Project Basic Bitch a bolt on build. (98 TJ)

[biggoofy]

Well after parting ways with my Zj and seeing it get parted out I decided it was time to build a new rig.

Enter the 98 Tj

specs

2.5 4 cylinder
5 speed
231
33s
small lift.
Ironman4x4fab track bar and bracket
Ironman4x4fab 7075 aluminum tie rod


Its getting built in 2 stages.

Stage 1 mild wheeler

front long arms off my Zj are returning for use on the Tj.
Rear stretch with rear links from the Zj looking for a 112" wb
4.56 hp30 / 8.8
35s
poison spyder fenders and sliders along with comp cut
Clayton mounts and skids
and the basics that go with all that.

stage 2

60/14 bolt
fox coil overs
LS swap

[Ted_Z]

Swap the 2.5L for a 5.2L, use a durango ECM

[BigDaveZJ]

Good to see you back on here man!

[biggoofy]

It's been talked about Ted time research and budget will determine the eventual swap.

Thanks Dave I'm very excited to be back and building again.

[biggoofy]

Had a bit of a productive day today. I spoke with Greg at Frobot and he's gonna get me a back half kit for the rear since I'm doing the stretch when I install the 8.8 I've decided to just coil over it at the same time.

I did snatch up an 8.8 with 4.56 gears and a locker today for a great deal along with a track bar and 7075 tie rod

I'm hoping to stay somewhat steady on progress or atleast on getting the parts needed so I can work on this thing when time allows

[ATL ZJ]

bring stage 2 to gsse in another august or two. all kinds of rigs welcome but gmp has been known to eat some parts

[biggoofy]

Will do man. I've been talking with Greg daily about the rear back half and coil over setup. Hoping to have that knocked out in the next 6 months or so pending funds and time. Front long arms, track bar, 7075 steering and brake lines will be installed in sept hopefully

[biggoofy]

This shit came in today.

[pitbull78133]

This was yesterday... We should have pics already of what youve done since then...... Anxious to see where this goes...

[biggoofy]

Well the first round of Tj upgrades is complete. Added an ironman4x4fab track bar / bracket and 7075 aluminum tie rod.


The bracket is a pre production piece and will be nicely welded by ironman with their great welders. Mine sucks but gets the job done. If you're looking for a super strong track bar and bracket look no further.

[biggoofy]

No shocker here but I sold the TJ last year to fund home remodeling so we could move to Utah. We are here now in SLC and I just bought a 98 5.9