I would assume it's the same as a C6, but he bundles it with a flywheel so I'm not sure. He makes a different one for GM autos.bigun wrote:Will trans adapter work with an automatic or only a manual?
Thank you for bringing this to my attention before I hastily skipped a step! I re-read through the notes I had made about sound deadening and you are absolutely correct, there needs to be another layer in here.SJTD wrote:The stuff on the firewall, whatsit? Looks like butyl?
If so don't you want some foam or jute between it and the MLV?
You called it a uncoupling membrane but isn't the uncoupling layer supposed to be low density to keep the vibration from being transmitted to the MLV?
Box/reinforce where? I am building a cross member that ties the engine mounts together. I don't feel it's necessary to plate or reinforce the frame up front, the cross member I am building should handle that. I'm not overly concerned with weight but I am trying to remain conscious of it. I'm probably going to end up filling in the unnecessary holes in the front section and going over the factory welds there also. I kind of hate to burn off all the factory paint being as I live in the rust belt, but I don't think I should let that stop me from having it strengthened.Cheapthrills wrote:Jeep seems to be coming along nicely...
Out of curiosity why didn't you box/reinforce the frame?
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I meant the whole frame, but you answered my question.Adventure_Wagon88 wrote:Box/reinforce where? I am building a cross member that ties the engine mounts together. I don't feel it's necessary to plate or reinforce the frame up front, the cross member I am building should handle that. I'm not overly concerned with weight but I am trying to remain conscious of it. I'm probably going to end up filling in the unnecessary holes in the front section and going over the factory welds there also. I kind of hate to burn off all the factory paint being as I live in the rust belt, but I don't think I should let that stop me from having it strengthened.Cheapthrills wrote:Jeep seems to be coming along nicely...
Out of curiosity why didn't you box/reinforce the frame?
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I am boxing in the rear from the factory shock mounts back and replacing the very rear cross channel with box tube. At some point later I will finish boxing the rest of the frame. At my place I don't have a lift or a way to completely remove the body from the frame. I have no intention of laying in a pool of welding spatter and repeatedly burning myself! My dad has a lift but that's 40 minutes away. He is building a new shop which should be done a little before my Jeep is on the road so I will drive it there when able and do it there. Before then I would also like to get a dimple die set to be able to form some weight saving but strengthening holes in the plate I use.
Yeah I've heard a lot of people say that kind of thing. I've wheeled XJs moderately hard with no added reinforcement and never saw any I'll-effects from it. Another thing I'm adding which I didn't mention is a second cross member, for the transfer case (probably just 2x2 1/4" wall box tube). My traction bar should also tie in to this depending on where everything falls.Cheapthrills wrote:I meant the whole frame, but you answered my question.
I asked because of the added torque of the new engine + off road use.
You can see my body flex when I flex my wagon even moderately. I worry about my rear windows and B pillars.
$1100 was more than I expected too. I just priced them where I would be happy to pass them on. $600 or less I was keeping them. Some guy in Jersey wanted them for his YJ. I posted them on a Facebook group. They were very clean, factory paint. 3.31 gears. The only upgrade to them was Warn premium locking hubs. The front was SOA converted which the buyer was happy about. Jersey is a good market!jpswapmohn wrote:I know this is irrelevant, but what had you added to your D44's before you sold them? If they were stock, $1100 is a far better than I would have expected or hoped for.
I am about to do same with mine as J20 axles are going in. I have an Aussie locker and disc brake conversion on the back and LSD in front, both geared 4.10. Maybe I need to bring them up to the poconos and sell them here instead of VA..
Great looking project. Looking forward to seeing how you keep her below 24" with those 37's.