What is your Reasonable Dream Build

[94xjsport94]

Another XJ
Full unibody plating
Dove nose
Dove tail
Same front bumper I have now just shortened
Hybrid cage
High 2x6 rockers with boat sides to the frame rails
60/13b or 60/60 built to undetermined specs
ORI's with hood shock hoops
3 link front with a slight stretch for maximum approach angle
Full hydro
Rear triangulated 4 link
Flat belly
241 or atlas
4.slow and AW4 with 1st gear switch
Beadlocks of some kind
39.5 Reds, 40" treps, or 40" claws.

Mine will get there eventually.

[jc79]

2D JK > LJ

2D JK is a lot more expensive as a base vehicle than a high mileage LJ!  :-) And you'd have to comp cut the rears to get the same wheelbase of a slightly stretched LJ. And the wiring harness and bracket kit for that LS swap is $5200 for a JK.... I've done that research. LJ > 2DR JK for an extreme build where you are literally removing the entire drivetrain.


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[DOUG]

JKU
LS
Atlas w/ extra low gears
Hudlow Axle 60/14 front 513 arb
Hudlow 70 rear 513 arb
Comp cut
ORIs LCOG
Full custom family cage
Skids and armor
Spare in rear
Factory style half doors with uppers
4 seats with harnesses
44s or 46s

[lt99ls1]

2D JK > LJ

2D JK is a lot more expensive as a base vehicle than a high mileage LJ!  :-) And you'd have to comp cut the rears to get the same wheelbase of a slightly stretched LJ. And the wiring harness and bracket kit for that LS swap is $5200 for a JK.... I've done that research. LJ > 2DR JK for an extreme build where you are literally removing the entire drivetrain.


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I think you would have to comp cut the 2dr jk (95.4) to get the wheel base of a stock lj (103).

[BigMike]

2D JK > LJ

2D JK is a lot more expensive as a base vehicle than a high mileage LJ!  :-) And you'd have to comp cut the rears to get the same wheelbase of a slightly stretched LJ. And the wiring harness and bracket kit for that LS swap is $5200 for a JK.... I've done that research. LJ > 2DR JK for an extreme build where you are literally removing the entire drivetrain.


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I would agree IF the Jeep was only used offroad.  My dream build is something that I can drive to the trails, wheel the hell out of it, and drive it home. 

[kvom]

At this stage of my wheeling "life", I'd go with Doug's build above.  Might choose Spider 9" axles vs. the 60/70 combo.  42s might be big enough, but depends on what the WB ends up as.

[8lugLJ]

My LJ with ..

unimogs  f & r
14" King coilovers, air bumps
3link fr/4 link rr
atlas 4 spd
heated Mastercrafts
half cab w a sick stereo, maybe even a blow-thru setup
some of those high dollar roller drawers for the back
nice DOM cage
LCG with flat belly
and prob 39" BFGs.. or 40" Treps..

ultimate drool worthy do-all rig..

[cru9]

A brand new JKU Automatic
40" GoodYear MTR Kevlars
Trail Ready HD Series beadwork with world series rings
ORI's
Hydro Assist Steering
Custom long arm suspension
Custom complete weld in cage
LS V8
Atlas Transfer case
Rear ProRock 80
Front ProRock 60
5.38 Gears
ARB air Lockers
Artec under belly skid
Warn 9.5 Cti-s winch
All 4 Corbeau Seats
Haven't decided on bumpers and sliders yet

[tcdawg]

I would keep it real simple...

My current Jeep and add:

LS3 6.2 w 6L80e trans
14 bolt rear, shaved
Prorock 60 front
ORI's with custom long arms
Trailready Beadlocks w/ 40" PBR's

[Scott F.]

I have so many different build ideas in my head that I will never get a chance to work on.....but one that has been on my list for a long time and would really be that expensive would be:

40's Willys flatfender body, only minor trimming for tire clearance
Buy a built but beat up toyota and take all the drivetrain
Toyota axles stock 4.11 or 4.88 gears rcvs plus the usual goodies
Toy 4cyl/ trans and tcase with 4.7 gears
Rear toyota leaf springs or stock YJ leafs all around
Simple roll cage setup
33 or 35's
Olive drab paint job

Perfect for Sunday drives around town and mild wheeling and forest service road exploring.