ALTRDTJ build

[97TJGUZZY]

Well today was the day i took the jeep out on its 1st ride! Just kept it easy around the neighborhood but everything went very well! Need to tighten one coolant hose clamp and i will be ordering a TK1 sway bar for the rear as soon as funds allow. Overall VERY happy with everything!

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well at least it looks the part! it turned out sick man!

 

[ALTRDTJ]

well at least it looks the part! it turned out sick man!

Thanks man im thrilled!

 

[ALTRDTJ]

Well it’s been a minute since I have posted any updates, not much really to report on, the jeep wheels and holds together great! Have changed anything up since my last post but here are some wheeling pictures for your viewing pleasure!

 

[97TJGUZZY]

looks like its working pretty good!

 

[ALTRDTJ]

looks like its working pretty good!

It’s done very well. The transmission hates anything other than 3rd gear so when decides to check out I’ve got a 5.3 to go in. Need to start sourcing a th400 and atlas. Leaving for windrock Thursday so long as the weather isn’t terrible.

 

[matth_85]

Don't do a TH400. Get something that will communicate with the computer. You will be much happier.

 

[ALTRDTJ]

Don't do a TH400. Get something that will communicate with the computer. You will be much happier.

Plan is to do the flo pro LS kit. What trans would you recommend? Because I’m not trying to have all the neutrals with a 4l60. You are honestly the 1st person thats said not to do a th400.

 

[ALTRDTJ]

Okay well I’ve done a little bit to get this engine ready to go off to the machine shop, got it stripped down to the bare block and ready to go to the machine shop. The rod and main bearings looked as i suspected for a high mileage engine, crank looked really good. I need to order my new cam bearings and cam kit before I can take it over to get cleaned up and looked over. Had my helper in the garage with me today to get the crank and cam pulled out as well.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

looks like a solid time. Nice work going through the whole motor, this thing is going to be sick!

 

[ALTRDTJ]

looks like a solid time. Nice work going through the whole motor, this thing is going to be sick!

I figured if I’m going to take the time and money to do it I only wanted to do it once. It won’t happen overnight but as money allows I’ll complete it.

 

[matth_85]

Whats your plan on Cam?

 

[ALTRDTJ]

Whats your plan on Cam?

This is the cam I’ve had in my cart at summit. Just a mild truck cam. Nothing crazy. But I’m also open to suggestions!

 

[matth_85]

I'm super pleased with my Tooley Stage 2 Truck cam in the CJ. Wish I had done a TBSS converter though so it would chop a little harder. It has the best low end torque i've experienced with a LS engine.

 

[ALTRDTJ]

I'm super pleased with my Tooley Stage 2 Truck cam in the CJ. Wish I had done a TBSS converter though so it would chop a little harder. It has the best low end torque i've experienced with a LS engine.

I called Friday to BTR with no answer. What options did you do for the cam as far as the springs go? Beehive springs or the LS6 springs?

 

[matth_85]

Beehive springs

 

[ALTRDTJ]

Happy Friday y’all, I got a double ended full hydro ram given to me just needs outter seals so today I’ve started on The mount so far. Main tube is 1.75 .120 wall, Legs will be sleeved with 1.5 .250 wall and front tube is getting 1.5 7075 aluminum sleeve. Wasn’t exactly how I wanted to do this but with steel prices and availability I decided to use what I had available!

 

[97TJGUZZY]

will the DE ram be stronger? I thought they were slower than single right?

 

[ALTRDTJ]

will the DE ram be stronger? I thought they were slower than single right?

I have an upgraded pump so it shouldn’t be slower. The single ended ram is just not what I was wanting. My steering sucks and the double ended ram will allow me to better adjust. The single ended ram steers further one way than the other.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

I have an upgraded pump so it shouldn’t be slower. The single ended ram is just not what I was wanting. My steering sucks and the double ended ram will allow me to better adjust. The single ended ram steers further one way than the other.

good deal, I'm not super up to speed on the DE stuff. I'm glad it will work for you.

 

[ALTRDTJ]

good deal, I'm not super up to speed on the DE stuff. I'm glad it will work for you.

It will definitely be a nice upgrade the SD60s have a ton of steering but I’m limiting it with the single ended ram. I could really do a 10 inch ram but again this one was a freebie so I’ll use it!