Hi All!
I've been on here for a while, but do not frequent on the site. I'm finally getting around to posting my rig...after quite a bit of history! Some may notice this rig was for sale in the sale section. It did sell about 1.5 years ago and I ended up buying it back! I realized it was a huge mistake to sell it and fortunately the buyer had to sell it 1 year after purchasing it and gave me first crack at it. Now it's back home and never ever leaving again!
Major mods are as follows:
LS1 4L60E conversion
NP241 with SYE
Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear 4.56 gears
3 link front suspension
Custom built roll cage, sliders, and bumpers with tire carrier
Rhino front grill conversion
1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
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supergeess
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1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
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1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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Yeller
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Nice looking build!
The bus I ride is so short it is a yellow Smart Car full of squirrels, monkeys and clowns.
1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
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1970 J2500 Resto Mod
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewt ... 12&t=21395
1974 Bronco “Broncno”
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threa ... st-3411909
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supergeess
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Thank you Yeller!
1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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Stuka
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
I do recall this being sold, glad you were able to get it back!
2017 JKU Rubicon
Pevious Jeeps: 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ
Pevious Jeeps: 1981 J10, 1975 Cherokee, 2008 JK, 2005 KJ, 1989 XJ
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devildog80
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
The Rhino grill gives it the Rolls Royce look, with a 4x4 upgrade 
Nice rig!
Nice rig!
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), MC2150 HA Comp, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified
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jpswapmohn
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Great looking Cherokee! I just did a search for your posts, hoping to find a build thread... none.
If you get a chance, a few pictures of how you set up your cage would be appreciated. I am always looking for little ideas that may inform my plan to add one to my GW.
Welcome back.
If you get a chance, a few pictures of how you set up your cage would be appreciated. I am always looking for little ideas that may inform my plan to add one to my GW.
Welcome back.
One day I will wake up and realize that my jeep is complete...one day, I just know it.
88Wag, LT1/4L60E/NP242, J20 axles, etc. http://imgbox.com/g/rNuIasKYrS
95YJ, STaK, D44's, SOA, ARB's, Bilstein 5150s, 35" KM2's
50 CJ3A
77 J-10 (sold)
88Wag, LT1/4L60E/NP242, J20 axles, etc. http://imgbox.com/g/rNuIasKYrS
95YJ, STaK, D44's, SOA, ARB's, Bilstein 5150s, 35" KM2's
50 CJ3A
77 J-10 (sold)
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supergeess
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Yeah...I'm not great at stopping to take pics and document anything. Once I get going, I gotta just go...
Here are some more pics though.
Here are some more pics though.
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1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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Glad the Impaler
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
How did you make that shifter boot? Very cool, I need something similar for mine! Great work, very good quality!
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supergeess
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
The shifter boots were custom made at a very reasonable price. I am super happy with the end product.
Contact Jason at StrongHold Shifter Boots:
https://www.strongholdshiftboots.com/
Be sure to tell him who referred you.
Contact Jason at StrongHold Shifter Boots:
https://www.strongholdshiftboots.com/
Be sure to tell him who referred you.
1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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OldFarmTruck22
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Great truck!! Any info on the front and rear suspension? Are they custom one-off or can those arms and cross members be purchased?
Thanks!
Thanks!
78 FSJ AMC 360 Quadratrac
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supergeess
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
I got the front suspension custom made by a fabricator here in SoCal. He specializes in roll cages and suspension. I can across him because he had an FSJ on display with the suspension and rollcage done at a show I went to. Great quality and very reasonable price compared to others I’ve gotten estimates from.
1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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supergeess
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
I haven’t touched the rear yet besides the shocks. Most likely will go with some new springs from Atlas, since their local to me. Also considering Deavers.
1977 Chief: LS1 6.0, 4L60E, NP241, SYE, Dakota Digital gauges, more to come.
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OldFarmTruck22
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Re: 1977 Cherokee Chief S LS1 build
Who built the suspension? Can you give us a name of the shop?
78 FSJ AMC 360 Quadratrac