Build Thread 1986 CJ-7 Laredo ALL NEW but the sheet metal...
Longslyde
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- 1986 CJ-7 (From Scratch), only body sheet metal used in build, everything else NEW. TDK A500 Boxed Frame, 6.2L LS3 500HP, Tremec TR-4050, Atlas 3.00:1 T-case, Dana 60 4.10 rear with True Trac, and Dana 44 Front 4.10 with True Trac.
Actually I did not cut the pan for the Transmission . Someone had molded the tub for an Auto i belive before I got it.
I did trim to make the Atlas twin Sticks fit though. I laid the engine assembly in at 4 Degrees, and there is a one inch body lift in place. Everything clears perfectly on the Transmission even if the floor pan was not cut. Without a 1" body lift, I'm not sure how much more angle would be needed to clear everything the same....
Also, the floor cover area was bent down in this pic yet from being transported. With it pulled back to original form, the Transmission just clears. This was an ealier pic. It will need a custom coverr though, I haven't made one yet.
I did trim to make the Atlas twin Sticks fit though. I laid the engine assembly in at 4 Degrees, and there is a one inch body lift in place. Everything clears perfectly on the Transmission even if the floor pan was not cut. Without a 1" body lift, I'm not sure how much more angle would be needed to clear everything the same....
Also, the floor cover area was bent down in this pic yet from being transported. With it pulled back to original form, the Transmission just clears. This was an ealier pic. It will need a custom coverr though, I haven't made one yet.
