What would it take to build this?

On the model the wheels look like American Racing AR-23. I'm thinking 15x10 with 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. And a 15x8 with a 33x10.50 for a spare. Probably the Black Diamond 3" lift. I have a Warn winch to put on. Only other thing would be paint and decals. Oh, and the helmet and gloves

David

 

Why, the model, it's real easy
It's an M38, but I guess you knew that I got one. If it articulated it would be (scaled down) as good as my FSJ.
Well, Jeep2003 here on the board, his Jeep looks like that.
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/member.php?u=4237

 

based on the front skid plate a full IFS swap is in order R)

 

i don't have the headlight guards or the skid plate, but...

 

Andy,

I think I read you have the Black Diamond 3" lift, are you still happy with it? What size/backspacing are your wheels? Any trouble with the tires scrubbing?

Thanks,
David

 

I did some measuring and math, the model's tires would scale to 39x18!

 

Nah, they kept the solid axles. centered the diffs front and rear, too!

 

Here's my rolling chassis: http://www.48cj2a.com/images/chassis_curbside.jpg

 

Mine's a 2.5 inch superlift kit with con-ferr shackles that probably give it an extra .5-1 inch over stock, with 2 inch homebrewed body lift. 35" BFG mudders rub at full turn, but i can live with it. It won't be a problem when i find the time to do my axle swap (wider dana 44's from a 78 cherokee waiting in the garage). The main complaint people have about superlift is stiffness but i like that aspect of it. i'm hoping it will help for when i do my motor swap as well, since my new motor will be heavier than the L134.

 

Money, Lots of Money, And even more Money?

 

I've got a $10k budget.

I thought I had found a place to do the body work I need (passenger floor board and rocker needs to be replaced) and they told me they were booked up for a year. I'm not that patient.

 

bah... body work is overrated R)R)

 

Do it yourself. Just not that much to it.:v6: