Jeep CJ7 Body on a C4 Chassis powered by LR4
09-28-2010, 11:49 PM
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This is too cool!
I am building an LS1 84 C4, and came here to search about LS1 Jeeps. This combines my two project ideas!
I want to build a fiberglass jeep that handles. I was thinking C4 suspension but w AWD. Way more fab work than I am up for though...
I am subscribing!!
Keep up the great work!
I am building an LS1 84 C4, and came here to search about LS1 Jeeps. This combines my two project ideas!
I want to build a fiberglass jeep that handles. I was thinking C4 suspension but w AWD. Way more fab work than I am up for though...
I am subscribing!!
Keep up the great work!
10-01-2010, 02:41 PM
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Here's a pic with the boat anchor gone and the beginning of test fitting the LR4. I got $500 for the 350/700r4 and paid only $550 for the lr4/4l60e. This has done been on the cheap. I think I'm in it like $1200 right now, after selling a bunch of extra stuff. I still need to sell the hardtop and buy some rims so I think its going to end up less than $1500. Progress is slow these days as I drive to Stockton every weekend to pick up my daughter so I only work on it a few hours in the evenings after work.
10-01-2010, 04:01 PM
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That is a sick idea. I considered building a diesel AWD C4. I was going to use an S10 front frame clip and a 6.5 turbo diesel. V8 S10's are common. Lug pattern would even match. What did you do about your tranni mount on your LS1 C4? I'm using a stock F body 4l60 and planning to make an adapter to go to the stock C channel. Do you know what I'm talking about?. Also, what are you doing for instrumentation? I ditched the digital dash and bought a Silverado cluster. I haven't installed it yet. What are you doing for gages? Also, did you have to notch the firewall? Did you cut down your engine mount towers and use LS1 mounts? I think I'm going to do that. How are you doing your AC? I saw where one guy used the late model compressor but it really buries it down against the K member. I took off the LR4 AC compressor and am planning to mount the 84 compressor where the idler is on the main belt and use a longer belt.
10-11-2010, 12:28 PM
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Working on the C channel to 4l60e. Might add one more brace. I know, looks kind of weak compared to stock but I think it will do.
Also, I realized the pan would be about an inch off the ground so I got a C5 pan off ebay for $150. Hope it fits. It should, right, barring any exhaust issues? I have the truck exhaust way back against the firewall. Also, I have 29" between frame rails, so I think the C5 pan will fit (on a 2001 4.8).
Also, I realized the pan would be about an inch off the ground so I got a C5 pan off ebay for $150. Hope it fits. It should, right, barring any exhaust issues? I have the truck exhaust way back against the firewall. Also, I have 29" between frame rails, so I think the C5 pan will fit (on a 2001 4.8).
10-13-2010, 09:53 PM
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is the c channel from the c4 stuff?
ive never seen one out of a car (or jeep, obviously) before
that looks like it just needs a gusset or two to look beeftastic, i just never spent any time under my c4
ive never seen one out of a car (or jeep, obviously) before
that looks like it just needs a gusset or two to look beeftastic, i just never spent any time under my c4
10-18-2010, 02:56 PM
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Yep, that's how they look. In the picture you can't see a big piece of angle. I've got the motor/trans sittin in the car now. More pics soon. Plan to work on exhaust this afternoon.
10-19-2010, 09:34 AM
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10-22-2010, 12:43 PM
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Engine crossmember.
The engine is in for the last time (I think) and the exhaust is done. Tranny cooler lines almost done. Next up is wiring
. That is one fat wiring loom.
The engine is in for the last time (I think) and the exhaust is done. Tranny cooler lines almost done. Next up is wiring
. That is one fat wiring loom. 
11-13-2010, 03:18 PM
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