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LS short box · 03-03-2023, 10:56 PM

Scope creep is where I went with my Wrangler. When I bought it it was a 4 cylinder 5 speed combo. Crazy slow.
So I started picking at it and pretty soon the body was off the frame. Sand blasted the frame, powder coat it, 8.8 Explorer rear axle, 241R TC, rebuilt LS6/4L60E and then a total repaint.
I've got 15 years on the swap. It's been great. Had it on the Power Tour a couple of times. Only goes to the end of my driveway in the winter. It's a bit scary in 2 wheel drive on snow. It does the best donuts on snow vehicle that I've ever had!
So I encourage scope creep. Never know where it will lead you.

03-03-2023, 10:56 PM	#33
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,940	Re: 1981 Jeep CJ5 Scope creep is where I went with my Wrangler. When I bought it it was a 4 cylinder 5 speed combo. Crazy slow. So I started picking at it and pretty soon the body was off the frame. Sand blasted the frame, powder coat it, 8.8 Explorer rear axle, 241R TC, rebuilt LS6/4L60E and then a total repaint. I've got 15 years on the swap. It's been great. Had it on the Power Tour a couple of times. Only goes to the end of my driveway in the winter. It's a bit scary in 2 wheel drive on snow. It does the best donuts on snow vehicle that I've ever had! So I encourage scope creep. Never know where it will lead you.