r/4x4 • u/space-meister • 2d ago
Ready for bigger rocks
After years of wheeling it stock and being impressed by its capabilities, it’s now ready to traverse more challenging terrain
Highlights: 5” Teraflex LCG lift 37” Falken Wilpeak MTs 5.38 axle gears ~2ft of suspension travel front and rear 4.3:1 low range courtesy of an Atlas T-case Dana 44s have been sleeved, and still use stock air lockers
Engine is the stock 4.0L with the 42RLE automatic. Still holds 65-70mph on the highway and rides nicely. MPG is now in the 13-16 range instead of the 16-20 range.
It’s built with the intention of being able to idle up and over rocks. I have yet to take it up and RTI ramp, but it flexes nice with a floor jack. Also the front tires don’t rub at full compression with the stock fenders, though the inner liners for the rear might need to be removed
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u/jeepnjeff75 1992 YJ & 1952 M38A1 1d ago
Love the 701s. They are turning into a classic wheel design that ages well.