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Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. :twisted:

JJsKJ wrote:

Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. :twisted:

JJ, I've read your original thread 3 times now, and I still don't know what you are asking? Who else is already starting? Or just ready and willing? From the looks of it, no one. There's quite a few who would like to, but you sound like the official next in line. Now about those axles, and as much ON topic as I can get, what width are they? How do they compare to the track width of a stock KJ?

kickit_in4wheel wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. :twisted:

Sorry, I meant OT as in OVERTIME!!$$$ :lol:

The axles are from a Rubicon so they should be the same track width as a KJ. AFAIK anyway. I just figured they would be about the same.

What I am wanting to know is there Anyone else that is seriously planning on doing the SFA? Hopefully not, then we will be a rare breed! :shock:

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JJ, nice work on the setup, I think I saw that guy with the stuff avail down in San Diego, if that is where you got that from.

the Rubi D44 however is a low pinion D44 so it is NO stronger than a High Pinion Dana 30, but the convenience factor is there with 410s and air locker already... so that is cool..

Good luck and more power to ya JJ. Good luck and cant wait to see it done!

I'd shoehorn in the WJ Overland 4.7HO before a SFA conversion............................imagine that, a V8 KJ :twisted:

OzLtd wrote:

I'd shoehorn in the WJ Overland 4.7HO before a SFA conversion............................imagine that, a V8 KJ :twisted:

Then just imagine how that front diff would hold up to that! :shock:

I never said I was going to keep it 4WD! :roll:

Just a V-8 Besides it has to be more capable with more power right.... I got a locker in back, that's all I need right?

Author:	kickit_in4wheel [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:50 pm ]
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JJsKJ wrote: Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. JJ, I've read your original thread 3 times now, and I still don't know what you are asking? Who else is already starting? Or just ready and willing? From the looks of it, no one. There's quite a few who would like to, but you sound like the official next in line. Now about those axles, and as much ON topic as I can get, what width are they? How do they compare to the track width of a stock KJ?

Author:	JJsTJ [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:38 pm ]
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kickit_in4wheel wrote: JJsKJ wrote: Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. JJ, I've read your original thread 3 times now, and I still don't know what you are asking? Who else is already starting? Or just ready and willing? From the looks of it, no one. There's quite a few who would like to, but you sound like the official next in line. Now about those axles, and as much ON topic as I can get, what width are they? How do they compare to the track width of a stock KJ? Sorry, I meant OT as in OVERTIME!!$$$ The axles are from a Rubicon so they should be the same track width as a KJ. AFAIK anyway. I just figured they would be about the same. What I am wanting to know is there Anyone else that is seriously planning on doing the SFA? Hopefully not, then we will be a rare breed!

Author:	CaKJFreedom [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:49 pm ]
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You guys are already a rare breed with the bumpers. Now you're going to go and SFA...GO FOR IT!! I love that you'll do it right.

Author:	zjmikey [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:05 pm ]
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JJsKJ wrote: kickit_in4wheel wrote: JJsKJ wrote: Hmmmm......If I could only get some more OT. JJ, I've read your original thread 3 times now, and I still don't know what you are asking? Who else is already starting? Or just ready and willing? From the looks of it, no one. There's quite a few who would like to, but you sound like the official next in line. Now about those axles, and as much ON topic as I can get, what width are they? How do they compare to the track width of a stock KJ? Sorry, I meant OT as in OVERTIME!!$$$ The axles are from a Rubicon so they should be the same track width as a KJ. AFAIK anyway. I just figured they would be about the same. What I am wanting to know is there Anyone else that is seriously planning on doing the SFA? Hopefully not, then we will be a rare breed! JJ, nice work on the setup, I think I saw that guy with the stuff avail down in San Diego, if that is where you got that from. the Rubi D44 however is a low pinion D44 so it is NO stronger than a High Pinion Dana 30, but the convenience factor is there with 410s and air locker already... so that is cool..

Author:	chefdab [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:15 pm ]
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Well I would really like to. Of course the determining factor is the money. My wife has an ongoing lawsuit because of the accident which totalled the car I had before the KJ. The trial date is in October. Depending on the settlement from that, I may or may not be able to easily afford the swap. However, I also have a major credit card with enough available credit to get it done tomorrow. The thing is though, I have been contemplating whether or not to trade in the KJ for a TJ before the new ones come out in the fall. But I have a good bit of body damage from some stupid trees. And I already would have a bit of negative equity for a trade-in. So in weighing my options it would almost seem a better deal to keep the KJ and do the swap. Because with the negative equity I would have on a TJ plus the money I would want (need) to spend on upgrades would probably end up being more than if I just sink another ten large into the KJ to make a monster rock crawler out of it. And being the kinda guy who doesn't follow the crowd, having an SFA KJ would definitely turn some heads.

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Author:	JJsTJ [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:29 pm ]
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zjmikey wrote: [quote="JJsKJ JJ, nice work on the setup, I think I saw that guy with the stuff avail down in San Diego, if that is where you got that from. the Rubi D44 however is a low pinion D44 so it is NO stronger than a High Pinion Dana 30, but the convenience factor is there with 410s and air locker already... so that is cool.. Yes Mike, I was aware of that, and will build it accordingly. I was most happy w/ the rear 44 as that will allow me to go to the bigger gears if needed. I am hoping the 4.10's w/ 33's will work out fine for cruising as the transfer case will make up for the axle gearing once off road.

Author:	dirtykj [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:40 pm ]
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What kind of labour charge are we talking about here? The parts alone are, what, $10k? The months in All-J garage scare me a little

Author:	JJsTJ [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:14 pm ]
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It only took months for Wallys because his was the 1st they had done and with a new lift system that had't been tried before. Quinn says the next one should take about a month and that is with a couple changes he is looking into. YOu have to remember, they had to fabricate most of this by hand and now the next one will be able to be done quicker. BTW< $10k may or may not be accurate. Wally had to buy both front and rear diffs and have them rebuilt. We are talking brakes, gears, lockers, axles, labor costs for those parts, etc. HE also bought a Rubicon 241 transfer case too, brand new even. I would bet that after it was all said and done, Wally spent a good $$ Over $10K. I am hoping to get into the $8-$10k range with mine. I figure even though I paid some good money for the axles and transfer case, I won't have the costs associated with building front and rear diffs w/ air lockers. I plan on selling my stock transfer case and maybe the 8.25 (unless I cannibilize it for my XJ, Rear discs baby!) and any other parts that I don't need. I will have a complete Daystar kit available afterward, as my Frankenlift parts are going on my wifes KJ. Regardless, I Love the KJ platform and think it is going to make a great SFA vehicle. I have many other plans for it down the road if it works out as well as I hope. Just Empty Every Pocket!!

Author:	kj in a tight spot [ Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:33 am ]
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Good luck and more power to ya JJ. Good luck and cant wait to see it done!

Author:	HyperKJ [ Sat Jul 01, 2006 4:44 am ]
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kj in a tight spot wrote: Good luck and more power to ya JJ. Good luck and cant wait to see it done! AMEN!!!!

Author:	USAFCOP [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:24 pm ]
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I have been thinking of it... Start saving, then break something, or buy new trailer.... But realistically, I have a spare front diff with shafts, And I am already behind on the kids college fund... Now if I stay in CO for a while, which may be possible now since they are lifting the controlled tour so it could be like any other base, Marty and I have discussed things, but I already promissed him his axles are first, and I have not even started looking for parts yet... I have however found a 4.7 V-8 with computer and 45 RFE out of a Dakota for cheap... And it will fit with .5" to the electric fan on the radiator... just need a pusher fan on the other side too... But with the pressure from the financial agent on the college fund, that isn't going to happen either, unless I blow this motor So to shorten it up, go for it JJ... Copycat... You just don't want Wally to be the only one in So Cal...

Author:	OzLtd [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:24 pm ]
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I'd shoehorn in the WJ Overland 4.7HO before a SFA conversion............................imagine that, a V8 KJ

Author:	JJsTJ [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:01 am ]
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OzLtd wrote: I'd shoehorn in the WJ Overland 4.7HO before a SFA conversion............................imagine that, a V8 KJ Then just imagine how that front diff would hold up to that!

Author:	kj in a tight spot [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:32 pm ]
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JJsKJ wrote: OzLtd wrote: I'd shoehorn in the WJ Overland 4.7HO before a SFA conversion............................imagine that, a V8 KJ Then just imagine how that front diff would hold up to that! No kiddin...it would be like, 'Hey looky here boys! Got me a new V8 for the KJ. Check out the power and torque I get...VROOM VROOM...VBOOOOOOOOOOOOOM (thats supposed to be the blown front diff, humor me )'

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Author:	USAFCOP [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:20 am ]
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I never said I was going to keep it 4WD! Just a V-8 Besides it has to be more capable with more power right.... I got a locker in back, that's all I need right?

Author:	JJsTJ [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:54 am ]
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USAFCOP wrote: I never said I was going to keep it 4WD! Just a V-8 Besides it has to be more capable with more power right.... I got a locker in back, that's all I need right? I know somebody that would agree w/ that.