Indy's jeep build

[Indy - KK6ONP]

[Indy - KK6ONP]

That was a BAD decision (or good .. lol) because I didn't wait for it to cool down. As soon as that cold water hit the hot head ... it cracked. It was not a big crack and I actually drove the jeep for months without even realizing the damage. During this time, it would misfire every once in a while. I did all sorts of stuff (changed the spark plugs, wires, rotor, iginition coil etc) to remedy it but nothing worked. There was no water in the oil or any other sign of a cracked head.

So one day, I had enough of it and made my mind to pull the head to see what might be going on. Started after work around 8PM and was done around 11PM.
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I couldn't seen anything wrong. Took the head to a machine shop and sure enough, it had a hair line crack between 1st and 2nd cylinder.

At this point, I was debating between just putting a new head on OR do a complete engine rebuild. I figured since I have over 160K, sooner or later I will have to rebuild it anyway. Then that lead me into building a 4.7 high compression stroker with a cam that yields amazing torque at low RPMs.

I left the jeep parked for 2 months while I did my research and gathered the parts. Once I had everything in my garage, the fun began:












This was my FIRST time rebuilding ANY engine. I was SUPER happy when it fired right up without ANY problems for the first time after the rebuild.

[Indy - KK6ONP]

Soon after, time came to regear the axles. I went with a HP30 front, already had D44 in the rear, 4.56 gears with a detroit automatic locker in the rear.

After that I just enjoyed it for few months before I ditched the rough country shocks and went with Rancho 9000 series shocks. They had a deal going on which got me free wireless controller for 340 shipped to my door. Day and Night difference! And I love the wireless controller.

Then Pari (my daughter) came in to this world and I sort of ignored my jeep for the next 1 and half years.



The jeep itch started again when I met you guys at hollister.


Now I have got 35inch tires and about 4 inch of lift (will be replaced with 3.5 MC lift). Got front and rear rampage recovery bumpers.

[lowranger]

Nice build thread Indy !! It looks great !

[Jkgene]

X2 Looking good!

[JKTHOMPSON]

Nice!

[fast540]

Indy. You can't park bro. The rubber bits should point down[FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]


Sent from a spot of near insanity

[Indy - KK6ONP]

Thanks guys!

Ron .. I was tired of sitting straight .. Lol

[bobthetj03]

[GCJEEPING]

Sweet build. I'll do my 4.0 some day and hit you up for info.