Florida '84 Scrambler

[sdsupilot]

Great work, this will be a fun family rig. Check with whoever you get the 700R4 to D300 adapter for their recommendations on lift/front driveshaft clearance. Both Novak and Advance told me that with less than 3-4" lift there won't be enough clearance.

 

[finorman]

Great work, this will be a fun family rig. Check with whoever you get the 700R4 to D300 adapter for their recommendations on lift/front driveshaft clearance. Both Novak and Advance told me that with less than 3-4" lift there won't be enough clearance.

Thank you for reminding me.... I do vaguely remember the mention of this, but I could't remember if I read it somewhere or I had someone tell me in person.
I called Novak and spoke to Craig, who said there shouldn't be a problem, especially with the 8. Does anyone have any insight into this or know of the reference?

 

[barrys]

I do not understand how front shaft clearance will differ on a CJ8 versus a CJ7. From the tcase forward mechanically they are identical.

 

[finorman]

I considered that, but only after I hung up the phone... I did find a thread on this after looking more carefully.... I reading through it now 700r to dana 300 adapters

 

[finorman]

Officialy started the first step in the reassembly process

 

[jammer1]

Now the fun begins.

 

[finorman]

We are up on all 4s.

I ordered the Rocky Road cj to yj conversion kit and it arrived a month later. I’m becoming less of a fan of RR every time I reach out to them. Their communication is poor (not a single email to tell me their shipping was going to be delayed) and when their package arrived, not a single word of instructions. Just a bag of bolts (metric and English) and a bunch of brackets.

I utilized all the original hangers, opened up the holes to accept 1/2-13x4.5 inch bolts, used the Daystar Bushing kit.

I used nylock nuts and a washer on each side...could someone tell me if I should use a split lock washer on the springs?

 

[finorman]

Thanks to Jersey I was finally able to locate a tilt, automatic CJ steering column... the plan is to put in a 700r transmission with column shift.

 

[walkerhoundvm]

We are up on all 4s.

I ordered the Rocky Road cj to yj conversion kit and it arrived a month later. I’m becoming less of a fan of RR every time I reach out to them. Their communication is poor (not a single email to tell me their shipping was going to be delayed) and when their package arrived, not a single word of instructions. Just a bag of bolts (metric and English) and a bunch of brackets.

Interesting you mention that, I ordered a set of their rock sliders... Almost 8 weeks ago. No updates until I prompted them, I almost canceled. Luckily it's not emergent.

It's understandable to a degree, but still frustrating.

 

[Cmath]

Rocky Road Outfitters is the worst company that I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. I asked a ton of questions before ordering and they said all items were stocked and ready to go. Some suspension, some steering and some other. Not a small order! Two weeks pass and no packages ,no tracking, nothing. I called and was told that all items were in production and that it would be another 3-4 weeks. Fast forward another 8 weeks (3months and probably 20 calls at this point) and I am told that only part of the order is going into powder coating and they are send what they have when they have it. No chance for a refund. I tried. For the next 6 months random parts arrived in poorly packed boxes. Some of them open and falling apart. I never received my full order and the parts that I did received looked unsafe. Eventually they stopped returning all calls and emails. The never offered any resolution. WORST COMPANY EVER!!

 

[Cmath]

Apologies for the rant on the thread . Just wanted to warn everyone about Rocky Road Outfitters.

 

[finorman]

Apologies for the rant on the thread . Just wanted to warn everyone about Rocky Road Outfitters.

No worries my friend.... sometimes it makes you feel better to get it Off your chest, sometimes it will help someone else avoid your predicament.... sometimes someone from RR management will see the problem and fix it for the better.

Any way you look at it these are fair concerns as opposed to nitpicking.

 

[finorman]

I hope this will be one of the few modifications to the project that can be noticed from the external appearance..... MORE gear box bracket.

 

[finorman]

I took advantage of the SpeedHut sale and got 15% off.... they have sales during March Madness, Memorial Day, July 4th and Black Friday (20% off). They are as original as I could design them.

 

[finorman]

I not quite satisfied with the body, but after getting it blasted it was starting to get some flash rust, so I sent it off from primer

 

[finorman]

Primer

 

[finorman]

Painted the Block AMC Blue.... I don't think this is accurate color of an '84

 

[finorman]

Finally Rolling, tires are Cooper 265/70-15 on 8 inch wide Laredo rims

 

[finorman]

Mounted engine... I'm waiting on the PS brackets that Jersey is going to source for me

 

[finorman]

Old Laredo Seats.... when my upholstery guy broke them down it looked like some rats had gotten into the foam.... the springs were too rusted to keep, so he welded new components.