YJ plans

[Junkpile]

I want another YJ. The CJ isn't too far from being done, and when it is....it's sold. Trying to figure out what I'm going to do now, so I can go ahead and start shopping.
I want to run the 6" Monolinear SUA kit from Skyjacker, a 2-3" BL, and TJ flares over 38" TSLs. I want a carbed 258/automatic combo so I can either hop that up, or easily bolt in an AMC V8. I haven't quite settled on axles yet. I've got a few questions though.

?1. I know the D300 will bolt in place of the NP231, so I'm leaning towards that. If I bolt a D300 up to a transmission that had an NP231 on it, how will the D300 be clocked? Will the positioning allow a passenger side drop without any more modifications?

?2. Has anyone here used or have any eperience with the D300 flip kit that allows you to use a drivers side differential with that Tcase?

?3. Did all of the early 258 powered YJs that had automatics come with the 999Torqueflite 3 speed, or was there another one used too?

 

[bryanjeep]

uh oh, you said a dirty word...body lift.

 

[jps4jeep]

?1. I know the D300 will bolt in place of the NP231, so I'm leaning towards that. If I bolt a D300 up to a transmission that had an NP231 on it, how will the D300 be clocked? Will the positioning allow a passenger side drop without any more modifications?

You know I was playing with this option in my head as well. I have a D44 HD (8 lug version) out of a 3/4 ton chevy but it is a passenger side diff. You will most likely need to modify the exhaust (not too tough) but the steering will probably need to be altered slightly. But This I am not sure. (Trying to do vissuals in my head) Might need a clocking ring? with out it, Might hang a little too low.


?2. Has anyone here used or have any eperience with the D300 flip kit that allows you to use a drivers side differential with that Tcase?


A buddy of mine is running a flipped D300 behind a 350 V8 and a Tremec T5 transmission out of a stang. I know you wante the amc/auto set up so I am not too sure, but the added durability of the gear drive, low gearing, short running length, and twin stick are real nice. he has had no complaints

?3. Did all of the early 258 powered YJs that had automatics come with the 999Torqueflite 3 speed, or was there another one used too?

I dunno, get a 5 speed!

 

[Tug-n-pull]

T-18 would be my transmission choice! tug

 

[redrooster]

With 2-3 Inch body lift, you won't have to worry about it hitting anything. You could probably almost clock it with the standard adapter ring. I think a flip kit comes with a clocking ring.
The good news is with a clocked case and 2-3 inches of body lift, you can run a flat skid pan.
What axle questions are there? GO one ton and your done. (that kind of has a nice ring to it)

 

[Junkpile]

Thanks for the responses.
I've gone off in a completely different direction for now...... A buddy of mine that owns a garage made me an offer that I'm thinking I shouldn't refuse. Two SJs for $500, they both run and drive fine. One has a 360 and the body is in good enough shape, the other I haven't seen but it has a 304 and the body needs alot of work. The engines and underhood accessories are worth that. The YJ may have to wait a while.
If nothing else, I can take my worked 360 cylinder heads off the CJ before I sell it and swap a set off one of those engines. My factory 304 heads are shot and I wasn't looking forward to giving up my $built$ set with the Jeep.

 

[hi_c]

If you're gonna be swapping out axles, I'd suggest a spring over rather than the monolinear kit. That thing is expensive. The SOA can be done for about 1/5 the cost. Just my opinion. Oh yeah... YJ's rule.

Corey

 

[currupt4130]

yea soa with 2.5" leafs and a bl outa do you incredibly good, plus soa flexes better, go high pinion d 60 in the rear and a d44 in the front or d60 if you dont trust it,

Oh yeah... YJ's rule.

damn right...

 

[currupt4130]

also a consideration, revolver shackles, z boxes, extra long shock mounts, (lose the fenders or go through them), super long brake linesand 4 way coil over shocks!