Scarletts Build

[Shagoneer]

I decided it was time to start my own build thread.
I got my jeep in January and immediately started screwing with everything. First thing was a Carb rebuild....Didnt go so well. So I got a Holley carb to replace the motorcraft....still didnt work. So I ordered an EFI Kit.

[Shagoneer]

Next on the list was my suspension.
I was like a kid in a candy store when everything arrived.
I had a few problems on the front but nothing too horrible.

[Shagoneer]

Then I got to the rear end.
I had a random skid plate blocking me fro taking off one of my leaf springs. I FINALLY managed to get it off today, and I learned something....I HAVE 2 GAS TANKS!
And now a VERY flammable back yard

[Gumby]

What suspension did you install and where did you get it.

[Shagoneer]

Its a rough country 3 inch lift and rough country N2.0 shocks. I got them straight from rough country

[jaber]

Is that the Howell kit?

Looks like you've been busy...

[Shagoneer]

Its the Holley. I wish I had known about the Howell when I bought it though, would have saved me $600

[66stepside]

Keep plugging away! Looks good!

[Shagoneer]

I keep getting distracted and doing things that werent part of my plan, so I sat down and made a list of everything I want to do to my baby. I now realize how expensive I plan for my jeep to be.
1. Roll Cage
2. Disc Brake conversion
3. Gears
4. Front Bumper
5. Winch
6. Rear Bumper with tire carrier
7. Hemi 440
8. Rockwells
9. Tranny
10. Paint
11. Carpet
12. Bumper Jack Mount
13. Shovel+Axe Mount
14. Big Dicks Suspension Lift
15. Bilstein Reservoir off Shocks
16. Removable sway bar
17. Dual Battery
18. Sliders
19. Bushwacker fender flares
20. KC Day Lighters
21. Roof Rack
22. Replace rear window
23. Second set of doors

[Humphreys2010]

Looks like a lot of work! Kinda sounds like everything I want to do to 2 of my vehicle. I need a 2nd and 3rd job just 4 my toys!

[Shagoneer]

So I've come to an Impasse and was wondering if you guys could help me out. I cant decide if I should try to squeeze a dodge v10 or a 5.7 HEMI

[ProTouring442]

So I've come to an Impasse and was wondering if you guys could help me out. I cant decide if I should try to squeeze a dodge v10 or a 5.7 HEMI

Looking at the room (or lack thereof) while doing my swap, I think you will be hard pressed to squeeze a V10 in there. It can, of course, be done, but I think it will require an aftermarket A/C-heat system, and a notched firewall.

[Shagoneer]

Well I don't have a heat/ AC system now, I can continue on without one lol

[Shagoneer]

I had to pull off my trailer hitch receiver today to get to some pesky fuel lines (I want to murder whoever ran all of the wiring and fuel lines) and found some beautiful southern ingenuity

[Shagoneer]

I had even more fun today while removing one of my rear shackles FUN FUN FUN time for the trusty SAWZALL

[Shagoneer]

after reading a lot of the build threads I've learned that it's sacrilegious to have organized wiring harnesses or vacuum lines in an FSJ so I don't....

[Shagoneer]

I just spent an hour and a half trying to get her to start before realizing that I had the Return fuel line and the sending line switched on the throttle body.....I will try again tomorrow when not angry at myself.
Apparently I didnt have the wiring harness that gave the injectors power hooked up either....

[Shagoneer]

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IT LIVES!!!!!!!

[Shagoneer]

While trying to cut the %^$&^(^($ bolt in the back I've now gone through 6 SAWZALL blades (two wear diamond tipped blades), found out a MAPP torch isnt hot enough, and threatened to sell my Jeep a few hundred times. I never imagined simply adding a lift would be this hard.
In the time since I have installed some CHEAP harbor freight lights though

[Shagoneer]

Today I got bored while watch ;
"BleepinJeep " videos and saw one where he paints his wheels, and decided I could totally do it too. This is the product of my boredom.
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