JEEP WJ OFFROAD BUILD EP.7: BACK ON THE GROUND

The JEEP WJ Build is that much closer to completion! Now that the under coating is all done, we are able to put this thing back together.. FOR THE MOST PART. The gas tank, skid plate, axles, and front and rear bumpers are now buttoned up. We ran into an issue with the factory WJ starter hitting the header, so we found a replacement Jeep alternater that was smaller in size that worked perfect. And last but not least, the 20" wheels are officially ON!

Stay tuned for Episode #8 next Thursday, 2/14!

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[DamnSkippy]

Love the videos guys! I like the fact that you are actually building a sick wj in real time. Oh well, 5 years ago people could not have given a crap about those GrandWagoneers, but now, all the rage is on those...

Anyway, I am going to be curious about how this thing drives/rides on the street. I lifted mine with the IRO 4 inch, and the death wobble was insane! I could not go over 55mph or I would lose it. The guys at IRO told me something is wrong, something loose. After weeks of trying to find the issue, they were right. Still, what a lift to put on the highway! I am rooting for the build because it is freaking awesome!!!

Good job guys and thank you to Iron Rock Offroad and ALL the other companies that build awesome parts for the not-so-popular Jeeps!!

Skip in NOLA

[dkieffer]

LOVE that you guys are using the spare tire well for stuff instead of a tank tuck. It's how i'm doing mine as well.

[wbball]

Nice look. Lift is better than I expected.

[dougyankunas]

Here’s My 2003 WJ,
37’s
1 ton axles
4:88 gears
7 in lift loaded about 8 unload
2in outside diameter tubing for the 3link front and 4 link
rear
Wheel wells tubed in rear and front .
Fully trussed and inner sleeved axles
Full 3 in exhaust
High clearance belly skid, tc cross member, relocation of everything that was below the unibody frame.
Steel fender flares (2in more coverage than stock)
Cold air, 62mm throttle body, gasket matched intake, exhaust, headers, pre cats deleted borla muffler, magna flow high flow cat.
Rear bumper with swing out tire carrier
Front bumper with hidden winch plate.
Stiffened unibody rails
Extra high tank lift
Tuned, stroked 4.0 to 4.7 with forged internals, balanced, new mild cam and roller rockers ( I picked up slightly over 100 whp.
Body was roughly 90% stripped ( I left the dash and wiring in ) then all rust was removed, body, engine bay and undercarriage was raptor lined and internally coated with Eastwood internal frame coating .
There other little things done inside but not going to list. I bought the Jeep with 100k before the rebuild and now have almost 225k. Half of which is off-road. I will only go with my 34’s while off-road. The 37’s suck and are used on the street.. Way too big on a already top heavy Jeep . I learned my lesson (1, 590$ later ).
Took 2 months to build with the help of my dad rebuilding the engine in his machine shop.

[flogrown]

Looks good guys! That fuel tank is gonna stick out like a sore thumb. Ditch the spare tire well and tuck it up

[shaneochristian]

Bad ass WJ But I definitely would go with 38's though!
But.. It what the customer wants right. .
You guys truly do some quality work and it's good to see u don't cut corners.

[huf]

I love the whole build... Except for those tires !!!! They look like something an 18 year old would have on his truck going to prom !!!! Please talk him into something different !!!! I've got a 2002 WJ Overland that would love to have a lot of the mods that you've done. GREAT WORK !!!!

[TigixPK]

Refreshing to see something different, thank you for sharing

[chesley_]

Yeah hopefully he goes up on the tire size

[jamessouza]

Looks nice !!! Definitely bigger tires though 👍

[clstjam]

I was loving the idea of this build until I heard 10 inch lift and then saw those wheels. I can sort of understand sticking with the d30 as long as he stays with a 35" or smaller tires with CrMo axles, gussets, truss and sleeves. It should hold up as long as it doesn't hook up. A 10 inch lift with the spare on the roof is going to be a nightmare in off camber situations. I'm also wondering how long it will take before he cracks a rim (more sidewall is kind of "off-roading 101").

Also, last week I spun the center section of my D44a on the axle tubes with stock wheels and tires. Can't imagine how bad it would have been with gears, lifted and with taller tires. Can't say I wasn't warned tho...

[ryanrockwell]

Gotta get some bigger meats on that rig for sure. I don’t remember what gears you guys are running in that but hopefully they’ll allow for some 37”+ tires.

[gkprogaming]

im trying to save my money but seeing this vid makes me want to go and buy more mods for my WJ. keep the amazing vids coming guys

[Whitewrx]

Build is looking good! I feel like you guys should show more fab work and less talking. But this episode was better than the last one! Jeep looks awesome. Good job guys

[gsxr]

I assume there is a double cardan front driveshaft in there. What was your final pinion u joint operating angle? What did caster end up being?

[ThinkHarder]

i hope your channel grow i will follow passionatly, i love mods you guys rule

[jamesb]

1. This is seriously awesome. I’m definitely against those bigger wheels with the smaller tires. And maybe your thought with using spacers would be a good idea to keep it from rolling over.

2. Where are you located in Wisconsin?

3. Is it possible to tell us the price or at least DM? I’d love to know for a reference for myself in the future.

[legoMan]

I don't know why people go so high but 6" is plenty for almost anything... how do you combat front pinion angle and drive shaft vibrating at that height? I struggle with being 6']" lift on also do research on a tank tuck.... super easy I did it on my wj... helps so much.

[crayfishroll]

Lift is too high
Go with a lower lift springs from iro. They make a 5.5 inch and adjust the rest down.
It will be more cost effective. Plus 40's or even 37's on a Dana 30 is just asking for problems even if you threw RCV shafts in there.

[FREEDOM.]

Take that tire size up and widen them out a bit. It looks top heavy.