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What do you think about this build recipe?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DavidWymore, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. DavidWymore

    DavidWymore Member

    Just picked up a beat '71 CJ-6 with a brand new 225 V6 and worn out/broken/missing everything else. It runs and drives and is fun as-is, but I'm thinking about building it:rofl:. Goals are cheap, tough, not too much work, and room for the family.


    I have the leftover one ton drivetrain from my '88 K5.

    http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/DavidWhymore/MyFlippedBlazerTruggy/

    TBI350/TH400/NP205/ one tons 4.56, crossover, hydraulic assist, etc., your standard 1 ton build.

    I'm thinking about keeping the 225 in the Jeep to keep it light and break-resistant (I break stuff a lot) and run a 465/241 behind it with the 1tons. The 465 should bolt to the 225 bellhousing. Would have a crawl ratio of about 78 and I have everything already. 38" XMLs on narrow wheels = poorboy beadlocks, box the frame or build one, YJ or chevy springs SOA, full cage, inside the frame steering box. Sounds easy....
     
    DavidWymore, Oct 5, 2009
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  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    if that's the route you go.....post up a build thread in the build/fab forum....:lurk:
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Oct 6, 2009
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  3. DavidWymore

    DavidWymore Member

    I'm on the fence. It's a cool stock jeep but if I leave it stock I at least wanna upgrade to a dana 30 front. that's a few bux for the 30, a few more for a posi/gears/setup, and then I think shoot, I have a perfectly good Dana 60 right here. Sure, If I just stuck it under the Jeep as it is, it would tear the Jeep in half, but I'm the foreman at the family machine and weld shop so if I'd just get off my duff...
     
    DavidWymore, Oct 6, 2009
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  4. EricM

    EricM Active Member


    Enjoy it the way it is a little while longer. :)
     
    EricM, Oct 6, 2009
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  5. Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

    I'd keep the CJ6 semi-stock and find a cheap YJ for the one ton stuff.
     
    Toolmaker, Oct 6, 2009
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  6. aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?


    x2 THe YJ stuff is better to build a hard ridding off road jeep. The 6 is a good capable jeep in close to stock form. A little lift, some 33's, front disc'd D30 and a cage. You are good to go with a nice, realiable DD or fun trail jeep.
     
    aallison, Oct 6, 2009
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  7. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    X3 on keeping it stock.

    If you go the build route however I think you are limited to either a Dana 20 or 300 xfer case because of the width of the frame rails, and your need for a centered output.
     
    w3srl, Oct 6, 2009
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  8. USMC_LB

    USMC_LB Member

    X4 on keeping it semi-stock.

    There are plenty o' YJs out there that are begging for a second life.

    TimD
     
    USMC_LB, Oct 6, 2009
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  9. DavidWymore

    DavidWymore Member

    But YJs are ugly, and have less interior space. :)
     
    DavidWymore, Oct 6, 2009
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  10. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    yep I agree. I kinda regret building my 6 up the way I did, kinda, it never would have served me as a DD and a serious trail rig in stock form. Think it through then do what makes the most sense for you and yours :beer:
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Oct 6, 2009
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  11. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    1 ton axles are wasted on a 225 IMHO. Save them for V8 power.
     
    Posimoto, Oct 6, 2009
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  12. DavidWymore

    DavidWymore Member

    So you're saying I should put the longer AMC era sheetmetal from my '81 on the front and run the V8 from the K5?:)
     
    DavidWymore, Oct 6, 2009
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