My first FSJ

[limestone]

Well after a 3 year hiatus from Jeeps I have finally had my "man card" re-instated http://www.jeepkings.ca/forums/images/smilies/lildevil.gif. I've snagged a 1980 J20. I'm not sure yet if I'll be running it on 37 and turning it into a tow rig with a set of 38.5s for the odd trail run or going hardcore and turning it into a full size trail rig/remove the box and cage it up. It's open diff D44/D60 with a home lift and 38.5 TSLs (sitting on 36"buckshots in the pick) I'll be beadlocking the TSLs. It also has had a crate 360 dropped into it with about 1200 miles on it. Not a bad base and body either (for a Canadian FSJ). Some welding on the hanger will be required. It even has a 15 000 Warn winch ready to go. It has not been started in 2 year so along with a full brake job, I'm sure there will be other little surprises.

I've got some research ahead of me; I have not played around with any of the full-size jeeps before so I may be reaching out to you full-size savvy guys.

What I know at this point is that I have a high steer, selectable lockers, a new lift and some framework ahead of me. I'll also be getting it certified, so the usual work to get it on the road as well. I think I'll keep the rear axle but the D44 is probably going to be swapped.

[azpackrat]

Welcome from the Valley of the Sun, your pic is kinda' small but it sounds like a solid rig. Nothing like a J-truck with a brow. :thumbsup:

[men in black]

Welcome aboard from Michigan :thumbsup:

[710 Burner]

Welcome to the board. I think you will like the full size side of the Jeep world. There is so much you can do.

[HD_JEEP]

Welcome from Arkansas. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[addicted]

Another welcome from Michigan.

[davidrodriguez6769]

welcome and enjoy,send bigger pics please:thumbsup:

[limestone]

For some reason I can't post bigger pics!? I am trying to re-size with Infranview but It won't save to jpg, just jpeg. I am sure I am dooing something wrong...when I figure it out I'll post bigger pics.

[The Colonel]

Nice.

Check this out for posting pics ---

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=83038

[limestone]

Try these. I am picking her up tomorrow :thumbsup: . I hope she fits on my trailer!

[limestone]

bigger pics added. I can't wait to tow it home!

[cu4whln]

Welcome !

Looks to be a good starting point.



:fsj: FSJ ;)

Function Sometimes - Joking !!

[freeincolorado]

Nice:thumbsup:!!

Welcome from Colorado.

[mike12]

looks like a man to me. good luck on the j20.mike 12

[DerekTJeep]

Welcome. Also, that is a cool boat behind the J truck in one picture :)

[recycledj10]

Nice looking rig... Welcome from Maryland

[Crossbones]

Looks Awesome, Have fun!

[fireman91186]

Nice looking rig. That front bumper looks to be huge. How far does it stick out in front of the truck?

[gladman]

looks pretty awesome! Score!

[skinnyD]

Welcome from Maine!

Nice looking rig.

[AlsChopShop]

looking good.


interesting use of the XJ bushwhacker flares on a j-truck though!

Al

[newtojeeps]

Welcome form SoCal. Watch out Jeeps have a tendency to multiply if you aren't watching them:D