]2eDeYe Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 and you could get lucky and find a wagoneer with a 401 V8 :devil: Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Or I will sell you one...........Look under the stairs im my last pic. Full roller 401. Go big or go home! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Nice! Too bad my CJ is retired :D Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I could sleeve it into a Datsun But the 44's would never handle the torque. That motor grenaded an Atlas in my last CJ-5. OVER KILL.... 1 Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 how mush for the jeep? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 My Jeep? You would have to fight my 5 year old grand daughter for it. She thinks it's hers now and waiting for when she is old enough to drive. :lol: Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Do you have any other parts that i could buy to make this all work? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I have a divorced Dana 20 adapter I could be persuaded to part with. I'd have to think on what else is in my stash, might have a cam somewhere. :) Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 that would be great, what axles would you recommend? this truck will be used for trails and probably do some mud as well. my price question was for boxcar about his Waggoner that he said he might be willing to sell. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 so here are my options. fell free to tell me which combo you think would work best! thanks a bunch for your support and help, i hope you all continue to follow this build as i am having great fun doing this. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 this is all on e bay motors if any one wants to look at a better description or better quality picts. Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 The Wag already went to a good home. Sorry. It was really expensive. As to you're running gear question: WAGONEER non quadra track. 44 front and rear / D-20 divorced / Datsun L-20B / and the drop pan 4 speed / dog leg 5 speed / or the Borg warner Datsun 3 speed auto. If I were to start a build today I'd start here..... I have a divorced Dana 20 adapter I could be persuaded to part with. I'd have to think on what else is in my stash, might have a cam somewhere. :) Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Or maybe here. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/3884455968.html I'd still latch on to the devoiced adapter that 2eD has. I probably have all the parts you need. To be honest though, you'd be money ahead buying the aforementioned Wagoneer , taking what you need and boning the rest. The Jeep listed is a good donor. It will have a D-30 front / not a terrible front end . ( Not the same 30 as in a YJ ) Passenger side drop 5/5.5 hub-ed front. This one has Warn selectro's. Dana 44 rear. 5/5.5 centered. Dana - 20 T-case. Saginaw power steering. A good solid column. And a 360 Turbo 400 combo . All of these are needed to do the conversion you are looking to do. Well, all but the engine and transmission. 360's with that tranny are not to tough to unload for a good price. Then all you'd need is the Datsun engine / tranny of you're choice. I'm sure some one here would be more than happy to help out in that regard. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Ouch poor fella. That 74 would be a good start for axles. You will need to re gear them most likely, but you'll probably need to do that unless you get a set already re geared. 4:88 in mine works great on the freeway and really well off road. What tire size do you plan on running? Are you just running leaf springs? Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 i have the engine and transmission, the trans is a four speed manual and it shifts really well the motor is an l 16 and if you saw the pictures it has some valve problems. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Ouch poor fella. That 74 would be a good start for axles. You will need to re gear them most likely, but you'll probably need to do that unless you get a set already re geared. 4:88 in mine works great on the freeway and really well off road. What tire size do you plan on running? Are you just running leaf springs? i do plan on running just leaf springs for simplicity and durability. i have not decided on tire size yet but the plan right now is 33-38 inch mud tires on steel rims possibly bead locks. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 hay boxcar thanks for the link i think i will call my dad and see if we can go pick that up asap. thanks a bunch!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 i live in carson so this is a long drive, do you happen to know 'bout how far it is? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 You may need to go to taller gears if you decide to go with 38"s maybe 5:29s. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 i live in carson so this is a long drive, do you happen to know 'bout how far it is? Google maps is the best bet :) Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 the distance is 170 mi each way. Quote Link to comment
ratsun73 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 so would you be willing to sell the dana 20 adapter? Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 No problem. Just takes a second. I tried to find a good donor closer to you. No joy..... A piece of advice. I did some math on tire size vs. frame stiffness before starting my build. Came up with the 33" tire as the optimum size. No sheet metal cutting required. Well at least with the rig I built. 4;88 gears. 35" is as tall as I'd be willing to go with the set up . The frame will need a bunch more love to swing 38" tires, as will the running gear. Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.