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NC_James
07-19-2007, 12:51 PM
Well it needs some stuff too get it trail ready but here it is. And the pimp wheels will not be used on the trail either. :lol:

Used some of the four wheeler money and a yota w/ alot of miles and clutch problem too get it. 8)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/sinkinitup/l_ee17eac93c6acc13364819417847c1cc.jpg
Hadfield4WD
07-19-2007, 01:30 PM
very nice.
Bluegill
07-19-2007, 07:42 PM
:smokin: Nice man! Like them Baja Claws :wink:
Gordon
07-19-2007, 08:55 PM
Not bad at all, James.
duke_lover_13
07-20-2007, 12:09 AM
I like lifted WJ's A LOT!! :grin:
NC_James
07-21-2007, 11:25 AM
It has some issues but they are all easy fixes. :roll:
Gubni
07-21-2007, 01:28 PM
Is that a grand? I thought they were IFS.
Want2Wheel
07-21-2007, 01:40 PM
That is prety nice. Will it be seen on the trail?
redplastic2p3t
07-21-2007, 02:31 PM
Is that a grand? I thought they were IFS.

the only jeep thats ifs to my knowledge is the kj (heep liberty)
Gubni
07-21-2007, 02:57 PM
I have a friend with early 90's grand that is IFS.
Bluegill
07-21-2007, 04:54 PM
The only ZJ (93-98 ) or WJ (99-04) Grand Cherokees that were IFS were two wheel drive. Jeep based the TJ Wrangler suspension from the ZJ design. The new GC body style (WK) is IFS though, and so is the Liberty, Commander and all the other little re-badged Dodges (Compass, Patriot, etc).
Gubni
07-21-2007, 05:12 PM
I'll have to take a closer look at his. It's for sure a jeep and it's IFS. It looks like a grand, but maybe it's something else. Also I thought he told me it was a 92, but maybe it's a different year. Thanks for the info.
Hadfield4WD
07-21-2007, 09:21 PM
I'll have to take a closer look at his. It's for sure a jeep and it's IFS. It looks like a grand, but maybe it's something else. Also I thought he told me it was a 92, but maybe it's a different year. Thanks for the info.

first year of the grand was '94.
Dino1967
07-22-2007, 09:19 AM
looks to good to take off road (mall crawler) :wink:
NC_James
07-22-2007, 11:02 PM
Nothing is too nice :roll:
It will be seen on some mild trails for now.
NC_James
07-24-2007, 06:25 PM
The locker in the rear is now good. But I need too fix some issues with the transfer case.

Also axle in the front is now moved foreward too inches too clear the tires better. :twisted:
Bluegill
07-26-2007, 08:42 PM
James, have you considered swapping a (6cyl) 231 t-case into the WJ? Lots of options available for a 231 - 4:1 low range, 2wd low, SYE. :wink:

A more expensive option is a 241 from a Rubi.
Derrickalda
07-28-2007, 01:31 AM
GRRR i use one of those as my company vehicle.....it spends more time in the shop then it does on the road
NC_James
07-28-2007, 02:12 PM
GRRR i use one of those as my company vehicle.....it spends more time in the shop then it does on the road

I am begining too realize that :roll:
The owner before me rigged the whole setup so now I basically have too rebuild it from the ground up. The bolts on that hold all the brackets and everything where smaller than the holes in the frame :shock: So now that is all finally getting corrected.

And what comes too that swap Rob? I never mess with heeps :lol:
Bluegill
07-28-2007, 05:50 PM
6cyl 231 cases are in all Wranglers (YJ & TJ), and most XJ's - therefore they are plentiful. You'll need the 6cyl case, because it should fit your transmission bolt pattern & output shaft. Your WJ most likely has a full time case (242 or 249), and it's biggest drawback is your options for a front locker are reduced to a selectable (ARB, Ox, ECTED, etc) which obviously are much more expensive. With a (part-time) 231 or 241 case, you can run an Aussie or other lunchbox locker in the front axle. Several companies offer SYE kits for the 231, TeraFlex offers a shift fork conversion for 2wd low, and the 4:1 low range gears. While it is more expensive to buy initially, the 241 case from a Rubi already has the SYE and 4:1 gears from the factory.
NC_James
07-28-2007, 06:20 PM
It is full time as of now.
I will look for one of those cases.
If you know of any give me a holler.
I will snatch it up.
NC_James
07-31-2007, 12:18 AM
We should have all the issues on the heep fixed by this Friday. :twisted:

The only thing that I need too do now is swap in a new Tcase and see about some protection for the pretty body.

Also may have found a deal on some new rimzeys and tires for it 8)
Gordon
07-31-2007, 07:17 AM
..........and see about some protection for the pretty body.


Ah, 'tis only sheet metal.......... :twisted:
Ray VanBuren
08-07-2007, 06:54 PM
Is that a grand? I thought they were IFS.

the only jeep thats ifs to my knowledge is the kj (heep liberty)
WK Grands are IFS as well as the Commander XK.
NC_James
08-15-2007, 07:57 PM
I have not yet too let this thing too see some mud. Looking at another rig so this won't have too get beat up.
BillM
08-15-2007, 08:39 PM
I have not yet too let this thing too see some mud. Looking at another rig so this won't have too get beat up.

HUH!?!?!?!?
Hokie_YJ
08-15-2007, 09:03 PM
HUH!?!?!?!?

My thoughts exactly. :?
Ray VanBuren
08-15-2007, 11:22 PM
6cyl 231 cases are in all Wranglers (YJ & TJ), and most XJ's - therefore they are plentiful. You'll need the 6cyl case, because it should fit your transmission bolt pattern & output shaft. Your WJ most likely has a full time case (242 or 249), and it's biggest drawback is your options for a front locker are reduced to a selectable (ARB, Ox, ECTED, etc) which obviously are much more expensive. With a (part-time) 231 or 241 case, you can run an Aussie or other lunchbox locker in the front axle. Several companies offer SYE kits for the 231, TeraFlex offers a shift fork conversion for 2wd low, and the 4:1 low range gears. While it is more expensive to buy initially, the 241 case from a Rubi already has the SYE and 4:1 gears from the factory.
Make sure the 241 is a 241OR Rock-Trac. The 241 was used in several different vehicles without the 4:1 low range.
NC_James
08-16-2007, 12:24 PM
:roll:
TiredIronGRB
08-16-2007, 12:41 PM
So don't worry. :roll:

I don't think you should be the one rolling your eyes.
NC_James
09-24-2007, 09:03 AM
We did a bunch of work too the jeep today. Upgraded the tie-rod, and put in some new tie-rod ends, fixed a bunch of allignment issues. And a bunch of other things too get it ready too drive up this weekend. Also ordered a custom air-raid intake for it.

And also ordered a 7.5in Rock Krawler Long arm lift for it, the new t-case, new wheels/tires and acs adjustable coil spacers.

Current wheels/tires are for sale locally.

Also we are going too remove the fancy exhaust and make it so it won't hang down.

Also another mall crawler add on.. we finished putting in my navagation, dvd players, and two 12in subs.

I decided too stop bouncing around and keep this thing for good, cause there are not many of this lifted and I like too be original.

Just a little pic:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/sinkinitup/0923071501.jpg
Gubni
09-24-2007, 09:06 AM
Did you install a front driveshaft?
NC_James
09-24-2007, 09:07 AM
Did you install a front driveshaft?

I have one but it is too long, so I am going too shorten it or see if its right when I install the new lift.
Bluegill
09-24-2007, 07:52 PM
I decided too stop bouncing around and keep this thing for good, cause there are not many of this lifted and I like too be original.


;-)
That's why I love my FSJ - it turns heads because ones that are lifted & built for crawling are few & far between. :wink: Plus, alot of people remember FSJ's from childhood memories (like myself).
redwings5
09-24-2007, 11:24 PM
I'll have to take a closer look at his. It's for sure a jeep and it's IFS. It looks like a grand, but maybe it's something else. Also I thought he told me it was a 92, but maybe it's a different year. Thanks for the info.

first year of the grand was '94.

nope it was 91 or 92 my cousin has a 92 mine was a 93