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Trying to get it mostly right the first time: A 5.9 Magnum and 46RE swapped, Tummy Tucked Daily Driven Jeep TJ
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<blockquote data-quote="Dan_Goodwin" data-source="post: 761624" data-attributes="member: 4960"><p>My original plan was to take my annual bonus and swap the Magnum in around January 2022. This scope was limited to swapping the drivetrain and any required modifications in order to get it running and driving. But in August of 2021 I decided to sell off my Rhino, flip another Rhino and sell a CLEAN Honda Fourtrax 250 in an effort to build the best daily driver / weekend wheeler I could with that 'pot' of money. With my budget now close to 3x what I originally planned on, I now had the opportunity to set this TJ up as a capable DD now, but equip it to be taken to the next level later. </p><p></p><p>Will the TJ replace the Rhino in terms of capability? Absolutely not, and it isn't meant to. I spent a lot of time thinking about how I was realistically going to use the Jeep and have let that guide my plans the entire way. This Jeep will be 90% daily driver and 10% weekend wheeler and I decided for my design criteria to be focused on using as many off the shelf OEM parts as possible so that it can be easily repaired in the event of a breakdown. I also chose to build around 33" tires and 4" total lift, which meant I could utilize the stock axles with without too much fear of breakage and they already had 4.10 gears, which should be perfect for this combo. </p><p></p><p>With the intended use, lift and tire size decided, here is how the build plan shook out. I'll elaborate further on each item once I start that specific item: </p><p></p><p>· Swap in the 5.9 magnum and 46RE. Inspect and refresh as required. Upgrade as necessary.</p><p>· Install transmission and power steering coolers and a transmission temperature gauge. </p><p>· Install a SYE. Brand / style TBD. </p><p>· Keep the stock short arm suspension and install adjustable control arms. </p><p>· Install a Rockjock Anti-Rock sway bar.</p><p>· Lift springs are TBD. I'll weigh the TJ once it's complete to figure out what I need. </p><p>· Install new track bars, both fore and aft.</p><p>· Tummy Tuck using either a Barnes or UCF skid plate with a custom transmission crossmember.</p><p>· Install a full Bedrug carpet kit and Mastercraft Baja RS seats.</p><p>· Upgrade the stock front bumper to either Barnes 4wd or Motobilt. </p><p>· Install a subwoofer in the center console (because why not?). </p><p>· Install a rear cargo rack and organize tool, cooler and luggage storage. </p><p></p><p>Admittedly, I love a spreadsheet so I created one to both keep track of this project and to hopefully serve as a good resource for someone else looking to do this swap. The latest draft can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lPfndHZuc3Z13a-uJTS5KTWiwAsUAKhN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118386311671125928849&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dan_Goodwin, post: 761624, member: 4960"] My original plan was to take my annual bonus and swap the Magnum in around January 2022. This scope was limited to swapping the drivetrain and any required modifications in order to get it running and driving. But in August of 2021 I decided to sell off my Rhino, flip another Rhino and sell a CLEAN Honda Fourtrax 250 in an effort to build the best daily driver / weekend wheeler I could with that 'pot' of money. With my budget now close to 3x what I originally planned on, I now had the opportunity to set this TJ up as a capable DD now, but equip it to be taken to the next level later. Will the TJ replace the Rhino in terms of capability? Absolutely not, and it isn't meant to. I spent a lot of time thinking about how I was realistically going to use the Jeep and have let that guide my plans the entire way. This Jeep will be 90% daily driver and 10% weekend wheeler and I decided for my design criteria to be focused on using as many off the shelf OEM parts as possible so that it can be easily repaired in the event of a breakdown. I also chose to build around 33" tires and 4" total lift, which meant I could utilize the stock axles with without too much fear of breakage and they already had 4.10 gears, which should be perfect for this combo. With the intended use, lift and tire size decided, here is how the build plan shook out. I'll elaborate further on each item once I start that specific item: · Swap in the 5.9 magnum and 46RE. Inspect and refresh as required. Upgrade as necessary. · Install transmission and power steering coolers and a transmission temperature gauge. · Install a SYE. Brand / style TBD. · Keep the stock short arm suspension and install adjustable control arms. · Install a Rockjock Anti-Rock sway bar. · Lift springs are TBD. I'll weigh the TJ once it's complete to figure out what I need. · Install new track bars, both fore and aft. · Tummy Tuck using either a Barnes or UCF skid plate with a custom transmission crossmember. · Install a full Bedrug carpet kit and Mastercraft Baja RS seats. · Upgrade the stock front bumper to either Barnes 4wd or Motobilt. · Install a subwoofer in the center console (because why not?). · Install a rear cargo rack and organize tool, cooler and luggage storage. Admittedly, I love a spreadsheet so I created one to both keep track of this project and to hopefully serve as a good resource for someone else looking to do this swap. The latest draft can be found [URL='https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lPfndHZuc3Z13a-uJTS5KTWiwAsUAKhN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118386311671125928849&rtpof=true&sd=true']HERE[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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