TommyGp
Member
Hi from Kansas City! I joined here because I'm getting started on a 5.9 swap into my TJ and found Slangy's thread in my research. I'm using this thread to get questions I need answered since there seems to be a lot of knowledge here.
I've been wheeling a 1999 TJ with a 505 Performance turbo on a 4.0 for some time. It's a 35" tire LCG rig (0" susp, 1" BL) with a custom 4-link rear and soon to be 3-link w/ panhard front. I've had a 2.5L YJ and an LT1 powered CJ on 40s and tons. I got this TJ a few years back because it was somewhat kid friendly...at least moreso than my CJ or YJ ever were. I recently picked up a DD/tow vehicle so I'm ready to go to tons and am swapping in a 5.9 in the process. Forced induction, while fun, is a bit finicky for my tastes. My wife has a Durango R/T and I love it, but it's the baby hauler right now. In a few years I might do something with it, but for now I'm starting from a separate vehicle.
I'm buying a 2001 Ram 1500 4x4 this week as a donor. It has 151k on the clock, but I know the history well because I work with the owner's brother. Said it ran great until his brother rear ended a dump truck. Didn't even bust the radiator, but insurance totalled it because of the miles. I'm getting it for $1k and imagine I'll clear that in the unused parts. Which brings me to my point...What should I be keeping? I'll post my current list for starters.
Other notes:
I've been wheeling a 1999 TJ with a 505 Performance turbo on a 4.0 for some time. It's a 35" tire LCG rig (0" susp, 1" BL) with a custom 4-link rear and soon to be 3-link w/ panhard front. I've had a 2.5L YJ and an LT1 powered CJ on 40s and tons. I got this TJ a few years back because it was somewhat kid friendly...at least moreso than my CJ or YJ ever were. I recently picked up a DD/tow vehicle so I'm ready to go to tons and am swapping in a 5.9 in the process. Forced induction, while fun, is a bit finicky for my tastes. My wife has a Durango R/T and I love it, but it's the baby hauler right now. In a few years I might do something with it, but for now I'm starting from a separate vehicle.
I'm buying a 2001 Ram 1500 4x4 this week as a donor. It has 151k on the clock, but I know the history well because I work with the owner's brother. Said it ran great until his brother rear ended a dump truck. Didn't even bust the radiator, but insurance totalled it because of the miles. I'm getting it for $1k and imagine I'll clear that in the unused parts. Which brings me to my point...What should I be keeping? I'll post my current list for starters.
- Engine (duh)
- Trans (although I plan to run my ax15 currently)
- Underhood harness
- PCM
- Ignition key cylinder (maybe that solves potential SKIM issues?)
- Brake M/C (good upgrade for TJs anyway)
- Steering box (if it's the same as the Durango, otherwise I won't keep)
- Fuel pump (JIC mine takes a dump)
Other notes:
- I will probably make my own motor mounts, but might get lazy.
- I plan to run the Summit block huggers, but in ceramic coated fashion for heat reduction.
- Is the 231D HD worth keeping? I have an Advance Adapters SYE and my case is fine. Maybe the wide chain is worth it, but at 151k miles I don't know if I should risk that?
- I have a TJ D44 with full truss, 33s TenFactory shafts, Detroit, and 4.88s. I have an on-off switch rather than a throttle, so normal people stuff doesn't always live as long as intended with me. It's held up to the turbo, but what would you think about it with the 5.9?