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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman
It may not be listed in the guide ,but the ZJ Grands were available as 2 wheel drive models with a straight tube front axle ,as were all Jeep models . there was a fairly strong market for the rear wheel only models in southern states where the 4 wd was not really necessary and the Jeep were seen as status "driveway ornaments ". The Jeep dealership I worked for always kept at least one of each in stock
There may be potential in the combo ,but it surely will not be an inexpensive build to get it competitive .
Do a LOT of research before diving in . It may be wiser, and possibly cheaper to start with a known combo. Look into Billy Nees' posts on "DIME ROCKETS" for some ideas.
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That is good info to know, I have never really been a Jeep guy. This one came in to the shop I used to work at with a hurt transmission. Bought from the customer for $200, got it home and pulled it apart. Snap ring leg go in the rear half of the case, which caused a bunch of havoc everywhere else. So far I’m only into it $1000 including purchase and it drives great now.
Makes me wonder about finding a front tube axle setup, pull the transfer case and put on the tail shaft housing from a dodge truck with the 46re.