Parts/mech's/anything in Ft Worth

[Sparky]

I just bought my 82 wagoneer, and just got it back from the tranny genie...I still need some cosmic and diff work...and eng. work and...and...and...so on...I would like to find a good lift kit at least 4"any help would be appreciated...

[BigPaul]

Hey right down the road!! :D Well as far as the lift kits, try Uncle Emu's, and 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers, I think there's one in Dallas. Rusty's 4" lift has had a good thread throughout this site and most are very pleased with the results from what I've read.

The enigne is another topic all together. What is it? If it's a 360 AMC, the price goes up for anything. Take the basic Chebby part and add about $20 to everything unless its the whole kit then add $120. CHeck the Tech section of this site to find out how do do things and what to look for on your new toy.

It sounds like you are in the same boat as I was about six months ago when I picked mine up for $800. It ran, but looked like He--you know the rest!! I went through the whole motor, JC Whitney and a local race shop, and she purrs like a kitty. The body was a little rought but straight and took a month before I dropped a $200 paint job in the garage on it. The fender flairs took a week long battle for information, prices, and where to get them. I found that Raybucks has the best prices, quality and fit for anything around the body.

If your looking to do most of the work yourself, and we all do on this site and won't settle until it's perfect, you'll come along fine. Drop this site a line any time there's a problem and you'll get more than you expect. I sure have so far!!! :D :D :D

[la mula pescadora]

hello well if u are looking for a lift you can take a look at previous posts there u can find everything you need to know about lift kits and whitch is beter here is the link (http://www.ifsja.org/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=9)

[Michael]

Hey 82 where in Fort Worth? You could be my neighbor. Welcome to the family. I have a rusy's lift on mine. Would be willing to show it to you some time. I could even do it sometime this weekend if you like. ;)

[Don S]

Hi and Welcome 82....Parts can be had new at 820 Jeep just off of the Old Mansfield HWY. I buy used parts from Sothwest Jeep Sales in Bono TX., @817-556-0525...Engine work is very good at S & H garage in Pantego @ 817-265-7671 They don't do auto trans. & t.cases or lifts. 4wheel Parts is also in Cowtown....Have a gud'un pardner!!.... ;) ...ds..

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[derf]

Howdy and welcome to the club. There's lots of us in the DFW area.

If you're looking for new parts, there's a 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers off spur 580 near the west side of loop 820. I heard that they may be doing free install on Skyjacker lifts (a complete 4" lift is available from them) but I'll have to call my buddy down there to confirm.

Many of us are becoming experts on the 360 and can probably help you out with just about anything. I have an engine crane and stand if you're that ambitious. smile.gif

We're planning a road trip to Barnwell Mountain in Gilmer towards the end of the month. You're welcome to come along if you like. Check it out in the Events section.

[Michael]

Yeah 82. Myself,Derf, and Fireman tend to make a good tag team lately. If you need any help, we are always willing to lend a hand...or get in the way :D We have almost done it all the past few months so possibly we have the answer or we can get it for you. Feel free to call me anytime. 817-915-5449

[bchesley]

Best bang for the buck is definately a Rusty's kit. For the cheapest prices give Jeremy a call at www.crawltech.com (http://www.crawltech.com) he will beat anyones price!!

[jslamerman]

Ditto on what they said, I am in Ft. Worth too. I am waiting on some rear springs for my recently SOA'd front on my J10!!!!! 4 wheel parts is doing a free install on their Skyjacker kits, as long as its not a Rockready (only for TJ/XJs, so youre safe). Im not sure about the ride and flex quality though, had BAD luck with my Toy rears. We should arrange a local getogether, at my house so we can finish my junk, HEE HEE!! :D

[Michael]

Jslammerman-

Would love to see your rig. Where in Fort Worth are you? And if you need some muscle to finish...we could help for sure.

[jslamerman]

My house is near the intersection of Alta Mesa and McCart.(Its off of I20 and McCart) The street is Misty Meadow Drive, if you turn right off of McCart 1 light south of Alta Mesa onto West Cleburne Rd, then your first left onto Misty Meadow Drive, and its the 4th house on the left, we have a white 98 ZJ 5.9 and I drive a 3/4 ton black/white suburban. 817-370-6337, my names Jay, give me a call anytime. I just found out the Rustys rear springs for sale were already sold and he didnt post it!! I have some other ideas before I pop for a new set from him, I would like to see yours!!!!!!!! :D :D

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[Sparky]

I have contacted a few dealers and so far I have come up with a high dollorest...Can a ring and pinion be done by the shade tree???? I am trying to pick a good limited slip (would prefer a gear driven)...Until the rear is remidied then the green thang is in dry dock... :( ....

[Fireman]

Welcome to the club. Nice to have some more help....er a I mean another fellow FSJer in the area.lol. ;)

[jslamerman]

The best limited slip is a powerlock, but I wouldnt waste my money on one, get a detroit, the action is so smooth you wont even notice but on rare occasions and with abrupt throttle movement. I put one in front and in back of whatis going to be my daily driver. I have them back and front in my Toyota and drove it daily for 2 years, no probs!!!! I have never had the guts to set a gear pattern, it has to be just right, or at the very least it will wear incorrectly and not last ( a buddy of mine had his done wrong, lasted 2 days!!). There are special dial mikes and such for this, so I pay someone (Sunray Engineering)

[jslamerman]

What is wrong with your rear?? I have one that is half removed from my j10 you can have. Its widetrack, but if some of your internals are shot...

[Michael]

Good one Fireman! I will be calling you today?!!!

My rig is off to the tranny shop this weekend. I will fill you in on the details this afternoon Fireman. Gurrrrrrr. If it is not one thing it is another.

Jslamer-would love to hook up. Maybe we can do it in a couple of weeks.

Hey all...Don S has invited us to his house to see about 4 hours of video his wife took, of him in Colorado.... Anyone interested sometime the first or second weekend in April.

[Don S]

82...The S&H guys do good rear end jobs. Remounting ring & pinion "should" be done on the bench and kept very clean. Last I heard the labor was 'bout $250.oo. I didn't have to reset my Ring and pinion when I installed a Tru-Trac mechanical LSD.
FSJ VIDEO PARTYTIME :cool: Three of the top 10 Colorado Trails...34 Mountain Passes. ...Ouray....Chips & dips ......Dancing Gir..........oooops :eek: WOW! Doris would make my hair wavey :eek: :eek: ..........ds..

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[Sparky]

Thanx... For all of the advice...I'been checking out all of these things...I would like to get together with some of you Folks to get ideas and what not...This is my first jeep so I am getting a little lost in some of the terms...for ex... SOA SUA??? I like the rusty's lift...At 4 wheel I am saving for a auborn and new ring and P...I am in Arlington now...and can be reached at 226-2414 just ask for Carl... :cool:

[Michael]

Near me for sure 82. Would be great to hook up sometime. Call me if you ever have any questions. I will try to help anyway!

[Don S]

Carl .. We need some "old head" member to produce a list of "approved" abbreviations because some MAY be abhorent :eek: :eek: Each hobby has its own little time savers. SOA..I've been called this.... but here it means Spring Over Axle. I guess PM...Private Mail is most important 'cause you can PM a guy to find out what he's talking about.. :D ........ ;) ...ds..

[Sparky]

That would be cool...I still haven't figured out all of the ins and outs of this sys but beware...I am just full of sh** I mean ideas of what I would like to do just the cash flow and time and on and on... Oh, does any one hit the trails on Mt. bikes??? just another passion...

[Johnboy]

Hey guys well you got another "West" Texas FSJer here. I just bought mine this morning! 83 Wagoneer, 360 loaded, looks like a 2 inch AAL/block lift, 31X10.50's etc...It is set up with a SB Chevy TBI unit and runs pretty impressive. Wooo Hooo always wanted one, so I bought one to use as a daily driver/light trail rig...I have an 85 CJ-7 that is my trail toy. There are creature comforts that CJ's will never have hence the FSJ. I am looking forward to doing some hanging out with some FSJers in the Arlington/FtW area. I have a fairly well set up garage, and plenty of crap to work on. Let me know when you guys are getting together, cause this is a whole different breed of Jeep for me.
Thanks
John Massey
jmassey53@hotmail.com

[Don S]

Glad to hear 'bout new comfort on the trail Johnboy...been sleeping IN mine for years. Michael is planning video get together for Chips(no no not CA. Highway fuzz) and Dips(no no). We'er farther from El Paso than we are from St Louis....How far do you have to drive??...... smile.gif ;) ...ds..

[Johnboy]

Actually I am closer to FtW than Arlington, right off of 20 just west an exit or two from Pantego/Dalworthington Gardens...I-20 and Kelly Elliot, I have about two more weeks of working weekends, then I am back to wheeling! We are getting ready for the Southern Off-Road Adventure Rally (SOAR) sponsered by Baer-Trax next weekend, then after that I want to get that Wagon out and see what she will do.
Looking forward to meeting you guys.
John

[Sparky]

Welcome, Johnboy...I doubt you'll be dissipointed... Don is there a time/place for a get together???? :cool:

[Michael]

John, you must be around the corner from me if you are in Pantego...that is in my backyard!

Hey all check out events lets see when we all can get together at Don S'sssssss :D :D

[Don S]

Carl....Michael is going to set up the party time/date he's checking about when the most can get together....Check your PM file (click my profile at top of page) I sent you one :D ...... ;) ...ds..

[Johnboy]

Looking forward to it.
John