Another Newbie

[firetruck41]

IS THIS YOUR RIG ! YOUR MY NEW BEST FRIEND !

So tell me about the weak points that will have to be dealt with going this big ? I'm assuming I'll have to locate a full floater rear. As well chromoly shaft frt/rr and axle trussing are going to be mandatory.

Any 93+ with the 4 wheel disc brakes (almost all of them), has a full floater rear axle stock.

I think Tiredirongrb has volvo portals...

 

[-Spike-]

Full-floater rear is stock on 93-up for the most part, as Firetruck noted. Chromoly axles and birfs are readily available and cheaper than factory parts. Never seen anyone truss an 80 axle, but I'm sure someone has. I'm sure you've been on Pirate, there's probably some 80 axles on buggies there, see if they felt the need.

No offense taken on the 'heard that before'. We're way to far apart to bother with an arguement, so I'll wait 'till you build your rig to find out if you think it's overall superior to most Jeeps. On that subject, anything can be made to climb rocks (or whatever wheeling you like to do), the LC is impressive at the nut-and-bolts level. You will probably be suprised at the level of quality you find in the stock build. I've owned Nissans and other Toy products- the LC is in a class by itself.

-Spike

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Man, never knew that 40's will fit with OME 2.5" lift

They will if you get them from Slee Off Road

 

[TiredIronGRB]

You should go read the R.O.T.W. threads, you will see just about anything you could imagine done to an 80...except Rockwells ( I just happed to have a set )

 

[two_much_talk]

Thanks guys ! I really appreciate all your comments. I hope I don't come off too entusiastic but I am liking alot of what I am hearing/reading here. I am very happy to have found this board ! I reminds me a lot of the other couple boards I am/was on. I have it in favorites at home and work now.

Your right though I am still figuring out how to navigate this site successfully. I have been reading ROTW in my spare time. ( I work a lot )

I don't mind being more ambitious than knowledgeable at first. I've been offroading since I was young, it's exciting to get away from the "big 3".

Quality : I am definately a believer in my jeeps inline 6. Mine is flawless. Doesn't leak a drop of anything and I push it hard evertime I go out. I am very good about mainentance though. Big believer in taking care of problems immediately ! If not proactively ! from everthing I've heard I should be able to expect the same from the LC.

One of the big things that drew me to this truck is just that : it's a truck , not a wanna bee SUV with an "offroad package"

 

[two_much_talk]

Any 93+ with the 4 wheel disc brakes (almost all of them), has a full floater rear axle stock. <-- Good to know !

I think Tiredirongrb has volvo portals...<--NICE !! true, or are you pulling my leg again ?

... see above in red ...

 

[mot]

Looking forward to seeing your (future) rig and modifications done to it!

Welcome!

Mot

 

[two_much_talk]

Thanks to all for the input.

Unfortunately, after spending the last week pouring over countless posts and reading as much as I can... I have come to realize that I will be better off triangulating my suspension frt/rr, lengthening my wheel base , putting my rear seat back in , and upgrading to full size axles and 39's.

Best of luck to you all. Maybe someday I can join you on one of your runs. Especially TiredIronGRB because he is the closest I found on the boards to west michigan.

 

[DuManchu]

Thanks to all for the input.

Unfortunately, after spending the last week pouring over countless posts and reading as much as I can... I have come to realize that I will be better off triangulating my suspension frt/rr, lengthening my wheel base , putting my rear seat back in , and upgrading to full size axles and 39's.

Best of luck to you all. Maybe someday I can join you on one of your runs. Especially TiredIronGRB because he is the closest I found on the boards to west michigan.

I don't think "better off" is the right term there .

Best of luck to you.