Mr.Bo's 1981 CJ-5 Build

[Mr.Bo]

I'm a firm beleiver in starting with a plan. Thought I'd post my plan, see what you guys think and for kicks...see where the build actually ends up.

here goes....

Engine Swap - 5.3L V8 GM Vortec / SM465
Ford 9" Front w Detroit- 4.56
Ford 9" Rear w Detroit- 4.56
Tie-Rod, HD
AGR Steering Pump
AGR Super Box 2
HD Steering Box Mount
Navajo Brake Booster
Rock Crawler Wheel 15 x 10 Street-Lock - Black
35x13.5-15 BFG Krawler TA (5)
Custom Exhuast
Custom Driveshaft

Rubicon Express Mono-Tube Shock Kit
Rubicon Express Extreme Duty 4"
Prothane Polyurethane Bushing Kit
Warrior HD Shackle Hanger Kit - Front & Rear

Rhino LiningF
amily Style Roll Cage
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Fuel
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Temp
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Oil
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Tach
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Speed
Autometer Ultra-Lite Guage - Volt
MasterCraft Rubicon Front Seats - Black (2)
MasterCraft Rubicon Rear Seats - Black
MasterCraft 5 Point Harness - Red (4)
GT Touring Steering Wheel - 14"

Rear Bumper / Tire Carrier DirtWorx
Front Bumper - BFH Trail Stinger Poison Spyder
Rocker Knocker w Slider Poison Spyder
Standard Crusher Corner - No Flare Poison Spyder
Tube Fender - No Flare Poison Spyder
3/4" LED Turn Signal — Amber
4" LED 6-Diode Taillight - Red
BesTop Super Top - Black Denim
BesTop Bikini Top - Black
HB2 Halogen Head Lamp
Frame Reinforcement - Front (MORE)
Frame Reinforcement - Rear (MORE)

Painless Wiring Harness
21 Gallon Polyethylene Fuel Cell
ViAir Constant Duty Compressor
SystemStainless Steel Bolt Package
Pro-Comp 6" Off Road Lamps - 130W (2)
WarnXD9000i Winch
Aluminum Hawse Fairlead

 

[Mr.Bo]

Anybody have an opinion...good or bad?

 

[DAFFY]

One thing I don't like about the detroit locker in my rear (my jeep's rear!) is that it wants to plow the jeep forward when trying to turn (off pavement). The fronts just buldoze strait ahead on dirt. So I have to through it in reverse to adjust my angle of attack on some turns. It acts too much like a solid spool is back there. Also not good on slick roads. Makes one tire break loose way to easy. Mine "BANGS" into lock mode about half way through a 90 deg. turn. If your not ready for it, it'll raise the hairs on the back of your neck. The jeep also makes a bit of a jolt from the rear all of a sudden wanting to plow forward. If you've got the bucks go with something else. Air-locker maybe? Just my oppinion. If I had the bucks, that would probably be my option.

Upfront it may be fine as you can just unlock one hub untill you need both locked up good.