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[jeepxj3]

I still think the 14bolt is a better idea.

[Bill]

Nah, do the D44 in the rear. They are easy to find and easy to put in.

[Muzikman]

Rockwells damnit...I thought he was doing it right the first time?

[Bill]

This is a build on a budget. I am sure it will be quite capable when it is all said and done.

[OverkillZJ]

I'd never go with a 14b w/ tires less than 42's, I get hung up on it a lot.

[YZEATER]

I'd never go with a 14b w/ tires less than 42's, I get hung up on it a lot.

just cut the bottom off, and plate it back up.

[OverkillZJ]

Planning on it.

[pghxterra]

Not to be too nebby but ballpark the budget.... please?

[Jpdst29]

steve, i have been trying to find that 2008 dodge power wagon blue...where can i see it at...i am intrigued...i cant even find anything on the 2008 dodge power wagon, let alone it in blue

[MF Steve!]

Not to be too nebby but ballpark the budget.... please?

I didn't say budget...Bill did. It will eventually have everything I want it to have. I'd say probably somewhere around $6,000.

steve, i have been trying to find that 2008 dodge power wagon blue...where can i see it at...i am intrigued...i cant even find anything on the 2008 dodge power wagon, let alone it in blue

It's the same bright blue that is on the Nitro sitting at Mick's up on Rt. 60.

It's actually called "electric blue."

[Jpdst29]

oh yeah...that color is badass...good choice...

[gonecheenin]

I know where you can get an entire wrecked 93-ish dodge W300 (got a real D60 up front) with the 6BT & a stick for $1500

[MF Steve!]

I know where you can get an entire wrecked 93-ish dodge W300 (got a real D60 up front) with the 6BT & a stick for $1500

Thanks for the info man...I think I'm going to stay away from full widths, just for clearance issues, and streetablility. Diesel would be wicked, but I think it might be a bit too heavy for my front end. What kind of transmission is it?

[jeepxj3]

just cut the bottom off, and plate it back up.

werd

[gonecheenin]

Thanks for the info man...I think I'm going to stay away from full widths, just for clearance issues, and streetablility. Diesel would be wicked, but I think it might be a bit too heavy for my front end. What kind of transmission is it?

Yeah the 6BT is big, seen an MJ in HRJA with a 4BT in it though, that things was sweet!


Not sure what the tranny is model wise, but it is a 5 speed overdrive

[DMG]

It is a Getrag if it is a CTD stick before 94. There is a kit to swap in a NVG4500.

How badly is it wrecked?

[gonecheenin]

It is a Getrag if it is a CTD stick before 94. There is a kit to swap in a NVG4500.

How badly is it wrecked?

Don't know for sure, haven't seen it yet

Dude said it wasn't drivable cause it has a flat tire, but it should pull right up onto a trailer if you throw a battery in it

If your interested PM me & I'll get you a ph# (Its a dude I work with)

[DodgeMudder]

Don't know for sure, haven't seen it yet

Dude said it wasn't drivable cause it has a flat tire, but it should pull right up onto a trailer if you throw a battery in it

If your interested PM me & I'll get you a ph# (Its a dude I work with)

I'm definately interested, can you get me some more info?

[MF Steve!]

Anywhoooo...I'm not going w/ a diesel. I want something I can drop in there, with minimal hassle, confusion, and time. It's going to be a 4.0L, with an NV4500 behind it. The extra low 1st gear, and the excellent overdrive will do me very good both on the trail and getting to it. T-case is still up in the air...I know I'll have a tough time finding a Roc-Trac out of a Rubicon for a somewhat decent price, but ya never know. I'd take a 231 w/ a 4:1 kit, or do up a D300 too.

Driveline is a long ways out, I'm kinda doing this build backwards, all my trimming and armor will be first, because it's cheap and I can afford it with minimal money right now. Obviously if I come across a great deal on a part, or someone wants to trade parts for fabrication work...I'm all about it.

[gonecheenin]

I'm definately interested, can you get me some more info?

I'll shoot ya' PM

T-case is still up in the air...I know I'll have a tough time finding a Roc-Trac out of a Rubicon for a somewhat decent price, but ya never know. I'd take a 231 w/ a 4:1 kit, or do up a D300 too.

231 into a D300 via the DD kit from Pirate

[MF Steve!]

231 into a D300 via the DD kit from Pirate

Link?

[gonecheenin]

Link?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=451754


I just bought a D300 for my YJ to twin stick & put behind my 231 with this kit

[MF Steve!]

Ehh...that's a bit much. I'd rather just pay for one t-case...

[gonecheenin]

Ehh...that's a bit much. I'd rather just pay for one t-case...

?

400 is too much?

Got my D300 for $125 & I already have the 231, while the cheapest teralow/ D300 low gear set I've ever seen is 800-ish and Atlas/Stak is $2300-ish

You get a 7.1:1 low without being stuck with a 4:1 single low range

Simple twin stickability and stock fixed yokes

D300 4:1 upgradeable later for stupid low AND more middle ground options

Only a couple inchs longer then the 231 itself

Plus if you blow something apart a junkyard t-case is all you need
and you can run this at any speed unlike the tera-low

[MF Steve!]

I would have to buy a 231, a 300, a twin stick setup, that kit, bla bla bla. I just found a Roc-Trac for $700...it's looking pretty good w/ 24k miles on it.