Mud Flinger
10-21-2006, 06:01 AM
How do you post pics in this forum?
I will post pics as soon as I know how to do it. Do I need a web address where I upload pics to? then link them from here.
Anyway; my rig is a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L Magnum V8, with a 46RH automatic transmission, hooked up to a NP249 (full time 4wd; I believe this is called Quadratrac) I bought it for $500 from a local auction.
I drove it around for a few months on a messed up rear D35. I was trying to figure out where a sound was coming from for the longest time, I couldnt figure out if it was a TC or Trans or diff problem. Then it finally exploded. So I bought another rear diff from a junk yard, I got ripped off on the POS paid $850 for it. 3.73 and discs. But its a quick swap. I have been doing my research online. And found a few interesting swaps.
NP249 to NP242 swap. I just have to find a donor XJ, from what I can tell I need a NP242 from an early 90's XJ (1992+) is this correct? (Ive also heard that I need one from a 1994.5+) I guess it has to do with the gears.
Secondly I found a website that explains the GM 14 bolt FF rear diff swap. It states that you can build up one of these for $1000, including disc brake swap, lockers, gears. I plan to do this, buying everything upfront, building it up while still driving my ZJ with its stock rear Diff. Then when I get my Rusty's Long Arm kit ($2000), I will install everything over a weekend. Fabricating as needed on the 14b FF rear diff.
How much do coil-overs cost? I think this is the way to go. I just need to figure out how to mount them and what the rate is on them for ZJ setup.
What do you recommend for a front axle, should I just go with a D60 or is D44 sufficient for 37" tires. I plan to chop my ZJ up to get the room.
The one thing I hate about these ZJ's is the fact they are all electronic based. I tend to like the old school rigs, with less electronics. But I love jeeps overall. I had a 1993 YJ that I totalled a year ago. I was cruising late at night down a rural back country road, where I hit a patch of ice and ended up going about 50 ft into the forest. Hitting a rock, then a tree. I could have fixed it but decided to get rid of it. Someone got a steal of a deal. I am well over 6' tall and I find the CJ/YJ/TJ too small. My ideal jeep would be a full size Wagoneer or jeep truck.
Thanks
I will post pics as soon as I know how to do it. Do I need a web address where I upload pics to? then link them from here.
Anyway; my rig is a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L Magnum V8, with a 46RH automatic transmission, hooked up to a NP249 (full time 4wd; I believe this is called Quadratrac) I bought it for $500 from a local auction.
I drove it around for a few months on a messed up rear D35. I was trying to figure out where a sound was coming from for the longest time, I couldnt figure out if it was a TC or Trans or diff problem. Then it finally exploded. So I bought another rear diff from a junk yard, I got ripped off on the POS paid $850 for it. 3.73 and discs. But its a quick swap. I have been doing my research online. And found a few interesting swaps.
NP249 to NP242 swap. I just have to find a donor XJ, from what I can tell I need a NP242 from an early 90's XJ (1992+) is this correct? (Ive also heard that I need one from a 1994.5+) I guess it has to do with the gears.
Secondly I found a website that explains the GM 14 bolt FF rear diff swap. It states that you can build up one of these for $1000, including disc brake swap, lockers, gears. I plan to do this, buying everything upfront, building it up while still driving my ZJ with its stock rear Diff. Then when I get my Rusty's Long Arm kit ($2000), I will install everything over a weekend. Fabricating as needed on the 14b FF rear diff.
How much do coil-overs cost? I think this is the way to go. I just need to figure out how to mount them and what the rate is on them for ZJ setup.
What do you recommend for a front axle, should I just go with a D60 or is D44 sufficient for 37" tires. I plan to chop my ZJ up to get the room.
The one thing I hate about these ZJ's is the fact they are all electronic based. I tend to like the old school rigs, with less electronics. But I love jeeps overall. I had a 1993 YJ that I totalled a year ago. I was cruising late at night down a rural back country road, where I hit a patch of ice and ended up going about 50 ft into the forest. Hitting a rock, then a tree. I could have fixed it but decided to get rid of it. Someone got a steal of a deal. I am well over 6' tall and I find the CJ/YJ/TJ too small. My ideal jeep would be a full size Wagoneer or jeep truck.
Thanks