I have posted pics in a couple Off-Road FSJ Tech threads, but thought I'd start a project update thread to show what I'm doing with one of my CJ-10as. These tugs have essentially a shortened FSJ frame. I'm converting this for road/offroad use by doing the following:
When I'm done (April '07 timeframe), I should have a unique, good-running diesel-powered Jeep that offroads well and still gets close to 25+ mpg around town.
Craig
EDIT: I added a pic of the CJ-10a as it looked when I bought it (stock form).
- Keep it on the cheap by bartering for parts where I can.
- Retain stock Nissan SD-33 6-cyl. diesel motor and TF-727 auto transmission.
- '90 GW Dana 44 front axle: I'm in the process of cleaning this axle up for paint; see photo below. It'll need a 4.10 re-gear, and I'd like to convert it to manual lockouts and add a locker. I'll see how the budget goes. This axle is a bolt-in for the '10a (translation = easy swap).
- Isuzu Rodeo Dana 44 rear axle: Factory 4.10 gears, rear disc brakes, 6 x 5.5" lug pattern, and it's ~58" wide WMS-to-WMS. It'll be a great match for the NT FSJ front axle.
- Plain-Jane Toyota 4-Runner steel wheels.
- NP-208 T-case: I swapped an NP-229 case for this one. It'll replace the AMC 198 case that's currently in the tug, and locked in low-range. The 208 is a bolt-in affair, and I had to extend the shift linkage by ~5-6"...an easy fix.
- 34" x 9.5" TSL Super Swampers.
- Reworked rear springs to extend wheelbase (using Sky Manufacturing spring hangers and a 2nd set of front Waggy springs).
- The rear bed is still undecided. I'm now leaning toward building a M-416-esque 1/4-ton military trailer type bed, but I have also considered using the back 1/2 of a YJ tub or running some sort of flatbed.
- Pintle hitches front & rear.
- Double-check all measurements & suspension setup (currently tack-welded).
- Finish weld spring hangers & shackle hangers, and gusset where needed.
- Set rear axle pinion angle & weld on spring perches.
- Weld up the rear diff ("Lincoln Locker").
When I'm done (April '07 timeframe), I should have a unique, good-running diesel-powered Jeep that offroads well and still gets close to 25+ mpg around town.
Craig
EDIT: I added a pic of the CJ-10a as it looked when I bought it (stock form).
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