B jones's 94 YJ

[bajonesy77]

This is my build thread, not in order but here we go!

1994 YJ wrangler-2.5l, 5 speed, rubicon express 4.5"xd lift, 1"bl, 1 1/4" shackle lift, tera low 2wd, d30 w/lockright, 35"bfg km2 on 15x8 alum. rims,ramsey pro 6000 winch, rugged ridge rrc rear bumper, custom sliders and swing away tire carrier, sye with tom woods cv driveshaft,8.8 31 spline(open), custom HD steering, hella 500 driving lights, TJ flares, cobra 20plus cb with custom antenna mount,bestop trailmax 2 seats, ultimate 2 locking center console, complete tub raptor lined, upgraded front roll cage(soon to come- full cage).

instead of replacing the busted r&p in my weak35 I am going with a 8.8 with 4.10 gears already in it. I am using this website as it has tons of great info : http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html
8.8 when i first started on it
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/puppies015.jpg
tubes welded
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone021.jpg
comparison to dana 35 :sSc_eek2:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone025.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone026.jpg

[bajonesy77]

I just need to set the pinion angle and tack the spring perchs and shock mounts on then pull it out full weld them and put a coat of paint and hook the brakes up, disc brakes:thumb:
where it will be by the end of the week!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone023.jpg

[bajonesy77]

just went for a quick spin around the block and everything works good. Need to flex it out and make sure theirs no issues. Was weird tho, turning and the rear tires not chirping like when i had a locker . Makes me want a selectable even more! will post some final pic later.

[bajonesy77]

I reused the stock spring perchs and cut the shock mounts off the 8.8 spring plates and used them also.I have done this on the cheap by doing all the work myself and scrounging for parts and finding a hell of a deal on the axle, including the axle and brake line parts and paint I have less than $200 in this swap!!:D and onto the pics
welds and the final painting before install
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone006.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone007.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone009.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone008.jpg

[bajonesy77]

finished pic (need to cutoff u-bolts)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/flexin019.jpg
driveshaft angle offset
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/flexin016.jpg
a little flex to check clearances and everthing looks good
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone015-1.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone016.jpg

[bajonesy77]

my current project - HD steering over-the-knuckle
before pics (bent and over abused I was lucky it didnt fold up on me.:yup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/flexin017.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/flexin021.jpg
the solution - HD chevy tre's and drag links with 1.25" .25" wall dom I got from chris :thumb:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/flexin022.jpg

[bajonesy77]

finished up the steering and it works perfect. Its setup just like the stock just alot beefier and over the knuckle so it will clear the diff cover!:yup:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010007.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010015.jpg
compare the stock and the new ......:D
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010025.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010012.jpg
Finished
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/brandonsphone019-2.jpg

[bajonesy77]

custom tire carrier mounted to rugged ridge rrc bumper
made from 1 3/4x1 3/4" 1/8" thick square tube
basic latch of a nut and bolt for right now
dont know what the spindle is for I just happen to come across it:rotflmao5:
plate is 3/16" and the tube is notched for when the hard top is on because of the handle
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010016.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010017.jpg

[bajonesy77]

just installed a cobra 20plus cb and made a custom antenna mount sorta like the tera flex but made of aluminum. I know aluminum is not the best but it works and gives when pulled on like by trees out on the trail without breaking the antenna.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010024.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/MAY2010018.jpg

[Scrambled]

Nice work my friend. I love any build done on a budget! Look forward to wheeling with you soon. Keep digging around on forums, CL,E-bay.etc for a locker for that 8.8

Later
Sean

[Scrambled]

Nice work my friend. I love any build done on a budget! Look forward to wheeling with you soon. Keep digging around on forums, CL,E-bay,etc for a locker for that 8.8

Later
Sean

[bajonesy77]

thx, should see you @ meet in the middle right.? I have found some lockers but am going to get evolution to build me a cage. safety first. hopefully by next year I can get a set of 4.88s and a locker for the 8.8

[Scrambled]

Not gonna make the meet in te middle bro.:(

This where we start the "with a cage comes bigger cahonies" speech I guess.:D

Chris is an amazing fabricator looking forward to what he comes up with on your cage.:2thumbsup:

Later
Sean

[bajonesy77]

Started the fix on shackle frame mounts then ran out of .035 wire for my mig :mad:. Mounts are now made of 1/4" plate that Chris bent up for me then I cut out the mounts with a portaband.Plus I just ordered a new set of Leaf Spring Bushings by Prothane from 4wd.com cause the old ones were trashed!

new mount next to ripped up mount

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/fall2010022.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/fall2010020.jpg
new mount welded on

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/fall2010023.jpg

[bajonesy77]

While i was working on the shackle mounts a friend dropped off a free axle that I can hopefully build for the front end. Will be retubing to eliminate the cast wedge sections and set to waggy width.:yup:
78 ford dana 44 hp
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/fall2010026.jpg

[bajonesy77]

finished up by putting on a liitle fresh paint and put in new poly bushings and bolting springs back up. The super grease that goes in the poly bushings IS REALLY SUPER!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010029.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010030.jpg

[bajonesy77]

Got the 44 cut up, got the inner c's cut off and the cast on wedges cut off leaving me with the housing and some tube. Trying to figure it out but I think sleaving the tube that is left and getting the width i need would be easier than totally retubing the axle. It will be after christmas before this goes any farther. The goal of going hp44 will be staying hp, stronger r&p and getting lock out hubs along with the fact i need to upgrade shafts and u-joints to the 297x size that Im currently lacking with my hp30 plus I can go 5.13s.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010016.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010017.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010027.jpg

[cootees]

The super grease that goes in the poly bushings IS REALLY SUPER!

:rotflmao5::rotflmao5: What makes it so super!

[bajonesy77]

:dont_tell: It says "Super Grease" on the tube!:rotflmao5: Its thick and has a glue "sticky" texture to it, like no other grease Ive ever used.
The proof is in the picture.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/AllMyExs9799/jeep2010034.jpg