We haven't had time to dig into it yet but we know it has the 4.0 inline 6 cylinder, auto transmission, and factory A/C. Here's what we're starting with...
We're not exactly sure where we're going with it but I'm thinking we want to fit 33s. Maybe a 2.5" suspension lift with 1.25" body lift so we can use softer springs. I'd also like to find a set of full doors; we already have a hard top (minus the back glass). Chrome has got to go but other than that, we won't know until we start going through it. If anyone has any pointers, I'd love to hear them!
Update time! A cross beam support was welded in with shock tabs and we've installed new leaf springs and shocks so the Jeep is now lifted about 3 inches! We also completely painted the frame with POR-15 so rust shouldn't be an issue ever again. Finished up the day by installing new body mounts and then lowered the body back onto the frame.
Next up is getting the newer 4.0 and transmission hooked up!
We got a little progress this week! A big thank you to Brad at Certified Performance & Auto Repair for taking the time to walk me through this and for letting me use his shop!
Brad even fixed the frame for us!
Next up is painting the frame and installing a lift kit!
And now we have doors! They need a good cleaning, a little work, and some paint but I think they're going to work!
I'll take 2!