Here on the hill we love us some Jeeps , and when the timing is right we like to add another to the herd. [member=59]janesy[/member] built a heck of an LJ and wheeled the tar out of it until the state of Massachusetts decided to change the inspection laws at about the same time he was having buggy dreams. The start of this LJ can be read here.
This thread is to show what we are doing and hash out ideas as we add to what Janesy has built.
Heres the specs from the old thread.
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Drivetrain Specs:
o 4.0L I-6 engine
o NV241 Rock-Trac 4:1 transfer case
o Dana 44 front w/ Yukon Grizzly locker
o Dana 44 rear w/ Tru-Lok selectable locker
o RCV Performance CV axle shafts
o Ten Factory Rear Chromoly Shafts
o Motive 5.13 Gears/install kits
o 42rle Transmission
o Novak shifter
Suspension/Steering/Brake/Tire Modifications:
o Currie 4" springs
o JKS 1.25" BL
o Savvy 1" MML
o Currie Steering
o Synergy ball joints
o Black Magic brakes
o YJ Brake lines
o Currie AntiRock
o Metal Cloak Control Arms
o Metal Cloak Front & Rear Adj. Trackabr
o 35x12.5x15 Procomp MT2's w/ Tackik D window wheels
Armor:
o Marked Designs aluminum front bumper
o Rokmen Steering Box Skid
o A to Z Fab sliders
o Savvy Modular Underarmor
o Barnett Diff cover (front)
o Riddler Diff. Cover (rear)
o Savvy corner guards
Misc.
o Quadratec i9500 stealth winch
o Roadless Gear in-cab winch control
This is what it looked like when Janesy bought it.
Here is what it looked like after he swapped in all of the Rubicon parts.
Yeah about that , you will see the fenders later. So Janesy and I came to an agreement on price and then work happened. Every time I thought I was going to be able to head North with Billy to get it I got called in to work. Now this isnt all bad as it does pay the bills, but Janesy doesnt have the room to store multiple rigs . Thankfully he was a very gracious seller and my neighbor who hauls cars professionally was able to pick it up just after Christmas for me.
Noel at collectibles was very good to deal with. He kept in touch with Janesy and I and delivered right on time for a fair price. PM me if you want his contact info.
Billy and I took it wheeling out back as soon as Noel left and it did not disappoint . We went places where we had only been on four wheelers until now. We didn't get many pictures as it was ten degrees and we were busy having fun .
Which leads us to what the heck are we going to do with it?!?
The fenders are rough. Billy wanted to know if Mr Janesy drove by touch like braille :-X
Janesy included a set of aluminum defenders to replace the steelies , but my love for MCE's is strong as I love the retro look. Billy however loves the Defenders so that is most likely the way we will go.
The rest of the LJ is solid.
Billy likes the way a Scrambler looks and we may go that route. For now we are fixing the oil leak and putting an old man exhaust under it. As much as I like the grunt it makes with the current exhaust , I get tire tired of the noise quickly. I will save the exhaust so Billy can change it back when he is driving it if he likes.
Once those basic tasks are taken care of we will figure out the fenders. I have a CJ tailgate for the rear and the spare will go in the bed . I am looking for a used half cab and we would make our own bulkhead with custom tonneau cover like our jeep trailer has.
We will also bend up a cage and make a rear bumper.
Long term there is a strong urge to swap in a hemi , one tons and 42's . Time will tell , but for now it is a great wheeler thats just a little ruffy around the edges. Thanks again for selling this to us [member=59]janesy[/member] we truly appreciate it.
This thread is to show what we are doing and hash out ideas as we add to what Janesy has built.
Heres the specs from the old thread.
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Drivetrain Specs:
o 4.0L I-6 engine
o NV241 Rock-Trac 4:1 transfer case
o Dana 44 front w/ Yukon Grizzly locker
o Dana 44 rear w/ Tru-Lok selectable locker
o RCV Performance CV axle shafts
o Ten Factory Rear Chromoly Shafts
o Motive 5.13 Gears/install kits
o 42rle Transmission
o Novak shifter
Suspension/Steering/Brake/Tire Modifications:
o Currie 4" springs
o JKS 1.25" BL
o Savvy 1" MML
o Currie Steering
o Synergy ball joints
o Black Magic brakes
o YJ Brake lines
o Currie AntiRock
o Metal Cloak Control Arms
o Metal Cloak Front & Rear Adj. Trackabr
o 35x12.5x15 Procomp MT2's w/ Tackik D window wheels
Armor:
o Marked Designs aluminum front bumper
o Rokmen Steering Box Skid
o A to Z Fab sliders
o Savvy Modular Underarmor
o Barnett Diff cover (front)
o Riddler Diff. Cover (rear)
o Savvy corner guards
Misc.
o Quadratec i9500 stealth winch
o Roadless Gear in-cab winch control
This is what it looked like when Janesy bought it.
Here is what it looked like after he swapped in all of the Rubicon parts.
Yeah about that , you will see the fenders later. So Janesy and I came to an agreement on price and then work happened. Every time I thought I was going to be able to head North with Billy to get it I got called in to work. Now this isnt all bad as it does pay the bills, but Janesy doesnt have the room to store multiple rigs . Thankfully he was a very gracious seller and my neighbor who hauls cars professionally was able to pick it up just after Christmas for me.
Noel at collectibles was very good to deal with. He kept in touch with Janesy and I and delivered right on time for a fair price. PM me if you want his contact info.
Billy and I took it wheeling out back as soon as Noel left and it did not disappoint . We went places where we had only been on four wheelers until now. We didn't get many pictures as it was ten degrees and we were busy having fun .
Which leads us to what the heck are we going to do with it?!?
The fenders are rough. Billy wanted to know if Mr Janesy drove by touch like braille :-X
Janesy included a set of aluminum defenders to replace the steelies , but my love for MCE's is strong as I love the retro look. Billy however loves the Defenders so that is most likely the way we will go.
The rest of the LJ is solid.
Billy likes the way a Scrambler looks and we may go that route. For now we are fixing the oil leak and putting an old man exhaust under it. As much as I like the grunt it makes with the current exhaust , I get tire tired of the noise quickly. I will save the exhaust so Billy can change it back when he is driving it if he likes.
Once those basic tasks are taken care of we will figure out the fenders. I have a CJ tailgate for the rear and the spare will go in the bed . I am looking for a used half cab and we would make our own bulkhead with custom tonneau cover like our jeep trailer has.
We will also bend up a cage and make a rear bumper.
Long term there is a strong urge to swap in a hemi , one tons and 42's . Time will tell , but for now it is a great wheeler thats just a little ruffy around the edges. Thanks again for selling this to us [member=59]janesy[/member] we truly appreciate it.
