2.5 ton
10-27-2009 | 09:35 PM
#33
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From: Telford PA
Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
10-28-2009 | 01:14 PM
#35
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Model: Cherokee
Hey cruzin, saw your rig in CRAWL, looking good.
The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.
I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.
The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.
I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.
12-19-2010 | 08:46 PM
#38
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hey cruzin, saw your rig in CRAWL, looking good.
The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.
I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.
The pix were from an XRRA event here in the springs. They were rock racing, but it could happen anywhere. I want to use the rocks because most people think its a waste of time, way over kill, and a stupid idea. I just like to stand out from the crowd. I have never built a "box" car. Meaning I am always trying crazy "stupid" things. I don't like tho cookie cutter look of 45 identical TJ's going down the trail. I want to have the rig every one is standing around wondering "how'd he do that?" Besides, its all in fun. Some people may spend countless hours doing things the "easy" way because that's all the want. That's fine, just not for me. I didn't mean top hijack this thread: of course, I didn't do it alone.
I will NOT be using the stock 4.0, or ant of the original drivetrain. I will also be using a very big tire as well.
any update on this project? or is it just another all talk rig?
2.5 tons are just stupid for rock crawling, rock/desert racing, or anything besides running through mud. and even then its still pointless unless you're running 60"+ tires and a big engine
Last edited by N20jeep; 12-19-2010 at 08:48 PM.
12-19-2010 | 08:47 PM
#39
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From: Jacksonville, FL
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12-20-2010 | 12:53 AM
#40
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
to me if it looks like that ita a cj i just meet the guy this weekend i will get more pics and info next weekend there are about 4 of those were i went mudding it was a nasty day did not get to much talk time to busy puling people out of the mud . i found a set of rockwells around me complete 1400 bucks complete i want to do mine eventually
12-20-2010 | 02:12 AM
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12-20-2010 | 04:56 AM
#42
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
you def need big tires they come with 6 something gears but a small motor works just fine the proof is in the pic i posted factory 6 4.o and trans and transfer case are in the black jeep
12-20-2010 | 05:35 AM
#43
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From: cape cod ma.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
you also need big meats just to give you any ground clearance....rockwells have their place if he thinks it's under a cherokee good for him honestly this mess is looking like 
12-20-2010 | 06:46 AM
#44
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From: salem va
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
thats an awesome idea! bigger ba**s than most of us!
are you going to put full hydro steering on it?
if it were me, i would put a ford straight 6 turbo diesel, it should fit and give you enough tourqe to make it over anything...short of vertical walls....lol
are you going to put full hydro steering on it?
if it were me, i would put a ford straight 6 turbo diesel, it should fit and give you enough tourqe to make it over anything...short of vertical walls....lol
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