LS Wagoneer on Tons and Leafs

robbierobot · Feb 18, 2022

Well here goes my attempt a build thread of sorts, I've work on a lot of jeeps but never have posted up much for them. Long story with different FSJs and flatfenders

involved lead me to building my daily instead. Bought this 85 Wagoneer almost 8 years ago and been driving it to work ever since reliably, so why not tear it all apart? Couple old shots from over the years

mbryson · Feb 18, 2022

looking fwd to this. Cool concept for sure.

Jinx · Feb 18, 2022

I will be watching this one. Good luck with the build.

4 doors, V8, sounds like a where Jeep got the idea for the 392.

Kevin B. · Feb 18, 2022

Way cool. I've wanted a Waggy since high school, yours looks great!

Bart · Feb 18, 2022

Looking forward to the build.

spaggyroe · Feb 18, 2022

I love FSJ's. This will be neat!

RockChucker · Feb 18, 2022

Mmmm. Love wagoneers. Can’t wait to see what you do

robbierobot · Feb 18, 2022

Back in September pulled out the stock drive train and got started. And I lied already, technically an LS based motor.. new setup is LM7 4l60e NP24C Running a Holley Termanator X Max for the standalone.

N-Smooth · Feb 18, 2022

Can I have it?

robbierobot · Feb 22, 2022

More random (chaotic mess) pictures of along the way so far. Built a simple 2.5" to 3" collector Y-pipe. Rewired the whole truck using a painless kit, thanks to a friend who helped. And overhauled a np241C I scored from the junkyard for free.

robbierobot · Feb 23, 2022

And now the fun stuff, where I am at as it sits today. Rear axle is swapped in, on a set of aftermarket leaf packs with some leaves pulled and a shackle flip using a ranger hanger and jks xj shackles. Front is out boarded reverse shackle setup on stock leaf packs. Sky designs high steer and u bolt flip kit. 1" rear stretch and roughly 4" front stretch. Just about finshed with mockup and almost time to put real bolts on, finish weld, and paint as far as suspension.

Bart · Feb 23, 2022

Great progress and love the stance. I'll bet your gas mileage is so much better, even with the larger tires.

1969honda · Feb 23, 2022

That looks really sweet!

robbierobot · Feb 23, 2022

Bart said:
Great progress and love the stance. I'll bet your gas mileage is so much better, even with the larger tires.

I am hoping so too. It did okay with the 360 since I had a Howell TBI setup but better would be great as I plan for this thing to be for local trail rides and camping.

I Lean · Feb 23, 2022

I heart this. 🥰

gertsch · Mar 2, 2022

You'll love the ls. Buddy did the 6.0 and 6l90 in his 76 chief. Thing is a rocket. Fuel economy is awesome as well.

spaggyroe · Mar 2, 2022

Damn that's cool!

robbierobot · Mar 7, 2022

Good news, it runs! Pretty exciting to hear it run for the first time. Need to clean up some wiring and replace a water pump. Also got some welding done on the front suspension and its off jacks for now.

Herzog · Mar 7, 2022

Lookin good!!

robbierobot · Mar 21, 2022

Right back to the jack stands.. but lots of good stuff is in the works

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