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I'm building my 14B right now as well... I just ordered a set of the Dorman "loaded backing plates". They're quite nice and reasonably priced if you're gonna replace yours.

Redline MTL, Royal Purple Synchromax, and Amsoil Synchromesh are all good choices for the NSG370 (at least the LJ version, though I don't think anything has changed in the JK years). That said, you just described every manual transmission in existence. Manual transmissions don't typically have...

Got the engine pulled off the trailer and started to get it prepped for a proper cleaning... I ordered an engine stand from AutoZone.com, mainly because they offered free "next day" shipping and a 20% discount code. Of course, "next day" turned into "next, next day", so the stand won't arrive...

Got to working on getting the housing stripped down a bit and prepped for welding the truss. The first step was to matchmark the carrier caps to the housing, then remove the shafts and carrier: After that, I turned my attention to removing the vent hose fitting. Note for anyone needing to do...

Now the fun begins… It’s a 2010 5.7 Hemi with ~108k miles. Ran strong when running, came out of a wrecked truck. The PO said it had a check engine light for cylinder 8 misfire, but it ran fine and had great compression. I’ll pull the heads and give it a once over, likely replace the cam...

For me the YJ was the most fun to wheel (though not necessarily the best or most comfortable wheeler!)… mine was a ‘95, so it had all the fit and feel of a CJ, but with just enough touch of modern (EFI) to be enjoyable on hills and in the mountains. The leaf spring suspension, manual trans, and...

The fun factor of the LJ is indeed what made it hard to sell, though nothing beats my old YJ for all-around fun when wheeling. That said, I'm enjoying the JKU a lot and the added space has been almost immeasurably helpful these past few weeks. Aside from a teenage boy who's been growing like a...

The front banging going over bumps is getting old and also more prominent. I'm gonna have to swap out the shocks as the bushings are heavily compressed and nearly gone. The jounce bumpers in the front are also missing, I think because of the heavy spring sag - based on what I've seen online...

Got the Artec truss/swap kit unboxed, lightly scuffed, and primed... Also got the tubes cleaned up... And primed... I also spent some time cleaning the joint between the tube and housing. We are going to take a trip up to Watkins Glen this weekend and swing by a college on the way home, so...

You're getting exactly as calculated... 70 miles/hr x 1hr/60min x 63360 in/mile = 73920 in/min 35.25" diameter = 110.58" circumference 73920 in/min x 1rot/110.58 in = 668.5 rot/min 668.5 rotations/min x 4.88 revolution/rotation = 3262 revolution/min x 0.083 OD...

It's quite functional too - the drawers are much better than a traditional welding cart with open shelves. The drawers allow me to stick gloves, spare parts and rolls, etc. in there without worry of getting covered in dust and grime. And yes, no one installs tons to not use them (unless it's a...

I spent a little more time cleaning up the AAM 10.5" housing, with both the needle scaler and chisel. I got down to where the housing was pitted and nothing was flaking off. It's not pretty, but it's still plenty solid. When the tubes and truss are all welded up, I may come back and fill in some...

I’ve had really good luck with the Restoleum Rust Converting Black primer, followed by VHT Chassis Epoxy. I’ve used that combo on axles, suspension, and more and have never had an issue, even after moving back to snowy, salt-covered winter roads. I have used the Eastwood Internal Frame Coating...

I picked up a cheap set of 18" 4th Gen Ram 2500 wheels with 35" tires on it. They're bald as can be, but hold air and will work for rollers in the garage. A quick hit with the power washer and they are actually nicer looking than I thought. I wouldn't be opposed to eventually picking up a set of...

When I was building my TJ-6, I also built a 93' RamCharger as a rescue truck. It was on 37"s, tons, and a had a built 408 stroker motor (about 475hp/550 ft lbs). The TrueTrac in the back was a godsend on the road and had great road manners. I also ran a F8.8/D30 combo in my YJ for a while and it...

Thanks! The plan is to find a decent 5.7L Truck Hemi with matching ZF trans to start. From there, if I want a little more, I would build up a core 5.7L or move up to a tuned 392. The reason I want to start with a 5.7 is that all the truck accessories tend to fit better in a JK application...

Although my original reasons for getting the JKU were due to size and space requirements, this Jeep is one that will ultimately be my daily driver. Additionally, the Jeep is what I'll rely on for both family adventures, as well as a weekend warrior (being it on the trails or hunting cabin). I...

As I mapped out my build plan, I had to address some basic stuff to get her road worthy as school was about to start up for the year. The front brakes were easy enough. I threw these silly spacers in the trash and swapped the heavily warped "racecar" rotors out for some new Duralast Gold rotors...

Current Mods: All torn apart - check out the most recent posts for what's happening now... 3.5" MetalCloak Game Changer Lift 37" Delium M/T's (though planning for a 38-39" once I'm done with motor swap) MP D60 Front Axle, GM AAM 10.5" Rear, 4.88, Eaton E-locker front, Richmond Power-Trax rear...