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I found a guy that wants to sell a 79 Wag. He said it has 8 lug axles stock with a 360 auto. He also said he thinks I used to belong to a fire department. Has anyone ever heard of a Wag that came stock with 1 ton running gear?
Well believe it or not! Maybe some of you will be a little open minded next time eh. LOL This thing is a beast. I have never seen one of these things, but it will be mine.
No wait there's more!
    
It's a 79 Cherokee 4 door with a 360 and auto.
The front is a Dana 44 and the rear is either a Dana 60 or 70 the rear end is huge.
It only has 108,000+ miles and the grand total......$500!!!!
This is really a needle in a haystack. Sorry I am so gitty, but ya'll understand. I am already planning lift, tires, and lockers. Lets just hope I get some sleep tonight.
[ April 10, 2006, 11:36 PM: Message edited by: sgtswole ]
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04-06-2006, 02:18 PM
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That sounds cool I guess anything is possible.... got any Pic's?
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04-06-2006, 02:29 PM
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No the guy is suspose to send me pics in a few days. I asked him to check about the 8 lug thing when I was on the phone with him, cuz he wasn't sure. But it was for sure 8 lug.
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90 YJ 5.2 Magnum AX-15/231SYE D30 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56 36 TSL/SX
69 Jeepster LS6 450hp 4L65E in work D27 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56
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04-06-2006, 02:37 PM
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Never heard of this. I doubt it left the factory with 8 lug axles, but perhaps the fire department had the dealer do the conversion? Most likely done at a shop.
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04-06-2006, 02:40 PM
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it could have been a special order wag. however, 3/4 or one ton axles were not available at the dealership unless it was a j20.
if it does in fact have 8 lug axles, my bet is someone swapped in the axles.
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04-06-2006, 03:09 PM
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04-06-2006, 03:29 PM
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If this thing has a Dana 60 front it will be mine for sure.
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69 Jeepster LS6 450hp 4L65E in work D27 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56
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04-07-2006, 05:00 AM
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I'll bet somebody saw more than 5 and just thought they saw 8. Prolly has six like all the rest.
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04-07-2006, 08:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by sgtswole:
He also said he thinks I used to belong to a fire department.
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Was he a Physic? Was he right? Does he give out lotto numbers?  I agree with the rest. It had to be swapped in with thoughts of making it able to carry heavier loads.
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04-07-2006, 12:35 PM
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LOL..JPcoutts...I'm pretty sure the guy knows how to count, it's not like he from Arkansas. JK LOL
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69 Jeepster LS6 450hp 4L65E in work D27 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56
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04-07-2006, 04:07 PM
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Check it out yourself- I personally know one waggy owner with D60's installed as a dealer option. There have been several discussions on this board about these elusive rigs. The consensus is that they never came from the factory this way, but that some dealers modified a few at buyer's requests. Good luck- let us know what you find!
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04-10-2006, 05:41 PM
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Check it out!
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79 YJ-5 YJ front clip 401 T18/D300 44 front locked 60 rear locked 38.5 TSL/SX
90 YJ 5.2 Magnum AX-15/231SYE D30 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56 36 TSL/SX
69 Jeepster LS6 450hp 4L65E in work D27 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56
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04-10-2006, 06:07 PM
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Very cool,
Looks like a custom conversion. The wheelbase is stretched. Wonder what it has for a rear axle?
Now you need to 60 it has a 44 or 60 up front
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04-10-2006, 06:11 PM
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It has a 44 up front and a 60 or 70 in the rear. It's 19 feet long.
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79 YJ-5 YJ front clip 401 T18/D300 44 front locked 60 rear locked 38.5 TSL/SX
90 YJ 5.2 Magnum AX-15/231SYE D30 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56 36 TSL/SX
69 Jeepster LS6 450hp 4L65E in work D27 locked/4.56 D44 locked/4.56
79 Cherokee Chief "Stretched" 360 Quad 44F 60R (For Sale)
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04-10-2006, 11:20 PM
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This is definnitely not a factory FSJ. Looks like a streched Cherokee WT with 4 doors, very cool. Looks like it has been streched about 3 feet. Custom body is way more interesting than the 3/4 ton axles.
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04-10-2006, 11:37 PM
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No question it is custom work. Kind of reminds me of a FSJ answer to the Suburban. Have you measured the wheelbase? I am wondering if they didn't use a J20 frame/axles and weld a WT Cherokee rear to a waggy (you can see a slight fit issue behind the rear door). At any rate, it is a great find and well worth the money (FSJ brush guard is worth more than $100).
Even if you don't want it buy it and post it for sale here. You'll be surprised at how much you would make!
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04-11-2006, 12:02 AM
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That thing is awesome.
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04-11-2006, 12:13 AM
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You deserve this, for both the "Arkansas thing" and for the cool rig
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04-11-2006, 12:17 AM
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Yep, a definite custom. A really, really cool custom. I don't care what you have to to, but you need to buy it. Trade your girlfriend/wife if you have to. She'll understand. Or not.
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04-11-2006, 12:51 AM
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wow...looks like zack's longtrac. snatch that thing up quick.
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