86 Jeep wagoneer ex forest service build. W/ diesel swap

[Natecr]

Hey there! Some details on my build

Originally bought about two years ago. Had a cracked frame separated tires and a 360 that “ran” and a 727 that appeared to have motor oil in it. [emoji15]



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Got the 6.5 diesel test fitted,


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Ended up finding a mv4500 and np241c set up. Little did I know the 241c was gonna require plenty of mods to get the mechanical speedo to work as well as a front drive shaft, the Chevy has a odd front output that requires milling out 1/4” of splines to get a dodge flange to work.

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Current mods
3” rough country lift
1”body lift
Crappy 31” hankook at’s
Gm 6.5 diesel
Nv4500
Modded 241c
Dual battries
Dana 44’s w/2.72

Next up:
33x10.50’s
4.10’s
Locker(s)

Took it out in the snow after thanksgiving

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[geekyadam]

Gorgeous

 

[Motohead1]

Diesel, stick, 4x4. Very cool.

 

[MrBoJangles]

WOW! This is awesome! I wanna see the completed build!

 

[Natecr]

Hey there guys, little update, I built some off road bumpers for the Jeep to give me front and rear winch points. I have batteries front and rear so I’m doing a hitch mounted winch. These are what I came up with for bumpers, not fancy but strong.

 

[daveinthesandbox]

Solid work. Looks clean, and strong.

 

[Natecr]

Welp I picked up this Chevy k30 for 600$

Has a sbc
Th400
No205
Dana 60 front
14bolt rear


So now I’m debating on how I’m approaching my build.

Do I install my gears and lockers I’ve acquired and buy/install 33’s

Or for a wash in money (after I part the truck and my axles lift, lockers ect) do I adapt the 205 install the one tons and put 37’s on this?

 

[Billiebob]

As an overlander I'd go the 33s route.
The bigger the tire the worse the gas milage, shorter the range.

Gorgeous truck tho.
Wheres the Wagoneer ?

 

[Natecr]

Wagoneer is above on the post. Still in debate mode on which way to go. Leaning towards the axle swap.

 

[Natecr]

Welp my second phase is practically complete, ended up with one ton axles, 203/205 doubler behind the nv4500, 37” nittos with h2 wheels, need to install my winch and lockers then she will be done!