offroadwerks
Psalm 23:4
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- Oct 29, 2009
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About 4-5 years ago, I saw this video on Gray Rock ORV's website and it inspired me to build a 1 ton jeep that could take some abuse like the ones at the begining of the video. I had progressed from a stock CJ-5 with lock rites and 33's to built scout 44 axles on 36" sx's with a 4'' spring under lift. It was a capable rig with a fuel injected 304 and a T-18/Dana 20 but I wanted to go more heavy duty. And several years later here is what I've come up with. Probably ten years behind to most standards but I hope to have a capable and dependable family rig.
THE Rock taping
Decided that the 73 CJ frame was not the best foundation for a 4 linked 1 ton build. So.....I am using a YJ frame and tub with a CJ hood and grill. Dana 60 front and rear. 350 tbi. 465/205 combo.
This is the frame and body I almost went with. ^^^
Here is the frame the day I pulled the body off and you can see the 1 ton donor truck in the background. ^^^
Here is the frame and the body that I am working with. ^^^
Was gonna be a sprung over front and quarter eliptic rear. ^^^
THE Rock taping
Decided that the 73 CJ frame was not the best foundation for a 4 linked 1 ton build. So.....I am using a YJ frame and tub with a CJ hood and grill. Dana 60 front and rear. 350 tbi. 465/205 combo.
This is the frame and body I almost went with. ^^^
Here is the frame the day I pulled the body off and you can see the 1 ton donor truck in the background. ^^^
Here is the frame and the body that I am working with. ^^^
Was gonna be a sprung over front and quarter eliptic rear. ^^^