It LIVES!!! The FABLED 8 Build Thread

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

I'm continuing to prep the stroker for install this winter. I degreased everything, put new plug wires on, and got a YJ water pump installed. I have several other parts stockpiled for the swap, new motor mounts, fuel pumps, etc. I'm waiting on cleaning up any more of the wiring until I have the engine between the frame rails.

Aw4 all cleaned up
New water pump installed

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

And they meet for the 1st time...

I just finished my last trip planned for this year and got the 8 in the garage next to the stroker. Things are about to get real!

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

Hey... who stole my grille?



Today, I got to work on pulling the 258. I drained and pulled the radiator and the grille. Pulled back the headlight and winch wiring and some other odds and ends.

I figure I've got a couple more days or 1 more long day to get it pulled.

Next up is draining the engine oil, t case and transmission. Then removing driveshafts to remove the dana 300. I'll move onto underhood wiring and hoses after that.

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

I made a little more progress today.

I drained the transmission, took off the crossmember and took out both drive shafts.


With the jack stand in place, I had to get creative with the funnel to get the fluid into the drain pan.



The cross member was about 10lbs heavier thanks to all the mud built up.


I figure next is drain the t case, pull the shifters and drop the t case. Then start pulling back electrical from the engine.