98 XJ - Rock Crawler / Precrawler / Rocklander

[Wakeland]

Ditched the stock fuel tank and my 100lb tank skid plate, attempting to gain more clearance underneath.

Motobuild tank fitted nicely in the back. Using the same OEM pump, regulator, and sending unit. I wanted to keep the OEM pump to maintain the gauge and for readily available parts at any auto store. Slammed it forward against the cage to keep as much usable trunk space as possible.

 

[Wakeland]

Another Rubicon Trip. Summer 2024. I got to meet Dustin and Jeremy from Dirtnation youtube channel, got to wheel with them, he was kind enough to include me in his video.

 

[Wakeland]

Hungry for more flex, longer wheelbase, more comfortable ride, more high speed capable.
I decided to 4 link the rear, longer arms and 4 link the front, go full hydro, coilovers and bumpstops.
I never liked the front 3 link track bar feel, how when cycling suspension, the front would shift left to right. (it was never very flat due to packaging restrictions).

I call this V3.0 of the build.
It was down for 10 months under the knife.

 

[Wakeland]

 

[Wakeland]

 

[UR_Mawm69]

holy shit man.

BADfuckingASS!

 

[badlinesgoodtimes]

What a machine! Those new Axles are Beef! Well done! you gunna be out at KOH ?

 

[Kellyex1450]

What a weapon! great work!

 

[Wakeland]

Here are some close up photos of the completed build.

 

[Wakeland]

 

[4xFoorOffroad]

Been really enjoying the story, progress and level of work on this.

 

[Fenix Motorsports]

I was worried I might never get it driving again.

I routinely feel this walking past my jeep every day, especially now that I need to pull the drivetrain to put in the newly acquired willys truck.....I really should stop getting more projects.....

 

[Oh4Tahoe]

What is the wheelbase now, as it sits?