadzj
03-06-2007, 10:38 PM
no, its ok. negative feedback is still positive b/c it will give you an idea of what not to do, or what to fix.

ELLLLLIOTTTTT
03-06-2007, 11:04 PM
Kenny, you're an asshole. Hows that for feedback? :flipoff2:

The jeep is looking like its ready to get wheeled. Go beat on it and report back!

offroadzj
03-07-2007, 12:02 AM
i would love to... now i just have to get the time off of work... lol. Which i actually should be able to get some time since i have over 200 hours of PTO and remote starter season is finally over (being head tech really blows... lol)

offroadzj
03-07-2007, 12:03 AM
my only other problem is with teh driver front tire... i broke the spacer (cheap ebay special to get me through) so i have some major rubbing whenever i try to make a decent turn... but oh well, its still good to beat on.. lol

MUDDTRACKS
03-07-2007, 12:24 AM
yeah your shit box is coming along. Looks like it could use a few dents here and there but other wise not to bad.

you should come to gsse so we can show these guys how shity the rk lifts are:spit:



and as always eat shit

offroadzj
03-07-2007, 12:30 AM
unfortunately, i cant afford the big events... so Im pretty much stuck to the local trail I cant trust the ZJ on long trips, and my dd isnt set up to tow the jeep just yet (needs a complete tune-up, and full reprogram). Plus getting time off of work is hard as it is... lol

BigDaveZJ
03-07-2007, 12:41 AM
you should come to gsse so we can show these guys how shity the rk lifts are:spit:



Just when I was thinking to myself, holy crap this is the longest I've ever seen someone mention RK and not have anyone comment on it!

rockhardmj
03-07-2007, 12:42 AM
Looking really nice!

OverkillZJ
03-07-2007, 12:56 AM
Just when I was thinking to myself, holy crap this is the longest I've ever seen someone mention RK and not have anyone comment on it!


I made a serious effort not to...

offroadzj
03-07-2007, 01:00 AM
so far its held up well, but we'll see how it does now that I can actually wheel it.

BigDaveZJ
03-07-2007, 01:12 AM
I made a serious effort not to...

And I was ESPECIALLY surprised to see a post from you in this thread not mentioning RK!!

MUDDTRACKS
03-07-2007, 06:28 AM
I had to beat you guys to the punch:butthead:

offroadzj
03-14-2007, 10:08 PM
Here is my next question. I am currently running 3.25" backspaced wheels and a 2" spacer (ebay special... I know its poor quality). My tires are 35x12.5. I am still rubbing hard on my control arm during sharp turning (obviously) and when in full flex, I have barely any turning ability at all. Would I be better off dropping down to 33 or 34 and narrower til I go full width's, or do I have another option? I need somethign that I can run and not worry about complete rubbing. Opinions welcome.
Thanks

Kenny

offroadzj
03-16-2007, 12:16 AM
Finally got around to finishing the snorkel. I am definately pleased with how it came out. 3" PVC, Intake from a ford mustang, 3" heater ducting.
Pics:
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Jeep%20Pics/027.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Jeep%20Pics/026.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Jeep%20Pics/025.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Jeep%20Pics/024.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/offroadzj/Jeep%20Pics/023.jpg

notfast
03-16-2007, 06:56 AM
omg so air tight

zj95
03-16-2007, 12:54 PM
omg so air tight

......

your a fuckin homo....


:D