Advice for new guy getting started

5.9magnumjeep · 02-27-2022, 04:24 AM

So looked at the dime rocket thread… funny enough someone did mention the 98 Jeep with the 5.9. I got under it earlier today to take a look at the bushings in the rear suspension (not for too long though, pouring down rain). Probably going to order a poly bushing kit from energy suspension to tighten things up a bit. However, the rear suspension looks like it’s got some great potential. I need to plot everything out and see if it’s got squat or anti squat.

I’m leaning towards the Jeep for now. It would be a good truck to get my feet wet in racing. Motor runs strong, transmission on a fresh rebuild. Main concern is getting an SFI rated damper, roll bar, 5 point harness, and whether or not the diffs need c clip eliminators (I keep reading mixed info on the Dana 44 aluminum retainer type some say no c clip and others say the aluminum housing has c clips). I also need to take a look at the clutch packs for the limited slip. Oh yeah and a driveline hoop.

The ranger will take a lot of work. Motor and trans need a rebuild, they are both tired. Rear end is tiny and prone to breaking on anymore than stock torque. New leaf springs, track bars, shocks, etc.

The jeep is more of a get in and go as opposed to the ranger.

02-27-2022, 04:24 AM	#16
5.9magnumjeep Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Advice for new guy getting started So looked at the dime rocket thread… funny enough someone did mention the 98 Jeep with the 5.9. I got under it earlier today to take a look at the bushings in the rear suspension (not for too long though, pouring down rain). Probably going to order a poly bushing kit from energy suspension to tighten things up a bit. However, the rear suspension looks like it’s got some great potential. I need to plot everything out and see if it’s got squat or anti squat. I’m leaning towards the Jeep for now. It would be a good truck to get my feet wet in racing. Motor runs strong, transmission on a fresh rebuild. Main concern is getting an SFI rated damper, roll bar, 5 point harness, and whether or not the diffs need c clip eliminators (I keep reading mixed info on the Dana 44 aluminum retainer type some say no c clip and others say the aluminum housing has c clips). I also need to take a look at the clutch packs for the limited slip. Oh yeah and a driveline hoop. The ranger will take a lot of work. Motor and trans need a rebuild, they are both tired. Rear end is tiny and prone to breaking on anymore than stock torque. New leaf springs, track bars, shocks, etc. The jeep is more of a get in and go as opposed to the ranger.