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02-19-2012, 04:20 PM
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Jeep Wagoneer full size- tell me about them
I've always wanted one of these cars and although I really want a long term project car, and eventually a tow rig, I don't have the time for it now. Nonetheless, I'm considering it in case the right example crosses my path to swap a modern GM drivetrain in. Many people have thrown iron-LS motors in them so there is a ton of info and even parts needed for the swap. Anyway, any experience with these cars? With a suspension and brake fresh-up and newer motor, can these things safely pull my camaro on a trailer long distances? Am I crazy considering I am as handy as a toddler?
This is what got the wheels turning: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2783706208.html
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Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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02-19-2012, 05:34 PM
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looks like a sick project... just dont cut the **** out of the fenders please lol
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02-19-2012, 06:23 PM
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Do some lurking on jeep forum
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02-19-2012, 06:54 PM
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Thanks. That led me to this: http://www.ifsja.org/tech/misc/buyfaq.html Which is gold. I'm going to be in Phili next week. I might go check out the car for kicks. Price seems to be right.
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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02-19-2012, 07:15 PM
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Definitely a nice price - seems to be in pretty decent shape. Those are some really great Jeeps, usually hard to find good deals on them. Solid drivetrain / axles, look great with a small lift on them, LS swap would certainly be fun!
Just look it over very very carefully for rust.
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Originally Posted by maroman88
just dont cut the **** out of the fenders please lol
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I agree, there is no need for that.
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02-20-2012, 08:50 AM
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they are awesome...when jeep was on top,,,now their crap(owner of a jeep now) besides the wranglers. wagonmasters.com sells refurbished ones. only issues are rust (quarters/floors/etc) and gas mileage (360).
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02-20-2012, 03:24 PM
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they are awesome...when jeep was on top,,,now their crap(owner of a jeep now) besides the wranglers. wagonmasters.com sells refurbished ones. only issues are rust (quarters/floors/etc) and gas mileage (360).
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Agreed. Wrangler owners scavenge these trucks for their Dana 44 axles because they very strong in stock form for a light truck, and work well with up to a 37 inch tire. Those axles plus the 360 V8 equals awesome as-is; swapping in a nice 6.0 Vortec would only make it awesomer. Yeah...that's right...I said awesomer.
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02-25-2012, 01:08 PM
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If you get one just make sure it doesnt have the vacuum disconnect axle or plan on swapping the front.
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02-25-2012, 05:02 PM
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They are aosome! Vacuum disconnect is easy to get rid of no need to swap diffs
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02-26-2012, 04:41 PM
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I believe the 84-85 was the only ones with the vacuum disconnect. I'm looking for one a little newer than that. The guy won't call me back on the one i posted up about. Its a shame because good deals like that are few and far between with these cars.
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Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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02-26-2012, 04:58 PM
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Get something with a diesel in it for towing.
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02-26-2012, 07:04 PM
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Too expensive and not that serious. Wish GM continued with this project: http://green.autoblog.com/2009/03/11...probably-dead/
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Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
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02-26-2012, 07:07 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Annnnnd cue Al with the GM purchase of a cummins mini motaaa
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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02-28-2012, 11:00 PM
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one word....RUST
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02-29-2012, 09:21 AM
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my friend karl just lifted his
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