Since Chrysler decided to put holes in the side of the frame and no holes on the bottom, most TJs accumulate a lot of crud in the bottom of the box tubing. My Jeep had 90,000 miles on it when I got it and most of those miles were commuter driving in the salty road conditions of Rockland County. I did drill some holes in the lower portion of the frame after I took ownership. I was able to flush out the crud but it was too little too late.
So, with a long winter ahead, a new frame from Chrysler, and a new ATK Motor, I'm setting out to put a new foundation in this rig.
Fresh new Frame. Ooooh!
Moved Spring Bucket to a better vertical position.
Welded in Upper Control Arm reinforcements.
Front clip completely gone.
The tear down begins...
Tub raised.
Pulling out the chassis. Note the REDNECK LIFT!
No Parking in this garage for a while. Wife's gonna hate me this winter.
Not much to it really...
Remanufactured ATK Motor ready for install
Bright & Shiny
Cheap Engine Stand. Caster broke and almost lost the Engine.
Everything stripped and ready to come out.
New Motor had single roller chain. No Good.
Swap in new chain and sprockets.
Old Motor Comes Out.
Down to just the Old Frame and Axles...
Now to start the build up.
Rear Truss Upgrade
4 Link
New Frame & Axles
New Motor Goes In.
Body now on new frame
Starting to get there. Now it's the details.
Front clip is getting together
A little bit of paint touch up.
Finished Product...
First time out after rebuild. Look at that new frame. Ooooooh
