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Bill's 1 Ton TJ Build
Bill3753:
Got the parts for the front on order. Ended up going with the TNT Truss kit with all the brackets. Also, ordered new ring and pinion gears plus an install kit. I decided on 5.13 gears. I know that sounds low, but here are the numbers:
Stock 04 TJ Sport:
Tires - 225/75-15
Gears - 3.73
RPM's in 5th gear at 35mph - 1210
RPM's in 5th gear at 45mph - 1555
RPM's in 5th gear at 70mph - 2419
04 TJ Sport with HP60:
Tires - 37x12.5x16.5
Gears - 5.13
RPM's in 5th gear at 35mph - 1272
RPM's in 5th gear at 45mph - 1635
RPM's in 5th gear at 70mph - 2544
Other then that, I found a Detroit Locker for a 14 bolt rear new in the box on pirate cheap. So, I bought it and its on the way as well. Just need to find a 14 bolt rear now. I know its odd that I bought a locker for a rear end I don't own yet, but it was too good of a deal to pass up.
Items left on my shopping list include a new tie rod setup, new drag link, new track for the front, one Dana 60 high steer arm, 5.13's for a 14 bolt, a 14 bolt install kit, rear TJ axle brackets or maybe a 4 link kit, wheels, and tires. I should be going Monday or Tuesday to pick up the tires. I'll get everything else as I progress through the build.
If anyone has the reamer needed to ream the tapper for a one ton 7/8" chevy tie rod, let me know. I was thinking of buying one, but I hate to get it for one job. Also, I once I start the swap I will probably swap my pittman arm for a stock one. If anyone wants to swap with a drop arm let me know.
calvynandhobbs:
I've got the reamer for going to Chevy tie rods. I'm running the JCR 1 ton steering with Chevy tie rods in my TJ currently.
Flex:
i also would like to borrow ur reamer rodger :)
Bill3753:
I think Nate will be ready for it before I would be. That is as long as you don't mind us using it...
Just another update. Found the 14 bolt rear tonight. Its about 45 minutes away and the guy only wants $100.00 for it! The pinion is froze in it, but that doesn't really bother me as I will be putting new gears and bearings in it anyways. Now I am just trying to decide if I want to do a disc brake conversion for it. I am thinking I will as those big drums are heavy.
Flex:
i think if u have the money to do it now u should go a head and do it, b/c ull end up doing it later and its just easy to do now.
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