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its wayyyyyy too much work. if yours is wrecked already go for it. im not good with sheet metal, filler neck must be moved or made higher or inside for sure, might as well pull youre tank and fill up that hole where the filler neck goes through (weak), start cutting.. mine is still only half done with 1 side. im in the process of swaping full dakota leaves and all my bolts are froze, so im waiting to get the leafs done before i finish out the tubs. people say its pointless unless you plan on moving your axle back... and after doing "half" the work, i would agree. i cut my jeep like crazy when i bought it and knew nothing. now i have to finish it.
would have been nice if the OP had posted more info. A photo of the damage would've made it easy to suggest some comp cut ideas.
I was just looking for ideas! I have no problem fixing the damage, it's at the "cut and fold area". I just hate the look of the squareness of the lower backend. I'll post pictures.
i have: its wayyyyyy too much work. if yours is wrecked already go for it. im not good with sheet metal, filler neck must be moved or made higher or inside for sure, might as well pull youre tank and fill up that hole where the filler neck goes through (weak), start cutting.. mine is still only half done with 1 side. im in the process of swaping full dakota leaves and all my bolts are froze, so im waiting to get the leafs done before i finish out the tubs. people say its pointless unless you plan on moving your axle back... and after doing "half" the work, i would agree. i cut my jeep like crazy when i bought it and knew nothing. now i have to finish it.
I'm doing the body first, 4 link in the rear has to wait until I get the cash together. My idea is to keep it low on 37"with 60's. The comp cut will get me tire clearance.
Don't run a 60 rear unless you plan on upgrading shafts. Stock full float shafts are 30 spline and exactly the same size as a D44. I spent a good bit to have my hubs machined to accept 35 spline shafts. 14 bolt is a much better option and are dirt cheap. Sterling rears are a better option too.
Don't run a 60 rear unless you plan on upgrading shafts. Stock full float shafts are 30 spline and exactly the same size as a D44. I spent a good bit to have my hubs machined to accept 35 spline shafts. 14 bolt is a much better option and are dirt cheap. Sterling rears are a better option too.
I'm doing the body first, 4 link in the rear has to wait until I get the cash together. My idea is to keep it low on 37"with 60's. The comp cut will get me tire clearance.
how much do you plan to stretch? D60 rears suck, get a 14 bolt or sterling
Sweet, inspiring, new direction, over to the dark side, where's my zip cut and sawsall, look out peep we're going choppin!
Send some pics of yours. Your going to need a welder.
You might find a lot of tips and methods to apply lookin thru the Fab section.
Stitch XJ in pic was slightly moded after a roll. Sure seemed to work well.
09-27-2015, 09:50 PM
